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”
Tag Archives: Career development
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.
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.
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?”
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”
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
How to make your Line Manager your biggest cheerleader…
Your Line Manager can be a strategic ally to help you meet your career goals. In this post I share how you can make your Line Manager your biggest cheerleader.
Still on my journey!
Well it does feel good to write again after a very long absence. As part of my strategic life plan (topic for another day), I started my Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with the best business school in Africa, Gordon Institute of Business Science in January of this year. The last five months of myContinueContinue reading “Still on my journey!”
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…”
…of achievements and connections
We had a brief discussion with collegues a few days ago. The question that was asked was how do people in your organisation get promoted? Is it based on achievements or on connections? Anyone keen on progressing their career needs to have an answer to this question. Have an honest analysis of the various people that haveContinueContinue reading “…of achievements and connections”
Picture Of Success
I am back after a short break. I had to deal with matters that needed my undivided attention. In my last blog I had promised to do a series on personal branding. I will continue on that in the next few days. Today I would like to talking about success. The name of this blogContinueContinue reading “Picture Of Success”
Borrow with pride
In my second year of employment as a brand manager, I was asked to submit my ten year plan for my brand. This included the way I saw the brand evolving, what renovations I was proposing in order for it to remain relevant to the target market, the evolution of sales in value and volumeContinueContinue reading “Borrow with pride”
Deepening Versus Widening
Marketing is my passion. I have an Honours degree in marketing. It’s something I love to do. I have a lot of accolades to show for my marketing expertise. Before I realised it I had been in the same position in the same company for seven years! This is a problem common with many women.ContinueContinue reading “Deepening Versus Widening”
Speak Out
I have seen many well qualified women being passed for promotions they deserved. The main reason being they are waiting for someone usually their boss to offer them the position. It is very important for women especially to manage their career development actively not passively. Speaking out and expressing our career goals is very important.ContinueContinue reading “Speak Out”
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