Blog, Teachings & Resources

In this post I want to introduce a core technique that I share with and recommend to everyone I work with. It’s really, really simple, and I use it all the time. Watch the video or read on below to learn more!

Cross your hands over at the wrists and, while sitting, place them on top of your thig...

How much time do you spend in your heart? What does that even look like—does it mean anything? Or is it just a concept written about in Hallmark cards? I'm going to discuss a very practical, pragmatic heart-centeredness here, because otherwise it can sound very fluffy. 

Augustine, the Christian ...

What do we do when we are triggered (or even trauma) arises in a group setting?

Say you're at work, and someone does something that's triggering: you start to go into a freeze or you start to head towards rage and explode… Whatever this reaction pattern is, it’s not optimal.

You can either slide i...

In this episode I write a bit more about how to be your most relaxed, magnetic, easy self in front of the camera or when you’re speaking in public—in a way that doesn't involve 10,000 hours of over-preparation and a whole lot of overthinking!

In my last post I wrote about receiving feedback from me...

In this episode I share tools to help you act naturally on camera: how to drop the mask and show up as yourself. We’ll explore some steps and learn how to feel okay when pressing record, knowing that you're going to be on the internet.

I'll also share a bit of my personal journey and some feedback ...

Given my focus on voices, self-expression, and communication, I am fascinated by what happens when we post on social media! Some of my own responses have included avoidance, embarrassment, wanting to take posts down, feeling like I am too much, judging how I look, feeling like a fraud—and more! 

Th...

Picture this: a tranquil morning on Toronto Island, the sun lazily peeking through the windows, casting a soft glow upon the scene. Our protagonist (me), nestled comfortably on the couch, observing the island's morning rituals unfold. 

Suddenly my neighbor, clad in a white dressing gown with hair t...

How do you feel about showing up on social media and writing posts? And most importantly, what happens inside you when you post, or when you even think about posting?

Watch this video or read the post below to learn what social media can teach us about our confidence, about perfectionism, about any...

It's early 2024, and some of us have chosen words for the year or set up New Year's resolutions. So how's that going? Is your year unfolding the way you wished? You may have set some lofty goals—hopes for a better life, a more easeful life or anything else.

I think it's great to be intentional abou...

This blog is about surviving and thriving in the festive season—at family events, at parties, barbecues or braais or whatever you call them in your country. They could also be work events and mixers and other social and potentially stressful events.

I'll share five tips/tools/hacks/things to play w...

In this blog post I discuss polyvagal theory for voice, for communication, and for speaking.

“Polly who?” you may be thinking.

Read on below or watch the video to learn about polyvagal theory and how it can help you improve your communication and public speaking.

Polyvagal theory was developed...