How often do you have the opportunity to look at the world through someone else’s perspective? Broadening horizons can open a place of understanding. But far too often our minds are preoccupied with the daily grind. Leaving us unavailable to receive more than what is directly affecting the visible or tangible of the moment. We… Continue reading Being Human
Category: Opportunity
This category will shine light on an umbrella of potential opportunities that cross my path.
What is a Mother to do?
Happy Mother’s Day to anyone and everyone out there mothering this world… Through all of life’s situations, I think being a mother has provided so many amazing highs. At the same time accompanied by a roller coaster of turbulence. But all worth the beautiful journey. This week covers bravery, growth and community. With a hint… Continue reading What is a Mother to do?
Bump… Boss… Baby…
On International Women’s Day 2021 I attended the Skills Ontario online conference. Where some amazing stories of pregnancy in the trades and how colleagues responded was highlighted. I felt inspired and started reminiscing about my own story. I am a Mother of three and have had the pleasure of telling a boss that I was expecting… Continue reading Bump… Boss… Baby…
Leader
I came across this quote “Your role as a leader is to bring out the best in others, even when they know more than you” [1] and it inspired the following. I’ve had the pleasure of delivering welding classes to many industrial maintenance and motive power mechanic groups. Often leading, classes of 18 to 24… Continue reading Leader
Misconstrued – Trades
Why is welding or trades in general misconstrued as something that is less worthy of intelligence? Or at least that’s the feeling I get when talking to a person who is naïve to the opportunities and process. Or sometimes, someone who takes for granted the connection between the so-called top of the ladder to the… Continue reading Misconstrued – Trades
Launch Day
In the spirit of international women’s day, I am stepping forward into the light towards my potential. Women making changes, adapting on the fly, being remarkable human beings, I applaud and celebrate you. Together we are making a difference in this world. The smallest impact is worth recognition. So If you have not heard lately,… Continue reading Launch Day
We all have a voice, but do others hear it?
I have thought for some time that “Maybe I’ll start a Blog”. But what is a thought without action. Perhaps a missed opportunity. Or a voice less heard. I know the feeling of vulnerability, of being out in this virtual world of ours. What barriers does your mind fill with? Am I worthy of this… Continue reading We all have a voice, but do others hear it?