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So, here we are again. It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow. I’m sure you’re aware of that (after all, the shops have been filled to the brim with pink and red sentiments of love for weeks now!) #TheresAlwaysAHolidayInRetail So before the clock strikes midnight and the world collectively lines the pockets of big corporations with their Hallmark Cards and Champagne truffles, I want to ask you… Do we have to wait for Valentine’s day to show our nearest and dearest how much we love them? Personally, no. Whether you’re a soppy lovebug or stoic romantic, we should be the best we can be for our partners all year round. Don’t give them the best of you for only one day because a … Read more

I suppose it would be rude of me not to say… HAPPY NEW YEAR! I promise not to bore you with the same ol’ ‘New Year, New Me’ stuff. Would I do that to you?! No. Instead, I want to share just one of many plans for 2025… to continue living by my values. One of those is adventure! And 2024 was one of the most adventurous years for me, by far – both in and out of work. >> Flying upper class to Miami to deliver training to a beer company? #IllNeverSayNoToThat >> Visiting Zim to meet little Agness – the sweet girl I sponsor and am TOTALLY in love with – in the flesh?! #YesPlease >> Delivering a … Read more

3 weeks ago I wrapped up 2 cohorts for the 8-week leadership training. One gentleman was, how shall we say… resistant. According to him: He was ‘not capable of change’. He ‘didn’t need training anyway’. He thought, “I am who I am”. Great. I love a challenge 😏 **Cracks knuckles** And you know what – I GOT HIM. Before the 8 weeks began, his Lion was getting him into trouble. Even though the Ant is his top animal influencer, it was his Lion vulnerabilities that caused communication problems. He was a wild Lion. Loudly asserting with total ‘it’s my way or the highway’ directness. So you better believe me when I say the entire group had to scoop their jaws … Read more

Yesterday was an emotional day for me. It was the anniversary of my Mum’s death and her birthday. That’s right, Mum held out so we’d only have to face one mega-hard day each year instead of two. She was good like that. Thanks, Mum. It’s been 29 years since her battle with cancer. And it’s years like this when I struggle. Years when I have so much to tell her… Delivered training to a beer company in Miami?! She would have LOVED that! Travelled to Zimbabwe to support The Catalyst Foundation?! She’d have been so proud. Her grandkids travelling the world becoming all-around brilliant adults?! She’d be such an adoring Nana. As always, it had me thinking about a few … Read more

What’s that inner critic telling you these days? Have you stopped to think about it recently? Well, multiple cohorts have just finished Week 4 of the 8-week Leadership Programme and the inner critic was one of the hot topics of discussion. BIG TAKEAWAY: Everyone has that little voice that pipes up to tell us we’re ‘not good enough’. No matter how senior, experienced, or advanced you are in your leadership position… that inner voice can get LOUD. We have a lovely mix of seniority levels in these latest cohorts. From fresh-out-of-the-box leaders to those who’ve spent many years, if not decades, moving up the ranks. And what shocked less experienced leaders most was hearing how senior leaders also struggle with … Read more

Exactly one month ago today, I got on a plane to leave Zimbabwe. I got my last glimpse of the Harare sunset. (You haven’t seen a sunset until you’ve seen an African sunset, IMHO) For those of you who’ve seen me since my return – and experienced my LET ME TELL YOU EVERYTHING verbal diarrhoea – then, yes, I’m still talking about it! And likely will for a while. #SorryNotSorry For my regular readers who knew I was going, you might wonder why I haven’t been blah-ing on about it. What can I say… **Deep breathe** There’s been a lot of processing, percolating, and rather humongous internal shifts since my return. I knew it would be amazing and I was … Read more