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We, Linda McCann and Lillas Hatala, are gathering the wisdom of our years as leadership and personal development facilitators, as well as so many meaningful life experiences. Although our services are currently in transition, we continue to enjoy sharing ideas and resources through our blog posts.

Inspiration from our blog

The recent winter wonderland in our region resulted in a flood of social media photos of rime ice, heavier than hoar frost, on trees,...
It is with a tender heart I share the news of Lillas’s passing. Lillas Hatala, my dear and best friend, long-time colleague, and co-creator...
“To journey without being changed is to be a nomad. To change without journeying is to be a chameleon. To journey and be transformed by...
 Devastatingly Beautiful, coauthored with my stepson Andrew Hatala, was published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).   It is my life story this...
Are you longing for a life-giving community?
Over the past couple of weeks, a delicious part of my wellbeing sabbatical, was reading two novels about women that I just could not...
Guest blogger, Callie B. Elwayns, has taken on brave new work over the past few years. She tells her remarkable story in the post...
We are delighted to welcome dear friend and colleague, Callie B. Elwayns, as guest blogger. Callie has supported and encouraged us personally and professionally...
I am imagining my almost four-year-old great-grandson Jack, asking his mom if there’s any mail for him.  Other times, I picture this tall and lanky...