Hi Reader, Has this ever happened to you? You tell yourself you’ll do something, write, call, start, finish, and then… nothing. Three weeks have passed since my last newsletter, and every day I’ve thought, “today’s the day” but something held me back. Well, this morning, I got curious about it. Rather than punishing myself or forcing myself, I decided to play with this resistance. What would happen if I started to write, from the place I am in right now, being in my body? What if I didn't...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Sometimes, we say we want something different for ourselves and our lives, but then we let days, weeks, months, even years go by without any changes. It's like we're just watching our lives pass us by. That dream you have, that change you want, how long has it been? Are you any closer to it? To turn dreams in reality, dreaming is the first step. It's an important step, but don't stop there. Once you have a dream, start taking action. It doesn't matter how small the steps are. If...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Damianne President Changes Big and Small Podcast and Coaching Podcaster & Coach Have you ever felt trapped by all the shoulds in your life? You know, those persistent thoughts about how things should be, how others should behave, or how you should live your life? Last month, I had an enlightening conversation with another life coach, Amanda Hess, about how these shoulds might be blocking our access to joy. Amanda shares her personal journey from struggling with emotional challenges to...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, My email yesterday said that I would be having a webinar today. That's not at all correct. The webinar is on WEDNESDAY. At least I got the date right 😆. Thanks to those who let me know. The good news is that you still have time to register for the webinar, which will take place using Zoom, here. If you have signed up to attend, I look forward to seeing you. Tomorrow, I'll email you the packet of materials that we'll use in the session. In the meantime, please complete this quiz. We...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Ready to make 2025 your breakthrough year? Join me for a free webinar on Monday, February 5th where I'll reveal a proven system to achieve your biggest goals while enjoying the journey. In This 60-Minute Masterclass You'll Discover: The counterintuitive truth about prioritization that most high-achievers miss A science-backed framework to turn your goals into daily actions that stick How to leverage your brain's natural reward system for consistent progress The "Learn Forward"...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Damianne President Changes Big and Small Podcast and Coaching Podcaster & Coach You know that feeling when technology just doesn't cooperate? I just had one of those moments - I wrote this whole newsletter in a flow state, and poof! I overwrote it without any history. The funny thing about flow states is how the details slip away afterward, leaving just the essence of what you created. But here's what I know about setbacks - they're universal, and they're temporary. If you're going through...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Damianne President Changes Big and Small Podcast and Coaching Podcaster & Coach The start of a new year is a blank page, an invitation for you to decide what comes next and create it. But perhaps you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure of your next move. I've been there too, and I want to share how I turned uncertainty into an adventure that changed everything. After graduating from university, I faced what seemed like a dead end: a scarcity of teaching jobs in Ontario. Despite my...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Damianne President Podcaster & Coach Hi Reader, Are you spending time with family in the coming weeks? Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, enjoying national holidays, or simply taking advantage of shared time off, setting an intention for how you’ll show up can make all the difference. I recently returned to work after 10 days with family and friends. Though I live in Prague, I’m originally from St. Lucia. This year, my dad decided to escape the Ottawa winter and spend a few months in St....
6 months ago • 1 min read
Damianne President Podcaster & Coach Hi Reader, These last few weeks have been tough! My day job is as a project manager in an IT company. And although I consider myself an analytical person (I studied Maths and Computer Science after all), recent events at work have brought up all the feels. About 6 weeks ago, roughly 160 people left the company. One of the people who resigned was someone that I worked closely with and shared responsibility in covering for our lead, who was on parental...
6 months ago • 2 min read
