We’ve all heard the age-old adage ‘play to your strengths’. Yet, as humans, we often find ourselves fixating on weaknesses rather than embracing our strengths. It's almost as if we're wired to hone in on what's wrong or lacking, rather than recognising and capitalising on what's right and strong. It's...

The first quarter of 2024 is in the books, and it was a better start to the year than most investors expected.  Artificial Intelligence (AI) stocks, bank stocks, and dividend stocks pushed equities higher.  The “AI 5” made up of NVIDIA, Microsoft, AMD, Taiwan Semi, and Broadcom together averaged a...

In 2024, any discussion on International Workers’ Day would be incomplete without mention of AI and its impact on workers and workplaces. Tomorrow, May 2nd, marks the one-year anniversary of last year’s historic Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, the first time we saw AI as a deciding factor in...

As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it is a poignant reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental well-being in the workplace. From stress and burnout to anxiety and depression, the challenges faced by employees can impact their productivity, engagement, and overall happiness. As a CEO, it is crucial to...

Skills are not skills unless honed to mastery. In fishing, either deep-sea or fly-fishing, your level of skill is defined by the ability to fully understand what you do and why, and be able to explain it to others. Mastery demands endless repetition. Repeat again and again. It’s not about...

Firstly, let’s remember that stress is not actually the problem. Stress is a normal part of life and in fact, can help us achieve our potential. The World Health Organisation (2023) defines stress as: a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural...

PDF – Portable Document Format is a well-known digital file format representing text and images in a variety of ways. There’s no doubt that PDFs are handy and easy to convert, merge, split, store, and share by utilizing Google Drive or Dropbox. But what makes them the most sought-after choice...

Starting a career as an SEO specialist marks the beginning of an exciting journey that progresses from beginner to expert. This path is filled with both challenges and substantial rewards for those who persist. SEO is a crucial element of digital marketing, and mastering it involves continuous learning and adaptation...

In our digital era, the ability to offer hybrid or fully remote roles is not just a perk – it's a strategic necessity. But the impact goes beyond just staffing strategies. This shift towards more flexible arrangements is a profound expression of trust, a signal to employees that their autonomy...