On the 8th of May, the Rainbow Nation went to the polls for the 6th democratic national elections in a year plagued by a poorly performing economy, government scandals and load shedding. There seemed to be an air of general dissatisfaction over the elections this year, and I personally noticed a rise in apathy and […]
Category Archives: General
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Apr
Apr
You may not be aware of it, but South Africa has a severe gender pay gap problem. In fact, recent statistics contained in the 2018 Global Wage Report showed that women in South Africa earn an average of 28% less than their male counterparts, 8% worse than the global average. In Rand terms, the World […]
General, Leadership and Management
Knowledge is Power – But it’s How You Put it to Work that Really Matters
06
Feb
Feb
We’ve all heard it before: “Knowledge is power”. It’s the driving force behind all levels of education, from learning our ABCs as toddlers to the emphasis on continued learning and upskilling in the workplace. Learning is a natural part of who we are, and never accepting the limitations of our knowledge is the single most […]
07
Jan
Jan
The Key is in Knowing Yourself It’s the New Year and there’s simply no escaping the message that now’s the time to turn over that new leaf, take on the world and write our name in the stars. “New year, new you” bombards us from every billboard, email and social media platform, from retailers selling […]
10
Oct
Oct
Deciding which training company to use isn’t as easy as it sounds – after all, you have budgetary requirements and you need to make sure that the money is well-spent. Here are some questions to ask to ensure that you find a high-quality training partner who can deliver. How can your training programmes meet my goals? You’re going […]
14
Sep
Sep
Spring is a season of renewal and energy, a season where we dust out our homes and welcome new life and new challenges. Whether you’re hitting the gym or CrossFit yard to tone up for the summer, finally creating that healthy eating plan you’ve been thinking about since you first broke your New Year’s resolution, […]
28
May
May
For South African businesses, skills development is a strategic priority, as investing in training programmes allows businesses to access the skills in high demand by their industry, recruit from within, retain top talent and support their employee’s career goals. It’s also vital for those businesses seeking to adhere to the standards set by the revised […]
General, Leadership Training, Personal Mastery & EQ
Can Fitness Culture Help Us Become Better Leaders?
12
Apr
Apr
The health and fitness industry in South Africa is thriving, there’s no question about it. According to The Economist, we have the highest fitness club revenue in the world, generating a massive R12.5 billion a year. From large gym chains to competitive CrossFit clubs, South Africans are pushing their bodies to the limit – and […]
General, Leadership and Management, Leadership Training
The Cape’s Worst Drought – A Lack of Water.. and Authentic Leadership
01
Feb
Feb
It’s almost impossible to glance at a newspaper, news website or a social media feed without seeing something about the drought in Cape Town. Often noted as “the worst drought in 100 years”, there are dozens of opinion pieces, articles and groups focussing on everything from water-saving initiatives to the date the taps will run […]
Business Communication, General, Leadership Training
New Year’s Resolutions to Make your Training Career Shine
08
Jan
Jan
It’s 2018 and that means it’s time for us all to make New Year’s resolutions that – hopefully – we’ll stick to! Whether you’re aiming to reach the peak of achievable human fitness at your Crossfit box, challenging yourself to take on that new industry tech, or determined to teach your dog to fetch you […]
03
Sep
Sep
2300 years ago, Aristotle wrote down the secret to being a persuasive speaker, the secret which forms the basis for nearly every public speaking book written since then. Do you know the secret? It is simply ‘ethos’ which is your credibility; ‘pathos’ which is your emotional connection to your audience; and ‘logos’ which is your […]
08
Aug
Aug
Whether you are working in a customer-service call centre serving a global audience, or staffing the customer service desk in a local retail store, you will most certainly be working with a broad range of customers. You will encounter different languages, cultural backgrounds, age groups, genders, and communication styles. Almost everyone you interact with will […]