Author Archives: Maiyo Febi

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 the favour of others. Long-term risk: You lose authenticity and respect—both from others and yourself. Leaning into office politics: Rooted in understanding how things work and building genuine relationships. Involves knowing who the…

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 randomness; rather, it’s about identifying those persistent individuals knocking on your door, perhaps overlooked without reason or because you’ve been “too busy” with more important things. Practice due diligence – scrutinize backgrounds, check…

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 the stars. A huge thank you to every single business partner (a.k.a client) I’ve had the privilege of working with! From one-on-one coaching sessions where people shared their deepest fears, and took massive…