Changing careers is normal, and countless people do it every day. It’s a choice to design the life you want. It’s a reminder that you are allowed to evolve, change directions, and chase after something new. We all deserve careers that excite us, challenge us, pay well, and make us proud.
Category Archives: Career
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 Titles I Love to Carry
The world needs more of our authentic selves and less of the pre-packaged “work version”, elevator pitch ready we think everyone wants to see. So, who are you outside your job title and who you work for?
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.
Yet To Be Answered Prayers
Don’t let the end of a calendar year discourage you regarding your still to be answered prayers. What seems like a delay is often a divine setup. Your prayers are not forgotten, and the God who sees every tear and hears every whisper is still writing your story. Rest assured that His timing is always right. Keep believing, keep praying, and keep expecting—God is still at work.
Stop And Smell The Roses
Ladies, let’s talk. When was the last time you stopped and did nothing? And no, quickly scrolling through your phone doesn’t count. I mean, actually pause and be in the moment. Between juggling a career, a family, fitness goals, and a social life, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of life. IContinueContinue reading “Stop And Smell The Roses”
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?”
August check in
How is your year going so far? I had planned my mid year review post for early July but somehow I never got to it because life was lifing. Here it is now. I was very intentional at the beginning of the year when I was setting my goals. I looked at what I wantedContinueContinue reading “August check in”
The Power of Asking for Help: A Working Woman’s Guide to Success
“Ask for help, not because you are weak, but because you want to remain strong”Les brown Picture this; you’re juggling deadlines, meetings, school pickups, and soccer practices. The to-do list seems endless, and the pressure is mounting. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy for working women, especially mothers, to fall intoContinueContinue reading “The Power of Asking for Help: A Working Woman’s Guide to Success”
Conquer Your Doubts: The Key to Advancing Your Career
Whether you are a seasoned professional or you just starting out on your career journey, you have to learn to deal with your doubts.
Why Knowing and Articulating Your Value is Essential for Career Growth
Knowing and articulating your value isn’t a nice to have, it’s a must have.
3 CS To Success For Ambitious Goal Driven Women…3 of 3 Connections
The old adage “your network is your networth ” is true.
3 Cs To Success For Ambitious Goal Driven Women…. 1 of 3: Confidence
3 Cs to success for ambitious goal driven women…. 1 of 3 Confidence
Managing work requests during personal time.
You have been looking forward to your time away from work. Your out of office is set, your team is fully briefed and you have delegated everything. Despite all this, the WhatsApp messages with various work related requests keep coming. Read on and see some strategies that you can try to manage this.
I gave myself a YES day and now I am making it a YES year
There is a definite place for a NO and there is a definite place for a YES. What is important is to be clear what you are saying NO to and what you are saying YES to.
Career Lessons From Netflix’s Miniseries Inventing Anna
All things being equal, people prefer to do business with people they KNOW, LIKE and TRUST. This came out very strongly in the Netflix miniseries Inventing Anna. Believe it or not there are some career lessons to be gleaned from that series.
Trust God to keep doors that you shouldn’t be walking into closed!
Not all opportunities are really meant for you and that’s okay. Sometimes it’s not easy to decide which opportunities to pursue and which to ignore. When I am faced with such decisions as a woman of faith, my prayer is always Lord close and lock the doors that I shouldn’t be walking into. You can trust Him to do that and order and direct your footsteps. Read my personal testimony.
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