Are you and your work team or family soldiering in the same direction? Do you sometimes feel frustrated because your team, spouse, children do not seem to see things the way you do? You need them to work harder, spend less, change certain behaviors but they do not seem to get it. And when they […]

Why do we ask children what they want to be when they grow up? Perhaps because we want to be proud parents that our children want to be significant people in life. But what defines that significance? Why would you encourage your child to be lawyer and not a musician or vice versa? Chances are […]

In my interaction with team leaders in the recent past I have realized that some companies have eliminated annual or biannual performance reviews/appraisals. Those who are still using them agree that the system is either flawed or insufficient to achieve any goal. Not only is it stressful for both parties but also ineffective. Research shows […]

A few weeks ago, I was facilitating a session on goal setting and personal branding for a group of ladies in their early and mid-thirties. After the session the chair of the group requested each person to introduce themselves. They obviously knew each other since they are friends from campus and have now formed an […]

How many people know the value that you have to offer? You may have clearly defined your brand: You know what you stand for, you know your passion, your achievements, unique abilities and experiences. You clearly know the value that you have to offer as a member of a group, as an employee, as a […]

Referral from colleagues and friends who know you remain a good thing in business, employment and in social engagements, but getting a call or message from someone who has been following you online and believes in the value you have to offer is more intriguing. As the world becomes more competitive, we need to cast […]

A few months ago, I was invited to speak to a group of young teenage girls who had just completed their primary school education. The topic of discussion was leadership and responsibility. The program coordinator gave me the honor of introducing myself. Just to get a glimpse of the aura in the room, I asked […]

Do you have that one friend who can talk non stop during chit chat or one on one conversations but cannot make a public presentation? “At a funeral the average person would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy” Jerry Seinfield. We however also have people who do not have the fear of […]

What happens when we continue “burning the candle from both ends” until we reach physical and emotional exhaustion? Just like the candle itself, we risk burning ourselves out. There is a parable of a frog sitting in a pot on the stove. If dropped into a pot of boiling water, a frog would likely notice […]

When is the last time you attended a cocktail party or networking event voluntarily? For some people it is easier to make a formal speech than to engage in a one on one networking forum.  No matter how you approach it, networking is almost inevitable, especially for entrepreneurs. This could be a scary realization especially for introverts. […]