Where it all started for me

Figuring out ‘who I am and doing it on purpose’ did not happen overnight for me [...]

Midlife crossroads, a new path forward?

Contemplating escaping the rat race? Or perhaps worried about an empty nest? Or maybe [...]

What legacy are you leaving?

Recently my father passed away and at his memorial, I found it hard to find the right words to describe […]

Accidentally contributing to a toxic culture?

As leaders, our best intentions often lead to unintended consequences [...]

Have your mind and will been hijacked?

Is it possible that you might be a victim of Corporate Stockholm Syndrome? Stockholm syndrome refers to a state of […]

Feeling powerless and that you don’t have any choices?

Today I have learnt that you cannot break through physical barriers if you don’t break through the mental barriers [...]

How photography fosters mindfulness and gratitude?

Mindfulness is, at its core, a state of open awareness and attention. And to feel gratitude, we first have to [...]

What life lessons did camping teach me?

For strapped newlyweds, camping sounded like an affordable alternative for break-aways. But after one night in a tent [...]

Time for your midlife re-creation?

For me, the finishing touches of my midlife re-construction coincided with the pandemic. What better time to pause, be quiet and listen [...]

Studies done and dusted, but ready for the real world?

But what is the real world? The real world as we know it does not exist anymore and the new one has not been [...]

Matric done and dusted, so what’s next?

First of all, as a ‘matric’ parent myself, I want to applaud these youngsters for their resilience and positivity over the past [...]

Why the title ‘Enabling Coach and Mentor’?

My tagline is “Setting the foundation for new endeavours”. But what do you need to kickstart your new endeavour and how can I help you? [...]

What is the story behind my coaching niche?

For me, finding my niche was not a lightbulb moment, but rather an explorative process. So, what initial steps did I take [...]

What is the story behind the brand?

As a solopreneur, I believe I am the brand of my business, and therefore the name of my business should be a representation of who I am [...]

The people behind the people? (part 2)

Previously I showcased coaches as extraordinary enablers of entrepreneurship. I also mentioned some coaches who impacted my journey, but [...]

The people behind the people? (part 1)

Enablement of entrepreneurship can take on many forms: ‘business incubation, advisors, mentors, coaches and training’ [...]

Empowered but still feeling stuck?

Keep in mind that you need to crawl before you walk, and walk before you run. You cannot go from 0% to 100% instantly [...]

Need a go-to person to take the next step?

Are you disenchanted with the corporate life, wanting to do your own thing, but WHAT NOW? [...]

Are you at a crossroads in your life?

Are you contemplating escaping from the rat race to start your dream business? Do you find yourselves overwhelmed [...]

Missing a piece of the puzzle?

Our ‘ikigai’ is the sweet spot where doing what we love, what we are good at, and what we can be paid for is also giving the world what it needs [...]