26/08/2025
Today my dad would have turned 80.
The last birthday I spent with him was his 67th. 28 days later, he was gone.
I was a little miffed with him that day (his birthday) — one of those small, passing tensions that happen in long relationships. I don’t carry guilt about it (I don't think). I didn’t know it would be our last birthday together.
Losing him so suddenly didn’t teach me to panic or “say everything now.”
It taught me something quieter: presence matters.
In my work supporting business partners, I see how often my clients get stuck. Not because they don’t care, but because they haven’t paused to notice what they are bringing into the painful parts.
· Old stories
· Protective patterns
· Unspoken expectations
Owning your part doesn’t mean taking all the blame. It means getting curious about yourself, your reactions, your beliefs, and how you show up when things get hard.
And honesty doesn’t mean blurting out every thought and feeling as it arrives.
It’s choosing your words intentionally, so they have the best chance of being heard.
We don’t know how many conversations we have left, but this isn’t about panic or fear.
It’s about showing up today, with more presence, curiosity, and compassion.
This is why I created my 9-step framework for people in BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS, practical, research-based process to help partners move from stuck patterns into clarity and connection. It’s about learning to own your part, communicate differently, and build relationships and businesses that work.
