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Do you know one of the highest signs of intelligence?
It's not what you know – it's knowing how you think. a My daughter Mila turns 8 today. And in the middle of the birthday chaos this past week – cake, cousins and lots of questions about presents – she said something that stopped me in my tracks. "Mommy, I think I'm...
Avoid burnout with the R6 framework
R⁶ Model – The neuroscience of sustainable performance In demanding and complex work environments, many of us fall into the trap of believing the path to success lies in working harder, longer and faster. I see so many leaders modelling this behaviour. Yet...
Do you audit your invisible labour?
Key Steps to take care of the worker within This past week in South Africa, we paused to honour Workers’ Day. A day rooted in dignity. In fairness. In the value of contribution. It is a powerful reminder that work matters – and so do workers. But here is a...
A silent energy thief
Your brain is not broken – it’s over-deciding Have you noticed how tired you feel often, even on days when you haven’t done anything particularly physical? It’s not just workload. It’s decisions. From the moment we wake up, we are deciding. What to prioritise. What...
A hidden habit shaping your resilience
Learned optimism…Yes, it’s possible and you can learn it too. “Some people are just born positive.” Have you ever heard that? Perhaps you’ve even said it. Martin Seligman, in his groundbreaking work Learned Optimism (1990), challenged that belief. He...
Is 15cm eroding culture and relationships?
When your mobile triggers a threat response We underestimate the power of a small approximately 15cm rectangular object… A mobile on the table. A glance downward. A thumb scrolling while someone speaks. It looks harmless. Efficient. Necessary, even. But neuroscience...
When You Plan to and Know What to Do… But You Don’t
Environment beats intention every time Have you ever watched yourself do the very thing you promised yourself you wouldn’t? You set the alarm… and ignore it. You plan the healthy meal… and eat an unhealthy snack instead. You start the day with great intentions…...
Going the distance in a world that pulls us apart
Sustainable relationships are not accidental – they are intentional This week, I’m holding a few truths. On 7 February, my parents celebrated 50 years of marriage – five decades, adapting, forgiving and staying. A relationship that I am so blessed by and has shaped...
The real reason you overthink (it’s not what you think)
Rewire your brain for calm, confidence and growth Many people think perfectionism is about having high standards. It isn’t. It’s what happens when the brain starts treating small mistakes as real threats – activating the same neural circuits we use for danger, not...
Model the Miracle of the Mistake
We Can’t Preach Growth and Model Perfection As we start a new year, there is often the pressure to set goals, declare intentions and step into a “better version” of ourselves. I’d rather invite us into something deeper. Something braver. Something that might...
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