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 [...]
Tag: Intentional
Make Room For You Gifts
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 [...]
Let Your Authenticity Be An Inspiration To Others
The ability to discover our truest potential starts with one simple, yet complex decision - to get up and take one step at a time.... ABE In my book LIFE LESSONS A Purpose Driven Leadership Journey, I opened up about how my decision to always get up, get dressed and show up early in my [...]
Lemons or Lemonade? Building Personal Resilience
"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 [...]
Building A Brand of Excellence
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 [...]
What Growth Truly Looks Like – The ABCs of Growth
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. [...]
Casting A Vision for 2022 and Beyond
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.
Great Time For Personal Reflection
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 [...]
How Fear Impacts Progress
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”2 Timothy 1:7 The first quarter of the year has started off with a bang! A real mixed bag of emotions. The excitement of giving birth to a new women empowerment, professional development and networking [...]
Seek Clarity In The Vision
"Vision Without Action Becomes A Missed Opportunity" ~ ABE It takes imagination to dream and conceptualize a vision but boldness, confidence and discipline to pursue it. Admittedly, even with laser-like focus, we can sometimes go off track. It is therefore important that we challenge ourselves to always get back in alignment with our vision. Interestingly, [...]