Courage - a defining moment This is what the 14 year old me still teaches me today – When faced with fear, helplessness and frustration, evoke the courage to take the first action that feels right. Here’s the poignant situation ... Apr 29, 2019
What mindset are you holding? The mindset you're holding matters, it matters even more when the stakes are high and your heart is beating fast. Let's break it down: Your mindset - your general attitude and the way you typically th... Oct 14, 2018
Too much choice, never too much ice cream Thanks to Barry Schwartz , we learn that too many choices gives some freedom but doesn't improve our welfare. I will explain this via my 6 and 4 year old daughters (Kira and Erin), related to their fa... May 17, 2018
3 Ways To Bravely Be Heard In Meetings The word “meetings” cast fear in the hearts of many but let’s face it, the workplace is filled with meetings and those by a different name – conference, townhall, powwow, get-together, panel, round-ta... Mar 10, 2018
“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Its Practical Wisdom for Relationships Let’s have some fun and pick pearls of wisdom from Adele’s “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)”, because we know a jaunty song from Adele is pretty rare to start with. This month’s post takes inspiratio... Oct 19, 2017
If you’re thinking of switching careers… If you’re thinking of switching careers, here are some key factors to consider. 1. Pre-switch – Reasons Reasons for new career? What would make you look forward in your new career every day? What last... Jul 27, 2017
My PLAY Journey 18 months 4 beings 1 big move multiple changes, challenges and adaptations later… just PLAY (purpose, learn, appreciate and yearn) In mid 2015, we chose to make the move from Singapore to South Africa... Dec 6, 2016
3 Milestones Around Great Teamwork I often get asked what defines a great leader and how will we know if a team is working optimally. Much has been written about the former point of leadership, but less about the signs of a great team.... Jul 6, 2016
Correct Form of Breathing Yoga, Meditation and the Breath I started noticing my breath consciously when learning yoga – at the physically demanding ashtanga courses I took in my early 20s, the seemingly simple yet demanding ha... Jun 21, 2016
How to win any blame game Oh the blame game… keeping us alive and ticking when something doesn’t go our way. How the drama unfolds with different backdrops, props and cast involved. The director in us framing it just how we wa... May 27, 2016
Average Age 20 On the last day of 2015, I turned 39 as my younger daughter Erin turned 1. Yes, we share the same birthday and I am prepared to accept that every birthday following, I will always be outshined by Erin... Dec 31, 2015
Living a Rich Life What comes to mind when you hear of someone living a rich life? a) S/he is wealthy and has abundant assets b) S/he can afford to do what s/he enjoys c) His/her life is filled with amazing and interest... Nov 18, 2015