Three Benefits of Having Work-Life Balance
We are living in a world where everyone is busy and people’s schedules are constantly filled to the brim. We have to acknowledge the truth that time is composed of only 24 hours per day, and we can’t add more hours to this. However, most people make the mistake of over-filling
Can I Change My Leadership Style?
As you grow older and gain experience in your career, you will inevitably be promoted to a new position or given more responsibilities. If you find yourself in a new leadership position, the first few weeks can feel awkward and tumultuous. After all, everyone—including yourself—needs time to get used to the
What Can We Learn From Other Cultures
The current pandemic has truly changed our world, even in the way we work. Instead of face-to-face meetings, our days are now filled with video conference calls. For most people, being put in the spotlight during these meetings is no problem. But for others, it is a daunting task. If you’re
Promoted to a Leadership Role? Here’s What You Need to Do First
Few things in life are more exciting than finally getting the promotion that you’ve always dreamed of attaining. However, it can be pretty terrifying, too—especially if you’ve been placed in a leadership role. Indeed, the idea of suddenly being responsible for others while also making sure that you stay on top
Why Do Leadership Training Programs Fail?
Effective and memorable leaders drive change within an organisation. They do not just uphold the status quo; instead, they challenge norms that may be losing relevance in today’s world. If you wish to successfully lead your team, whether it be in business or in an educational institution, you need to understand
The Impact of Your Leadership Style on Your Business Processes
Effective and memorable leaders drive change within an organisation. They do not just uphold the status quo; instead, they challenge norms that may be losing relevance in today’s world. If you wish to successfully lead your team, whether it be in business or in an educational institution, you need to understand
How Mental Health Affects Your Ability to Work
“Everybody’s had the blues sometimes”, goes an old country song by Merle Haggard & Conway Twitty, “Everybody knows the way I’m feelin’ cause everybody’s had the blues”. We have all been there when we feel low, discouraged, or demotivated. Sometimes we have that feeling for days or a week, and
Why Self-awareness is Your Greatest Skill
A lot of people dread speaking in front of many people. Sweaty palms, light-headedness, a fast-beating heart — these are just some of the symptoms of this fear. For most of us, we feel anxiety and trepidation when we are about to start a speech to twenty, fifty, hundreds, or even
Banishing Your Fear of Public Speaking
A lot of people dread speaking in front of many people. Sweaty palms, light-headedness, a fast-beating heart — these are just some of the symptoms of this fear. For most of us, we feel anxiety and trepidation when we are about to start a speech to twenty, fifty, hundreds, or
How Emotional Intelligence Impacts an Organisation
For many years, a lot of organisations across different industries put a premium on the technical or managerial skills of their people. When line or HR managers conduct interviews, they focused more on the “person on paper”, rather than how the person could actually behave in a certain situation. Organisations
INDIA – Educating Mumbai’s Young People
In India, Mumbai is the major centre of learning and education. The literacy rate in this city has increased from 50% to 80% in the last 40 years. The number of out-of-school children and adolescents has also seen a decline in the last decade. Indeed, educating Mumbai’s young people has been
Timothy Chege – KENYA – Advocating for Women in Kenya
In 2010, the Constitution of Kenya established a national plan and policy on gender mainstreaming or gender equality. Since then, the country has made progress on raising awareness on important gender issues such as gender gaps in education and employment, gender-based violence, and maternal mortality. A lot has changed over the