Feb 23What I learned as a *whisper* digital nomadFour months ago, I set off to prototype a dream I had of traveling and working. I left with hope and excitement, and also a fair amount of questions and doubt. Would I be able to show up fully & reliably for my clients ? Would I be able to…Travel5 min readTravel5 min read
Jan 6My never before revealed goal trackerFor many years I struggled with following goals & objectives. There were so many things I wanted to learn, and I always seemed to oscillate between two extremes: creating an overly rigid tracking system and simply flowing without having any documentation of any kind. While the flow option feels wonderful…Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Jan 4Develop playfulness through facing your fearsWhen we want to focus on play, it’s easy to focus on the strategies to strengthen that muscle: do things that you enjoy, set up moments for play at work and with your friends, remember what you liked to do as a child, etc. That is a great strategy, but…Fear4 min readFear4 min read
Jan 4The crossroads between play and conflictIn the moments of a conflict that feel the most intractable, the secret tool of play awaits to help transform the situation and bring new solutions to light. This statement may seem unlikely as the states of play and conflict seem to be worlds apart. Let me explain. Anyone who…Creativity4 min readCreativity4 min read
Jun 7, 2021The missing piece that can help you playDuring the work week, it can be all too easy to slip into a daily routine with hard work and evening relaxing, probably with some great TV. …Play1 min readPlay1 min read
May 17, 2021Creating a culture of play one small invitation at a timeI like to think of organisational culture as the result of simple actions every day. In other words, while it is easy to think of lofty values and orientations, any theoretical concept or direction must also show up in actual actions. Does your organisation value kindness? When a colleague speaks…Play2 min readPlay2 min read
May 17, 2021The play advice you might have receivedYou may have heard invitations to “connect with how you liked to play as a child” or “think about what brought you the most joy as a child.” The idea is that you can then translate these passions into your current adult life. While invitations to dive into the past…Play2 min readPlay2 min read
May 17, 2021Can we simply create the spaceWhen faced with disconnection in a human system, my first reflex is to inquire into the spaces that are available for this group to be together. I am not referring to a perfect space, nor a space that will be perfectly held or facilitated, not even a space with predictable…Facilitation2 min readFacilitation2 min read
Jul 13, 2020Practices To Subtly Lift Your Group UpWhen working with a group there are numerous micro practices that powerfully hand power back to the participants. In every moment you can show the group that you are the expert and know best, or you can subtly remind them of their own intelligence and capacity. When the group keeps talking about needing to get an ‘expert opinion’ or ‘do additional research’, remind them how much intelligence is in the room in that very moment and challenge them to dive into the topic at hand with their existing resources and tools.Empowerment4 min readEmpowerment4 min read
Jul 1, 2020Goodbye to the glorious apartment of my twentiesAfter five years, goodbye to the beautiful apartment on De Malines street, 20 seconds away from Sherbrooke metro.Roomate4 min readRoomate4 min read
