Sadly, in the same year I turned 40, both my parents died, pulling the rug right out from under my comfortable existence. For the first time, I was confronted with the big questions of … Why are we here? What is my purpose? Is there something more meaningful I should be doing with my life?
Looking for Greater Meaning
As an immigrant to Canada with a business degree from London, I had worked my way up the corporate ladder and, defying the proverbial glass-ceiling, had managed to become Senior VP for a large national company. The year my parents died was a turning point in my career. While happily married and proud mother of three wonderful children, I quit my corporate job and began my quest for greater meaning.
Personal Sustainability
As a graduate of UBC’s Sustainability Leadership program, and with my eyes opened wide to the devastating consequences of climate change, I became a passionate advocate for the environment and sustainable business. As a sustainability consultant, I led workshops, spoke at conferences across North America, and spearheaded a national green certification program for the tourism industry.
Giving my heart, soul, and best efforts to convince industry leaders to shift their focus from profit to planet, I found myself burning the candle at both ends, exhausting myself in my quest to help others. It was only while attending the Social Venture Institute at Hollyhock that Joel Solomon’s wise words struck home ~ How could I be promoting sustainability when I clearly was not sustaining myself?
Making a Difference
So, pausing my independent crusade, I joined the team at Junxion, an established consulting firm whose passionate partners in London and Vancouver help business leaders do the right thing for their employees, their community and the planet. Not only did I find ‘my tribe’, I also found my overarching purpose: to support change-makers in making the difference they want to see in the world. My focus today is helping organizations, teams, and individuals refine and fulfill their purpose, both personally and professionally.
Having spent hours - if not months - talking to people about their hopes, fears and dreams for the future of their family, their business, their community and our planet, I discovered my true calling:
“I love helping people look inside themselves to find their bigger purpose, and step outside themselves to create a more empowered and fulfilling life."
Wanting to apply this passion to both individuals and organizations, I became a certified Integral coach so that I can help people and teams align their values, integrate their visions and fulfill their purpose.
