I am pretty excited this month because it is “event season” meaning companies all over are gathering together, hosting conferences and investing in their most valuable asset - people. In fact, as I write this I am sitting in an airport enrolee to speak at a two-day conference for the Sandman Hotel Group. Training groups is one of my favourite things to do.

September is one of my favourite times of the year. The weather is still glorious. I feel ready to wind down vacation-mode (aka eating too much, drinking too much and doing a whole lot of nothing too much) and get back into some old routines. Plus there is that wonderful back-to-school feeling in the air….

I finally got myself out to see “Rocketman” a pseudo biopic of the great Elton John. Even if you are not a fan of his music (but can you not be??) you will be for sure be impressed with his musical genius. The way he writes music to songs is mind-blowing…

Ever have one of those goals that have been on your vision board, mind or dream list for a looooooong time? I have and this weekend and get to tick one off. On Sunday I leave with three of my friends on a 75 km trek along Canada’s famous west coast trail. It is not for the faint of heart….

Today I celebrate my 20th anniversary with my husband Ben and over the year’s I have written and talked about what I believe the essential ingredients are to living happily ever after but today I have invited a guest blogger: my husband….

Last week I was speaking to a group of city managers and professionals about how to cultivate resiliency when times get tough. I don’t know about you but I have definitely had my share of tough stuff come my way. The kind of stuff that ruins your whole day….