Field Notes
Reflections from the edge of leadership, creativity, and life.
Leadership isn’t only about titles or transactions —it’s about observation, awareness, and growth. Field Notes is where I capture those moments of reflection, insight, and quiet observation that happen in business, on the trail, or in everyday life.
Leadership
Reflections on what it means to lead with courage, integrity, and purpose. Here I explore the lessons that shape authentic leadership — from navigating change to empowering others to find their own edge.
Lessons from Running to the Field
Running has always been more than exercise — it’s a teacher. These reflections connect the rhythm of the run with the rhythm of life and leadership, revealing lessons in discipline, perseverance, and grace with every mile.
Personal Reflections
A space for stories, poetry, and moments of introspection. Here, I weave together my Métis and Irish heritage, spirituality, and lived experience — exploring what it means to lead, live, and love authentically.
Sales and Business
Insights from over 30 years in sales and account management, combined with modern leadership principles. These posts unpack what it takes to build trust, influence with confidence, and close with integrity in today’s business landscape.
A question or a Test
In construction and home service businesses, trust is your greatest asset. This story explores how admitting "I don't know" became one of the most powerful leadership lessons of my career and why honest communication builds stronger teams and stronger customer relationships.
The Two Leadership Behaviours People Never Forget
When people reflect on the leaders who shaped their careers, they rarely remember job titles or accomplishments. They remember how those leaders made them feel, the opportunities they were given, and whether their contributions were valued. Two leadership behaviours leave lasting impressions for all the wrong reasons: taking credit for someone else's work and withholding opportunities for others to grow. The leaders we remember don't build themselves up—they build people.
Connection: The Leadership Lesson I Learned Selling Chocolate Bars at Six Years Old
One of my earliest leadership lessons came long before I held a leadership title. At six years old, a box of chocolate bars, a stranger's kindness, and a difficult challenge taught me something I've carried throughout my career: meaningful leadership begins with courage, connection, and taking the first step.
Trusting Yourself When No One Else Can See the Vision
Sometimes the biggest obstacle isn't the road ahead—it's learning to trust yourself enough to take the first step. A personal reflection on intuition, leadership, and believing in a vision others cannot yet see.
The Future I Couldn’t Yet See
Twenty-four years ago, I sat at a marina imagining a future that seemed impossible. Today, I live five kilometres from that very spot and spend my days boating on the ocean. Sometimes the future we can’t yet see is already finding its way to us.
Why Your Sales Team Is Underperforming (And How Next-Gen Leadership Coaching Can Fix It)
Why your sales team is underperforming
