Thriving Times

The Hidden Cost of Free

“Could you just... jump on a quick call?” “Would you mind sharing a few ideas before we commit?” Oh, the innocence of...

People And  Profits Can Thrive

It’s only 10:30 on Monday morning and the muscles in my neck and shoulders already feel like the Himalayas.  I felt as...

Leadership Needs More Than Mantras

Mindfulness has been packaged as the answer to almost everything in leadership today, from reducing stress to improving focus to transforming culture....

Your State of Mindset Shapes Your Vision

As leaders, most of us know the power of painting a compelling vision and creating goals that stretch and motivate clearly guiding...

Chaotic To Focused Mindset

Improving mental health at work remains a number one priority of leaders. Yet, it is believed people are distracted by the constant...

How To Break Free From 5 Traps Smart Entrepreneurs Fall Into

As business owners I've found we are masters of creating problems for ourselves. We are brilliant, intelligent, successful and often eco-minded pioneers…...

From Fear To Flow

Fear masked as defensiveness is one of the most expensive emotions in a company.  Yet transforming it creates focus and flow unlocking...

The Answer Lies Within

There is a deer, the Himalayan musk deer, which can be found only in parts of Yunnan Province and Tibet, with long,...

How Much for Soap?

Saturday morning I was staring at bars of soap in the supermarket. Eyes scanning the shelves and my mind quickly processing the...

Why Can’t I Remember Like I Used To?

You used to be razor sharp.  Now you’re rereading the same sentence three times. You walk into a room and can’t remember...

Hidden Productivity Cost of Jaw Clenching

Look closely at high-performing leaders and business owners under pressure, and you’ll find a near universal pattern hiding in plain sight: Clenched...

The Silent Epidemic of Breath Holding

There’s something quietly happening across boardrooms, kitchen tables, and back-to-back Zoom calls. It’s not just stress or burnout or even anxiety.  It’s...