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Dad to a butterfly child & 2 rescues. Husband to an inspiration. Author. Olympian. High performance coach. Keynote presenter. Workshop facilitator.

At the Olympic opening ceremonies, the pursuit of At the Olympic opening ceremonies, the pursuit of a gold medal briefly gave way to something larger—a profound sense of connection, belonging, and shared humanity. In surrendering the striving self, presence opened the door to wonder, wholeness, and the deeper promise of the Olympic Games. #Trust #Surrender #Presence #Belonging #OlympicSpirit #Trust #Presence #Belonging
Confirmation Bias—it's still our Achilles' heel! Confirmation Bias—it's still our Achilles' heel!

And if we're not careful, it'll be the end of us.

I wrote this in February, 2025. This week, I received a note from a new reader thanking me for writing it and inferring that it was true and important then, and still true and important now—perhaps even more so.

Therefore, given the current circus we’re existing in, I thought I’d reshare this gentle little reminder to be careful of what we accept as the truth, and then explain how our reason for determining and trusting that truth can get us into trouble. Enjoy!

Arguing to be right seems to be a popular pastime these days. One that's seemingly undermining society’s ability to not only get along but also move forward with important social and political policies. If we’re not careful, the divisiveness that’s encouraged and even celebrated on this planet could contribute to our undoing.

Tell me where you get your news, and I bet I can guess your thoughts on the origin of COVID, whether or not the shot was “safe and effective,” the war in Ukraine, and what’s going on in Gaza. Our beliefs are shaped by the news sources we trust, and that “trust” is part of the problem. We tend to go looking for messaging that reaffirms us being “right.” It’s how we’re wired. Our egos love to protect our beliefs because we form part of our identity by who and what we associate with, which gives us a bias that we unconsciously love to reaffirm—crazy, I know!

Continued in my Substack—link in bio! Enjoy...
A young coxswain taught me that a leader’s anxiety A young coxswain taught me that a leader’s anxiety is contagious—and can quietly communicate a lack of trust. When I calmed myself and trusted the crew, I gave them permission to trust themselves. 

You can find us on Apple Podcasts. Imagine The Good: Creating What's Possible. Link in bio. Check it out...

#Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #Trust #LeadershipDevelopment
We tighten when we’re uncertain because we care—th We tighten when we’re uncertain because we care—the work is knowing what’s ours to do and letting go of the rest.

Imagine The Good: On Apple Podcasts—link in bio.

#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ThoughtLeadership #Management #LeadershipTips
At 62, What Am I Still Trying to Prove? Huh, good At 62, What Am I Still Trying to Prove?

Huh, good question—fair question, especially since “proving” myself worthy was a full-time occupation at 20. So now, it’s an important question worth digging into. What’s still on the list and why?

Turning 62, just like celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary last week, has evoked more reflection. That in itself tells me something has shifted—recent birthday memories recall a simple celebration: a special meal, a few beers, chocolate cake, some candles, and one helluva wish.

What’s with the serious pondering, all of a sudden? Probably another sign that I’m (gasp) getting older—ugh!

Having said that, I don’t want to make this about the all too trite commentary around, “It’s just a number!” No, it’s not; it’s my age, and what I choose to make it mean is my business. Sure, I don’t feel what I used to believe this age represented. I mean, when I think back to what my dad was doing at 62, true enough, I’m not following his lead.

Continued in my Substack—link in bio! Enjoy...

#leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #HealthyHighPerformance #OrganizationalCulture
After narrowly missing her first Olympic team, Rob After narrowly missing her first Olympic team, Robyn realized that focusing only on the outcome had come at the expense of truly living. She reflects on shifting her attention to the process—who she wanted to be, how she wanted to show up, and how she wanted to experience the journey. Link in bio. #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformance #Mindset #ProcessOverOutcome
Accountability without empowerment feels like cont Accountability without empowerment feels like control; empowerment without accountability lacks direction. Together, they create the trust, ownership, and responsibility that healthy high performance requires. #Leadership #Accountability #Empowerment #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture
The Longest I’ve Ever Been On a Team It's been 25 The Longest I’ve Ever Been On a Team

It's been 25 years since we said, "I will." I still remember it like it was last week. And, honestly, I never imagined how much work it would take to still be on this team.

My dad once told me the key to a successful marriage was communication. This many years in, I’d say he was right—when I don’t tell Robyn what’s going on in my busy little mind, I can get myself into trouble.

So, on the day of our anniversary, we decided to pack a picnic and head to a local beach to practice dad’s advice. We found a perfect spot overlooking the Georgia Straight with the Cascade Mountains in the background. It’s a view that doesn’t get old—ever.

Continued in my Substack—link in bio! Enjoy...

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