Category Archives: Motherhood

Grateful

It’s Thanksgiving weekend in America. I find having a whole day set aside to reflect on the blessings experienced throughout the year and acknowledging them  gratefully really meaningful. My encouragement to you today is to find time to reflect and count your blessings one by one. I also understand those who feel like they haveContinueContinue reading “Grateful”

Tomorrow…

We don’t win every day. Some days humble us and remind us we are human. And when we don’t make it, we need to dig deeper and give it another try, …tomorrow. Tomorrow is an open door we walk through every morning, despite the failures of the day before. All that is required from us is to show up, ready to try again.

Navigating Career Transitions Successfully

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.

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.

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?”

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”

5 Important Conversations Ambitious Working Women Should Have Before Marriage

When you are choosing a life partner, you are choosing a lot of things including your parenting partner and someone who will deeply influence your children, your eating companion for 20 000 meals, your travel companion for over 100 vacations, your primary leisure time and retirement friend, your career therapist and someone whose day you will hear about 18 000 times” – Tim Urban