Weekly insights on leadership and momentum — read by professionals worldwide. Published every week since 2020.
Jan 5
Leadership
Most leaders are taught to focus on direction. Set the vision. Paint the future. Inspire people toward what’s next. Direction matters—but it’s not what creates momentum. Momentum comes from decision...
Dec 24
The final week of the year is more than a calendar milestone — it’s a cockpit check. Before you pull the collective and ask your team to climb in January, leaders must pause long enough to see where they actually are. Most people rush...
Dec 8
Most leaders think they need massive change to create massive results. But the truth is simpler: momentum is built on small, intentional shifts repeated consistently. In helicopters, one millimetre of cyclic input can change the entire...
Nov 20
Most people aren’t stuck because they’re lazy. They’re stuck because they’re busy. Full calendars. Constant emails. Endless tasks. It feels productive — but nothing actually moves.Work does not equal progress...
Nov 11
Earlier this month, I found myself typing this newsletter somewhere between Hawaii’s sunrise and Washington’s skyline — a reminder that momentum doesn’t stop when you travel. It just changes shape. When you’re on the move, it’s easy to...
Oct 14
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak at the CPHR Saskatchewan 2025 Future Forward Conference in Saskatoon in front of 360+ HR leaders. An incredible event that brought together HR professionals, leaders, and change-makers from across...
Oct 6
When everything around you starts to move — markets shift, priorities change, people panic — leadership becomes less about direction and more about stability. In moments of turbulence, the best leaders don’t find calm — they create it...
Sep 8
When most people hear the phrase thought leadership, they picture bestselling authors, viral TEDx speakers, or CEOs with massive platforms. But here’s the truth: you don’t need a stage, a book deal, or a blue checkmark to become a thought...
Aug 18
Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Saskatchewan for not one, but two Disrupt HR events — in Saskatoon and Regina, hosted by CPHR Saskatchewan (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources). Back-to-back nights. Back-to...
Aug 1
15 years ago, I remember getting started in aviation. I was at the bottom of the totem pole, no title, no experience, not much to offer. But even though I was inexperienced and young, I didn’t let that stop how I showed up every day...
Jul 7
There’s a lie we’ve all bought into at some point: If I just push a little harder, I’ll break through. But what if the breakthrough isn’t on the other side of effort — it’s on the other side of clarity? We live in a world that rewards the...
Jun 19
Why the Right Voice on Stage Can Spark Real Change in Your Organization. If you’ve ever planned a conference, corporate offsite, or team event, you’ve likely asked yourself: Is hiring a keynote speaker really worth it? The short answer...
May 9
We’ve won. Sort of. Remote work is now mainstream. You can set your hours, work in sweatpants, and finally say goodbye to soul-draining commutes. For a lot of us, it’s the dream we used to talk about over lunch breaks or in Slack DMs. And..
Apr 24
When planning an event, choosing the right keynote speaker can make or break the entire experience. A great speaker doesn't just fill a time slot—they set the tone, spark energy, and leave your audience inspired long after the closing...
Apr 8
Let’s be honest: the real work isn’t glamorous. Every day looks so similar. From how it starts, what you do, and how it ends. It’s not the highlight reel you scroll past on LinkedIn or the viral startup story in Forbes. It’s not the...
Mar 20
The creator economy is evolving faster than ever. With AI advancements, shifting platform dynamics, and changing audience behaviours, the game is no longer just about creating content—it’s about adapting, innovating, and owning your...
Mar 2
From giving a TEDx talk back in 2023 in Vancouver, Canada, to speaking to professionals across the country and even the world, I’ve learned a ton from speaking to various audiences. Keynote speaking is evolving rapidly, shaped by...
Feb 10
I’m sure you’ve heard all the noise about how most businesses fail within the first 10 years. How much struggle and risk comes with doing things yourself? But what if the only way forward in this decade is to venture out and create value...
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