Category Archives: career advice

Do you really need to study for an MBA in 2025? Weighing the pros and cons

If I had invested the ~$10 000 that I paid in tuition fees for my MBA in Tesla’s initial IPO in June 2010, i would have bought approximately 588 shares at $17 per share.  Tesla has since undergone 2 stock splits. 5 for 1 in August 2020 and 3 for 1 in August 2022. These splits would have increased my share count to around 8 823. As of today, 25 January 2025, the Tesla share is ~$406 per share. An investment of $10 000 would be valued at $3 582 352,94! Obviously, this is a very simplified calculation that does not include transaction costs,  potential dividends, and taxes, but I am sure you get the idea.

Don’t get me wrong. I don’t regret studying for my MBA when I did. As someone who mentors many young professionals, I believe it’s important to present both sides of the argument.

Clearing The Backlog: Career Lessons From Six Tripple Eight Movie

The Six Tripple Eight is a movie based on a true story of the 6888th Batallion, an all black and all female team that played a very  important role during World War 2. If you have been here for a while, you know we are all about helping working women thrive in their personal and professional lives. The batallion’s challenges were no different from the challenges that we face in our careers and personal lives today. Here are my key career takeouts from the movie

The stories we tell ourselves…

Your internal dialogue is more than just fleeting thoughts. It shapes your actions, your beliefs, and ultimately your destiny. Being aware of your thoughts, identifying those that limit you, and rewriting them to align with your desired future will help you transform your life.

This and that…random thoughts from my week

So this week, I am not writing on any specific topic but just a random round up of a few ‘this and that’ moments from my week. 1. Sometimes, the clock has other plans Ever notice how your productivity surges right at the moment you have to leave for an important meeting? This week, everyContinueContinue reading “This and that…random thoughts from my week”

The Working Mother Juggling Act!

Just because I am a  mother, it  doesn’t mean i have given up on my own dreams and aspirations.

Unleashing Your Career Potential: The Power of Your Professional Tribe

Just as wild animals thrive in packs, working professionals tend to flourish when surrounded by supportive peers who share similar goals,ambitions and values. I have learnt over the years not to roam the corporate wilderness alone but to join forces with like-minded individuals who help me unleash my full potential.

Shifting Gears: Why Your Career Deserves More Than First Gear

Imagine driving a manual car and staying stuck in first gear. The car would strain and you’d barely pick up speed. Now, think about your career the same way. If you’ve been stuck in the same routine, doing the same things day in and day out, it’s like you’re driving in first gear, not gaining speed, straining and missing out on the full potential of the road ahead. I doubt that is what you want for your career. It’s time to shift gears!

Stop running away from challenging work situations!

Let’s talk about those workplace situations that have us calling recruiters and sending out job applications. Are there lessons to be learnt from these situations? What situations should you tolerate and which ones should you not put up with?

Blending In versus Standing Out: What Should You Do As A Working Professional?

One of the things I struggled with early in my career was how I wanted to show up in the work place. As working professionals, we often navigate the fine line between blending in and standing out. Both approaches have their advantages and challenges, and what I have learnt over the years is to recognizeContinueContinue reading “Blending In versus Standing Out: What Should You Do As A Working Professional?”