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Notorious Time Sinkholes
The fourth quarter is notorious for reinforcing feelings of stagnation which I’ve pondered before (Getting Out of a Rut). It also begs the question for some of us: what is stealing our time?
Is It Worth It?
Do you ever look back at everything you’ve got going on ask yourself, “Is it worth it?” or “Are my ideas working?”
Career Mistakes to Avoid
We could all do with some help in spotting the issues that are unknowingly blocking our success. As my contribution to the effort, here are 5 mistakes I’ve noticed that pop up in how we manage our careers that should be avoided.
Finite Energy
If 2020 was the year that the previous normal was eviscerated, 2021 was the write-off year most of us simply wanted to survive and 2022 is the year where storm clouds have parted, allowing us to think “where to from here?”
Settling into Transition
Last August, I started a conversation about the ingredients of a career change where I covered 2 out of 5 questions in my framework . Through this article, I’ll cover the remaining 3 questions now that I’ve had more time to adjust and reflect.
Thoughts from Christmas 2021
Writing this from the sleepy environs of Bulawayo where cars overtake each other at 60km/h, it’s the perfect setting for some short reflections on this year which is swiftly coming to a close.
Making a Career Change
All good career breaks must come to an end! And so it is with mine as I start a new role in the fintech world combining my 3 great professional interests: harnessing financial services and technology for positive impact in Africa.
Millenial Musings
Millenials are young, but not that young. We need to be careful of what could trip us up or represent missed opportunity at this sensitive time. I am curious what is on your list of opportunities and risks for the decade ahead as I share mine with you.
Zimbabwe: Searching for the Rainbow
In the past 6 months, I’ve spent the most amount of time living in Zimbabwe as an adult as I’ve ever had since emigrating to South Africa back in 2005. More time on the ground has affirmed for me the intensity of resilience, warmth, ingenuity, work ethic and grit that are possible even in tough circumstances (and perhaps because of it).
Measuring What Counts
In planning the right course for the year ahead, I try to stay mindful that not everything that counts can be measured, and not everything that can be measured counts.
Networking: The Ultimate Power Skill
Whatever misgivings we may have about networking, it has stood the test of time as the most effective way to work through people in order to identify and connect with opportunities. How are you using it to your advantage?
Momentum: Is the Force With You?
Momentum is how I view the compound effect of decisions big and small which create real world outcomes and consequences. It’s what happens when the theory of compound interest meets life.
Mt Kilimanjaro: A Journey to Myself
The journey up this mighty mountain taught me several things about myself, and I often tap into these memories whenever I encounter difficulties.
Off the Court: Lessons from Tennis
Looking at 2020 in the Rear View Mirror
As I reflect on the year gone by, one of my personal highlights was attending a “Vision 2020: Your Life in Focus” wellness workshop hosted by Oprah Winfrey in New York in February.
Taking a Career Break
A Career Break: What’s the Method or Madness Behind It?
Career Conversations with GenZs
Let’s get off the starting blocks strong! Here are 10 tips for GenZs to consider at the outset of their careers.
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