The Gottman Institute has a research-based approach to relationships. In an article I read recently, they shared why emotional safety is necessary for emotional connection. And how emotional connection cultivates courageous acts.

I recently had the pleasure of being at The Future of Leadership Conference. As always, with all the learning and development I do, I’m looking at it through the lens of parenting. How can you (and I) be better parent leaders?

Ever noticed how energy enters a room before the person does? Think about a work setting, one of your colleagues walks in and you instinctively know there’s something going on.

I read an article today on successful people who didn’t get good grades in school (it’s worth a read) and with my own children I don’t focus on grades, I try to focus on effort – did they try? Did they enjoy learning?

Until I started this journey of my own business, carving out my own path. I’d never even considered what I believe about myself.

My second son was born ten years ago. In the post-natal ward, the nurses frequently commented, he chirps like a bird when he cries. He had his own unique personality as soon as he was born..

He (or she) is determined to do the things that annoy you, again and again, and AGAIN. He can be the sweetest child in one moment and his passion for something he likes to do is contagious. Then there’s this side to him that can’t stop taking a game too far with his sister, to the point where she ends up in tears.

I had the absolute privilege of meeting James Clear in person recently at my Thought Leaders Business School. Here’s a pic of the two of us.