By Nadine Araksi, Toronto-based Story Coach Perceived obstacles vs. real obstacles Imagine you’re walking down the street, minding your own business, maybe whistling a tune, or maybe you’re listening to a podcast. Easy, breezy, perfect temperature… and then… what’s...
By Stephanie Marshall, Toronto based Master Alignment Coach “I don’t know what I want”. It sounds final and authoritative. But it’s never completely true. Saying “I don’t know what I want” is a surefire way to stay stuck...
By Nadine Araksi, Toronto-based Story Coach Pace vs. patience for your goals “The hour of fulfillment is buried in years of patience.” – Mary Oliver Often, when clients come to us, they have long timelines for when their future dreams will become...
By Nadine Araksi, Toronto-based Story Coach The comfort and danger of the collective story “Everyone needs more than anyone can give right now,” said a friend the other day when we were having a mini-kvetch about our perceived circumstances at the moment. I nodded in...
By Nadine Araksi, Toronto-based Story Coach When your to-do list is a grind Do you ever find yourself trying to power through your to-do list, even when your inner voice suggests some time for yourself would make things easier? Do you turn on yourself in those...
By Nadine Araksi, Toronto-based Story Coach Wednesdays are like Mondays in the middle of the week! –Lee Fox Williams I got together with friends recently, and someone mentioned turning 45, to which I instantly responded, “Welcome to the Wednesday of Life!” We laughed...