Category: Personal Reflections
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CONFIDENCE GROWS FROM COMPETENCE
What does self-doubt and fear of failure have to do with confidence? A lot, to be quite frank. Earlier this year, I shared a post about not being defined by your failures. But to move forward, you need self-confidence. Self-confidence is not just about knowing you can do the job, it is about giving yourself…
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Getting to Yes: How to Negotiate Agreement Without Giving In – Book Review
Negotiation is a skill we use daily, whether in professional settings, challenging conversations, salary and contract discussions, or managing competing priorities in personal life. In Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton, the authors outline the guideline for principled negotiation. They introduce the concept of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated…
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Investing in Yourself: A 360° Approach to Career Growth
Most professionals do not fall behind because they lack ability, they fall behind because they delay investing in themselves until opportunity forces them to act. One of the most important investments you can make this year is in yourself as a professional. Investing in yourself is not only about making more money at work it…
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Book Review: The Urgent Life – Bozoma Saint John
Welcome to the beautiful month of March, a month that brings many meaningful moments of reflection and celebration, including International Women’s Day on March 8. A day we celebrate the achievements of women, reflect on the progress made toward gender equality, and reaffirm our collective commitment to advancing it. As we approach International Women’s Day, I recently completed The…
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MEF Essay Competition – International Day of Education
Serving as a judge for an essay competition organized by the Meireer Education Foundation (MEF) in commemoration of the International Day of Education was a truly rewarding experience. Reading the essays submitted by middle and high school students was inspiring. It was encouraging to see young people engage deeply with important ideas, articulate their perspectives,…
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You are not Defined by Your failures
We often let fear and past failures write the story of who we are. But here is the truth, your failures are not the final chapter. They are stepping stones, lessons, and invitations to grow. What comes next depends on your courage to keep moving forward. As professionals, one of the biggest challenges that holds…
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Designing Your Work Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
There is something special about reading a good book. But there is something even more special when a friend drops by with a beautifully packed and delicious cake. What began as a quiet reading time quickly became one of my favorite reading experiences. The cake was thoughtfully layered, intentionally and perfectly balanced between vanilla and…
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Design a Life that Evolves
The process of reinvention is the process of redesigning our lives. Just like anything else that matters, our lives deserve planning and intention. Design thinking is not just for products or businesses, it is a powerful tool for life planning too. By trade, I ama lawyer but a creative at heart. Beyond my formal education,…
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The Skill of Writing as Professionals
Why writing is an essential skill for career growth and thought leadership. Writing is more than just words on a page. It is an essential skill every professional needs. It shapes how you think, communicate, and lead. As professionals, especially in technical fields, we are constantly asked to explain complex ideas through writing. We write…
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Maame by Jessica George
One of the best things about a long commute, or commuting to work, is the chance to read or listen to an audiobook. It is something I genuinely look forward to. This month, I got to finish Maame by Jessica George, and it was the pause I needed after weeks of reading industry-focused and non-fiction…
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