The Pink Empowerment 2021 event was held on 12 June, under the theme Reinvent Me. It was a chic derby brunch and luncheon worth attending. The programme was well attended and hosted at the Wine Bar and Restaurant, in Windhoek. The ladies were entertained with live…
A few weeks ago, I shared an article titled, ‘Network is a Currency”, in today’s piece, I would like to draw attention to network partners that aid in catapulting careers. A successful career requires three vital partners; a mentor, a coach and a sponsor. Someone said,…
Adel Oosthuizen - Future Females Windhoek ambassador
“Professional networking is not about who you know, it is about who knows you”, Mark Jefferies. I was recently invited by Future Females Windhoek ambassador, Adel Oosthuizen, to present on the Do’s and Don’ts of Online and Offline Networking.…
Over 50 years ago, long before majority of today's workforce was born, the social scientist and father of modern management, Peter Drucker said that a time would come when the ability to think and adapt will become more valuable than physical labour. He stated that information…
As the world becomes more and more dynamic, organisations (people, structures, processes, systems, culture, etc.) are expected to adapt to the demands brought on by disruptive industry trends and digital efficiencies. What is more apparent and perhaps challenging to some is that the adaptation is no…
Happy new season. It is the time of the year when we start talking about resolutions versus habits. If you are busy making plans, consider making your plans in pencil. You might perceive pencil to be a metaphor for doubt, fear or lack of confidence. The…
What is Imposter Syndrome
Do you recall that moment when you were about to apply for that job, attempt that business, speak at that event, advise that expert, organise that programme, advocate for this and that, but you changed your mind? Your heart wanted to, but…
Until you arrive to the level where you desire to be, lead where you are. Leadership is not a position, it is a combination of character traits. My previous article (on 25 September 2020) was written to the employer, on behalf of the millennial. Today, I…