The year is coming to an end and all personal development gurus will tell you that this is the best time to evaluate the year that has been. The one question that most of us do not take the time to answer is: What do you need to do when you do not meet your […]
How important is your learning process in the journey to building a strong Personal Brand? Ever since I was given ‘life lessons’ on taking care of myself as a lady should (sic), I have made it a point to visit the nail spa at least once a month. I have not been a very loyal […]
Nowadays there is a day to celebrate anything and everything. Like did you know that May 2 was Brothers and Sisters Day? Yep! We have a day to view our siblings from a different perspective. An appropriate day considering most of us are wired to fight with our siblings rather than appreciate their presence. Parents in […]
It is said that great success required a routine to manifest. I have been struggling to build a routine for a while now….a morning routine to be very specific. It is only after I consulted my close confidante about my struggles that I gave myself the permission to call it quits and work with what […]
Have you heard of the story of the young Lion that lived among the Sheep for so long that it grew up thinking it was a Sheep? Eating grass, making bleating sounds and herding together with the other Sheep as they grazed the land? This is until another Lion spotted him and got him to […]
The beginning of a new year is an opportune time for reflection on the past and the setting of goals for the year ahead and more importantly, your personal brand. Many of us have enthusiastically embarked on this journey, formulating both personal and potentially corporate/departmental goals. This exercise is instrumental in gaining clarity on the […]
In the dynamic landscape of business, cheap means war, and in a war, nobody wins. While competing on price might seem like a short-term victory for businesses and customers alike, businesses that solely focus on this strategy often find themselves in a precarious position. In the long run, unsustainable price competitiveness can lead to closure, […]
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the age-old wisdom embodied in the saying ‘the straw that broke the camel’s back.‘ It’s fascinating how often we casually use this phrase without fully grasping its intended meaning. In times of challenge, the apparent trigger for a problem may seem deceptively trivial to external observers, who might dismiss it […]
Once in a while, I love to indulge in board and card games, be it at work with my colleagues or at home with the kids, and as with any game, the competition can sometimes get intense. This is especially true between me (the mother who does not let up) and the younger one who […]
This week, we interrupt your normal story bulleting to answer a question I get asked a lot. “I am struggling to find my voice on LinkedIn. I do not know where I end, and where my employer starts. I just do not know what to post.” Answer: In response to this common dilemma, let me […]