Couples often say they break up because they “can’t communicate.” But the real issue usually runs deeper. When honesty no longer feels emotionally safe, partners become defensive, shut down or stop sharing altogether. Here’s what causes that disconnection—and three ways to begin rebuilding trust, understanding and connection.

Have you ever looked back on a situation and thought, how did I believe that so completely? Where did that story even come from? Most of us have had moments where we were convinced we were seeing things clearly, only to realize later that our view missed the mark. When we’re immersed in an experience, we tend to assume our thoughts, feelings and conclusions are accurate and reliable. We believe we’re seeing clearly, thinking logically and responding to reality. But often, w

Online Coaching Clients Across Canada and Beyond For many years, Edmonton, AB, was home. It was where I lived, worked, built relationships, and grew much of my coaching practice. It's still a meaningful part of my story, and many of the people I’ve worked with over the years came from that community. Around the time the world shifted online, my coaching practice did too. What began as a necessary change became something that worked beautifully. Today, I offer online life and

In the next couple of posts, I'll explore self-help and motivational concepts that sometimes provide more confusion than clarity due to...

Focus, a schedule, and a routine, or at least a familiar, consistent routine, may be hard to come by due to COVID-19.

Significant change often follows the declaration of, I’ve had enough of this! A moment of anger, sadness, frustration, or all of these...

We've all heard it, maybe even uttered this well-meaning comment, everything happens for a reason. After a loss, a divorce, an illness,...

“One is doing well if age improves, even slightly, one's capacity to hold on to that vital truism: "This too shall pass.” ~ Alain de...

It's not so much that we're afraid of change or so in love with the old ways, but it's that place in-between that we fear . . . . It's...

What if? These two words strung together have the ability to unlock the imagination, steer a new direction and open doors. Akin to open...