When I first moved to Finland as a student, I found myself in a small, nice town called Joensuu. Transportation options were limited. The buses were expensive for a student budget and didn’t run frequently, so the most practical way to get around was by bicycle. My first bike was one that someone kindly lent […]
I read somewhere that Elon Musk uses a technique called time blocking to manage all his multiple businesses (source). It’s a technique I’ve been using to manage my tasks at work, and it works well. Psyched by the start of a New Year and eager to get some revenue-generating projects off the ground (read my […]
A few months ago, I turned 40. It happened during one of the busiest times of the year for me—work deadlines, ongoing projects, family commitments—leaving no time to process the milestone. Yet, turning 40 is one of those ages that naturally invites reflection. It feels significant, as if you’ve reached a point in life where […]
You might be at a crossroad in your life or are still searching for your dream job or perhaps wondering if what you are doing is what you are meant to be doing. In a previous article, I explored the concept of IKIGAI or identifying what you want to do in life. I presented the […]
Transitioning careers or entering the job market can be a daunting task, but with a data-driven approach, you can streamline your preparation and increase your chances of success. In this article, I provide practical steps to help one identify the skills in demand, prioritise your learning, and make yourself visible to potential employers. Included is […]
I was glad to recently be part of the Harambee podcast, one of the products of Think Africa’s members initiative that is still going strong. In the podcast, I talk about leadership and the legacy I leave after serving as the Chairperson of the organization for five years. One of the questions I have often […]
Lately I have been finding myself feeling very busy. My mind is always occupied with tasks to complete, issues to address, emails and WhatsApp messages to reply to, meetings to attend and most importantly relationships to nurse so I don’t die a lonely chatless death :). And of course this is while raising a young […]
There are people who at an early age know what they want to do with their life and go on to do it. For me, and perhaps for many, it has always been a challenge. A constant exploration of what it is that I really want to do, what I am good at, what I […]
Having recently become a mother, I spend quite a bit of time thinking of how I should raise my child – the values to instill, the advice to give, and the habits to encourage – such that she is enabled to survive and succeed in the challenges life throws at her as well as enjoy […]
“Doing what you love or are passionate about does not feel like work” – In the past, I had always envied people who could say that. Of course I know it does not mean that everyday is a bed of roses, but I envied them because they knew what they were meant to do, and […]