
The New Smart
Years ago I decided I wanted to learn how to salsa dance. And I wanted to become proficient enough that I could enter any salsa venue and feel confident participating. After taking several classes and practising, I achieved an intermediate level of ability. This was satisfying and fun! Thanks to elements such as the unique…

MY WHY
Just as I was approaching the New Year I felt a combination of feelings that ranged from excitement to overwhelm! This past year has been full of many developments; including an expanded professional network, new collaboration partners and a clearer vision for the work I do. This in turn has brought about a sense of…

NO COMPLAINTS.
Do you feel at all uncomfortable when people complain around you? If so, there’s good reason. Listening to too much complaining is actually bad for your brain. It affects your mood, can kill off brain cells and makes you less effective. Turns out, neuroscientists can measure brain activity when faced with various stimuli, including a…

PERSONAL SHARE
Sometimes we find ourselves in a stage of life that feels like it will last forever. Then, almost by surprise…’POOF’ it completes! Recently I’ve discovered myself in that place. Many of you have been receiving my monthly newsletter for a while now, and for some, well over a decade. I would like to extend a…