Tag Archives: Career

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.

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!

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.

Bold moves and big wins: 2024 reflections

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

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.

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.

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”

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!

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

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.

7 Ways To Build A Strong Network As A Working Mum.

Build meaningful and deep connections before you need them. Yes it takes time, but it’s not as difficult as you think. Check out the 7 ways that have worked for me as a busy mom, wife, sister, friend……Even with endless responsibilities, you can still build a solid professional network.