In a world dominated by patriarchal norms, women are too often encouraged to emulate masculine leadership styles. This pressure can leave women feeling like imposters, reluctant to fully embrace their authentic selves. Introducing Feminine Impact,…
Career growth/fulfillment can often mean a career switch.
I recently had the privilege of delivering a talk on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Leaderex and here’s the thing: standing on a stage is half of the work.
In an increasingly competitive professional landscape, the ability to communicate confidently is a game-changer.
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
“THANK GOD FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE FOR ME!!!” These are words we often say when we get a new job, land a big client or graduate. On the flip side, when we can’t find…
“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…
Wisdom, a word we hardly hear in day-to-day conversations, is often thought of as philosophical or something bestowed on the old and experienced. More common related words we hear are clever, intelligent, smart. Loosely defined,…
At some point in life, we all go through tough times that stretch our abilities and seem impossible to navigate. To get through these often unpredictable times requires strength, perseverance and hope to name a…
We’re free to give whatever meaning we want to any situation we find ourselves in. In turn, the meaning we give a situation determines how we respond to it. Meaning is not to be confused…
“It’s just the way I am, I’m a straight talker. If people get hurt it’s their problem” I used to say this often and I’m sure you know someone who proudly says this. I was…
How can you hope for something better when everything is falling apart? Are you not removing yourself from reality? Are you not in denial of what IS? I once read somewhere that whatever you believe…
When you hear personal development, what comes to mind? An MBA? Improving your emotional intelligence? A time-management course? It is all of the above, plus more. Personal development is the changes you make on the…
Are you worried and scared? You are not alone. The corona virus has many of us in this state. Despite the situation, we still have the power to choose how we react. Despite the situation,…
What comes to mind when you think of self-love? A day at the spa? A healthy meal? A bottle of your favourite cognac? While these certainly affirm self-love, at the core of self-love is the…
Do you have a friend or family member that always thinks they are right? It doesn’t matter what the situation is or how obvious their errors are, they always have a way of justifying what…
Now that we are done with the festive season, it’s back to business as usual! Worry may be creeping in about bills, your on-going struggles or how you are going to achieve your 2020 goals.…
The anticipation for January salaries is probably driving most people insane. Family outings, social gatherings and shopping over the festive season have left people spent. What now? It’s time to reflect on what you could…
One thing that I struggled to be earlier in life is MYSELF. I always wanted to behave in a way that would be likeable to the other person, especially when it came to work and…
Everything around us changes constantly, trees grow; new products enter the market; and, children become adults. In a way we have conditioned ourselves to accept these types of changes because we view them as the…
Did you know that you are at your best when you are filled with love? Human beings are wired for love and connection. I’m referring to that deep sense of connection with others i.e. family,…
What’s your new year’s resolution? To lose weight? Get a new job? End a toxic relationship? Statistics show that most of us won’t achieve our goals because at some point it will get difficult and…
Its a season of parties, gifts, monetary contributions, get-togethers; for some of us it may be a season of dread and avoidance because the pressure to give is unbearable. Generally there are 4 types of…
For many years of my life I lived up to what my environment expected of me. My parents taught me that education and a job equals happiness. Their template for the good life was get…
There are many firsts happening in Africa right now. Nigerian star, Yemi Alade became the first African female artist to reach one million subscribers on her YouTube channel. In just one day, a world record-breaking…