I have always been the purple carrot in my family and the Italian and Greek community… an oddity, a disruptor. I have been labelled as weird, different, even crazy. Why? Because I refuse to accept the world as it has been handed to me. From childhood, I questioned values, perceptions, and the ever-famous, “That’s how […]
We often speak of disruption as if it’s a tech trend or a market strategy… a tangible something that we can harness, monetise, or survive. But what if disruption is something far more intimate? What if it’s not just external chaos, but a spiritual reckoning? A rupture in the soul’s sleep? I’ve come to see
Disruption as Devotion: Refusing the Archive of Forgetting Read Post »
If only we knew when disruption would knock. Would we brace ourselves better? Or simply worry longer? Either way, we don’t get to choose its timing. What we do choose is how we respond: collapse under its weight or evolve through its challenge. In times of upheaval, our instinct is to resist. We cling to
Disruption, Surrender, and the Power of Anti-Fragility Read Post »
On Friday, I had the privilege of hosting the ROMH Managers for a session that was anything but ordinary. We called it Holding Space…but what unfolded was far more than a title. It was a soul-stretching, ego-challenging, truth-inviting experience. And yes, it made people uncomfortable. Not because the room lacked safety. But because the questions
Holding Space: When Discomfort Becomes a Doorway Read Post »
She is not the woman they write about in glossy leadership articles and blogs. She does not rise with the sun, sip herbal tea, and meditate her way into clarity before leading a flawless team meeting. She wakes with a weight on her chest and a mind that hasn’t rested in days. Sleep evades her…stolen
My previous blog honoured the Faithful Woman in Leadership. I’ve had the privilege of being mentored, encouraged, and uplifted by fellow women in leadership…women whose presence and guidance shaped my growth. But I’ve also witnessed her shadow: the Unfaithful Woman. She may not shout, but her words; seemingly insignificant yet deeply implicit; can crush the
Leading as a faithful woman? What does that mean? I have sat in many a boardroom, fancy named meeting room and pause area with female leaders. I have witnessed the Faithful Female Leader and the Unfaithful one. You might ask what the difference is between the two? Let’s discuss the Faithful Female Leader for now.
The topic of women in leadership and business has been done to death. It’s been dissected and turned into panel discussions with predictable narratives. Yawn. Blah blah blah. What if we choose a different perspective regarding this topic? Forget about the obvious and necessary need for business acumen and looked inward? What if we explored
Women in Leadership: The unspoken journey behind business Read Post »
In South Africa, businesses are facing all sorts of challenges – economic shifts, changing customer expectations, and the constant pressure to stay competitive. As a business leader, it can feel like you’re juggling a million things at once. But what if there was a way to make some of those tasks easier, and help you
Embracing the role of AI in leadership positions in business Read Post »
As businesses strive for growth and innovation, the strength of your workforce plays a pivotal role in determining your success.
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