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DEIB is NOT… A one-time workshop or event A fad or passing trend Accepting everything Losing your values Self-censoring Sacrificing your own identity Just for marginalized groups About quotas or checkboxes Making everyone the same Reserved for the C-Suite DEIB is… A catalyst for innovation A reflection of core values Healthy dialogue and respectful debate A competitive advantage Honouring diversity in its fullest sense Respectful disagreement A shared responsibility An ongoing journey of learning and…

There’s no such thing as “I’m just an exec, I’m just here to do my job.” As a leader, your behaviour is synonymous with organizational culture. Consequently,  organizational culture stands out as a key determinant of success. Without the active involvement and buy-in of leadership, efforts to shift organizational culture often face insurmountable obstacles. Leadership sets the tone for organizational culture. They are the architects of the environment in which employees operate, influencing behaviors, priorities,…

Change is all around us—trees grow, new gadgets hit the shelves, and kids magically turn into adults. We’ve learned to accept these changes as part of life’s rhythm. But when it comes to tougher stuff like a job loss or a relationship going sour, suddenly, change feels like a military operation —with you as the unsuspecting target of pain and misery. We pour our heart, soul, and sanity into our jobs and relationships, hoping they’ll…

And yet, we put ourselves under soooo much pressure to be on the positive end, always!!! It’s either we are: * Positive and upbeat or negative and low energy * Confident or insecure * Courageous or terrified * Go-getters or procrastinators In reality, we can be on either end OR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN. However, when we become aware that we are slipping to the “negative” end.. … we beat ourselves up and work to get…

Have you ever noticed how external stuff gets way more attention than the inside work? I suspect it’s because it’s easier to see and measure things like landing a new job or getting a qualification. But imagine if we celebrated and talked more about the amazing inner work we do. Like: “Hey, I’m happy to announce that over the past two years, I’ve grown in self-compassion.” Or “I’m pleased to share I’ve stopped playing the…

Ever feel like your career is on autopilot? You’re cruising along, doing the work, but you’re not really steering the plane anymore. It can feel like you’re just coasting through the workday, and you start wondering, “Is it me? Is it the job? Should I want more?” It can be frustrating, but here’s the thing: feeling stuck doesn’t always mean you are in the wrong place. Sometimes, a job plateau is just life’s way of…

35,000. That’s the average number of decisions a person makes in a single day! We choose what to eat, what to wear, and how to respond in conversations. Some choices are small, while others feel life-changing, but each one shapes our day—and, ultimately, our life. Even in situations that feel hopeless, we retain our sovereign right to choose.In challenging work environments, for instance, there is always an opportunity to exercise this right, whether it’s by…

Standing out in your career isn’t about finding something “out there” – it’s about being yourself. We often think there’s a secret we need to discover or a skill we need to master from someone else to truly stand out. But here’s the truth: whatever you learn will always point back to you. I’m not saying sit back and wait for things to fall into place, but recognize that what you need to stand out…

One of the hardest things I’ve ever done is accept the parts of myself I don’t like—the traits I’d rather hide, the habits I’d prefer to fix, and the feelings I wish I didn’t have to feel. It’s not easy. There’s a fine balance between improving your weaknesses and falling into the endless loop of obsessive self-improvement. I once lived in a constant drive to “fix” myself, always focused on what was still “wrong.” It…

There’s a difference between sucking up to influential people and leaning into office politics to advance your career. On the surface, both might look like navigating relationships for professional gain, but the intent, approach, and outcomes couldn’t be more different. Sucking up: Driven by fear or insecurities. Often involves flattery, agreeing without critical thought, or compromising your values to stay in someone’s good books. Creates a power imbalance, where you position yourself as reliant on…

I have an ask, can you please make a conscious effort to pay it forward? Reflect on the moments when someone took a leap of faith on you and transformed your life. Now it’s your turn to put your faith in someone, recognizing that our success is intrinsically tied to those who took a chance on us. In your professional or personal sphere of influence, be deliberate in offering someone a chance. This isn’t about…

It’s a wrap! Can you believe it? 2023 has come and gone in the blink of an eye – was it the quickest year ever or what? I’m not alone in feeling that this year has been a sprint; many of my peers, friends, and business partners have mentioned being in a constant rush. I had a fascinating conversation with a breathwork teacher who explained that the cosmic speed is related to the positioning of…

I recently posted on LinkedIn about how it’s okay to live a simple life, and I was surprised at how many people resonated with the message. In our society, there is a lot of pressure to conform to certain standards of living, but I believe that it’s important to find what works best for you and your individual values. We often put pressure on ourselves to impress others, but in doing so, we may end…

“They don’t give us enough opportunities to grow”, “they don’t value our contributions,” “they don’t care about us!” It’s easy to blame our employers for our lack of engagement at work and get stuck in a downward spiral. While there’s no doubt that companies play a MASSIVE role in employee engagement, it’s important to remember that we also have a responsibility to ourselves. If we’re not engaged at work, it’s not always because the company…

Are you looking for a new job? Or are you thinking about making a career change? If so, there are a few essential tools you need to have in your arsenal. A growth mindset. This means believing that you can learn and grow, no matter what your age or experience level. When you have a growth mindset, you’re more likely to take risks, ask for help, and persevere in the face of challenges. Good communication…

The energy you use to avoid making mistakes is the same energy that blocks your creativity and growth. When you’re afraid of failing, you’re afraid of being judged, of being wrong, of being rejected. This fear can paralyze you, preventing you from taking risks and trying new things. If you’re too afraid to fail, you’ll never be able to maximise your creative potential. Creativity and growth require taking risks, being open to new possibilities, and…

Strangers have stopped me on a few occasions to compliment my dreadlocks and how I just let them hang. I noticed that my “hanging” dreads seemed to be part of most compliments I get so it got me curious. I asked one of my complimenters (who also had dreads that were tightly styled up) why my hanging dreads seemed to be a thing. She replied “Because you are free. My manager would never let me…

“I wish I didn’t have to see any more,” said Mr. Eye.  “I just want to walk like Ms. Leg,” he concluded. “I’m tired of walking,” moaned Ms. Leg, I want to shrink and become like Dr. Liver” she said. Imagine if our body parts decided they no longer want to play their role and longed to be something else. They would probably feel inadequate all their lives because an eye can NEVER become a…

Nature is loaded with the mysteries of how life works. Think about it. Look at the trees, flowers, vegetation etc; everything has its season. Something critical we forget is that WE, humans, are a part of nature but we like to play a spectator role and LOOK AT nature. This makes us blind to the valuable lessons that are all around us. Nature tells us that the storms of life play a role; when trees…

Your intuition is always talking to you and if you are like most people, you probably ignore it. Why is this? For the most part, many don’t know when their intuition is speaking and ignore it unintentionally. This is largely because we’ve created/absorbed so many layers of feelings, concepts, perceptions, thoughts etc. that our intuition has to fight through before it gets to our knowing. Sadly the majority of intuitive messages die in the layers…

 “Most of your problems would disappear if you had some solid personal boundaries.” Anonymous WHAT IS A BOUNDARY? A boundary is where you draw the line on how people treat or interact with you AND how you treat or interact with yourself. It is a limit that promotes integrity, preserves vitality and advances relationships. Boundaries consist of the limits of what we consider safe and appropriate, according to our unique set of feelings and reactions,…