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Mistakes are often seen as setbacks, but if you’re not making any, you’re probably playing it too safe. Mistakes are powerful opportunities for learning and growth, much like in photography where not every shot comes out as intended. Even the most skilled...

The robes you wear, your imperfect camouflage, have shielded you, given you comfort, and helped define your identity as a leader and as a person. For both leader and follower, these garments create boundaries, shaping how you present yourself and how others perceive...

Each of us is born with a unique spark — a personal essence that instantly sets us apart when we honour it authentically. Yet many struggle to stand out or compete effectively because they haven’t taken the time to discover and nurture their uniqueness— their true...

We are shaped not only by how we see ourselves but also by how others see us. The gap between these perspectives is real—yet it can become a powerful bridge to bigger and better things. In 2012, I was persuaded by a trusted friend, Heidi Breuer, to join the Marketing...

In leadership, the art of seeing goes beyond mere observation—it is about perceiving the evolving reality with depth, patience, and openness. As the environment changes, so too does the way we see and understand phenomena. True leaders know that immediate impressions...

I have long been fascinated by the seasonal burning of grass and the fynbos fires around Table Mountain. The new growth that follows reminds me of an important truth: sometimes, something must be cleared away before the good can emerge. In branding and marketing, one...