People say that I’m busy. They look at my schedule and become puzzled with how I do it all. (Their impression of me is strangely flattering as I definitely don’t want to give off the impression that I laze around on my couch all day. No, thank you!) I don’t consider myself busy. I choose …
Category Archive: UBC
Apr
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Feb
21
Keeping My Goals Relevant – One Laugh Attack At A Time
I know a weekend adventure will be great when, after only 10 minutes in the car together, my sides are already killing me from laughing so hard. Insert the beginning of my weekend on Bowen Island with the always hilarious Haas and Zoe. Card games, yoga, lake-side hikes, delicious food, and – the reason for …
Jan
16
Let The Training Begin!
Each day, I wake up in training. But this weekend marked the start of a little bit different training than I’m used to. Saturday = Day One of marathon training! Rob at Endorphin Junkies is officially my goal champion for my sub-4 hour marathon finish. I call him my goal champion because he is as …
Jan
10
Presenting to the next Prime Minister
I come alive when I am sharing energy with an audience. Be that in my spin class, on a stage with a mic, or doing a small training session. I just eat. it. up! On the weekend, I had to privilege of presenting at the UBC Student Leadership Conference. Other great people on the bill …
Jan
06
Why Work Doesn’t Happen At Work
Working remotely is a “perk” that some companies allow their employees to do. After watching the TED talk below on why work doesn’t happen when you’re at work, you may want to consider the time you spend in the office and how much work you are getting done there. Maybe working in the office should …
Jan
03
The Highlights of 2010
The end of a decade deserves some time for reflection. Each year, I have written about the most memorable moments of that year. It’s amazing to see how much my life and my self has changed since writing the highlights of 2008 and the highlights of 2009. With a ton of gratitude, I share with …
Dec
05
Word-of-mouth Resume
Ann, from C is Just a Letter, reminded me of the power behind word-of-mouth resumes. It’s really difficult to explain through your resume how you’ve made an impact on someone’s life, done something remarkable, or created a shift at your workplace. That being said, when you’ve done any of those, people start to talk. And …
Nov
11
Remember to Remember
I woke up today as if it was any other day off from work. I immediately started to create a list of things to do with all my free time. Laundry, spend time with friends, blog, grocery shop, prepare for my spin class fundraiser, etc. At the top of the to-do list, however, I put …
Nov
07
Having a Great Weekend
One of my favourite regulars of my Saturday morning spin class is an older gent that sits in the back row. Recently he damaged his shoulder, but that hasn’t stopped him from getting a good workout in. Yesterday morning, after casual banter leaving the gym, he turned to say goodbye and said: “Have a great …
Oct
16
Powerful People That Get It
These guys get it. They are too young to drive and too young to vote, but that doesn’t stop them from getting it. We Day 2010 was just a celebration of the fact that they get it. Erica Baker and Warren Springer also get it. In a big way. They are contributing, standing up for …