https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHmOiRb7eqk Words are powerful. I love the word Abracadabra because it means "I create as I speak". And while it might associated with pulling a rabbit out of a hat, there is a greater truth to it. Words can have the power to create greatness. They also have...
https://youtu.be/Z0jSD3Q5ZD0 Have you ever said "Wow, I can't believe it's half way through the year already. Time flies! I swear it was JUST Christmas". It's commonly said that time goes quicker as an adult. But is that actually true? Is time speeding up as we age? Researchers from the...
Would you like to create some magic in your life and work? I've been performing magic tricks for over 18 years, but I've recently discovered a way to create real magic. I'm not talking about incantations, spells or Harry Potter-esque wizardry. I’m talking about a tool that...
https://youtu.be/eXUIx67ENDw The word abracadabra has been associated with magic and magicians for centuries. Along with the wave of a magic wand, it's used as an incantation that makes the magic happen. There are different theories about the origin of the word Abracadabra. My favourite alludes to the...
As we get back into the swing of things and start planning for a new year, it’s also a good time to take a look back at what we’ve accomplished and what was being talked about most in our workplace community. For me, I’m passionate about...
Neuroscientists, Illusionists and “Mathmagicians”, oh my! If you’re anything like me, and are intrigued by the magical and sometimes mysterious ways our brains work, you’ll need to add these 6 TED Talks curated by Inc.com to your autumn watching list. I love magic and illusions because...
This week I’ve been thinking about recognition and acknowledgement. I wrote an article on LinkedIn about acknowledgement that speaks to some powerful results that can be generated from this simple gesture and includes a few tips for bringing this into the workplace to improve your...
Last week I spent two energizing days delivering an evening keynote address and a half-day workshop for the Administrative Staff Group of the Peel District School Board. These are the ‘behind the scenes’ folks who do the necessary work to make the school district run...
Jampacked schedules, information overload and feeling burned out can leave you just trying to get through the day. It’s easy to lose sight of meaning - why you do what you do - what allows you to feel engaged and motivated. Being engaged has a positive...
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