by Michele Marius | Jul 4, 2022 | Inspiration
This is an interesting perspective because normally we use our careers to establish status, prestige and power, which then determines our level of success. Thus the trajectory of our career tends to be linear: rising from the bottom to the top of our chosen field....
by Michele Marius | Jul 3, 2022 | Inspiration
As one of the most celebrated athletes of all time, who happens to be black and female, Serena Williams knows a thing or two about self-belief. Earlier in her career, she would have been the underdog. A black girl from the dangerous and depressed community of Compton...
by Michele Marius | Jul 2, 2022 | Inspiration
Alignment. It is a concept we in the West do not often discuss, but it tends to be essential in having a smooth-running, meaningful and truly joyous life. However, many of us find ourselves struggling against the tide where what we think we want is at variance with...
by Michele Marius | Jul 1, 2022 | Inspiration
Today’s quote ought to put a smile on your face. It is cheeky, but also profound. When you think about what makes a ‘strong woman’, words such as tough, unyielding, ball-buster, and confident, may readily come to mind. However, there are different types of...
by Michele Marius | Jun 30, 2022 | Inspiration
Fear of the unknown can be one of the most paralysing experiences any human can have, and it can cause us to not act, or to react out of fear, and consequently, make poor decisions. Women generally, tend to be more risk-averse than men, and so tend to be the ones who...
by Michele Marius | Jun 29, 2022 | Inspiration
It is true. Most of us have a very self-centred view of the world, where to a considerable degree, we are the focus and everyone and everything in our circle revolves around us. However, everyone is experiencing their own, individual journey. More importantly, to...