Author Archives: Rachel

Top Ten Takeaways from Women & Words 2011 – Part TWO

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Rachel

Here are my final five takeaways from the Women & Words Conference. If you haven’t already, check out Part ONE for the first five. 6. ASK for what you need. This was a crucial takeaway point for me, gleaned during … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day Mom, wherever you are

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Rachel

While I don’t generally put a lot of stock in so-called “Hallmark holidays”, the hype around Mother’s Day does tend to permeate into one’s being. This is my third year as a mother. My daughter doesn’t understand – every day … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Takeaways from Women & Words 2011 – Part ONE

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Rachel

I attended the inaugural Women & Words Conference in Coquitlam this past Friday and Saturday (April 29 & 30, 2011). What a fantastic event! My hat goes off to Pamela Chatry and her leadership team. I came away with my … Continue reading →

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Robert Fulghum – Storytellers Creed

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Rachel

I just returned home exhausted and exhilarated from the two-day inaugural Women & Words Conference. There’s much to write about, and I’ll be posting that over the next few days. But I couldn’t wait to share this poem by Robert … Continue reading →

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Just write it down

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Rachel

Have you ever felt off but just couldn’t quite figure out why? Not coming down with a cold, but off your game, listless, directionless, and unsure of which action to take next? Perhaps, like me, your first sign that something … Continue reading →

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Change your words

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rachel

This is a powerful video illustrating just what a difference your choice of words can make.

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The art of conversation

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rachel

I was sitting at the coffee shop the other morning, trying to get some work done. The man sitting across the table from me — a stranger — clearly wanted to talk. Now, I’m fine chatting it up with someone … Continue reading →

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