by Susan Elford | Feb 12, 2026 | Leadership, Work / Life Balance
The Year of the Fire Horse: Courage, Clarity, and Forward Motion I’ve never paid much attention to the Chinese zodiac — until this year. Not because I suddenly know more about it, but because I keep hearing about it. In conversations, in writing, in passing comments.... 
by Susan Elford | Dec 11, 2025 | Leadership, Work / Life Balance
The last 12 months have been a ride. This time last year I had just finished walking a 60km multi-day hike in the deep south of New Zealand, we celebrated Christmas beachside and looked ahead to a 2025 that was filled with question marks. One thing felt certain,... 
by Susan Elford | Jul 17, 2025 | Career, Success, Work / Life Balance
This week, a client was frustrated by low engagement with her newsletter. “When did you send it?” I asked. She paused: “July 4th.” In fairness, while this is a national American holiday, most of her audience is Canadian. July 1st is Canada Day. July 5th was the... 
by Susan Elford | Dec 12, 2024 | Family, Happiness, Work / Life Balance
It’s that time of year again—Christmas! The season of giving, joy, and, for moms everywhere, the season of silently purchasing their own Christmas gifts. How many of you are mothers who are the ones who are relied on to orchestrate the whole Christmas holiday season?... 
by Susan Elford | Nov 13, 2024 | Business, Career, Work / Life Balance
Sounds like the start of a bad joke, doesn’t it? Overwhelm, Stress Management and Boundary Setting all walk into a bar…. Overwhelm said: “Oh my gosh, what a day! There was so much stuff coming at me I felt like walking out – I didn’t have time to focus on any one... 
by Susan Elford | Oct 10, 2024 | Family, Success, Work / Life Balance
Have you ever thought to yourself: I will be happy when I have X. I will be successful when I’m making X. I will know I’ve made it when I’m driving X make of car. I will be satisfied when I’ve lost X much weight. The inherent flaw in the thinking that you will...
