One of the biggest enemies of progress in any team is indecision. Nothing wastes time more than a leader or team who cannot make decisions early enough. As someone who has worked with many teams and leaders over the years, whether corporate, academic or volunteer settings, I’ve seen a variety of decision making styles with […]
It was early January 2024 when I shared an update on LinkedIn that I had transitioned from a Data Analytics role to a new position as a Product Manager (PM). My focus was on leading the development of parts of our customer-facing mobile application (though this year this has changed with a new product focus). […]
After reading the following News article on YLE that highlighted the struggles PhD graduates face in finding employment in Finland, I couldn’t help but reflect on my own experience. Of course, the times are different now, but it reminded me of how naive I was during my PhD which I started back in 2010. I […]
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 was surprised to recently find out that out of the almost 1.2 billion monthly users on LinkedIn only 3% publish content regularly and less than 1% publish weekly (Source). That means the remaining 97% are simply consuming what others share. This was surprising for me, as it sometimes feels like with so many professionals […]
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 […]
During my five years (2018-2023) as Board Chair of Think Africa ry, my biggest job was keeping the organization financially healthy. I along with fellow Board members tried many ways to raise money – from applying for public and private foundations to sponsorships and donations. Many of these were relatively new to me and I […]
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 […]
I recently came across a great CV and was reminded of the power data has to make someone stand out. It’s one thing for example to say you were responsible for social media marketing vs creating a social media campaign that resulted in X number of impressions, leads or engagement, or that you were a […]
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 […]
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 […]