Our new reality? 2020 has been a year of plenty. On 27th March South Africa went into a hard lockdown. The entire world has been hit, and still is, affected by Covid-19. Uncertainty. Chaos. Blame. Everyone is looking for answers. On 27th March we posted an article and reflected on the 21 days of lockdown as an [...]
Reconciliation: “To find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together” (Cambridge dictionary). Every 16 December we have an opportunity to reflect on ourselves, our community and our country as to how far we have come in moving forward on national reconciliation. When then- President [...]
Women, your voices are heard! We have been reflecting on and sharing stories of three Women of Significance this month: their unique and yet slightly similar journeys. The uniqueness is seen by Maria experiencing the marathon- like determination needed to change from employee to entrepreneur in order to live her dream; it is seen [...]
Discover your worth, women! You were born with it, and it needs to be nurtured How often do you find yourself speaking about your strengths, your abilities, your success and achievements, and stay clear of the challenges, the ‘failures’ or inner insecurities? What we show on the outside, is not always in line with what [...]
At some point or another, we have all had to sit through the grilling of an interview. Some of us might even have had to face answering the BIG question: What are your weaknesses? All of a sudden there was a struggle within us, a conflict with our desire to present ourselves in a [...]
A love affair celebrated world wide, is called Valentine’s Day. This day which is dedicated to lovers, is right around the corner! In fact, you have exactly 6 days to rush out and get your loved one a gift they may, want, need, or even expect! These gifts will reflect all your thoughts and feelings [...]
Do you know what your strengths are? Have you ever considered whether you are making full use of your strengths? Do you know where your blind spots lie? (Funny how others tend to see our blind spots more easily than we do ourselves! ) The interesting thing is that when we live out our strengths, [...]
I realise again and again the challenges leaders have in leading upwards. On the one hand it is understandable: how do I give my honest views to my superior, knowing that he/she has the power over my salary, my bonus, my appraisal? At the same time this is what the superior often asks for: honest [...]
Many people are now in Valentines frenzy, looking for little things they can give to prove their love for someone special. How do you show your appreciation to those within your business/ you are working for? It over and over again fascinates me, how people just work so much better and with an improved attitude, [...]
So often we get stuck in dead-end thinking. "I can't...", "I'll never be able to...", "If he would just do ...., then..." and so the list continues. Realising I cannot change things beyond my control, only myself, can also be frustrating. Reason: I have to change my attitude or do things differently, and only I [...]