The Coronavirus and your employees
Coronavirus in South Africa The first confirmed case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) was confirmed in South Africa on 5 March 2020. As of the 6 March 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), the coronavirus had approximately: At least 93,000 reported cases globally; and At least 3,100 reported deaths globally. The symptoms Common signs […]
The Upside to a Downside
We are currently experiencing something that will at some point be a history lesson in schools. Our daily life has shifted from the routine of a busy bee to the routine of a child that was grounded because he got a bad grade. We’re staying in, we’re working from home, we’re listening to lectures and […]
A Tale of Survival, Often in Silence.
I want to dedicate this to every female entrepreneur that has experienced a toxic degree of dishonesty or let’s call it what it is – fraud, in their business. Ok, so allow us to begin with what fraud is, “it is the wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.” Now, […]
Upskill Yourself – Professional Development Opportunities
The theme for 2020 is still “Taking Up Space” and with the current pandemic, this is a good time to take up a new skill, learn something new or improve some of your existing skills. Even though it is a difficult time, I hope you are able to rediscover some of your talents, how to […]
Are You a Multipotentialite?
According to Emilie Wapnick of puttylike.com, a Multipotentialite is a person who has different interests and creative pursuits in life. Multipotentiality is the state of having many exceptional talents, any one or more of which could make for a great career. Wikipedia defines Multipotentialites as intellectually gifted individuals with diverse interests across numerous domains and […]
My Top 5 Career Self-care Tips
Take some time off You can’t expect to deliver top-quality work if you are constantly exhausted. Take some time to rest. Your body will thank you and you will be more productive at work. 2. Take note of your achievements and celebrate them Stop for a moment to appreciate how far you’ve come what you’ve […]
Make it Work: Lessons from life in business. A collection of stories, released by Facebook, from women who mean business.
Facebook released a free e-book with inspiring, insightful and real stories from women who mean business. This e-book provides tips and practical advice to aspiring women entrepreneurs and CEOS. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, an aspiring CEO of the future, or still thinking about how you’ll make your mark on the world, this book will […]
Shonda Rhimes – My Year of Saying Yes to Everything
This morning, while having my cup of coffee and browsing through YouTube, I came across one of my favourite TED Talks ” My Year of Saying Yes to Everything” by Shonda Rhimes, who is the creator of Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder, and author of Year of Yes. I watched this […]
Is Woman Empowerment a Hoax and Are We Falling for It?
Noemi:There is talk of a “girl code” and there are clubs and societies dedicated to “sisterhood” but how do we identify and separate genuine woman empowerment to faux activism? About a year ago I was disappointed to read a series of tweets from a young woman I follow on various social media platforms, about how […]
Alternative Career Options Available to the Modern Lawyer
A few weeks ago one of my mentees asked me whether there were other options available to an LLB holder apart from becoming an attorney or an advocate. As we spoke about the various options, I realized that many law student are not aware of the alternative options available to an LLB holder. I myself […]