A MENTOR IS A GUIDE NOT A BABY SITTER

A MENTOR IS A GUIDE NOT A BABY SITTER

If we all had experienced guides in our careers many of us will better navigate the issues we have faced at work and at home. The benefits of ancient wisdom cannot be overemphasised. Many non-work based mentorships are informal and really not based on any agreed terms...
ON THE EQUALITY AGENDA

ON THE EQUALITY AGENDA

So yesterday, for the first time ever I broke one of my golden rules. I got down from my car after being hit from behind, something I never do. Regardless of bumps, hits or scratches, I keep a straight face, tell the driver not to stop and examine the damage only when...
WE SHOULD ALL BE CONSULTANTS

WE SHOULD ALL BE CONSULTANTS

Last Friday, I was invited to speak at a company retreat. The topic was apt for me, embodying my passions in its title, ‘Taking Charge of Your Career by Becoming a Consultant.’ The venue for the retreat, was at the Redemption Camp, I had never been there before, I...
BUSINESS OWNERS AND MENTAL HEALTH

BUSINESS OWNERS AND MENTAL HEALTH

So yesterday, I was trying to reach out to my friend, Olu, and his phone was off…I have gotten used to the fact that he’s unreachable for a day or two. He does this when he needs to concentrate on some work, when he needs to retreat in order to draw up plans for his...