It is critical that despite our misgivings about the current political landscape that we find a way to channel our energy and realign with what we value. We must prepare our minds and our hearts for the long game ahead. We must solidify what we stand for, take action on what is within our grasp, …
As we begin this New Year, many of us are still reeling from the uncertainty and instability in our political landscapes. Although I’m a Canadian, the aftermath of the US election has hit close to home. For most of November and December, I found myself drifting between two extreme reactions. I’d either consume every piece …
In my coaching business, I often hear: “I know I shouldn’t compare myself to anyone else, but even when I try really hard, I still find myself doing it.” This is usually followed by self-judgment, even shame, which sounds like: “After all these years of personal growth I can’t believe I still feel “less than” …
Most of my work is done over Skype which means I rarely get to meet my amazing clients or the wonderful women who follow my work in-person. Chatting over a screen is practical but certainly not as fun as it would be to meet up on a Sunday morning at my favourite coffee shop and …
Last year I met Jen Berlingo, a licensed counselor and art therapist, who introduced me to a brand new way of thinking about my self-care. It was one of those moments of ‘when the student is ready, the teacher will appear’. The magic was that Jen hired me to help her create and launch a new …
On October 7th, 2015 I launched a 2nd business called Boss of Me Tees. It’s an online apparel shop for women entrepreneurs, free spirits and quiet rebels. Normally, I’d be tempted to spin this post into 10 Things I’ve Learned or share glimpses of my emotional journey so that I might inspire you in some way. …
I’m thrilled to announce that I’m launching a 2nd business called BOSS of ME TEES where I’ll be creating super soft, 100% Canadian made, inspirational tees for women entrepreneurs and free spirits (there’s A LOT of us out there!). YES! I am still coaching and loving every minute of it. JacMcNeil.com isn’t going anywhere! I’ve …
“I wish I had been more wild and wooly”, she said, holding my gaze before she closed her eyes again. It was two days before she passed away. I sat there on the edge of her hospital bed holding her hand in my hand, stroking her forehead with the other one. I still remember how …
I spend a lot of time helping women entrepreneurs navigate the turbulent waters of risk and vulnerability. Over-exposure to vulnerability often shows up as lethargy, burnout or dissonance–a general feeling of ‘meh’. When we trace the symptoms back to the source we tend to find a pattern of too much vulnerability and not enough respite …
