Five Keys to Money Mastery
Money management is simple, right? We all know what to do: spend less than you make, invest 15-20% of your income and avoid debt like the plague. Simple in theory, yes. In everyday life… not so much. Our relationship with money is hard coded into our identity, as research shows that our money habits are […]
What to do when you can’t find a job after graduation
You’ve waited for this moment for YEARS. You are finally able to walk onto the graduation stage and receive your ticket to adulthood. You have a degree. Now you can finally get that dream job so that you can live the life you always imagined. Then all your friends get jobs and despite all the […]
Dismantling the mirage of success in a post-COVID world
Author: Cheryl Benadie, Founder, Whole Person Academy We’ve lied to our children. It’s a beautiful lie because it’s one that we’ve told ourselves. All deception is built upon a partial truth. That’s what makes it so believable, so pervasive – and so dangerous. We’ve told young people that they need to work hard at school, […]
Is financial stress undermining employee engagement?
Mike* was loved by his colleagues. He was a good team worker, often went the extra mile and seemed to be energized by his work. His manager was shocked when Mike handed in his resignation and wondered whether this sudden decision was related to not being able to give him the raise he’d asked for […]
Need to downsize due to COVID-19? Here’s a step by step guide
We didn’t ask for the COVID -19 crisis to upend all our plans and goals for 2020. But here we are. When we face a time of crisis, what makes it most difficult to manage is the fact that we didn’t have control over it. There is a tendency to resist the changes that we […]
Five (underlying) reasons you hate your job
The more time you clock up as an employee, the more prone you will be to utter the inevitable statement: “I hate my job.” In fact, 85% of the global workforce “hate their jobs.” This means that only 15% of employees actually feel a sense of purpose, work satisfaction and joy when they work. The […]
The Seven Slowest Ways To Ruin Your Life
Ruining one’s life is not something most people consciously set out to do. Most people want to achieve success in life. There is an inner drive to excel, to achieve your potential, to have your life count for something. As you’re reading this, there are probably some thoughts and feelings stirring in your heart and […]
Meet Simon: The Silently Seething Co-worker
Simon believes that work is a necessary evil. He believes that showing up everyday to the office is a major feat. He believes that he is just a shy, introverted person and never challenges himself to grow. He was relieved to get a permanent job that has benefits like medical aid and a pension plan. […]
Kick yourself out of that work slump
We’ve all been there. And we’re likely to get there again. It’s the dreaded work slump and like burnout, it can sneak up on you. Of course we all want to feel fully engaged in our 9-5 (and you can bet that your manager would love that too). There are so many factors influencing our […]
Own your uniqueness
You have something unique – and immensely valuable – to bring to your workplace. Even as a graduate starting out with huge learning ahead of them, the energy and passion that you bring to your team will determine how much your current environment will add to your personal growth. Yes, you spent four (or more) […]