“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” – Attributed to Buddha

In my work with leaders, and in my own life, I keep noticing how different things feel when work aligns with who we truly are. There’s a flow to it, a sense of meaning, contribution, even joy. There’s less striving and proving for worth. What a relief! That kind of alignment takes gritty, non-linear, inside-out […]

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“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” – Rabindranath Tagore

Whether ‘acts of service’ is one’s love language or not, I’ve come to a place of believing that leadership is a precious form of service. This gives great meaning to leadership. If we accept the assignment, we get to support people in expanding their gifts and contributions. In doing so we sometimes feel a direct […]

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International Women’s Day: Who will you inspire and impact for progress?

On this International Women’s Day, I deeply honour some of the women who have lifted me with their energy and grit over the years. ·      My mother: “Always learn… you can do anything you believe in.” ·      My Wicked Stepmother: “Edit yourself less.” ·      My late paternal grandmother of Honolulu: “Be independent, never rely on a (partner), have […]

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Pithy Musings Episode 16: “Being a Force for Change” with Michael Bungay Stanier

Are you a leader and fellow human who wants to be a force for positive change? What a delight to have Michael Bungay Stanier join us for Episode 16, “Being a Force for Change”. Accomplished with books as The Coaching Habit, How to Begin, The Advice Trap and his own podcast, 2 Pages with MBS, […]

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