“From sleeping on the floor to being the CEO!” This was the revelation God placed on my heart this week as I wrapped up another intense day of meetings. The pace has been so relentless that I almost let my fifth anniversary in this role pass without acknowledgment. Having witnessed just how fragile life can [...]
If there is one thing being in the payments industry for the majority of my career has taught me, it’s that “everything changes.” Maybe, that’s why I am not as unsettled as some other leaders by the artificial intelligence (AI) evolution now upon us. I literally don’t ever recall a single period when any of the [...]
“When you start out from a place of disadvantage, your progress really means something! It means you have created a pathway for others to follow.” If you have heard my personal story before you already know these two things; I came from very humble beginnings and I credit my personal traits of “determination” and “resilience” [...]
Don’t allow life’s obstacles and setbacks to define you; allow them to refine you so that you can emerge stronger. It is not falling into a river that causes us to drown. It is staying in the river after the fall. ~ Unknown My team and I recently concluded the Time To Boss Up 4.0 [...]
Be still and know that I am God! Psalms 46:10
When a new season arrives, walk into it dressed and ready for what’s coming. Valorie Burton As I started to craft this article on my flight back home recently, the story of the caterpillar immediately came to mind. This insect must endure the process of metamorphosis in order to unlock its God-given potential and experience [...]
The ultimate measure of the man is not where he stands in the moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a leader in today’s ever changing world, we are constantly being met with a myriad of challenges that require us to think [...]
Don’t adapt to the energy in the room! Influence the energy in the room. John C. Maxwell states that “leadership is influence; nothing more, nothing less.” As a leader, I feel so accomplished to have successfully led my team out of unchartered waters during the pandemic. Equally happy to report that our business is now [...]
What you are designed to be known for is your true gift! Yes, I know it has been a while since you have heard from me and I do apologize profusely for this. I am still here, still standing, still working hard and still embracing all that life has been throwing at me. If I [...]
To a year filled with so many highs and lows, Christmas brings to us a great opportunity to reflect on what matters the most! To each and everyone of you that supported my journey or that I had the opportunity touch, I thank you for the important role you played in inspiring me to be [...]
You cannot prove the quality of anything until it has been tested. The true quality of your life is not determined when things are going great but in the face of adversity. I think we can all agree that life can sometimes come at us hard. Sometimes we see it coming while other times we [...]
"The challenges of life will come your way eventually; it's inevitable! Trust me I know! The real challenge however is how quickly and how strongly you manage to bounce back."ABE For the last two years, all everyone has spoken about is the need to pivot quickly, managing through the crisis and the art of building [...]
Dear Readers, I have learnt a long time ago that you get things done when you "𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬". So guess what? It's time to get up and get things done! My new Inspirational Desk Calendar is here to keep you locked. 365 Days of Inspirational Quotes, Daily Insights and Truths! We all need that [...]
The ability to build a brand of excellence is a personal choice that we should all aspire to. The words of Pamela Coke-Hamilton - Executive Director, International Trade Centre which were featured in a newspaper article earlier this year has left a profound impact on me. Mrs Coke-Hamilton declared "I am committed to excellence. I [...]
The world is ours to take by storm. Get ready and stay ready for when the opportunity comes... When I first started my blog Life Lessons I made a personal commitment to share at least one article a month to provide my readers with insights, encouragement and inspiration wrapped around my personal experiences. As we [...]
Don't wait for it. Create it! Anyone that knows me or spends time in my presence gets to learn very quickly that I am big on "growth" - my own growth and surely the growth of others! I don't think I ever really noticed it before but I have been in growthmode my entire life. [...]
We need to dream with an abundance mindset and stop limiting our own thoughts which subconsciously shapes the final outcome. What other people think of our dreams and aspirations is secondary to what we think and believe for ourselves.
It's the most wonderful time of year and oh what a year it has been! Wouldn't you all agree? Hopefully, a year of growth and stretching for many. We survived another year of living with this dreadful virus lingering in the atmosphere and killing our loved ones and our economies. If you are from Barbados [...]
We have all had our moment! Many of us have wallowed in these distractions long enough. If our lives have been spared up to this point, then it is time for us to refocus!
It’s been a minute I know but God has a sneaky way of pulling us right back towards purpose. My focus word for 2026 happens to be “Alignment” so what are the chances that writing this article this morning isn’t just a coincidence. I celebrated my birthday in January and all I have been doing [...]
Don’t just know your worth! Understand the source of your value. It has been a minute since I penned an article. Truthfully, I found myself caught up on the ferris wheel of the “doing”, which has lead to the dreaded feeling of burnout. My personal experience has taught me that any meaningful change begins with [...]
“leadership is not for the faint of heart” Having been in leadership long enough to experience my fair share of challenges, I can attest to the saying that “leadership is not for the faint of heart” since this rings true in my own leadership journey. I would define leadership as the ability to cast, communicate [...]
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