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June 23, 2026

Ten Weeks to Create Space for What Wants to Emerge

I wonder if I’m not alone in this. Maybe you have felt it too. Not dissatisfaction exactly, but a quiet sense that something in your life or work is ready for a

June 9, 2026

IFS: Who’s in charge here anyway??

Today I spent the day learning from Richard Schwartz, founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), one of the fastest-growing therapeutic approaches in the world.

May 26, 2026

The Trap of Trying to Fix a Feeling

I was at a week-long intensive in Costa Rica last week and wow… the learnings. Although our days were filled with sound baths, holotropic breathwork, acupunctur

May 13, 2026

Contacts vs. Context (Why Nobody’s Calling You Back)

I read a passage from Keith Ferrazzi a few weeks ago that has stayed with me. Ferrazzi has spent two decades coaching and writing about relationship-building. T

April 29, 2026

The Higher You Climb, The Farther You Can Fall

I heard this from a client recently, and it captured something I remember feeling myself at a certain point in my career: “I thought once I got to this level, I

April 29, 2026

Things fall apart again

is week I was working with a young professional I’ve been coaching for about a year. He’s bright, hardworking, and deeply thoughtful about the impact he has on

April 17, 2026

When Nothing Is Wrong and Leaving Is Right

Many years ago, I was in a really good relationship. He was kind, thoughtful, emotionally, and professional stable. He was the kind of partner many people would

April 1, 2026

The Power of ‘Anticipatory Intelligence’

I was on a call recently with a client who was feeling frustrated after a series of hiring decisions that hadn’t worked out. He was trying to figure out how to

March 18, 2026

Career Codependency: Are You Managing Your Boss’s Feelings Instead of Your Career?

This week I was working with a young professional I’ve been coaching for about a year. He’s bright, hardworking, and deeply thoughtful about the impact he has o

February 25, 2026

Is Your Team Holding Back Their Best Thinking?

Recently, I had two meetings with two C-suite executives from the same company during the same week, discussing the exact same body of work. I walked out of eac

February 11, 2026

The Real Cost of Keeping a Toxic A-Player

There’s a particular kind of leadership conversation that almost always happens behind closed doors. It’s the one about the high performer who is wreaking havoc

January 28, 2026

Did anyone else hear this during Carney’s speech?

I was listening to Mark Carney speak last week, and somewhere between his discussion of global economics and the fragility of power, I had a visceral aha moment

January 14, 2026

Stop Hitting Snooze on This Important Problem

I was coaching a CEO this week who is sitting at a pivotal moment in her business. This year’s sales performance will be a major determinant of the company’s fu

December 17, 2025

The 3 Best Gifts You Can Give

The holidays always remind me how good it feels to give. It’s one of the reasons this season can feel so joyful. We’re wired to light up when we brighten someon

December 3, 2025

If it’s not a lack of talent, then what is it?

“What looks like a talent gap is often a focus gap. The ‘all-star’ is often an average-to-above-average performer who spends more time working on what is import

November 19, 2025

The New Hire in a Hoodie

One of my clients recently watched a new college graduate walk into her first day of work wearing a backpack and a brand new hoodie. She looked bright, capable,

November 5, 2025

The Quiet Power of Professionalism

Recently, I was coaching a leader who was struggling to develop a coaching strategy for one of this team members. This wasn’t a case of bad behaviour or major m

October 22, 2025

Stop Playing Detective: The Problem with Forensic Managers

I once worked with a leader who could’ve given any crime show investigator a run for their money. The moment a project went sideways, he’d pull out his metaphor

October 8, 2025

How to Care When They Feel It’s Unfair

Today I was coaching a sales leader who shared how important it was for him to protect his team’s culture as he brought in a few new hires.When I asked what val

September 24, 2025

The Myth of Good Management: Why Micro and Macro Both Miss the Mark

In coaching leaders each year, I’ve noticed a striking pattern: most are simply too busy to lead.What does that mean? It means the very practices that keep team

September 10, 2025

“this might hurt a little bit…”

“I can’t promise it won’t hurt — but I can promise it will be better.” “But I know it’s going to hurt,” she says, her giant green eyes welling up with tears. An

July 30, 2025

When Good Intentions Miss the Mark: A Coaching Lesson for Leaders

I was coaching a leader recently who found herself in one of those classic leadership conundrums: how do you give tough feedback to a very talented new hire wit

July 16, 2025

Want to Replicate Greatness? Teach the Thought Process, Not Just the Ground Strokes

If you’ve ever watched a world-class tennis coach in action, you know they’re not just drilling forehands and backhands. They’re teaching mindset. They’re coach

July 2, 2025

I’m Here for a Big Life: The Summer Edition

A couple years ago, I had one of those unassuming yet unforgettable conversations that quietly rearranges your thinking. I was chatting with a new friend from A

June 17, 2025

Why Smart Leaders Still Struggle to Delegate

“How do I delegate more effectively?” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that question from brilliant, accomplished professionals, I’d be writing this

June 4, 2025

Reverse Delegation: When the task came back the very next day

You know that magical moment when you finally let go of something, assign it to someone else, and breathe a sigh of relief because, finally, your to-do list is

May 21, 2025

Running On Empty: The Mental Toll of Complex Decisions

Ever tried running a marathon without knowing where the finish line is? Imagine it: Your legs are aching, lungs burning, sweat dripping into your eyes. You chec

May 6, 2025

Powerless: 26 hours, 5 kids, and every possible thing that could go wrong

I was on a train back from Madrid to Málaga with my family and another family after a weekend packed with 45,000 people running the Madrid Marathon. The nine of

April 22, 2025

The Secret Sauce of Real Leadership (Hint: It’s Not Bossiness or a Bullhorn)

I was chatting with a new friend recently about this incredible community of families I travel with. Imagine a group trip… with no drama, no fuss, no weird grou

April 8, 2025

Why big decisions are easier in the long run

I was talking with a client recently who was wrestling with a big decision. One of those career-changing, life-altering, “is-this-a-genius-move-or-a-terrible-mi

March 25, 2025

Loyalty: power play or true commitment

Let’s talk about loyalty. Not the kind your dog shows when you so much as think about opening the fridge, but the human kind—the kind that shows up in workplace

March 12, 2025

Should a leadership coach help a leader through a mid-life crisis?

As a leadership coach and a mid-life human myself, I find myself asking: Should a coach stick strictly to leadership topics, or are we truly in service to a lea

February 28, 2025

To spec vs. by design: a leadership lesson from my icicle-laden roof

After a year-long, down-to-the-studs home renovation—including new insulation, windows, roof, HVAC, and more—I thought we were set for whatever Mother Nature th

January 28, 2025

How to be both too much and not enough

If you could peek upstairs in my brain during a typical workday, you’d probably find a golden retriever energetically wagging its tail, ready to help and leave

January 14, 2025

How horses silently taught me the magic of connection

Since we are officially past the “Happy New Year” greeting window according to Larry David, I’ll just say I’m thankful to be back in your inbox. This week, I wa

December 18, 2024

It’s time to break up with your habits

Dessert First: Part Six (of Six) Part One: New view, new you: The power of a workation Part Two: Dessert first: Putting fun before function Part Three: How to b

December 11, 2024

I’m here for a big life

Dessert First: Part Five (of Six) Part One: New view, new you: The power of a workation Part Two: Dessert first: Putting fun before function Part Three: How to

November 27, 2024

Too happy to be busy

Dessert First: Part Four (of Six) Part One: New view, new you: The power of a workation Part Two: Dessert first: Putting fun before function Part Three: How to

November 12, 2024

How to build a strong community

Dessert First: Part Three (of Six) Part One: New view, new you: The power of a workation Part Two: Dessert first: Putting fun before function Part Four: Too hap

October 22, 2024

Dessert first: Putting fun before function

Dessert First: Part Two (of Six) Part One: New view, new you: The power of a workation Part Three: How to build a strong community Part Four: Too happy to be bu

October 8, 2024

New view, new you: The power of a ‘workation’

Dessert First: Part One (of Six) Part Two: Dessert first: Putting fun before function Part Three: How to build a strong community Part Four: Too happy to be bus

July 2, 2024

How the best leaders say goodbye to a talented team member

You can tell a lot about a boss from how they react when you give your notice of resignation. I’d argue it says even more than when you start a new role. While

June 11, 2024

Don’t make me ask

Is there anything worse than having to beg for recognition? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve run into this issue with coaching clients and within organizati

May 28, 2024

Do I have broccoli between my teeth?

Ever had that awkward moment when someone lets you know that you have broccoli between your teeth? It’s not the most comfortable experience–and for a moment, yo

May 22, 2024

The lessons that live on

In Episode 71 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine sits down with Jay Miller, CEO at marketing consulting firm, Kyber. But interestingly, Jay’s best boss ha

May 14, 2024

How to get on the AAA Team

As someone who’s spent the better part of her career on coaching and leadership training, you know that effective leadership is important to me. I know what a d

April 30, 2024

Build or break: How to create confidence

If you’ve been paying attention to the Best Boss Ever podcast, you know that there are a few topics that come up regularly–and one of them is confidence. So oft

April 23, 2024

Success starts with respect

In Episode 70 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks to Dr. Paul Marciano, a leading authority on employee engagement and retention, and published auth

April 16, 2024

When your worst day shows you a best boss

As many of you know, I’ve been hard at work on my second book and it’s brought up a lot of memories. It’s also made me take a hard look at what brought me to th

April 2, 2024

It’s not about balance

Leaders can have an incredible impact on their team’s spirit, performance and the overall atmosphere of a workplace. It’s for these reasons that I believe we ne

March 26, 2024

The chameleon boss

In Episode 69 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Frank Orlowski, managing director of Alvarez & Marsal, and president and founder of Ation A

March 19, 2024

Stress to impress

Leaders can have an incredible impact on their team’s spirit, performance and the overall atmosphere of a workplace. It’s for these reasons that I believe we ne

March 13, 2024

Perfecting emotional professionalism

In Episode 68 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine is joined by Brittany S. Hale, CEO and founder of BND Consulting Group. Brittany shares the story of her

March 5, 2024

How to be a first-class leader

Leaders can have an incredible impact on their team’s spirit, performance and the overall atmosphere of a workplace. It’s for these reasons that I believe we ne

February 27, 2024

The boss that guides you

In Episode 67 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Tom Shields, co-founder of Shields Group Search, joins Christine to talk about his best boss ever: Carolyn Kimmick.

February 20, 2024

Why we need to be promoting more people matter experts

Leaders can have an incredible impact on their team’s spirit, performance and the overall atmosphere of a workplace. It’s for these reasons that I believe we ne

February 13, 2024

New solutions for old challenges

In Episode 66 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine chats with Jason Gart, Vice President of History Associates Incorporated. Jason talks about his current b

February 6, 2024

Why we need to start practicing leadership

In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world, thinking of leadership as a one-stop destination is like expecting your smartphone to never need an update—it’s pret

January 30, 2024

Looking back on 2023: Part two

In Episode 65, part two of our 2023 recap of the Best Boss Ever podcast, we continue to revisit a selection of our favorite episodes from last year, bringing to

January 23, 2024

The brand is personal

In today’s world, your personal brand is more important than ever. I talk about this a lot with high-potential leaders, because how you’re seen by those around

January 16, 2024

Looking back on 2023

In part one of our 2023 recap of the Best Boss Ever podcast, we look back on some of the year’s most memorable conversations and dive into the tidbits of wisdom

December 11, 2023

Actions speak louder than words

In Season 3, Ep. 63 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Jessica Schultchen, director of strategic operations at the Government of Alberta and

December 5, 2023

How to create job security

The world is changing. The days of employees spending 30+ years at one company are over. And the same way employees are showing less and less loyalty to their e

November 29, 2023

True leadership is about everybody else

In Season 3, Ep. 62 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks to Marianne Haegeli, director of learning and leadership at NSITE. Marianne’s been fortunate

November 21, 2023

Leading by example: How our parents influence our leadership style

For better or for worse, you likely attribute a number of traits to one (or both!) of your parents. The way you look, the way you talk, and the way you think ca

November 14, 2023

Leveraging powerful personalities

In Season 3, Ep. 61 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks to Lule Demmissie, who is the U.S. CEO of eToro. Lule shares her experiences with a number o

November 7, 2023

Going it alone: How to be a leader when you’re a team of one

Can you be a leader if you “officially” have nobody to lead? That’s a question that’s come up quite a few times recently. For example, I’m a solopreneur. While

October 30, 2023

The impact of safety

In Season 3, Ep. 60 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Naomi Titleman, founder, and principal of Collaborativity Inc., co-founder of future

October 24, 2023

Job posting: Compensation directly aligned to care

Compensation packages don’t reflect an employee’s dedication, hard work or value to a company. But what if that wasn’t the case?

October 18, 2023

A guy named Guy

In Season 3, Ep. 59 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine talks to Joanna Track, founder of content marketing consultancy, Good Eggs & Co. A serial entrepren

October 10, 2023

Is this the end of going above and beyond?

When you write a book called Too Busy to be Happy, it’s only natural for clients to ask about said busyness. How can they reserve more emotional real estate for

October 3, 2023

Progress is progress

In Season 3, Ep. 58 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine talks to Atsushi Yasuda, president of AAM Revenue Strategy Consultants. Atsushi recalls some of the

September 26, 2023

The power of an ‘aha moment’

Whether you’ve been a Whipp subscriber for years or are new to our community, there’s a good chance you’ve heard me talk about the power of an “aha moment.” Tho

September 12, 2023

When feedback is a setback…

No matter where you sit in the corporate hierarchy, there is one experience that is universal: Feedback. Feedback is critical as it provides valuable insights,

July 18, 2023

How loving your people helps deliver their best

Last week, I found out that one of my favorite high school teachers had passed away. Here’s one of the life lessons I’m taking with me.

July 11, 2023

Wisdom from Joe

In Season 3, Ep. 57 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine chats with Brent Currie, SVP & Managing Director, Investment Distribution & Partnerships at Scotiab

June 27, 2023

How to save hours when preparing for a presentation

It’s not so much the “what,” but the “how” when it comes to reducing anxiety and preparing for big presentations.

June 20, 2023

The best antidote to imposter syndrome

In Season 3, Ep. 56 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Monica Stewart, Founder & CEO, 5ive Limes Consulting. Monica shares her experience wi

June 13, 2023

More meetings that matter

Meetings are a necessary part of business, but how do you ensure you get the most out of the time? Here's what I've learned over the years.

June 6, 2023

It’s okay to be imperfect

In Season 3, Ep. 55 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks with Jon Cogan, a marketing veteran who is now Principal of Sephrina Strategy. Jon shares th

May 30, 2023

The five-minute rule

Did you know that when you speak up in meetings can increase your confidence. Let’s talk about the five-minute rule.

May 23, 2023

Creating a fear-free workplace

In Season 3, Ep. 54 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Matt Stone, President & CEO at BehavioralOS®. Matt works with executives to improve b

May 17, 2023

The great expectations gap

How many questions do you think you ask in a day? Between my clients, my kids, and my husband, there’s no doubt that I ask hundreds. And sometimes, I believe we

May 10, 2023

Unlocking potential through allyship

In Season 3, Ep. 53 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine chats with Vasie Papadopoulus, VP, Corporate Communications at Believeco. Vasie shares the experien

May 3, 2023

Let’s see leadership in 3D

I spend a lot of time thinking (and talking!) about the best bosses ever. Not only is it the concept behind my podcast, but it’s also one of the most popular pr

April 25, 2023

The competitive advantage of holistic wellness

In Season 3, Ep. 52 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks with Serena Quaglia, VP, Strategy at TCS Marketing Systems. Serena shares how the entire C-s

April 19, 2023

Tipping the scales on worthiness

Has something ever rattled your confidence? Because you’re human, the answer is likely yes. But the real question is whether that “something” was rationally or

April 4, 2023

The 6 C’s of inclusive leadership

In Season 3, Ep 51 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Patsy Doerr, Diversity, Inclusion, Talent and ESG leader. Patsy shares stories about two

March 21, 2023

What do you need from us?

In Season 3, Ep 50 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Stephen Tomicki, Senior Project Manager at AWT Environmental Services. Stephen shares his

March 7, 2023

Willing to be a buffer

In Season 3, Ep 49 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Maureen Cawley, Chief People Officer at Saatva. Maureen speaks about how lucky she was th

March 1, 2023

Who was your role model when it came to having fun?

Being time rich is an often overlooked pillar of success, especially when it can come at the cost of the material goods we so often associate with it.

February 21, 2023

Give to the universe and it gives back

In Season 3, Ep 48 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Joshua Ehrlich, a fellow Leadership Coach with a psychology background. Joshua speaks abo

February 14, 2023

Can making more money make you feel poorer?

What does it mean to be wealthy vs. poor? As most of us grow up and develop, there’s usually one answer modeled for all of us: Money. While it’s true that acqui

February 8, 2023

This is extreme integrity

In Season 3, Ep 47 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews James Vasquez, Entrepreneur and Owner of Learn How to Start a Business. James speaks abou

January 31, 2023

The benefits of an icy cold plunge into discomfort

A week ago, I had a very interesting experience. I decided to sneak away from the office on a Wednesday afternoon and play hooky with a great friend of mine. We

January 24, 2023

Best Stories of Best Boss Ever 2022 – Part2

Season 2, Ep 21: Part two of the best stories from the second season of the Best Boss Ever podcast – Christine’s guests continue to share their stories and qual

January 17, 2023

The Mechanics of Motivation

Last week, I read a quote that reminded me why I quit career coaching almost as fast as I started career coaching: “If you wait until you’re motivated, you’ve a

January 10, 2023

Best Stories of Best Boss Ever 2022 – Part 1

Season 2, Ep 20: Part one of the best stories from the second season of the Best Boss Ever podcast – Christine continues interviewing guests in various industri

December 13, 2022

Sometimes we already have what we are looking for

What if you already had exactly what you were looking for? When most of us think about the new year, we think about what we want compared to what we have. We wa

December 6, 2022

The gift of feedback

In Season 2, Ep 19 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Tonya Campbell, VP Mobile Advice at Scotiabank again and asks what she’s doing to be a be

November 29, 2022

Do we need mirrors?

“Why can’t I just do this stuff at home” is what I thought after an obscene amount of jumping jacks and skipping rope. Last week, I was in a high-intensity inte

November 22, 2022

Making sales management look easy

In Season 2, Ep 18 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Mark Cox, Founder of In the Funnel. Mark speaks about his best boss, who was someone he c

November 15, 2022

The double “Lean In” Conundrum

I am starting to see a new trend of burnout in both professional men and women. And no one is talking about it. Women are delaying motherhood and investing heav

November 8, 2022

Who’s the boss?

In Season 2, Ep 17 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Michael Pilla, Founder of Pilla Creative Marketing. Michael shares stories about his two

November 1, 2022

Performance review musings

For most professionals, this is the time of the year when they receive career-defining feedback to set the tone, expectations, and goals for the following year.

October 25, 2022

Don’t pretend you don’t have a life

In Season 2, Ep 16 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Elise Steffe, Development Director at Special Gifts Theatre. Elise currently works for a

October 18, 2022

Petrified to present?

Which of these two people do you recognize? One: the breezy, charismatic speaker, the one who makes audiences want to lean in and learn, the person who captivat

October 12, 2022

Leaving positive cookies

In Season 2, Ep 15 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Christine Andrew, Managing Director of Strategy and Digital at KPMG. Christine talks abou

October 4, 2022

Tough decisions about indecision

In most professions, you’re paid, depended upon, and expected to make decisions. You’re required to know the risks, consider the facts, and deliberate between o

September 27, 2022

Taking the competition for talent seriously

In Season 2, Ep 14 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Jonathan Needham, VP, Director and Lead, ETF Distribution at TD Asset Management. Jonatha

September 19, 2022

Is there a connection between business and the wild?

Is there a connection between business and the wild? There is. Consider that the wilderness environment – like business – can be unforgiving, challenging, dynam

September 13, 2022

Ask for what you want

In Season 2, Ep 13 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Pam Allen, soon to be CEO at MD Management. Pam talks about her best boss that thoughtful

July 26, 2022

How one moment of deep embarrassment helped me say yes to life

On International Women’s Day, I headed out with three incredible women I know to a local business event. It felt great to get out with friends after weeks of om

July 19, 2022

Lift heavily as you climb

In Season 2, Ep 12 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Jennifer Laidlaw, Country Head at 30% Club and Exec in Residence at Toronto Metropolitan

July 12, 2022

Don’t give me assignments

When I think of leadership, I think of how much a great boss can make the work experience fantastic and even give your personal life a lift. By contrast, a lous

July 5, 2022

Inclusiveness counts

In Season 2, Ep 11 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Atul Tiwari, CEO at Cult Wines Americas. Atul shares his experience with his best boss wh

June 26, 2022

How to dial up more fun this summer

Last summer I was listening to another podcast by Glennon Doyle and had another ah-ha moment worth sharing. Before diving into the meat, let me start by explain

June 21, 2022

Encouraging my personality to shine

In Season 2, Ep 10 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Risa Crandall, SVP CPG Strategy & Sales at Aki Technologies. Risa speaks about her experi

June 14, 2022

Can I ask you a strange question?

Last week, my husband and I visited a new local food shop in our area. We were standing there looking at the menu when the man behind the counter said, “Excuse

June 7, 2022

We are family

In Season 2, Ep 9 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Rick Renaud, President & CEO of Renaud Consulting. Rick’s best boss took him under his win

May 31, 2022

Making time to feel something is doing something…

Friday, after my morning shower, I walked out of the bathroom to my husband standing in the doorway waiting for me. Although he rarely cries, his eyes looked fu

May 24, 2022

Sending me on a new career path

In Season 2, Ep 8 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Mary Shannon, Inside Sales Manager at Manulife. Mary shares stories about her best boss wh

May 15, 2022

“She is a great leader but doesn’t have the ‘right’ experience for the job…. Or does she?”

Can a great leader succeed even if they don’t have industry or relevant experience? For eons, hiring managers have grappled with this question in the hiring and

May 10, 2022

Fostering the next generation of leaders

In Season 2, Ep 7 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews four leaders from Rangle – Cindy Diogo, Dawn Jardine, Cher Timmins and Catherine Marchand.

May 1, 2022

A lesson in leadership from the wild

Leadership in the wild is very different from the leadership we see or experience in corporate life. After my podcast interview with Jeff Barrett, the Founder o

April 26, 2022

The value of natural consequences

In Season 2, Ep 6 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Jeff Barrett, Founder of Blue Mountain Wild School. Jeff speaks about his experiences guid

April 19, 2022

Is this a feeling or an opinion… and why it matters.

You call a friend on the phone to ask how they are doing, and they say, “Uh, Oh, I’m so busy…..,” They identify with being stressed and busy. But I always wonde

April 13, 2022

Having a seat at the table

In Season 2, Ep 5 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Stephanie Wolfe, Strategic Business Leader, Financial Literacy Advocate and Strategic Advi

April 5, 2022

Do you get paid for your time or your value?

I recently had a challenging but thought-provoking experience with an interior designer. I had this renovation project I wanted to do, and I quickly realized I

March 29, 2022

Pretend you have done this 100 times

In Season 2, Ep 4 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Omnia Helbah, Senior Manager of Talent and Organizational Development at the Ontario Minis

March 22, 2022

3 Types of Runners and how they get work done differently

I recently spoke with a client who shared a challenge she had with her VP. From her perspective, it seemed like he lacked a sense of urgency at the right time.

March 15, 2022

Harnessing innovation as a cultural priority

In Season 2, Ep 3 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Bea Lozinski, VP Talent & Total Rewards at Magna. She speaks about her best boss Jan Baan,

March 8, 2022

A fresh approach to making big life and career decisions

I’m coaching a client who has reached an excellent level of success in his career. And he called me to sit down and talk through his decision-making process aro

March 1, 2022

Confidence and Decisiveness Attracts Top Talent

In Season 2, Ep 2 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Laura Todd, Sr. Manager, Logistics & Customer Operations at Baxter International. Her best

February 22, 2022

“Mommy, I’m sad.”

“Mommy, I’m sad.” Me: “Honey, why do you feel sad?” Him: “Just because… I just can’t make my body feel happy.” This was a conversation I had with my son Xander

February 16, 2022

Engaging People in a Non-Profit Organization

On Season 2, Ep 1 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Chris Gruits, Executive and Artistic Director at Penn Live Arts. He speaks about two bosse

February 8, 2022

Do hard-working professionals miss out on happiness?

If you are like me, you have, at times, had a complicated relationship with happiness. Knowing that we’ve been blessed with many resources and freedoms that oth

February 1, 2022

2021 Best Stories of Best Boss Ever – Part 2

Part two of the best stories from year one of the Best Boss Ever podcast. While Christine expected to hear about amazing traits in leaders, her guests opened up

January 18, 2022

2021 Best Stories of Best Boss Ever

Part one of the best stories from the first year of the Best Boss Ever podcast. Christine started this passion project in 2021 to find common themes in great le

December 14, 2021

Christine speaks about being a parentpreneur

Bonus episode: Christine is interviewed by Jenelu Payne for the Parentpreneurs Guide to Generational Wealth Summit 2021 where they discuss best practices for pa

December 7, 2021

Do you have symptoms of success?

Do you ever catch yourself saying “if I only had this, then I would be happy?” Some days you might be debating with your spouse over an upcoming home renovation

November 30, 2021

Lead yourself first

Ep 22: Christine interviews Kim Fletcher, VP Philanthropy and Partnerships at World Vision as she speaks about a best boss that was a servant leader, led from t

November 24, 2021

How to teach your team to be more resilient

As soon as I opened my mouth at the start of the first meeting working with a new client—a mining company—I was abruptly interrupted by the head of HR. “Sorry C

November 16, 2021

Breaking the rules

Ep 21: Christine interviews Rob Hartnett, Regional Leader at Proteus Leadership, author and host of the It’s All Possible podcast as he mentions many best bosse

November 9, 2021

Omit this word and change your life

Let me start by sharing some very interesting facts I dug up the other day. 78% of Americans feel stressed at least one day in a typical week — and 15% of them

November 2, 2021

Embracing our common humanity

Ep 20: Christine interviews Barry Danilowitz, VP Retail Product Distribution at Scotiabank as he talks about three bosses that set the stage for building his ca

October 26, 2021

Time to disconnect

Do you regularly shut off your devices and “leave work”? Do you have specific and agreed-upon hours in which you are no longer “on-call” for answers to work que

October 19, 2021

Understanding my passion

Ep 19: Christine interviews Bryan Shone, Executive Director at Hamilton Children’s Aid as he talks about a boss that brought out the best in him by understandin

October 12, 2021

Ten things working moms wish their bosses knew

In the past five years I’ve coached almost 400 female leaders, so it’s not surprising that I’ve worked with many top performers as they face the challenges that

September 28, 2021

Bring Problems, Not Solutions

You have your favorites. I know you do. Those adages and maxims that you pin to your workspace or jot in your planner for inspiration. Don’t bring problems, bri

September 21, 2021

Leaving a legacy

Ep 17: Christine has an emotional interview with Suzanne Roy, VP Sales and Marketing at McCormick & Company as she honors the late Megan Ford, the first woman p

September 14, 2021

Who were you working for on 9/11?

The Twin Towers were tumbling. Pedestrians panicked and ran for their lives. Brave first responders charged up staircases into danger zones, attempting to rescu

July 27, 2021

Zooming Out

This week I had the luxury (yes, luxury) of meeting up with two friends I have not seen in ages due to you-know-what. These friends are brilliant entrepreneurs

July 20, 2021

Going on a mission to Mars

Ep 16: Christine interviews Jamie Moody, Business Advisor and Vice Chair Advisory Board of Directors, EVP Corporate Development at Tree of Life Canada, as he ta

July 13, 2021

Is there crying in business?

If you weren’t around for the famous line from “A League of Their Own,” here’s Tom Hanks (circa 1992) delivering the incredibly famous line “there’s no crying i

July 6, 2021

Got everyone on the bus

Ep 15: Christine interviews Mary Peterson, VP Enterprise Business Division at Samsung Electronics, as she talks about leaders who eliminated fear, kept their co

June 29, 2021

How to make fearless unplugged vacations a reality for yourself and your team

“I can’t believe how burnt out my team is. And people seem even more frustrated with one another than usual.” I’ve had similar conversations with many clients t

June 21, 2021

Permission to express emotion

Ep 14: Christine interviews Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, Speaker, Coach, Mental Health Activist and General Dentist to Oncology Patients as she talks about leaders who

June 15, 2021

How to dial up more fun this summer

Last week I was listening to another podcast by Glennon Doyle and had another ah-ha moment worth sharing. Before I dive into the meat, let me start by explainin

June 7, 2021

Why there is a “cult” in culture

Ep 13: Christine interviews Mike Lindstrom, Communication Expert, Executive Coach and Author as he shares what he learned from working for Tony Robbins and Dan

June 1, 2021

When work goes out of bounds

We’re living in a world that’s always on. Transitioning to a virtual reality this past year changed the way we communicate, and at the same time, gave our colle

May 25, 2021

Understanding work styles

Ep 12: Christine interviews Sharon Giraudel, Director of HR at New Gold as she talks about two bosses that always provided clear direction and had a great balan

May 19, 2021

Do you trust me?

I just published the 11th episode of my podcast and I’m starting to see a pattern: the best, most influential leaders show trust.

May 10, 2021

You’re driving too fast

Ep 11: Christine interviews Demetria Ruggiero-Barbera, SVP Financial Crimes at Scotiabank as she talks about several best bosses that offered their observations

May 5, 2021

The power of 10,000 hours

Feeling defeated, Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell fatefully fell into my path. That's when I learned all about the 10,000-Hour Rule.

April 27, 2021

Head, heart and guts

Ep 10: Christine interviews Greg Hewitt, CEO at DHL Express US as he talks about two leaders that inspired him to always be connected with the front line to unl

April 21, 2021

What kind of tired are you?

When it comes to physical tiredness, we know the drill. But the answer isn’t as straightforward when it comes to the other types of fatigue.

April 12, 2021

Caring for your employees

Ep 9: Christine interviews Laura Joudrey, CFO at Extend Communications. Laura talks about how her current boss has shaped her professionally as he always makes

April 7, 2021

How to face a professional identity crisis

Asking our kids what they want to be when they grow up is certainly one of the most popular questions, but it's also the most tragic.

March 29, 2021

The value of “I don’t know”

Ep 8: Christine interviews Eric Wasser, Managing Director at The Brevet Group as he talks about a boss who made him feel smart, valued, safe and would defend an

March 24, 2021

How to half-ass your way to awesome

We’re spending so much time at home, so it's a great time to try something new. But sometimes, committing to it can feel impossible.

March 15, 2021

Keep calm and carry on

Ep 7: Christine interviews Steve Robert, Global VP Sales, Marketing and Product Innovation at AIB International, as he talks about a boss that took a calm appro

March 10, 2021

Will you go Zooming with me?

An expert shares her tips for dealing with Zoom fatigue, from how to keep meetings on track to better balancing your days.

March 1, 2021

Recognizing greatness in others

Ep 6: Christine interviews Sarah McVanel, Canada’s Recognition Expert with Greatness Magnified as she talks about a boss that supported, guided and mentored her

February 24, 2021

The upside of being down

Have you heard the phrase “toxic positivity” lately? There’s a reason it’s making the rounds, and I think I’ve identified it. It’s fair to say that this past ye

February 16, 2021

Always on my side

Ep 5: Christine interviews Tonya Campbell, RVP Mobile Financial Planning at Scotiabank, as she talks about several bosses that gave her trust, flexibility and a

February 10, 2021

How to find success in challenging times

How we motivate ourselves comes down to three things: the consequences of our actions need to be personal, certain and immediate.

February 1, 2021

Let’s get you there safely

Ep 4: Christine interviews Cam Haygarth, VP Marketing and Sales at SureShot Solutions, as he talks about three best bosses that showed him how sincere caring an

January 27, 2021

Finding your finish line

Finish lines provide a sense of calm and motivation to go on. Whether it’s a run or a horrible job, an endpoint helps us through the pain.

January 25, 2021

Ep 3: How your leadership influences personal authenticity

Christine interviews Kim Carlin, Leader of the Operational Excellence Transformation Initiative at CIBC, as she talks about how the best leaders support their t

January 18, 2021

Ep 2: Upward serving versus downward serving

Christine interviews Gary Mottershead, President and Founder of GCP Industrial Products and Strategic Coach Facilitator, as he talks about a boss who taught him

January 13, 2021

Are busyness and happiness related?

While many of us are too busy to be happy, what’s a little more complicated is whether or not some busyness brings happiness.

January 11, 2021

Ep 1: Thrown in the deep end

Christine interviews Samantha Speisman, Head of Content at Newsworthy & The Bullet, as she talks about her first boss who threw her in the deep end. Sam shares

January 11, 2021

Show Intro: Don’t give me assignments

Christine Laperriere shares her excitement about starting the Best Boss Ever Podcast. She explains her passion project on her mission to find the common themes

December 30, 2020

4 questions to help plan your ‘best year ever’

We don’t set aside time to daydream, but when it comes to New Year’s Eve, we can’t help but think about making the next year our “best year ever.”

December 16, 2020

The power of popping for coffee

I’ve been fascinated this year with the concept of kindness. How being kind shifts things, makes us feel better, and how contagious it is.

December 2, 2020

Which alternate reality are you living in?

Here's how the idea of an "alternate reality" has brought the planner in me some peace of mind. I hope you find it helpful, too.

November 18, 2020

How to dial up your ‘A’ game

One of the most important lessons I've learned is the power of using affirmations to calm uncertainty and stay energized.

November 5, 2020

Are you suffering from kindness blindness?

As we make our way through a global pandemic (and an uncertain U.S. election), it's easy to suffer from "kindness blindness."

October 21, 2020

Boredom needs a rebrand

For as long as I can remember, there’s been something bad about being bored. It started when I was a kid and I’d mention being bored to my dad, who would quickl

October 7, 2020

Why do we all feel like we’re faking it?

“Hello darkness, my old friend…” OK, if you heard that line and didn’t immediately start thinking about Simon & Garfunkel, you’re too young to be reading this.

September 17, 2020

How to refuel your emotional real estate during COVID-19

Here's how you can refuel your emotional real estate during COVID-19.