View in browser Hi Reader, How has your week been? The weather in this part of the world has been a bit chilly lately, and yes, we’ve had our share of rain too ☔️ Perfect days to stay inside, read a book, and be cozy (I'm really good at doing that 😃). It made me think back to our first summer here in Canada, when we spent so many moments out sailing. If there’s one thing sailing has taught me, it’s that you rarely go in a straight line. The wind isn’t always in your favour. You adjust your...
12 days ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader, This past week has been filled with conversations, organizing committees, team meetings, new projects… but also a simple conversation. We often think transformation comes from big events or dramatic breakthroughs ⛓️💥 But more often, it begins with a simple conversation (and a nice latte that goes with it ☕️)! The other day, I was chatting with a friend about life, you know, one of those unplanned, heart-to-heart talks that seem to happen when you least expect them....
19 days ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader, Fall has definitely arrived on Vancouver Island, and I’m loving the autumn colours. Last weekend, the weather was stunning; we even enjoyed sitting outside, and then, almost overnight, the temperatures dropped. I’m actually enjoying the change of seasons, though. 🍂 In today’s Backyard Gossip, I wanted to take you back to the theme of simplicity. Because sometimes, the simplest things make the most significant impact. On one of my weekly jogs, I passed a couple out...
26 days ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader, After last week’s email, some of you shared such thoughtful comments. One person compared repeating what works to putting your favorite song on repeat - you always hear something new, but the melody stays the same. 🎵 Someone else shared how they start with 15 minutes instead of 30 when building a walking habit, making it more manageable. And one reminded me that, yes, sometimes we love to complicate things with drama. (Guilty as charged 🤣). It made me realize...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader, The other day, I picked up a copy of one of my favourite magazines, Breathe magazine. My neighbour found out that I love reading it and handed me an old copy she still had lying around. And I noticed something that shocked me at first. They had published the exact same article about building new habits in both issues. Word for word. Same tips, same examples. The only difference? The two issues were five years apart. At first, I thought: How could this beautifully...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader I just came back from a two-week break. No big trip. No grand adventures. Just a slower pace. The MBA semester has started again, and before diving back into the full swing of classes, I savoured some simple joys, like my Wednesday morning ritual. Every week, for 8 weeks straight, I joined a sunrise paddleboard group. No phone. No notifications. Just good company, water, light, and the quiet strength it takes to balance. 🌅 And honestly? That simplicity has been...
2 months ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader I'm sure that you can relate to the fact that some of the easiest conversations happen when you least expect them. Like sitting on an airplane, nowhere to go for a couple of hours. Years ago, when I was still living in South Africa, I flew from Cape Town to Nelspruit. An older gentleman was seated next to me. We exchanged the usual polite nods, but the conversation didn’t start until we were about to take off. I noticed he seemed a bit nervous. My curious self...
3 months ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader Lately, I’ve found myself part of a lot of new teams. 🎓 Our MBA team, navigating assignments, deadlines, and student life together 👥 The Career Studio team at VIU, supporting students as they prepare for their next chapter 🌿 The team organizing the MBA Games 2025—Canada’s largest student-led MBA event ⛵ And yes, even my local sailing co-op, where every trip includes new names, new faces, and the same shared adventure Different people (and they all start out as...
3 months ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader You might have seen it pass by on social media, but last week I was invited to lead a workshop for a summer leadership camp with high school students. (Yes, real teens. In real life. With real opinions.) And YES, it made me a bit nervous 😬 Theme? “How to stay sustainable as a future leader in a fast-paced world.” Let me tell you, it was awesome! Even though a few kids dozed off during the workshop. 😅 (And no, I didn’t take it personally. Testing authority of their...
3 months ago • 1 min read