Shift People Development

04/16/2026

What is the key to building a strong business that not only survives but THRIVES? INVESTING in your people!

Thank you so much to the Dooly's organization for bringing me in to be your keynote speaker for your AGM. Your franchisees are truly dedicated and amazing business owners.

I felt like a rockstar when I arrived in Moncton and you could not have been kinder to this speaker!

04/17/2025

Grateful to Bold Journeys for the opportunity to reflect on my business these last ten years!

I know some people thought it was a huge risk to leave a secure job to start a business but for me, the risk was staying where I was.

It has certainly been an interesting 10 years.

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Corina Walsh. We

02/21/2025

I had the privilege of delivering a session to the members of the Twin Cities Society of Human Resource Management this week! 🎊

♥️HR people are my people.

In my session I shared with HR professionals:

💡 Why understanding the manager experience today is so important (every challenge managers experience will impact HR).
💡 The 5 Frustrations of today’s leader and how those frustrations impact HR.
💡 How to support today’s leader from front-line to executive level.

Managers are known as ‘corporate America’s most neglected employees’ because only 28% of organizations prioritize developing their managers. 😬

This creates a leadership paradox because, according to Gallup, the biggest driver of employee engagement is an employee’s relationship with their manager.

But how can you engage your team if YOU don’t feel engaged or invested in by your employer?

The engagement and competency level of an organizations’ managers impact EVERY outcome from engagement to productivity to talent retention. ⬆️

What would be possible for your organization if your managers received role-specific competency-based leadership development?

HR MANAGERS - how might your work become easier if you had a fully trained managerial workforce?

02/20/2025

It's Webinar time!💻

I will be doing my first free webinar of 2025 next Thursday on a topic that so many managers struggle with. If you have ever had a tricky performance issue to deal with on your team and it left you scratching your head or pulling out your hair, you're not going to want to miss next week's webinar.

The link to sign up is in the comments!

02/11/2025

I will be on The Signal (CBC Radio) today with Adam Walsh to talk about my new book Modern Manager: Conquering the Five Frustrations of Leadership!

I will be discussing what makes a ‘good manager’ today and what type of leader employees want to work for. I will be joined by a special guest - someone who I consider to be a true modern manager!

We will do a book giveaway and you can join the conversation by calling in with your questions.

Livestream is available via the CBC website.

02/03/2025

🚨If you are ‘reading the room’ right now it is clear that many folks are stressed or struggling. 🚨

It is easy to feel powerless - I know I do sometimes.

And when I feel this way, I return to my TOOLS for resilience. 🌱

Most of my work with managers, executives, and business owners involves sharing TOOLS and strategies that will help them do their work in a way that supports resilience AND progress.

One tool I use in almost EVERY coaching session with clients is the C.I.A. tool.

💡 C.I.A. stands for Control, Influence, Accept.

When we are dealing with uncertainty and fear, we must ground ourselves by tuning in to our own personal power.

You can use this tool to self-coach by asking yourself:

1. What about this situation can I control?
2. What about this situation can I influence?
3. What about this situation must I accept?

Spoiler: Typically, the only thing we can control is our own response.

TOOLS like the C.I.A. model can help us all navigate difficult times by minimizing the impact of external events and helping us reconnect to our own sense of personal power. 

Tell me, what else do you need help with this week?

If your leadership team could benefit from extra tools and support to navigate stress and challenges right now, please reach out!

01/28/2025

📚 Some books are timeless. 📚

People continue to read them year after year because their life & leadership lessons are always relevant.

1. How to Win Friends and Influence People.

2. Who Moved My Cheese?

3. Five Dysfunctions of a Team

4. Think and Grow Rich

5. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

'Modern Manager - Conquering the Five Frustrations of Leadership' will provide managers & business owners with the core skills they need to lead a team for years to come.

While our world will always be in a constant state of change, the key function of a leader will remain:

➡️ Once you're in a management role your key task is to bring out the best in others to get the work done!

And to do that, you need a solid foundation of key people management skills.

I'm curious, what are some of the timeless life or leadership books you have relied on and continue to re-read every year?

01/24/2025

Catch up on the latest episode of my podcast, The People and Culture Success Show, and hear exactly what my new book is about and WHY managers need my tools and frameworks now more than ever!

Link to episode is in the comments!

01/16/2025

Have you heard the news? Modern Manager - Conquering the Five Frustrations of Leadership is in the top spot of Amazon hot new releases today! I'm so grateful for all for the support. ❤️

Let's keep it going!

01/15/2025

Have you ever wondered my leading a team today feels so challenging in the first place? I have coached and trained managers for over 10 years and I know exactly why it feels so challenging.

I also know that most managers don't get any leadership development or management training until they are in their role for 10 years. That is a long time to question whether or not you are doing this right!

The demands and expectations on managers are higher than ever. You are no longer responsible for workflow management, but you are responsible for the success of your people and for supporting their growth. You need tools in your management toolbox to achieve this without burning out.

This is why I wrote my latest book, Modern Manager: Conquering the Five Frustrations of Leadership. Modern Manager is the guide for leaders at all levels to help them understand how to get results while managing LESS!

YES, that is possible.

Let's make 2025 the year managers thrive along with their teams!

The link to find my book is in my bio. Please share with any manager in your life who you know could use this tool. 🎉