Category Archives: Lifestyle Design

My journey into life coaching

In the fall of 2011, I was commissioned to photograph 10 gorgeous women in France at a beautiful château filled with century old antiques and acres of countryside surrounding the area. I drove up, in the dead of the night, assuming that I was there to photograph and inspire these women to feel good about…

The Guide to knowing what you desire

In the fall of 2011 I took a business trip to London and eagerly looked forward to exploring the city on my own. I had endless shopping and browsing in mind, due to the fact I was alone and could look to my heart’s content. One of the places on my list was Selfridges on…

HOW TO: 3 tips to stop settling for less

You know that list of ‘should have’ you have mentally going around in your head? I should eat healthier I should exercise more I should stop drinking in the evenings I should read more I should be more patient with my children I should send thank you notes I should …. I should …. I’m sure…

Knowing what you’re good at, what you need, and how to succeed

The dream was there. I could envision every flavour, floral, lit candle, the music and the draped fabric before me and it was beautiful. I  knew I wanted to create a beautiful and luxurious event and have it focus on ‘pursuing the truth of who you are to create the life of your dreams’. All my…

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  • Nicole CallaAugust 1, 2014 - 10:18 AM

    Thank you, Lesley, for giving me the opportunity to work with you. It was such a pleasure to design and coordinate the details of your second group coaching soiree!ReplyCancel

  • JenniferAugust 9, 2014 - 11:01 AM

    Things and persons come to our life for a reason. This story shows to wonderfully that everything is possible and we just have to follow our desires and everything else will be taken care of.ReplyCancel

    • LesleyAugust 12, 2014 - 9:43 AM

      Exactly Jennifer!ReplyCancel

Dealing with envy in friendships

While writing emails back and forth with a friend, we were describing our days to one another. Writing the highlights and the lowlights of our journey through motherhood. As I read line after line of her day I felt so envious of her life. Ashamed to be dealing with envy in my friendship with her…