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Navigating End-of-Year Madness
Can you believe it's almost the end of the year? It's like we blinked, and suddenly we're knee-deep in holiday decorations and a to-do list that's longer than I imagine Santa's would at this time of year.
Published on 24th of Nov 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

The Power of Soft Skills and The Crucial Role of Skills Development
In the ever-evolving landscape of the business world, it is important to acknowledge that success is not solely determined by your technical ability. While hard skills are undoubtedly essential, we need to shine a spotlight on the significance of soft skills and the continuous journey of skills development.
Published on 16th of Nov 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

Emotional Intelligence: It Makes All The Difference
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand and manage one's own emotions as well as those of others. It involves a set of skills that go beyond technical expertise, encompassing self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
Published on 10th of Nov 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

Unpredictable Management Styles
South Africans are still basking in the afterglow of an amazing RWC win. If you, like us, have a great interest in the successes of great leaders and managers, you too will be trying to make sense of exactly what it is that the Springbok leadership team have done, to bring us to this kind of success.
Published on 3rd of Nov 2023 by Debbie Engelbrecht [ read more ]

Help! I Am Stressed...
The countdown to the end of 2023 has begun, and it is only natural for many of us to feel overwhelmed and stressed.
Published on 27th of Oct 2023 by Staff Writer [ read more ]

The Cool Thing About Complaints
The number one goal is always to keep customers and/or clients happy, but when complaints do come it is important to remember that there is a silver lining...
Published on 13th of Oct 2023 by Staff Writer [ read more ]

Change Unmanaged: South Africans and that Jersey
Being September 2023, the Rugby World Cup is big news. Sporting fans from around the world are excited and making plans to watch their favourite teams play. That team for me? Definitely the Springboks! But there has been a recent change to our beloved team in green and gold... A change that was not well managed, to say the least.
Published on 18th of Sep 2023 by Debbie Engelbrecht [ read more ]

A Mindful Moment: Stop and Smell the Roses
Spring is here, but that doesn't mean that everyone is taking a moment to stop and smell the roses. Some might be worrying about the future, others might still be stressed about past mistakes and some of us might just be burying our heads in everything we still have to check off our to-do list...
Published on 15th of Sep 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

Lekka Leadership: Rassie Erasmus
Everything I read and observe about this man makes me admire his leadership skills more. Authentic and purpose driven, brave, not afraid of risk taking, analytical, visionary and humble. I don’t know him, I wish I did and that leaders with similar styles would be available as mentors to everybody out there.
Published on 8th of Sep 2023 by Debbie Engelbrecht [ read more ]

6 Habits for Better Productivity and Stress Management
When it comes to productivity, knowing how to spend our time effectively and wisely should be one of our top priorities! So what strategies and habits can we implement that supports our productivity and helps us manage our stress at the same time?
Published on 6th of Sep 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

Looking Back and Moving Forward
Don't be afraid to look back, sometimes it is necessary to learn from the past, or take a moment to see how far we've come. It can serve as a good reminder of what you are capable of...
Published on 31st of Aug 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

Your September Training Plan
We've seen first hand the positive impact regular training has on individuals, teams and organisations as a whole. It all comes down to...
Published on 25th of Aug 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

A Story About Strength
Every year in August we celebrate women's day. In South Africa Women's Day marks the anniversary of the great women's march of 1956, where women marched to the Union Buildings to protest against the carrying of pass books.
Published on 18th of Aug 2023 by Debbie Engelbrecht [ read more ]

A Mindful Matter: The Voice Inside Your Head is Lying
You know that little voice inside your head that is telling you that you're not good enough or that you don't deserve good things? News Flash: It is a liar!
Published on 11th of Aug 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

Poor Communication Leads to Low Productivity
Effective communication is key to our success in the workplace. We have written many blogs on this topic and the benefits of having good communication skills in place, but now let’s look at the opposite side of the coin...
Published on 28th of Jul 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

Are You a Good Manager?
If you are in a leadership or management position, today's burning question calls for a bit of introspection... Would you work for you?
Published on 21st of Jul 2023 by Staff Writer [ read more ]

Value Beyond Compliance
This concept of value is one that we often speak about in the training and education industry.
Published on 14th of Jul 2023 by Debbie Engelbrecht [ read more ]

Brand Development: Why Customer Care and Receptionist Training Matters
Brand development is a huge part of business, no matter what industry you're in. But are you, without realising, glossing over an important factor of your company's brand development?
Published on 7th of Jul 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

Resilience Requires Bravery
In the dictionary, resilience can be defined as the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. The second definition describes it as the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. Now, I want you to picture a sponge...
Published on 23rd of Jun 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

2 Things to Remember for Your Next Presentation.
"The success of your presentation will be judged not by the knowledge you send but by what the listener receives." ~ Lilly Walters
Published on 9th of Jun 2023 by Shona Beukes [ read more ]

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