I am not trying to be popular; just purposeful!" - Unknown Over the last few months, this crisis has reminded me that being successful and being fulfilled are not the same thing. I am also reminded that life really isn't about finding yourself, it's about discovering who God created us to be and living our [...]
The courage to always get back up after we have been knocked down is a special gift.... From time to time, we all experience some degree of self doubt, myself included. This can manifest itself even further when we look on and see the success achieved by others, which sometimes creates a feeling that we [...]
Denzel Washington once shared with a group of graduating students, "dreams without goals are just dreams!” While the late Kobe Byrant argued that "great things only come from hardwork and perseverance; no excuses." Both of these profound statements stood with me since listening intently to their interviews some time back on YouTube. Intuitively, these statements caused me to challenge myself on whether [...]
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunities." Albert Einstein With all that's going on across the globe with this COVID 19 pandemic, I decided to tune into a webinar focused on "Leading Through A Crisis" hosted by John C. Maxwell. Quite timely and relevant indeed as I walked away with a new leadership concept. But [...]
"Positive Attitude is like a New Super Power" ~ ABE As I reflect on International Women’s Day under the theme "EachforEqual", I am marveled by the level of progress women leaders all over the world have made in advancing their careers and personal agendas, while influencing a wide cross section of people through the power [...]
Christmas is generally a time of serious reflection for me; the time when I force myself to pause and give consideration to the things that truly matter in my life. Currently, my passion for mentoring and coaching others continues to be top of mind. In the words of one of the most iconic female leaders [...]
"The single best piece of advice I can offer right from the start is to always assume that there is room for improvement in everything you do."ABE Ken Blanchard once said "feedback is the breakfast of champions!" When we are in growth mode, all feedback should be considered good feedback; and yes, even the bits [...]
"If you don't have discipline, forget the trophy because all champions possess discipline." Unknown It's been a little while yes I know! Nevertheless, I remain totally committed to sharing my life lessons with you. To be honest, life has a way of getting overly busy at times causing us to go off track or delay [...]
"If you are doing what you do for reward and recognition, you are already off to the wrong start!"ABE In my last article, I spoke in-depth to the importance of possessing a growth mindset and the type of attributes required to truly position yourself for professional growth. Passion over talent was emphasised as a core [...]
"What you lack in talent, you can make up for in passion." Forbes Every wondered why you or someone you know that is great at their job keeps getting overlooked for career opportunities? Typically, employees who possess a growth mindset exhibit certain qualities that cause them to stand out amongst their peers. They tend to be [...]
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