At the start of the last school year, I signed up to be a lunchtime supervisor for a kindergarten class at my son’s school. No, it wasn’t for the paycheck. And it certainly wasn’t part of my long-term professional plan. I signed up because I found it nearly impossible to get insight into my son’sContinue reading “The Unexpected Lessons I Learned as a Kindergarten Lunchtime Supervisor”
Category Archives: Storytelling
Dear Sugar, Let’s Break Up…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a bad romance with sugar. Chocolate has always been my weakness—the mere thought of it melting in my mouth was enough to send me running to the pantry, ready to devour an entire slab in minutes. And that’s not even an exaggeration. It would start withContinue reading “Dear Sugar, Let’s Break Up…”
Rejection and Resilience
Have you ever had a boss who made you feel invisible? Recently, a friend shared their frustrations about ineffective leadership and a boss who focused on breaking people down rather than building them up. This conversation sparked memories of my own experience with a manager who impacted my self-esteem. Growing up, I possessed a healthyContinue reading “Rejection and Resilience”
Reality vs Illusion…
My recent trip to Los Angeles made me realize that things are not always as they seem. We often chase an illusion of perfection, only to find that reality is quite different. While we enjoyed our spontaneous, short stay in L.A.—a city famed for its glitz, glamour, and high life—it didn’t quite match the imageContinue reading “Reality vs Illusion…”
Home Is Where The Heart Is…
As I settle back into the rhythm of Canadian life after my recent trip home to South Africa, I find myself marveling at the depth of my emotional connection to the place where I grew up. Stepping off the plane at O.R Tambo International Airport, the sights, sounds, and smells instantly enveloped me in aContinue reading “Home Is Where The Heart Is…”
The Dance Between Shadows and Spotlights
I am an Ambivert… Now, before you raise an eyebrow and think that I am from another planet, let me introduce you to the concept of an ambivert. An ambivert is someone whose personality lies somewhere between an introvert and an extrovert. It’s like standing at the crossroads where the comfort of solitude meets theContinue reading “The Dance Between Shadows and Spotlights”
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