Fundraising with Friends – a Quiz Night
As we close on our ALG Quiz Night I gather some tips on how to run a successfull fundraising event, attract more attendees, raise more funds!
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Cyclone IDAI in Mozambique
As cyclone IDAI hits Mozambique, I can’t help but reflect back on the 2013 floods. We entered crisis mode and launched emergency relief. Now, we are not where the crisis is. But what can we still do?
How I tamed my fear of public speaking
Public speaking – the fear of so many, the delight of others. I decided to put on paper my own tips on dealing with public speaking.
Delegation… fast and slow
Delegation is a constant struggle for me. A drive to perform and better time management have often required to take a step back to take 2 steps forward.
The end of a month… make space for another one
The closing of a month is becoming a cherished ritual for me. As the Bullet Journal becomes such an important part of my life, I am sharing some tips on steps to take each month #productivity #timemanagement #goals #performance
Feeling Nostalgic: Bryan Adams
Tonight I went to see Bryan Adams in concert at the Wembley Arena. I had to interrupt my weekly Tuesday
How to go back to work after a break
I knew I had to be intentional about coming back from holiday this time. So I took a large sip of my own advice. And I did not feel overwhelmed!
The outsourcing effect: guilt
Guilt is not a thing of the past. No matter how much men lean in, women emancipate, different models of marriage appear, guilt is permanent.
When Men Lean In
It is only when they truly lean in some tasks that are truly indifferent to be done by men or women that then we will have equal opportunities to spend time doing what we love – whether that includes the kids or not.
Financial Literacy for a 5-Year-Old
As I started giving my 5 year old an allowance, we used her first shopping spree as a lesson on financial concepts, financial choices and the value of money
Another type of CEO
At ALG, I need to be a money focused CEO. It is all about casting the net wider and deeper. I need to actually make the ask – now I have a plan to get me there.
I want to be the CEO
My goals for UPG this year – I want to be the CEO. That is not new and has many implications, but this time, I have an action plan.
Values, long term goals and what you can do next
I am committed to intentional living, intentional about my values and what I want my life to be. I am now using goals to live this value-oriented life.
How do you make your goals? SMART, stretched, not impossible
This week, I tried doing “big” personal goals (kindly note the word try before you read any further!). It was the first time I wrote them down intentionally, for as far as I can remember.
Time is what makes us different
I reach the end of 2018 with great satisfaction and I know what made the difference this year – time. It did not fly, I made it go.