Success – Mum In Stilettos

Brave or Crazy?

Bravery and madness often look identical at the start. What determines the label isn’t the action itself but the outcome and the perspective of those watching. The bravest thing you can do is take the step anyway, knowing that progress rarely comes from playing it safe.

Creating Margin

A packed calendar doesn’t always mean a productive life. Creating margin is the intentional practice of leaving white space in your day to rest, think, and focus on what matters most. Block time for deep work, mark important personal commitments like school runs, and protect focus hours with “do not disturb” just as you would a board meeting. Margin is not wasted time, it is what keeps you energized, creative, and able to deliver at your best.

Their Story Is Not Your Story

Just because someone else failed doesn’t mean you will. Learn from others’ stories, but don’t let their failure inspire fear and define your future.

You Are Capable Of Much More

In September last year, after ten years, our live-in helper gave us notice that she wanted to move on. She came to live with us when the twins were a month old, and they recently turned eleven. Initially, I panicked. How would I even begin looking for someone, train them, and get them to theContinueContinue reading “You Are Capable Of Much More”

The Slow No: When Good Ideas Stall In Corporate Corridors

I was flying back to Johannesburg from Algiers via Istanbul, Turkey, last week. My flight out of Algiers was delayed, and by the time we landed in Istanbul, I had already missed my connecting flight. Tired and frustrated, I rushed to the transfer desk, hoping they would rebook me quickly. Without much conversation, the ladyContinueContinue reading “The Slow No: When Good Ideas Stall In Corporate Corridors”

Waiting For A Tommorow That Never Comes

Perfect moments do not exist. Life will always be busy, inconvenient, and sometimes unpredictable. So,action in the middle of the mess is where growth begins.

The Self-Made Illusion

We often celebrate the idea of being “self-made,” but is anyone truly self-made? Even Jesus, in fulfilling His divine mission, relied on a close circle of people from disciples to friends and supporters. This post unpacks the myth of individual success and highlights the power of community, support, and God-ordained relationships in our personal and professional journeys. It’s time we traded self-sufficiency for grace-filled interdependence.

Shinning Without Overshadowing: Navigating Power Dynamics In The Workplace

I recently came across a post on LinkedIn about one of the most quoted and debated laws in Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power. Law 1 says, “Never outshine the master.” The idea is simple, make your superiors feel superior. Don’t threaten their status. After decades in corporate, I understand the principle and haveContinueContinue reading “Shinning Without Overshadowing: Navigating Power Dynamics In The Workplace”

Entrepreneur vs. Employee

Entrepreneurship is often marketed as the ultimate dream. Social media coaches who are trying to sell you their products will tell you that working a 9-to-5 job means building someone else’s dream, and running your own business is positioned as the key to financial freedom. Corporate life is painted as restrictive, and being accountable to a boss is looked down on. In some instances, there are also stories of toxic workplaces and narcissistic bosses.

If you flip the coin, those who are “killing” it in corporate will share only their wins, their latest promotions, all the big and impactful projects they are working on and hashtag their posts with #greatplacetowork. Lately, though, for everyone celebrating their promotion or new role, there is someone who has been laid off and has been looking for a new role for months without success.

So which path should you take? Read on to find out!

Avoid These 10 Career Traps

Careers aren’t straight lines, and success isn’t a checklist. You just need to be smart enough to know the traps and be brave enough to step around them.

My Q1 in the rearview mirror

Whilst we can not dictate global events, we can focus on those things that are within our control, such as our mindsets, our choices, and our actions. The end of Q1 is a great opportunity to reflect on what we can influence.

The Perfect Moment That Never Comes!

I was looking at my goals earlier this week, and I realized I have put off starting certain things because I keep telling myself the moment isn’t quite right. Weeks turn to months, and years go by, and still, the moment is never quite right. When was the last time everything lined up just rightContinueContinue reading “The Perfect Moment That Never Comes!”

Trying to bloom “wherever” you are planted?

If a plant isn’t thriving, a good gardener doesn’t yell at it to “be stronger,” they do their best to make sure the conditions are ideal for the plant to grow. People are no different.

Rain, Traffic And Power Outages… Not Always A Bad Thing!

Continuous rain comes with its fair share of inconveniences. Children’s school extra mural activities were canceled all week! Kids were stuck indoors, and that’s when the screen time battles began. And please don’t get me started on traffic, because somehow, the moment it rains, as drivers we seem to collectively lose their ability to drive! And of course, with that much rain, the electricity outages follow. Always. Without fail!

But even the rain has its lessons.

Cut your coat according to your cloth!

I needed a salary increase. In ignorance, or rather innocently, I took my budget to my line manager and showed him how this was not a frivolous ask but a real need 😃😃😃. My manager was gracious enough to explain how things worked. His exact words were..” You have to cut your coat according to your cloth”

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.

The Secret to Achieving Your Biggest Goals ( It’s not what you think)

Achieving your big goals isn’t about just willpower. It’s about taking a long-term approach. In this personal story, I share my experience on the power of ten-year goal, breaking goals into manageable steps and building consistent habits. Learn how to align your aspirations with your core values and let the compound effect transform your life!

Bold moves and big wins: 2024 reflections

Today’s post is a testimony of my gratitude to God for the year 2024.

Rewrite your default settings…

Between work deadlines and family obligations, it often feels like you are stretched too thin with no breathing room. But what if the issue isn’t your to-do list but the default settings you have been operating on?

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.