When I first embarked on my career, armed with a Masters in Applied Psychology, I found myself in the marketing research department of a large Canadian corporation. I was good at what I did, and my efforts were rewarded with promotions and bonuses. But despite the external success, I could never claim that it was energizing or soul-filling work.

 

And so began a journey that spanned three decades, a journey of listening more closely to where my heart and soul were leading me. I used the skills and knowledge I gained through formal education to transition into life coaching. For the first time, I felt the spark of true fulfillment – helping others tap into their own wisdom. Watching a client’s “ah-ha” moment unfold as they realized they already knew what they needed to do was deeply energizing.

Along the way, I felt called to deepen my connection to my own body’s wisdom, and so I became a yoga teacher. Yoga became a path of discovery, revealing the subtle yet powerful energies that reside within us. There’s something transformative about stepping into a warrior pose, curling into a child’s pose, or simply standing tall in a mountain pose with full awareness. In those moments, I feel myself connect to something larger, something truly grounding.

 

I also deepened my meditation practice and studied Buddhism. It was there I first heard the phrase, “We all have inner goodness.” This concept, alongside teachings on impermanence, suffering, and interconnectedness, reshaped my view of myself and the world around me.