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In the articles below, I hope you find some useful insights, or that they can be the start of a great conversation! If you find an article you enjoy, please share it or leave a comment at the bottom of the page.
Notorious Time Sinkholes
The fourth quarter is notorious for reinforcing feelings of stagnation which I’ve pondered before (Getting Out of a Rut). It also begs the question for some of us: what is stealing our time?
Is It Worth It?
Do you ever look back at everything you’ve got going on ask yourself, “Is it worth it?” or “Are my ideas working?”
Career Mistakes to Avoid
We could all do with some help in spotting the issues that are unknowingly blocking our success. As my contribution to the effort, here are 5 mistakes I’ve noticed that pop up in how we manage our careers that should be avoided.
Finite Energy
If 2020 was the year that the previous normal was eviscerated, 2021 was the write-off year most of us simply wanted to survive and 2022 is the year where storm clouds have parted, allowing us to think “where to from here?”
Settling into Transition
Last August, I started a conversation about the ingredients of a career change where I covered 2 out of 5 questions in my framework . Through this article, I’ll cover the remaining 3 questions now that I’ve had more time to adjust and reflect.
30-Something & Struggling
Assuming you’ve managed to convert your plans into reality, what happens next? What if you’re struggling to cope with all the things you’ve added to your life and instead of them making you happy, you’re jaded and overwhelmed instead?
Thoughts from Christmas 2021
Writing this from the sleepy environs of Bulawayo where cars overtake each other at 60km/h, it’s the perfect setting for some short reflections on this year which is swiftly coming to a close.
Getting Out of a Rut
The fourth quarter of the year is upon us, and that brings a mixture of feelings depending on how well life is going. For some people, December is fast approaching with a sense of dread and feeling stuck. The gap between expectation and reality at the end of (yet) another year going by can get unbearable, particularly if the same long-held goals and desires are not being achieved.
Making a Career Change
All good career breaks must come to an end! And so it is with mine as I start a new role in the fintech world combining my 3 great professional interests: harnessing financial services and technology for positive impact in Africa.
Networking: The Ultimate Power Skill
Whatever misgivings we may have about networking, it has stood the test of time as the most effective way to work through people in order to identify and connect with opportunities. How are you using it to your advantage?
Momentum: Is the Force With You?
Momentum is how I view the compound effect of decisions big and small which create real world outcomes and consequences. It’s what happens when the theory of compound interest meets life.
Career Conversations with GenZs
Let’s get off the starting blocks strong! Here are 10 tips for GenZs to consider at the outset of their careers.