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Deri’s blogs and video posts include emerging information, tools, tips, and strategies for living a positive, mentally-healthy life – at work and beyond!
We Called It a ‘Walkie Talkie’—We Didn’t Know It Was Also a ‘Brain Gain’
My friends, Audrey and Jacqueline, and I started walking over the last few years – especially during the long winter, in-between our southern get-aways. We knew we loved our “Walkie Talkie’s”; the exercise, connection, and camaraderie were always invigorating. What we did not realize is the real brain-boosting power of combining walking and talking; improving…The Hitchhiker
?I have a lump on my leg?, I told my friend. I could barely say it at first?although as time went on it got easier to say. I could not help but notice the concerned look that developed on the faces of everyone I told when I used the word ?lump? to describe it. That?s…
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Nurture the First Follower
What is a leader?s role? To inspire, ignite, engage?and to start a movement!! The ?movement? is whatever the organization wants to mobilize it?s human resources around?be it related to culture, team building, change, quality, or customer service. I watched this video on Ted recently and found it very thought-provoking. And, fun!! Are you nurturing the…
Play to your Strengths!
In my early years? report cards there was a theme; ?okay student? talks too much?. It was true! I was a social animal?well, at the very least, I seemed to be unable to control my need to interact with people around me. It wasn?t until years later, that I realized I was an Extrovert. I…
Have a Magical Day, Folks!
That?s what the lovely young gentleman said to my family and I as we exited the boat that brought us from EPCOT back to our hotel at the Dolphin Resort. It brought an instant smile to my face! It reminded me of the many moments of magic that we had experienced that day together?were there…
Shot in the Dark
There?s nothing like a great glass of red wine. Recently I tried a new Austalian Shiraz (my favourite) called ?A Shot in the Dark?. Here is what was written on the bottle: Life has its ups and downs. It can be both brutal and beautiful. You can hole yourself away to avoid life?s pain, but…
Feeling ?Blue??
Often, at this time of year, I ? and others I know ? feel a little ?blue?. It?s cold outside (at least it is here in many parts of Canada), the holiday madness is over, and another year of goal setting and action planning is upon us. This ?blue? feeling is what has inspired me…
Move INTO A NEW GROOVE in 2010!
This is the time of year when many of us are thinking about the new year ahead of us. It is a common practice to begin thinking about resolutions for the new year. Of course, we all know the humour around New Year?s Resolutions?they often aren?t very long-lived (i.e. resolve on January 1, break the…
What is NLP?
I am often asked ?what is NLP??? I became a certified practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) in 1991.? After a brief exposure to it through a colleague, I instantly recognized how NLP could be useful to me ? in my work and in my life. NLP is an approach to positive personal change.? It? provides…


