by Patti Blackstaffe | Apr 19, 2015 | Change Management
Congratulations to Walter Blackstaffe, one of our founders, for his induction into the Canadian Ski Alliance, Alberta Region Hall of Fame. We are extremely Proud of Walter and happy to see his talent recognized. Walter has taught skiing all over Canada and in...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Feb 26, 2015 | Coaching Skills, Executive Coaching, Personal Development
When I am with a coaching client, it is my job to focus on that client without distractions. They are often grateful for the time because they are able to focus on their own personal goals without their usual complex environments filled with distraction. Finding...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Feb 17, 2015 | Business, Leadership, Team
I have a friend who was in the military and one evening over dinner he and his wife were discussing their training for an upcoming lengthy backpacking trip where the wife was slowly increasing weight by adding 10lb bags of sugar each week in order to build up to the...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Jan 19, 2015 | Culture, Engagement, Innovation, Leadership, Team Building, Transformation
Does your company have a suggestion box? It’s an old way of getting feedback from the front lines, but it works – if you take it seriously, and that takes commitment. The commitment is in Listening. An open mind to innovative thinking may just improve your already...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Jan 14, 2015 | Change Management, Culture, Leadership, Transformation
Many businesses going through a transformation do so for two reasons: 1. Their business is struggling and they need to stop the bleeding. 2. Their leadership is intent on maintaining a continual path to improvement and growth as they remain competitive. The latter...
