Getting back in or out of the “mom” “dad” box?
These last few weeks have been extremely tough. We are back in a covid lockdown scenario, and South Africa’s privacy and data protection laws just came into effect. But more than that, every day, I seem to see the impact of gender bias or gender role bias. It is troubling… Let us start with some […]
Looking Back Over My Own Shoulder…
I have recently found myself in a situation where I had to remember things from long ago. Is it not funny how we forget the things that shaped us? Or at least the details surrounding it? If you are a mother, for example, I am sure you can relate… Exactly how difficult the pregnancy […]
Some Thoughts on Breaking Through the Noise…
As entrepreneurs, we all go through phases in our journey where everything seems to be cloudy. Our thinking, where we are going, and how to get there, I like to refer to this as “survival mode”. Of course, technology should be an enabler. I am a firm supporter of using technology to increase efficiency and […]
A Harvest Table of Vegetables for an Entrepreneur’s Dinner Party
I recently moved house. What a stressful experience! Anyone who has gone through this will understand what I mean. If moving amidst a global pandemic is not enough, we decided to renovate. Proverbially ripped the bandaid off! What I have been thinking about a lot lately has nothing to do with moving or building works. […]
Reflections on What 2021 May Hold…
I was privileged to attend a session with Graeme Codrington yesterday. In this session, we unpacked preparing for 2021 and reflected on virtual working environments. To be honest, this session could not have come at a better time for me. Here is what I took out of it, there are 3 aspects of focus for […]
Clarity in Strategy as a Roadmap for Success
I have often seen business owners, who get so stuck in the day-to-day routine. The result is that they become fatigued with the routine. This often leads to confusion or a lack of clear direction and ultimately holds the business back from realising its potential. The result is that the business becomes directionless and the […]
A Delicate Balancing Act – Family and Profession
I often describe myself, from a professional perspective, as an entrepreneur and lawyer. I am passionate about both areas and therefore, often say I am a Legal Entrepreneur to illustrate the adjoining professional passions I have. Of course, in life – for me, it is always family first. I am a mother of 2 […]
The Ebb and Flow of Business
Over the years, as both a legal professional, as well as an entrepreneur, I have both seen and experienced the ebb and flow of business. In South Africa, life has not been easy for many people. It, therefore, follows – what lessons can we share about how to survive an ebb and get back […]
The Chronicles of a Lawyer: The ups and downs of having a Team…
I often say, lightheartedly, that I should write a book one day describing all the experienced I have collected over the years, involving employees. However, without a team and if you do not create future leaders in your organisation, there is little to no prospect of long-term sustainability and continuity. It, therefore, goes without saying that a well-functioning team is worth gold. But what about the stories we rarely share?!
Sue – a story of a corporate David versus Goliath ….
Sue started to become uncomfortable with Peter and Thando’s approach around 4 years ago. She raised her concerns at various meetings and eventually things became acrimonious in the boardroom. That is when Peter and Thando removed Sue as a director….