Although I appreciate, respect and use the tools of this fast-paced modern world, my heart sings more joyously when I partake in the simple pleasures of life.

Simple things like:

Finding a beautiful book in a vintage bookstore.

Capturing fleeting moments in time through my photography.

Pondering things that need not make sense or follow rules, like how do snowflakes fall or why does it feel so good to jump in puddles and dance in the rain?

I always thought I’d be a phys. ed. teacher. But the path I chose took me into an even more exciting place: coaching elite, world and Olympic athletes.

Neither of my sons have ever asked me much about my Olympic and World Championship experiences, although they have a vague awareness that I’ve performed at the ’76 Olympics, been President of the Canadian Rhythmic Gymnastic Federation, coached an Olympic Gold medalist and been a TV colour commentator at the 1984 Olympics.

Those were heady days, filled with competitions, travel, cultural experiences, stress and fun!

After the Olympic Games, someone said to me: “You know what you do for athletes, business could really use.”

Ping! Lightbulb.

I started offering my coaching services to business owners – for free. And in no time at all, I realized there was an unfulfilled niche: helping people – in particular business owners – to be the best they could be, in business and in life.

I’ve done that for 30 years now. And it’s been quite a ride. I’ve loved the people I’ve worked with. I’ve seen people grow and prosper. I’ve been with them through the ups and downs of their business and their lives. I’ve seen them through devastating loss and amazing gain, helped them realize their dreams and goals, and been the tough task master, mirror, mentor and muse.

I think of myself as a wayfinding wayfarer. And my travels and experience have brought me to this place.

A place for me to share with you and bring to you the next steps on my journey as we wander, think, dream, do, create, explore and adventure together.