Tag Archives: career advancement

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”

Bold moves and big wins: 2024 reflections

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

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.

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.

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?”

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

If I wasn’t afraid…

This statement was said a few weeks back during a training I attended. The full statement was “What would I do if I wasn’t afraid”. Let’s have an honest discussion on this statement as it pertains to our careers. I have had some weeks to think this through and here is a part of myContinueContinue reading “If I wasn’t afraid…”