Zoom in on fall with a mindful photography hike in Frick Park Join Cycle Forward and photographers of all skill levels for a contemplative, mindful photography hike in Frick Park. This is not a technical photography workshop. Rather, it’s the opportunity for you to slow down and enjoy a crisp autumn morning in one […]
Writing by Amy Camp
Collaborations catapult me forward
And make my work a whole lot more fun! Photos by Tori Stipcak of Victoria Irene Photography Most independently-employed consultants are acutely aware of the old saying “two heads are better than one” and a longing for the creative energy that comes along with sharing ideas with coworkers. Even in writing this post, I wish […]
Business Lessons from My Brother
One of the last conversations I had with my brother, Jim, before he died was one about our respective businesses. I had ideas on how he could professionalize his construction business of 10 years – things like a website and Facebook page. Sadly, we never got around to these things, not that I’m convinced he […]
A Cycle Forward client makes space for play
One of my amazing coaching clients recently suggested trading posts on each others’ blogs. I couldn’t be more thrilled with what she chose to share. Anyone who want to make more space for play will want to continue reading for Rosslyn Kemerer’s insights on play: For the past few months, I’ve been receiving thought-provoking […]
Are Communities Performing the Grand Seduction?
I watched the movie The Grand Seduction recently and have been thinking about it in the context of community ever since. Somehow this little indie movie about a Newfoundland village that tries to lure a doctor to plant roots has permeated my thinking in consulting projects. The premise of the movie is that the village […]
Cycle Forward’s “Month of Canada”
I’ve spent much of this week trying to unpack (in both the literal and figurative senses) two fantastic professional experiences, both involving interacting with trail and tourism professionals of Atlantic Canada. The experiences: In April, spending a week in Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where I took a fantastic four day […]
The Power of the Pause
A Space for Stillness in Being Outside If you’re reading this post, you probably know that I offer coaching held outside on trails. I coach clients around professional growth and fulfillment, confidence, and whatever else will help them to move forward and make change. These discussions tend to flow more naturally in a park setting […]
Some year-end inspiration in videos
I thought I’d end the year by sharing some of my favorite videos – ones that inspire me and perhaps will do the same for you. May you love fiercely, choose joy, and go outside to play this coming year! 1. Love Has No Labels PSA This one never gets old! 2. Starling […]
Celebrating another wild year at Cycle Forward
Looking back and pushing forward You’ve probably heard the Mary Oliver quote, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” It’s a common question phrased so very beautifully. I was thinking about this yesterday morning as I looked out from my office window. Pittsburgh’s Frick Park is […]
The Magnificence of Perseids
Like millions of others, I was out to see the Perseids meteor shower this morning. My wife and I groggily got out of bed at 2:30 and drove to Deer Lakes Park outside of Pittsburgh. There, the sky was noticeably darker, the stars noticeably brighter. The difference 40 minutes can make! And so there we […]
