Monthly Archives: November 2023
Friends – have you decided WHO you want to be in 2024?
So it’s true that we are still in November and many of us are tired, so tired. But I’d like to plant a seed that I’d like you to nurture over the break. WHO do you want to be in … Continue reading
Are you struggling with work/life balance? A life hack for busy people.
Friends, one thing I hear many times from people (mostly women) is the constant struggle for time management – and for balancing work and life needs without prioritising one over the other. Having been a highly effective project manager for … Continue reading
Technical folks – how to prepare for a leadership role (Part 1)
So friends, let’s say you have been doing a technical role, maybe as an individual contributor, and have been thinking about stepping up. And you actually like people. (This VITAL point will be addressed in Part 2 of this post). … Continue reading
What’s the difference between constructive feedback – and meaningless feedback?
Friends, everyone tells you to accept feedback graciously – because feedback is a gift and there are elements in there that will help with self-improvement. So here is what constructive feedback looks like. Practical and Actionable. When the feedback is … Continue reading
Null November – Are you feeling it?
Friends, I am looking around and seeing very, very tired people. November is the month of tiredness because: We have given it our best throughout the year and can see the holiday season in sight. we have been traumatised by … Continue reading
The shadow side of a workplace with a great culture.
Friends – this thought has been meandering in the recesses of my mind for a while. Imagine you have a workplace where the culture is so wonderful that: everyone loves working there. everyone treats each other with respect and courtesy. … Continue reading
Have you ever had an idea…and then someone builds a company around it?
So last year, I was talking to a colleague about her lacking the discipline to stop eating chocolates to lose weight. And I thought I came up with a genius idea. The idea was this: I suggested she transfer $1000 … Continue reading
How you choose to betray the gifts your ancestors gave you.
Sometimes when I talk to people and they are going down a particular rabbit hole of misery, I pull back the conversation to shift their thinking. I ask them to tell me about one of their grandparents – the one … Continue reading
An instructive update on our DE&I journey! 🌈 Step 3: Active Executive Involvement.
This week, nbn’s CEO, Stephen Rue, joined the Rise and Shine 2023 ExCo series, engaging with 86 women in a powerful 1-hour session. The focus? Empowering the women to share their stories and discuss challenges, fostering a unique opportunity for … Continue reading
Tough love? You decide.
I had a colleague who was smart, had multiple STEM degrees/certifications and was a really nice person. But he failed to get leadership roles. In our interactions, and especially when I read his written communications and posts on LinkedIn, it … Continue reading