"I see you" are three of the most powerful words one can say to express acknowledgement and appreciation #sawubona

Busy weeks can teach us just as much as quiet ones — if we pause long enough to reflect. This past week reminded me of something simple but profound: perspective is everything.

It is during reflective moments where unseen connections are made

Follow your purpose, not your feelings — and unpack how fear often wears the mask of instinct, why clarity comes from narrowing focus and why purpose is the quiet rebel in a noisy world.

If you can't fix the world, fix yourself

“You get us.”

That was the feedback that hit me hardest this week — in the best possible way.

The caterpillar without struggle will never experience the joys of flight

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running a race that wasn’t built for you — read this.

It ends with four questions that might change how you define success.

In a tit-for-tat world, escalation is inevitable

Poor leadership gets praised, truth-tellers get punished and equity is often just lip service. It’s tempting to stay silent — but silence protects the system, not the people.

Gratitude is waking up each morning knowing that I've been given another day for a reason and acting on that

Our family car has a big, ugly dent along the driver’s door. But here’s the thing — it still works perfectly.
It got me thinking about how often we pour energy into fixing what’s visible, not what’s actually broken — in life and in leadership.
This post explores why we need to focus less on optics and more on what really drives progress.

“Lest we forget" and "never again" can seem like pretty empty statements when we continue to remain silent about ongoing atrocities and injustices 

I usually run to clear my head, no headphones, no distractions — just me and my thoughts. But this weekend, a request from my 9-year-old daughter changed my plans… and gave me a lesson I didn’t know I needed.

Some people hold their space regardless of their position, others hold nothing other than their position.

“I’m not a leader.” If you’ve ever said it, you’re not alone. But that belief might be based on a false idea of what leadership really is — and it might be time to rewrite that script.

Privilege is such a powerful tool that can be used purely for one's own benefit or to benefit others as well #allyship

Last week, I had the privilege of being part of a volunteer team that delivered a hugely successful community event. Over the course of the day, we hosted around 4,000 people — families, friends, neighbours, colleagues and strangers — all coming together in celebration, connection and joy.

Seeking feedback provides a fast-track for improvement and progress 

When you listen well, you hear what's said and what's not