Is your organization climate ready?
July 27, 2022
Climate Change is punching us in the face! My energy the last few days has been drained from the searing temperatures outside. We are in
Rooted in Strategy
Doughnut Economics – what can we learn as we rebuild communities?
March 18, 2022
Last week, I was invited to attend a full-day community planning session with about 100 members of our small resort community (in Whistler, British Columbia).
Getting back on track with simple, effective strategic plans
March 1, 2022
Put your hand up if you’re ready to simplify life? These days, it’s hard to stay focused and on track. We get pulled in different
A reading list for fresh ideas and optimism
January 6, 2022
Find a way through the chaos… I did a little shopping during a bitter cold snap (another case of extreme weather where I live). I
Purpose: Harness the difference you want to make in the world
June 18, 2021
your purpose is the foundation for business growth Much of the work I do with clients involves reviewing business goals, then mapping out a marketing strategy to help
Learning from a different world view: Indigenous Canada course
February 9, 2021
When COVID-19 hit, my world slowed down a bit and I needed something to keep moving forward. I had a university course bookmarked for a while,
Riding it out… decend into 2021 with a renewed purpose
January 13, 2021
Whew! Who’s jumping into 2021 and trying to start fresh? Before you leap into anything, go back to your WHY; your organization’s purpose. Through 2020, every organization
Branding and Writing Guide: your foundation for crisis communications
April 11, 2020
When I started a new contract earlier this year, little did we know how much this work would support my client through the COVID-19 crisis. We
Entrepreneurs: how to know your startup will be founded on purpose
November 19, 2019
I’ve had the pleasure of working with a range of new entrepreneurs over the course of the last five years, and each year it gets
Helping business become a force for good
May 22, 2017
By Michelle Ratcliffe Make business easy – tune in to The Big Idea, a bi-weekly column from the Whistler Chamber showcasing a Whistler Business innovating