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Jessica Dawn Séguin Jessica Dawn Séguin

Conversation: Racism in Canada

As part of a wrap up for February’s Black History Month, I was invited by Adenike Orimoloye, a former colleague to participate in a conversation about racism in Canada, specifically, to be the Caucasian voice; initially I resisted because traditionally there have been …

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You Can't Bypass The Ugly Stuff

The work never stops. As long as were here there’s always work to do. The inner work continues and when we’re done is when we leave the planet. This doesn’t mean it always has to be hard. But our beings are vast like the ocean and there will always be depths to explore.

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My Commitment To Anti-Racist and Decolonized Coaching

My work in the world is to help with Emotional Empowerment. During a time when emotions are running so high - with absolute reason - I've experienced a sense of overwhelm; seeing so many people in need, in pain and in anguish. Being able to retreat is a privilege that not everyone has …

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Type-A in the Time of Covid

It took a few conversations with my mentor to see that I’d reverted into that Type-A personality, which is the High-Achiever rather than the High-Performer. The High-Achiever likes to check boxes, narrow focus into how many things I can DO in order to feel good about myself VS I am well and safe, how can I best serve during this time?

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Take the Hustle Out of The Holidays

Back in November, my youngest and I were making our traditional British Christmas pudding (yes, we make it ahead of the to-do items and vowed to keep organized to make the holidays a breeze. Best laid plans, right? There is now one week until December 25 (even less for those celebrating Channuka) and I am …

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Laughter as a Healer

Our emotions impact our physical state. Many years ago, when I separated from my spouse and moved into my first apartment with my kids, I was filled with a deep sadness and a sense of failure. I was doing my best to keep everything together; I made the apartment as cool and cozy as possible …

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