Negotiation is an art—a delicate dance between asserting your needs and understanding those of others. But when you’re negotiating with someone who is bipolar or schizophrenic, that dance becomes even more intricate. In these situations, it’s not just about getting what you want; it’s about engaging with empathy, patience, and...

All my kids have flown the coop. My daughter moved into her new digs in the city last weekend and the boys both moved out shortly before that. It’s been a strange adjustment. There’s an unsettling quiet that I’m not used to yet. I know I’m not alone in this...

In today’s global world, we’re more connected than ever before. Yet, despite this interconnectivity, we often find ourselves entrenched in our own beliefs, seeking out information that confirms what we already think we know. This is the essence of confirmation bias – a powerful force that shapes our perceptions and...

Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to many of our hearts but often swept under the rug: navigating past family trauma. Whether it’s from past hurts, childhood experiences, or ongoing family dynamics, trauma can sneak up on us and impact our lives in unexpected and destructive ways. Are...

With both Independence Day and Canada Day in our rear view mirrors this week, it got me thinking about nationalism and national pride. In particular, I was contemplating how the principles of the Art of Feminine Negotiation™ could be invoked to create a new kind of nationalism – one that...

In the intricate dance of negotiations, language serves as both a tool and a battleground, particularly when it comes to gender. Negotiation is not just about the exchange of contractual terms and figures; it is also deeply influenced by how individuals communicate, and these communication patterns can vary based on...

The men in the show put on a full-on display of toxic masculine conditioning run amok. Not surprisingly, there is an inordinate amount of references to balls and pricks with a corresponding number of F-bombs or derivatives thereof thrown into the mix. The language reflects the behaviour.

It’s that time of the year again. Another season change, and with it the daily uncertainty of how to dress … and more. As I’ve struggled with simple decisions during the long transition from winter to spring, it struck me that there are lessons to be learned from this quarterly...