My 3 happy things

My 3 happy things

Let’s become conscious of the simple things in life that make us happy. This is a decision I’ve recently taken on for myself. Over the last week, I wake up every morning and do a 15-minute meditation that includes thinking about 3 things in my life I’m grateful for or...
Pamper Yourself

Pamper Yourself

Someone once asked me this question, “How do I pamper myself?” And I had to think about it long and hard.  Because… It’s not difficult to come up with a list that I would consider as pampering things: Staying in bed till late reading a good book (fiction, of course)...
What is your leadership mantra?

What is your leadership mantra?

A mantra is a short phrase that we repeat over and over to keep us on track. It has to have personal meaning and can be used to lift our spirits, connect us to what’s really important and remind ourselves of our deepest potential. A mantra keeps us focused on our...
A Strategy Boost 2020

A Strategy Boost 2020

Everybody needs a BOOST at times, especially after a year of hard work and milestones achieved (some in full, some partially and some perhaps not at all). As 2019 draws to a close, I’m sure you’re preparing to take time off and enjoy a good break, or...
I just don’t have time…

I just don’t have time…

What is the one thing you’d really love to do but keep saying you just don’t have the time? For me, it’s playing the saxophone. I think that in the last year, I’ve probably played it less than 5 times. This is an activity that makes me really happy even though...
The 5 Levels of Leadership

The 5 Levels of Leadership

Are you an effective leader, one who leaves a legacy and is loved and respected by your people? Perhaps an answer can be found by defining leadership. What is it exactly? We hear and read a lot about effective leadership, but what really defines a leader? As we...
Personal Mastery: 3 Rules for Life

Personal Mastery: 3 Rules for Life

Whether we know it or not, we’re all seeking personal mastery. This comes down to our purpose, vision, belief, commitment, and self-awareness. It is knowing what our potential is and striving to reach it. Personal mastery is imperative for the modern leader, because...
12 Rules for life

12 Rules for life

There’s a new trend since the buzz around Jordan Peterson’s book, 12 rules for life, for various famous people to create their own 12 rules for life. Is 12 a magic number around which we can build rules based on our life experience, wisdom and sense of fun?  ...