"There is no way that this winter is ever going to end as long as this groundhog keeps seeing his…
Does this sound familiar? “Hey! How are you?” “Oh…I’m super busy!” “Super busy, eh? Me too”. I think this exchange…
When Covid 19 brought life to a grinding halt in March 2020 I thought to myself: "Well that's it. I'm…
Fed up with this pandemic thing? I sure am. Yet here we are back in lockdown mode, grinding it out,…
Wow! What a year! To me 2020 felt like a cross between a marathon and Ground Hog Day. I sure…
In the July edition of HomeStyle Magazine, I was honored to contribute an article titled 'It's Time for you to…
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While it’s no secret that healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle are key elements for healthy human development, actually…
Did you know that by adolescence, an estimated one in five, or 1.2 million, children and youth in Canada are…
As 2019 draws to a close, here is a reminder that there’s no better time than the holidays to build…
Watch the fifth video of my six-part series where I teach you how to build resilience and face life’s challenges…
Watch the fourth video of my six-part series where I help you find moments throughout the day to relax and…
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Resilience is a topic that both fascinates and puzzles. I mean, why is it that some people come back stronger…
Watch the second video of my six-part series where I teach you how to build resilience and face life’s challenges head-on.…
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I would like to share some exciting and powerful ideas on how to train our brains to be more positive…
December arrives and suddenly the pressure amps up: “Okay… now I really have to get things done!” It is a…
I am often asked: Can you come and speak to our group about creating a positive work culture? It is…
Here is an interesting statistic… the average person has about 50,000 thoughts each day. Wow! We are much busier than…
You might say home-cooked meals are an endangered species. Over 50 percent of meals are eaten outside of the home…
The merits of teamwork have long been known. In fact, I think it is fair to say that we humans…
Sometimes your world gets turned upside down – But what can you do to stay grounded and keep your head…
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The Year Was 1999. The world sure was different then, and so was I. My kids were 7 and 4,…
As a motivational speaker, I talk a lot about managing stress, finding work-life balance, practicing mindfulness, and working to create…
Nothing is more inspiring than the determination of young people. Generation Z, or post-millennials, are people born from the mid-1990s…
“Wild ducks make a lot of noise, but they also have the sense to benefit from occasionally flying in formation”…
It was a bluebird day in the Rocky Mountains. I had just delivered the closing keynote at a conference in…
Every time the New Year rolls around, we hear lots of talk about goals – but those often get tossed…
With the end of the year approaching and a “to do” list preparing for the holidays, I am inspired to…
The goal was simple enough: visit with the kids in Alberta, play some golf, then spend time with family and…
It’s not easy to say goodbye, but when a loved one passes on we can remember the good times and…
As a motivational speaker and Registered Nurse, I know a little something about staying motivated in our pursuit of a…
No matter what we do for a living – or what we do in our lives – we have an…
Every fall when I see all the displays at the store for back to school supplies, I reflect on all…
Inspiration is everywhere. We don’t need to be the CEO or the manager to show leadership; we just need to…
Colleagues in the workplace will always have their differences – but ultimately, the best teams are made up of DIVERSE…
Everyone Has a Story. Storytelling can break down barriers. Whether it is a room of 7 or 100 people, it…
We all need a lift in our lives. I love being able to deliver that ‘lift.’ Like a cup of…
As we approach our nation’s 150th birthday, it seems appropriate to reflect on what defines us as Canadians. Of course…
Everyone faces adversity in life – but it’s how we react to adversity that makes the difference. Finding humor in…
In my recent blog Healthier Happier Smarter, I offered a few strategies for healthier living. Now I would like to…
Does ‘First Come, First Served’ apply in the realm of a public washroom, or not? Listen to my story about…
We all live with ‘Brain Chatter’. You know, those times when your attention is held hostage by a loop of…
Watch me in action in our latest video from Strathroy Middlesex Hospital at their Nurses Week Celebration! Having been a…
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I recently had the pleasure of meeting a woman professional golfer from Brazil by the name of Victoria Lovelady. Apart…
I recently presented to a group of event planners on the subject of “Managing Stress and Finding Work-Life Balance”. One…
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You’re probably wondering why a professional motivational speaker is bothering to talk about nutrition in her blog… Well I’m going…
Ski holidays have been a mainstay for our family for nearly 20 years. This January, we found ourselves in the…
Welcome to my first vlog post! These vlogs will be short videos about my thoughts and experiences as I make…
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Our daughter Mads – a millennial – is in her final year at Dalhousie University, and is working for a…
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We had just adjusted to a millennial-free home when about five months ago, my oldest kid boomeranged back after two…
Every motivational keynote speaker brings their own unique energy and personal background to the platform. Motivational speaker or not, we’ve…
Have you ever gotten so immersed in something that you fail to notice what is going on around you, forget…
Have you ever wondered why it is that some people attract us and others repel us? For example, think about…
Have you ever wondered what factors are at work to explain why some people attract us and others repel us?…
Have you ever wondered what factors are at work to explain why some people attract us and others repel us?…
Have you ever wondered what factors are at work to explain why some people attract us and others repel us?…
“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” - Eleanor Roosevelt Conflict is a natural part…
How well do you take care of yourself? Really well? Kinda well? Not so well, but ready to take it…
“Humor is tragedy plus time.” - Mark Twain Everyone gets stressed out, at their jobs and in their personal lives.…
Successful organizations aren’t built by hard numbers and cold facts – they’re built through the dedication, commitment, and effort of…
Work-life balance is essential in every industry – for every professional, employee, and executive. Yet, it is often the people…
Humor is the Swiss Army Knife of life-tools. Humor relieves stress, brings people closer together, and is persuasive. Among those…
There’s no question about it – being a parent and having ageing parents of your own is stressful! Usually happening…
Sometimes change is sudden. As in when our neighbor’s house was sold, then demolished a few weeks back. For the…
One of my most popular presentations explores how age differences impact workplace dynamics. So you can imagine my curiosity was…
At a recent presentation in Miramichi, New Brunswick an audience member asked if my website had a list of the…
Recently having spent a few welcome days relaxing by the lake in cottage country, I couldn’t help but conclude that…
As a professional speaker who has delivered hundreds of keynote presentations and workshops over the years, I have had many…
"Marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who can't sleep with the window shut, and a woman who…
‘If I only had only one hour to save the world, I would spend 55 minutes defining the problem and…
Many of the client organizations I work with today are faced with complex challenges that call for teamwork and collaboration…
“Ola senor! Me llama Meg Soper! Dónde este las claves para hacienda, por favor?”Those are the words I want to…
Those who know me know I don’t do ‘nothing’ well. As in sitting around, doing nothing.So when my husband and…
After months of being cooped inside, many Canadians embrace a trip to the dump as one of those classic springtime…
Was the day after Christmas and in a corner at PearsonMy family faced threat from a small act of treasonOur…
Editorial from Canadian Nurse Magazine, Volume 108Celebrating National Nursing Week - May 2012Our amazing profession bonds together wide-eyed new graduates…
Have you ever initiated a conversation and then watched it stray off course? You blurt out something and then wish…
We have been climbing hard for over three hours and find ourselves perched upon the Dragon’s Back, a slender ledge…
In my last blog I urged you to ‘Strap on the Seatbelt and Have the Conversation.’ But what happens when…
I will look at any additional evidence to confirm the opinion to which I have already come. - Lord Molson,…
We have just driven a rusted, decrepit minivan across eastern North America to deliver our daughter to University. The quantum…
For a true city girl, taking the road less travelled can be a little daunting, particularly in the dead of…
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Whether you are a wide eyed graduate or wily veteran, this amazing profession bonds us together because our work touches…