Posts by Jodi

As the calendar turns to a new year, we often find ourselves reflecting on the past & looking forward to the future. Cue the setting of New Years (NY) Resolutions (and cue the eyeroll). In recent years, I have found the practice of setting intentions a powerful distinction that makes much more of an impact…

If only I had the time; the space; the money; the energy…… Sound familiar? We always seem to want more of something. Be it money; time; relaxation; opportunity – there always seems to be something we are yearning for, and it always seems to be just out of reach. There are so many places to…

Conflict is part of life, especially in teams. As a coach, I’ve learned that how you handle it makes all the difference. Two approaches I’ve used (and seen others use) are compromise and resolution. Initially, I thought they were the same, but I’ve learnt they’re quite different, and each has its place. 🤝On Compromise ‘Meet…

I recently watched kids playing a game, wilfully changing the rules as they went along to suit themselves. And it made me think about the unwritten rules we live our lives by. Think about it. You probably set your alarm for the same time, shower & wash yourself in the same order, have the same…

When your bad day turns into a bad week or month, at what point do you reflect and choose to adopt the steps you know bring you from a basal energy to an elevated state? As human beings we are designed to feel and process different emotions (energy in motion) within our bodies, even the…

Who first coined the phrase “comfort zone”?  We hear it so often, yet its implications are profound. We are prompted to consider what comfort truly means to us and why we hesitate to put a toe outside its perceived safety. When we talk about stepping outside our comfort zone, it mostly carries a negative undertone—a…

“You can’t read your label from inside your bottle.” In sports, an athlete’s self-perception can determine triumph or defeat. Much like elite players assessing their skills, we often scrutinize ourselves through a personal lens shaped by our unique experiences. However, coaches and teammates observe us from distinct vantage points, discerning strengths and growth areas that…

As a professional, I am always on the lookout for inspiration from unexpected sources. Lately, I’ve found myself marvelling at the wisdom my 3-year-old daughter imparts on me—lessons that resonate deeply in the world of entrepreneurship and corporate culture. Here are seven key insights gleaned from her innocent yet profound approach to life that I…

Lately, I’ve been pondering a game-changing skill: the art of the ‘debrief.’ Honestly, it’s been a total game-changer for me, and I’m looking for ways to apply it to all areas of life. We all know those halftime coach addresses, post-meeting discussions, reflection sessions, or casual office kitchen conversations we usually breeze through without much…

Our Default Drama is that core limiting belief that lures us into thinking we are somehow not enough. Quite simply, it prevents us from living fully and authentically. Often rooted in childhood or formative years, the Default Drama stems from events that triggered trauma, stress, fear, guilt, shame, or other negative emotions that were never…