I remember my first international training, which was in 2009. I had travelled to the US to shop for new clothes and handbags and to take a break from the hectic life of running a restaurant. That was my first year in the restaurant business. So while I was there, I came across a leadership[…]
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As we celebrate Mother’s Day in many parts of the world today, I reflect on how we are still trying to defend what women can bring to the table. There are essential business talents, skills and aspirations that women can bring to business and society. Among many others is the ability to multi-task and get[…]
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It’s a sad fact of American life that, even in 2019, women may still suffer from workplace discrimination. There are many economists, social scientists, and other smart people to write about these issues intelligently. For our part, we want to give our thanks to the women in workplaces around the world. It’s their amazing work,[…]
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“Confidence helps us to stand tall, take risks, think outside the box and helps us not to settle for less than we deserve.” – Carol Sanker, “Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership”. Most women lack confidence, especially more than men. Many factors contribute to this, including fear of rejection, feelings of inadequacy, childhood trauma and lack[…]
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I once read a book by TD Jakes, titled “Instinct”. I felt that this book was written for me at a particular stage in my life. At that point, I was struggling to fit into my new country. I also struggled with deciding what exactly to start doing in this new terrain. I noticed the[…]
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Over the decades the role of women has changed a lot. Women are making a greater impact on business and rising up as formidable entrepreneurs. Yet, starting, growing, or, up scaling a business or entrepreneurial venture is still a daunting task. Going at it alone is even scarier, as the lack in skills, knowledge, experience[…]
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When trying to start a business from the ground up, you probably find yourself constantly thinking of new ideas. While it’s great that you have many ideas to choose from, this often leads to what I call “multiple idea paralysis.” Does this sound familiar? You have a lot of great ideas that you want to[…]
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Whether you have no business ideas to your name or have a few but can’t choose the right one to pursue, these five tips pulled from my book Launch Your Dream Business will get you on the right track towards future success. Make Sure You Keep Track of Your Ideas As you go through everyday[…]
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Half Day Strategic Action Planning Session with Me to Grow Your Business in 2018 When I started my first restaurant, everything went so smooth because I learnt from my mistakes in running a female clothing retail shop. My revenue was quite impressive, and I was only managing 18 employees. Then I decided to[…]
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During the Christmas, I promised my kids that I would bake cakes for them and something went wrong. I had planned to bake three different types of cakes, but when I started baking, I realised that I forgot to buy one of the major ingredients- margarine. I ended up baking only one chocolate cake. The[…]
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