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VIDEO 2 – Emotions

When the body says No – Gabor Maté

Video transcription…

You know most of us, we decide that we shouldn’t feel negative emotions. So, Gabor Maté in this book really talks about what happens when we keep on pushing those emotions away. Emotions are there. Doesn’t matter if it’s positive or negative, we actually need to own those emotions. They are your emotions. It’s not to say that you need to do something about it, you don’t have to react on those emotions, you can first pause and then think about it. But those emotions that you have maybe it’s from your childhood, maybe it’s from trauma, maybe it’s from stress, whatever you are going through. You really need to recognise those emotions and then decide how you’re going to channel it. This book was really for me, an eye-opener on really, really focusing on what is happening in your life instead of trying to put them in little compartments.

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Struggling with emotional baggage?

Try these 3 steps to break free:

Recognise your emotions, don’t suppress them.

Pause and reflect before reacting.

Channel emotions into positive change.

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Ever feel like you’re stuck with negative emotions?

Gabor Mate’s “When the Body Says No” changed Hanrie’s perspective!

Try these 3 steps:

Face your emotions head-on.

Take a pause before reacting.

Transform emotions into growth.

Watch the full review and takeaways

#MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellness #BookLovers

Share your favorite self-care practices!

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Emotional Baggage Getting You Down?

3 Steps to Freedom:

Own your emotions.

Pause, don’t react.

Channel emotions into positivity.

Watch Hanrie’s book review summary!

#MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #EmotionalIntelligence

Share your self-care tips in the comments!

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Uncover the Power of Emotions | “When the Body Says No” by Gabor Mate

Struggling with emotional baggage? Hanrie shares key takeaways from Gabor Mate’s book.

Learn 3 steps to break free:

Recognise and own emotions.

Reflect before reacting.

Channel emotions into growth.

Watch now and share your thoughts!

#MentalHealth #BookReview #EmotionalIntelligence

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Tired of feeling stuck?

3 Steps to Emotional Freedom!

Own your emotions.

Pause, don’t react.

Channel emotions into positivity.

Watch our Hanrie’s book review!

#MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #EmotionalWellness

Share your favorite self-care hacks!

VIDEO 01 – Motivation; 2 May

Title: Motivation

I was in a workshop the other day and I was talking about good habits and self-care. And somebody came to me and asked me the question. He said you know I have this drive I want to go to gym; I want to be very healthy, but I just don’t have the motivation. How do you get motivation? I kind of had to really think about that question, ‘how do you get motivation’ and I realise that, and I have said it before, you actually don’t get motivation you just need to do it. Stop waiting for the ‘am not quite sure where it’s going to come from motivation’. Get up in the morning, go and exercise, do your meditation, start your work, feed your kids, do what you need to do, afterwards you can think of why did you do it, and what was the drive, what was the purpose for that. But if you had to wait for motivation, I think most of us will still be sitting in bed drinking coffee.

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Ever feel like you’re waiting for motivation to strike?

The truth is, motivation often follows action, not the other way around. Instead of waiting for the perfect moment or feeling, just start doing what needs to be done. Get up, exercise, meditate, work on your goals. The drive and purpose will follow. Don’t let motivation hold you back – take action today! #Motivation #Productivity #ActionOverWaiting

Shorter for others

Stop waiting for motivation! Just start doing what needs to be done. Get up, exercise, work on your goals. The drive and purpose will follow. #Motivation #Productivity #TakeAction

VIDEO 02 – Personal Branding; 9 May

Title: Personal Branding

What do people say about you when you leave the room?

There’s so much information about personal branding but isn’t it really about your reputation? How do you show up, and how do you show up with your appearance, the way you speak, the way you think, the way you show up with your values. So, personal branding is more than just your image, it really is about what kind of language you use, do you bad mouth people, do you swear, do you use words such as ‘I think’, ‘umm’, ‘like’, all the time. Because all of those things will impact on your personal branding. So, personal branding yes, it’s about your image, but it’s about your thought patterns, it’s about the words that you use, it’s about how do you show up with your values and in the world, and how kind you are. What would people say at your funeral one day, what is your legacy going to be?

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What do people say about you when you leave the room?

Your personal brand is more than just your image – it’s about your reputation, values, and how you show up in the world. It’s the language you use, the way you think, and the kindness you show to others. What legacy do you want to leave behind? Let’s focus on building a personal brand that’s authentic, thoughtful, and impactful. #PersonalBranding #Reputation #Legacy

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What do people say about you when you leave the room? Your personal brand is your reputation, values, and how you show up. Let’s build a brand that’s authentic, kind, and impactful. #PersonalBranding #Legacy #ReputationMatters

VIDEO 03 – After the Fire….

What would you grab if your house is burning?

That was the question we had to face last week. I live in Lakeside, and we had huge fires here in the mountain. The mountain was looking very sad. I had to help a friend evacuate and the first thing that she grabbed was an underwear, which was really funny. But it made sense. After a while she went back to the basics. So, what would I do if the fire is burning. Probably my poetry albums, my photos, my paintings, obviously first my husband and the dogs, but then the rest will follow that is sentimental not something that I can replace.

After the Fire…

What would you rescue if you had to evacuate your house?

#AfterTheFire #WhatWouldYouSave #EmergencyPreparedness #RealLifeStories #LifeLessons

VIDEO 04 – Self Management; 16 May

Title: Self-Management

I’ve come to the realisation that all the training is actually about two skills. It really is about self-management, not time management, self-management, and then your emotional maturity. If you can get those two right, that is really challenging. How do you manage yourself. How do you look at your time. What do you have always time for? What do you never have time for? How much is your time worth? Self-management, practising self-care, putting boundaries in place, using time-boxing, and then the maturity to say, yes, I am procrastinating but I may be procrastinating because that activity doesn’t really have a lot of value for me. So, my advice would be for anything, leadership, conflict, time management… you name it, it would be first to focus on your self-management and then ask yourself, ‘how emotionally mature am I, and how much time do I spend holding on to a trigger and really diving into it and not letting go.

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Want to succeed? Focus on self-management and emotional maturity. 

It’s not just about time management, but about managing yourself, prioritising what matters, and setting boundaries.

Emotional maturity means recognising your emotions and triggers and letting go of what’s holding you back.

By focusing on these two skills, you’ll be better equipped to handle leadership, conflict, and productivity challenges. #SelfManagement #EmotionalMaturity #Leadership

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Want to succeed? Focus on self-management and emotional maturity. Manage yourself, prioritise what matters, and let go of what’s holding you back. #SelfManagement #EmotionalMaturity #Productivity

VIDEO 04 – 21 May Mzansi-Zen

Mzansi-Zen by Antony Osler

Mzansi-Zen by Antony Osler

This is my go-to book when I attend my annual silent meditation retreat or when the world gets too much. Beautiful writing about living a life that is now.

#SelfCare #BookLovers #AntonyOsler #Meditation

VIDEO 05 – 23 May Reading

Reading is my secret weapon to face life’s challenges. Not only does it help with developing empathy, self-awareness, and writing skills, it can be a sanctuary to escape from the chaos of life. #MindfulReading #PowerOfReading #PersonalGrowth #BookLover

VIDEO 06 – 30 May Drama Triangle

Here is a short tool to help you understand how you handle conflict.

Ask yourself the following questions:

Who is rescuing you?

What caused the trigger to act like a persecutor?

How can you stop the blaming-game?

#KarpmanTriangle #RelationshipGoals #ConflictManagement #ConflictResolution

VIDEO 01 – Self-esteem – 6 June

The Self-Love Journey

How much do you like yourself?

Developing self-esteem is a lifelong practice. Focus on emotional intelligence and self-management.

#SelfLove #SelfEsteem #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness

VIDEO 02 – How to dress – 13 June

Dress to Impress: 12 Points to Consider

Unsure what your image is saying to the world?

Dress for the job you want. Count yourself – 12 points – You may distract instead of attracting.

#DressForSuccess #FashionTips #ProfessionalAttire #DressToImpress

VIDEO 03 – Making Decisions – 20 June

In a world of uncertainty, making decisions can be a nightmare. Try the 6 Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono as a tool to help you.

#sixthinkinghats

#decisionmade easy

VIDEO 01 – Eating

1 August 2025

How conscious are you of what you put in your mouth? Conscious eating is a way of living a healthier life.

#MindfulEating #80/20Rule #IntuitiveEating #FoodFreedom #HealthyLifestyle

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How conscious are you of what you put in your mouth?

Conscious eating isn’t about guilt or strict diets — it’s about balance, intention, and enjoying life. Choose health, not punishment.

#MindfulEating #HealthyLifestyle #FoodFreedom #IntuitiveEating #80_20Rule

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How conscious are you of what you putting in your mouth? I don’t believe in dieting it doesn’t work, but I do believe in the 80/20 rule, 80% of the time I eat very healthy, am very conscious of what I eat. And then 20% of the time I eat my cheese curls and chocolate. Chocolate is definitely the super food, but I have been thinking about dieting, nutrition and health, and I realise maybe, maybe it’s very simple, maybe it is just about being conscious and intentional of what you putting in your mouth, about realising that you are eating something, not guilt, not punishment, but this is what I choose to do, and maybe the identity should be about health, not dieting, not thin, just being healthy to do the things that you love, what you want to do.

VIDEO 02 – Adulting

8 August 2025

Adulting starts when you can see beyond yourself. How mature are you?

#Adulting #RadicalEmpathy #EmotionalMaturity #SelfAwareness #personalgrowth

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What is adulting?

How mature are you?

I was listening to a definition, and I want to share this with you.

“Maturity doesn’t come natural, we need to be intentional. Adulting is the ability to relate to other, than your own.”

And I thought maybe this is what’s wrong with our world. We are so busy to do self-reflection and look am the first one to say that you need to do the deep diving into yourself and understand yourself, but because we are so busy focusing on ourselves, we don’t focus on other people, other people’s needs. We don’t look at the full picture and see what they need. All is about us, and how we relate, and how we get triggered, and who is pushing our buttons. But shouldn’t we stop and pause and think about why is that person reacting the way that they are reacting. Isn’t that maturity? Is the ability to actually step into someone’s shoes. Radical empathy is where you are holding space for someone, you don’t have to climb into their shoes, you just need to sit next to them.

VIDEO 03 – What is the Enneagram?

13 August 2025

A comprehensive personality tool to better understand your motivation for some of your behaviour.

The Enneagram looks at all your different layers and peels away your blind spots.

What is your motivation for doing anything?

One of my all-time favourite personality types is the Enneagram. And the Enneagram is a personality theory that focuses on nine types, and it’s all about your motivation, not your behaviour, your motivation. So, if you give someone a glass of water, that will be your behaviour, but there will be 9 different motivations for your behaviour.

So, it’s a really fantastic tool to discover yourself and just to understand yourself better. Part of the Enneagram is the center of expression, and it consists of three centers: the action, the thinking, and the feeling center. On action would be someone who executes, they go, and they do. Then the thinking center will be thinking about it and maybe have a meeting about what needs to happen, and the feeling center will think of the impact of the decision on themselves and of other people. So, you have all those 3 dominances in your personality. The question is, when you are stressed, which is the one that you are going to move into?

I’m action. I do things, my husband wants to think about things he wants to contemplate, and go and work in the forest, think about it, and then do it.

My son is all about feeling what would be the impact of the decision on himself, on us.

Type 1 is all about doing the right thing. So, their motivation is I must do the right thing. If I give someone a glass of water, I’m doing the right thing. So, they’re very judgmental on themselves, very critical of themselves. Their blind spot is anger. So, they’ll never say I’m angry. They’ll say I’m so disappointed, but you’ll see the body language.

The jaw, the way they walk, the way they write the e-mail, the tone, you’ll pick it up very quickly. A famous person would be Mandela or Jodie Foster; you will see it in the jaw. For them, it’s about right or wrong, black or white thinking. The totem of the one is the ant, the working ant. The question for them would be What forgiveness are you withholding from yourself.

Type 2, their motivation is I want you to like me. So, I’m going to give you a glass of water because I want you to like me. Their blind spot is the fact that they give too much, and they don’t focus enough on what they want. They serve others. So, this would be Bishop Tutu, and it would be Princess Diana. It’s all about giving people what they need and not always focusing on their own needs. What can happen with a two is that they can get very tired if they don’t get recognised or acknowledged for what they’re doing. So, their coaching question really would be What do I want? What do I need? And their totem would be the golden Labrador.

Type 3. They are all about winning. You either win or you lose. These people are the ‘Tom Cruise’, the Madonnas of the world. They see life as a competition. Don’t play a game if you’re not going to win. So, their totem is the Jackal. And their coaching question is really Who am I? Because the focus is always on my job, my education, my qualifications, my house, my car. So, it’s very difficult for them to really do the inner work because they’re so competitive.

Type 4 is all about the inner work. So, their coaching question is How can I romance the ordinary? Their totem is the cat, Amy Winehouse. Lots of suicides with a four because they see the world in colour. So, for instance, anything that happens, they’ll colour it in, they’ll give someone a glass of water because what if your soul is thirsty? So very much focused on a little bit of drama that happens in their life, and they take things very personally.

Type 5 is an owl. They are the knowledge thieves, and for them, it’s about protecting their resources. So, they’ll give someone a glass of water, but then they will ask the question, What does water consist of? Let me look at the resources there. They put things in compartments, and a lot of emotion can make them very uncomfortable and tired. So, this is the Stephen Hawking of the world, the Tolkien, very much in their heads and thinking about their resources. So, their coaching question would be How can I translate my knowledge into communication?

The Type 6 is the ‘what if’ people. They will never sit with their back against the door because what if someone bursts through the door?

So, they are Woody Allen, the Julia Roberts of the world. They will give someone a glass of water because what if you’re going to die of thirst? They always think of the worst scenario. And it’s not because they’re negative. It’s just that they prepare themselves for the worst. Their famous person, as I said Woody Allen.  Their totem is a rabbit. And their coaching question is about what small risk can I take?

VIDEO 04 – Type 1  The Reformer

14 August 2025

The perfectionist, the judge.

Do you mostly see the world as black or white, right or wrong?

A strong principled individual whose worldview is to make the world a better place by following the “right” path.

Understanding all 9 types can transform the way you lead, collaborate, and communicate. Watch the full breakdown of all 9 Enneagram types

#Enneagram #Type1 #SelfGrowth #KnowYourType #PersonalityTypes

YouTube shorts: Your Enneagram Type Explains You — But the Other 8 Will Shock You

TikTok: Your type explains YOU… the other 8 explain EVERYONE else. Watch all 9!

VIDEO 05 – Type 2 The Helper

15 August 2025

The helper, the charmer, the pleaser – with an inclination to put other people’s needs in front of their own. But don’t confuse kindness with weakness!

Your type explains you… but the other 8 explain everyone else in your life.

Watch all 9 Enneagram types

#Enneagram #Type2 #SelfGrowth

Type 2: The Helper, the Charmer, the Pleaser 💖

Always putting others’ needs first—but kindness ≠ weakness!

Your type explains you, but the other 8 explain everyone else in your life. 🌟

Watch all 9 Enneagram types!

📌 Want to know YOUR type? Link in bio for assessment & debrief!

#Enneagram #Type2 #SelfGrowth #Personality

Thursday 21 August 2025

VIDEO 06 – Type 3 The Achiever

What Happens When Type 3 Stops Performing?

Type 3: Who am I when my job, possessions, qualifications, and status no longer define me?

3s are the Type A—competitive and driven.

LinkedIn: #Enneagram #Type3 #LeadershipDevelopment #AuthenticSelf #PersonalGrowth

YouTube: Enneagram #Type3 #SelfDiscovery #PersonalityTypes #GrowthJourney

Instagram: #EnneagramType3 #SelfGrowth #AuthenticityMatters #DrivenButGrounded #InnerWork

Facebook: #EnneagramInsights #Type3Reflections #PersonalGrowth #KnowYourself #LifeBeyondLabels

TikTok: #Type3Vibes #EnneagramTalk #DeepThoughts #SelfWorth #GrowthTok

Friday 22 August 2025

VIDEO 07 – Type 4 The Individualist

Can Type 4s Find Beauty in the Everyday?

Type 4 is the deep-sea diver, the person who looks for meaning and depth in everyday life. Their development area is: how can I romance the ordinary?

#enneagram #type4 #selfgrowth #enneagramcoach

Thursday 28 August 2025

VIDEO 08 – Type 5 The Investigator

If You’re an Enneagram 5, You NEED to Hear This

Enneagram Type 5

The owl, the investigator, the knowledge gatherer. This individual likes information and resources. Their big challenge: how do I translate information into communication? #enneagram #enneagram5 #selfgrowth #enneagramcoach

Friday 29 August 2025

VIDEO 09 – Type 6 The Loyalist

If Your Mind Always Says “What If…”, You Might Be a 6

Enneagram Type 6

What if… This question frames the type 6’s world. Risk-averse, cautious, even anxious. ‘What small risk can I take’ can help the 6 look for opportunities.

#enneagram #enneagram6 #selfgrowth #enneagramcoach

VIDEO 01 – EMOTIONAL AGILITY – 03 OCTOBER 2025

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Emotional Agility – become aware of your pause button to act based on your values, not your emotional reaction.

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What is emotional agility? Yes, it is part of emotional intelligence. But it’s taking it one step further. So, when you become aware of your emotions, you recognise them. But then, the pause button and ask yourself about your actions now, are they in line with your values? And you need to think of it very carefully about how you’re going to show up? So, what does it require? A lot of discipline, a lot of awareness, and a lot of really looking at the triggers. Why am I reacting to this trigger? But now the pause, will this be in line with my values, and will I show up with my values? It’s not about talking about your values; it really is about showing it

Emotional Agility starts with a pause.

Before you react, ask: Is this aligned with my values? Tap into your inner pause button. 🛑✨ #EmotionalAgility #PauseChooseLead #MindfulLeadership #SelfAwareness #NonVerbalCommunication

VIDEO 02 – READ THE ROOM – HOW DELIBERATE ARE YOU? – 10 OCTOBER 2025

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Read the room – what are you saying to the world without opening your mouth?

Be aware of your emotional leakages and micro-expressions.

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How deliberate are you? How much do you pay attention? How do you read the room?

When you’re in a meeting, are you even aware that when you get uncomfortable, you’re probably going to close up? You’re probably going to grab your pen and hold on to it for dear life, or you’re going to start closing your mouth or touching your face or your neck? It’s all about. becoming aware of what you are saying to the rest of the world and then reading what they are saying to you. Maybe it’s small little signs. Maybe it’s a micro expression of the mouth that’s turning down because they didn’t agree with what you said or moving backwards because they are distancing themselves. So, try to be aware and try to be very deliberate on how you show up, and just watch people, they’re giving you so much information about themselves without opening their mouths.

YouTube: Read the Room: Decode Micro-Expressions & Emotional Leakages

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#ReadTheRoom #MicroExpressions #EmotionalLeakage #BodyLanguage #NonverbalCues #LeadershipPresence #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #MeetingTips #SilentSignals

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Read the room—what are you saying without opening your mouth? Your body speaks volumes. Learn to spot emotional leakages and micro-expressions in yourself and others.

👀 Read the room.

You’re always communicating—even in silence.

Micro-expressions and emotional leaks say more than words.

#ReadTheRoom #NonVerbalCommunication #EmotionalAgility #LeadershipTips #PauseChooseLead

VIDEO 03 – BOOK REVIEW IN THE FLOW

In the Flow – Taking Mindfulness to Work – Book by Debbie Goodman Bhyat

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In the Flow by Debbie Bhyat – ask yourself six questions to stay aware of gratitude and to be in the now.

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A book that I want to share with you today is In the Flow: Taking Mindfulness to Work by Debbie Goodman Byhat. So, when I read the book, what I took from that was six questions that you ask yourself every day.

The first one: what are you grateful for? And you need to be more specific. Yes, you can say I’m very grateful to be alive, but what specific thing are you grateful for?

Number two: What was the best thing about yesterday? Try to remember what was really wonderful about yesterday.

Number three: What conscious kindness are you going to practice or have you practiced today?

Number four: Who did you greet warmly?

Number five: Who did you compliment?

And then the last one, what are you looking forward to?

So, try those.

VIDEO 04 – Camino

Your Daily Camino: Walk with Intention

When last have you done a “Camino” in your life? Cleared space in your busy life to reflect on your connections, relationships, purpose, and values?

#DailyCamino #IntentionalLiving #SpiritualJourney #MindfulMoments #CaminoHermanus

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When last have you taken a physical and spiritual pilgrimage? So, I recently had the opportunity to go on the Camino Hermanus. And it made me think of life and how intentional we are about a pilgrimage. What is a pilgrimage? It really is just to be very intentional about your spiritual and your physical well-being. Yes, I had the opportunity to wander in the mountains, which was fantastic. And probably the best part of the Camino was the lunchbox every single day. Every single day, they packed the lunchbox for us, and it was amazing. This, I brought back with me, and I thought every single day I’m going to take myself on a pilgrimage. Just be intentional about what I do, what I eat, and how I see things.

VIDEO 01 – 27 Nov Book Review – Erica Terblanche

An adventure story, a personal pilgrimage – this is a book that you will read in one sitting. Gritty, funny, and sad. Erica’s vulnerability and courage make this a book to remember. Endurance running is not for the faint of heart!

#ericaterblanche #bookreview #runfortheloveoflife

TRANSCRIPTION

Are you looking for a book that is full of adventure, compassion, and grit? Look at this one, Erica Terblanche. – Run for the love of life. Now a disclaimer, Erica is a very close friend of mine. However, I read the book before we really became close friends and I must say, what a ride. So, this is the story of Erica. She’s an endurance athlete, but it’s about so much more than that. It’s about her struggle. It’s about how she tackles life, and then really just, absolutely zest and compassion for life. Get your couple, I promise you, you won’t put it down.

VIDEO 02 – 28 Nov Planning as a Super Skill

Planning is a superpower.

How do you plan your life? Or are you waiting for your manager, your partner, or your family to do it for you?

#PlanWithPurpose #LifeByDesign #IntentionalLiving #AdventurePlanner #HeartLedDays

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My super still is planning. My friends actually call me head girl with mercy, because I’m always planning something. The reason for that is I’ve learned very, very early in my life, if you don’t plan, nothing is going to happen. So, I’ll organise my year with lots of adventures, even planning my days to have those little surprises. Those little things that make your heart sing. So how well do you organise or plan your life? Already now, are you planning an adventure for next year or are you planning your exercise or your me time? Start planning. It gives you some kind of psychological safety. You have control over what you’re going to do and when you’re going to do that.

VIDEO 03 – 29 Nov Good a Friend are you?

How do you show up for your friends especially when they go through a tough time. Action…not word, go a long way.

#JustShowUp #TrueFriendship #BeThere #SupportWithoutWords #HumanConnection

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How good a friend are you? This question has really been haunting me the last couple of days. I don’t know about you, but it seems like a lot of people are living in quiet despair. A friend of mine is suffering from depression, another one died, another one is struggling with cancer. And then the question always comes up with me, what can I do? How can I show my friendship? And I realised that it’s actually very simple. Just show up, just be there. It’s not about asking that person what you can do for them. They are probably going to say nothing. It’s about showing up with the orange juice, with a book just to go and sit with them. That is actually what friendship means for me, and it took me a very long time to realise that.

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02 January 2026

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Thank you

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, read, watched, or liked my posts. Deeply grateful. #Gratitude #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #AppreciationPost #TogetherWeGrow

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A big heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported me—whether by reading, watching, liking, or commenting. Your presence and encouragement mean the world, and I’m deeply grateful for this community.

#Gratitude #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #AppreciationPost #TogetherWeGrow

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#Gratitude #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #AppreciationPost #TogetherWeGrow

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Thank you.

I want to say a big thank you to everybody who has been watching my posts, reading my articles, and just being in my life. Thank you to my clients, thank you to the followers, thank you to everybody who made some comments or likes or whatever. Just you who took notice of what I posted. I know there’s always such a choice out there.  So, a big heartfelt thank you.

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09 January 2026 Let go…

What do you need to let go of?

Anger, expectations, resentment…?

#LetGo #Mindfulness #InnerPeace #SelfGrowth #EmotionalWellness

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YouTube SEO Title: What Do You Need to Let Go Of? Fear, Expectations, and Resentment Explained

#LetGo #Mindfulness #InnerPeace #SelfGrowth #EmotionalWellness

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Breathing in, breathing out—what do you need to let go of? In this reflection, I share how fear, disappointment, resentment, and unrealistic expectations can hold us back, and why letting go is the key to living fully in the present.

#LetGo #Mindfulness #InnerPeace #SelfGrowth #EmotionalWellness

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Breathing in, breathing out. What do you need to let go of?

I need to let go of fear. Fear is stopping me from going forward. Fear makes you stupid. What else? I need to let go of disappointment; disappointment in myself, disappointment in other people. Maybe I need to let go of resentment, they say resentment is suicide of the soul. Resenting situations instead of actually clarifying my thoughts and how I feel. I need to let go of too high expectations. Yes, it’s always good to set the bar high, but then you fail, and then you beat yourself up. So let go of those unrealistic expectations. Letting go of how you want life to be and just enjoy where you are right now. So, the big question: what do you need to let go of?

(Cream/mustard J)

16 January 2026

The top future-fit skill is clear thinking.

How to think without bias, ego, limiting assumptions, or legacy.

#ClearThinking #FutureSkills #DesignThinking #LeadershipDevelopment #MindsetShift

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#ClearThinking #FutureSkills #DesignThinking #LeadershipDevelopment #MindsetShift

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The most important future fit skill for 2026 is clear thinking. In this video, I explore how to think without bias, ego, limiting assumptions, or legacy. From design thinking to De Bono’s hats, discover practical ways to sharpen your clarity and prepare for the challenges ahead.

ClearThinking, FutureSkills, DesignThinking, LeadershipDevelopment, MindsetShift

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What is the future fit skill? It is clear thinking. How do you think about situations? Is it possible for you to remove your ego, your preconceived ideas, your limiting assumptions out of your thinking process?

I’m going to focus on clear thinking. How can you think better? How can you use design thinking? How can you use The De Bono’s thinking hats? Your personality style, all of the theories, how can you add them together to help you think more clearer about situations? That is going to be the focus of workshops for 2026.

Grey Jacket

23 January 2026

The Design Thinking Workbook by C. J. Meadows and Charvi Parikh

A book to get your hands and head dirty with design thinking. #DesignThinking #InnovationTools #FutureSkills #CreativeProblemSolving #LeadershipGrowth

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#DesignThinking #InnovationTools #FutureSkills #CreativeProblemSolving #LeadershipGrowth

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Looking for a hands on way to learn design thinking? The Design Thinking Workbook by C. J. Meadows and Charvi Parikh is a practical guide that goes beyond theory. In this video, I share why this book is a great tool to help you understand design thinking and put it into practice.

#DesignThinking #InnovationTools #FutureSkills #CreativeProblemSolving #LeadershipGrowth

DesignThinking, InnovationTools, FutureSkills, CreativeProblemSolving, LeadershipGrowth

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Do you know what design thinking is?

So, this is a little bit of a buzzword at certain of my clients. So, I’ve decided I need to go and do Design Thinking for Dummies and I found this book, the Design Thinking Workbook and it’s by Meadows and Parikh. And it is a great practical tool to help you to understand design thinking better and actually to put it in practice. And this is what I love about the book because it’s not just the theory of what it is and when it started, it really is about ‘how to’. So, find it and enjoy it.

VIDEO 4 – 3 DECEMBER

How Do You Show Up in Life?

How do you show up?

In the traffic, in relationships, when nobody is watching…

TikTok: #ShowingUp #SelfReflection #AuthenticLiving #LifeLessons #Motivation

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LinkedIn: #ShowingUp #SelfReflection #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #WorkCulture

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How do you show up in life? How do you show up on Teams? Do you put your camera but you still sitting in your pajamas, uncombed hair, haven’t really brushed your teeth? How do you shut up with your kids? Are you always too busy to listen to them? You at home, but you’re not really at home? Or in the office? Are you part of the grapevine? Talking about everybody, because it’s much easier to actually talk about people than to focus on your own life and all your own problems. How do you show up in your relationship? How honest are you? Is it still working for you and what are you doing to make it better? How do you show up with your family? Your friends, with life and then the biggest question is how do you show up with yourself? When last have you done a big deep dive into what is working and what is not working?

VIDEO 5 – 4 DECEMBER

Integrity in Action: Show, Don’t Tell

Your Values

Stop broadcasting your values – show them, act them. Most importantly – show up with your values to everyone, not a selected few.

TikTok: #Values #AuthenticLiving #Integrity #Motivation #PersonalGrowth

Instagram: #Values #AuthenticLiving #Integrity #MindfulLiving #LifeLessons

Facebook: #Values #Integrity #AuthenticLiving #PersonalGrowth #HumanConnection

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#Values #Integrity #AuthenticLiving #Leadership #PersonalGrowth

LinkedIn: #Values #Integrity #Leadership #WorkCulture #AuthenticLiving

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When last have you looked at the values. What are your values and how do you live your values art? This is always the question that goes through my mind when I can’t sleep. So instead of counting sheep, I look at my values and I ask myself, am I walking my values, do I show up with my values every single day? It’s so easy to say that I’m a good person. Or that my value is integrity or respect? But how do you show that? Every single day I ask myself what I could have done better, and trust me, there is so much always that I could have done better. But it really is about every now and then, just clean your house with your values. What I mean by “clean” your house is, how do you show up every single day, in every single situation? It doesn’t matter who the person is. How do you showcase your values?

VIDEO 6 – 5 DECEMBER

Meditation Made Simple: Just Breathe

Stop looking for the perfect way to meditate – it doesn’t exist. Sit – breathe – be conscious of your breathing. That is it.

TikTok: #Meditation #Breathing #StressRelief #MindfulLiving #Motivation

Instagram: #Meditation #MindfulLiving #Breathing #PersonalGrowth #Wellness

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#Meditation #Breathing #MindfulLiving #StressRelief #SelfImprovement

LinkedIn: #Meditation #MindfulLiving  #PersonalGrowth #StressRelief  #WorkLifeBalance

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Why do most people have such resistance to meditation? They will say it’s too difficult, I can’t think of nothing, I’m not sure if I’m doing it right.

Let me tell you the secret of meditation. You can do it anywhere. You can do it while you garden, or while you run, or while you just sit. It’s all about focusing on your breathing. You can download the app if that’s going to work for you. For me, it is about sitting somewhere quietly. My intention is to focus on my meditation, and all I do is focus on my breathing. Breathing in, breathing out. And when I lose myself in my thoughts, or I start daydreaming, I’ll go back to my breath. And that’s all I do. So, start this for 5 minutes, and go and look at the research about meditation. And I challenge you, 5 minutes a day, just try.

VIDEO 7 – 10 DECEMBER

Anxiety vs Depression

Anxiety vs. Depression: The Power of Shifting Focus – what do these two emotions have in common? Internal focus. How about we start focusing on helping others.

#MentalHealth #AnxietyAndDepression #Wellbeing #MindsetShift #HelpingOthers

#LeadershipMindset #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkplaceWellbeing #Resilience #PersonalDevelopment

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What is the similarity between anxiety and depression? I had a very interesting conversation with my son. And he was telling me about a podcast that he listened to, and apparently, the speaker talked about the fact that there is a huge similarity between anxiety and depression because both of them start with I feel, I am, I struggle with. So it’s very much about you and where you find yourself. And it made me think, maybe a way to help you with anxiety and depression, and yes, this is a quick fix, I realised that, is to put the focus on other people. What can I do for someone else? To really focus when I feel anxious, look at the people around me. What do they need? And the same with depression, and maybe, just maybe, you will feel slightly better.

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Anxiety and depression often feel overwhelming, but did you know they share a surprising similarity? Both start with an inward focus — “I feel, I am, I struggle with.” In this video, we explore how shifting attention outward, toward helping others, can bring relief and a fresh perspective.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by change fatigue or mental health challenges, this quick mindset shift might help you feel lighter. #LeadershipMindset #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkplaceWellbeing #Resilience #PersonalDevelopment

VIDEO 8 – 11 DECEMBER

Adventure Every Day

Life Is an Adventure: Mindset Over Destination

Let life be an adventure: your first sip of coffee, getting ready for the day. Adventure is a mindset, not a destination.

#AdventureMindset #EverydayAdventure #LifeIsAnAdventure #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth

#LeadershipMindset #ResilientLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalDevelopment

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Not all who wonder are lost – Tolkien. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. When last have you taken yourself on an adventure?  Adventure for me is part of my everyday life. Every single day I look for some kind of adventurous thing that I can do. Now this could be even trying a new recipe and trust me, that’s a big adventure for me. And maybe taking a different route to work, or trying a new exercise or reading a new book. Life can become very much, flatline. So, it is up to us to look for the adventure in everyday life. So, It could be something small. So, I challenge you to find that adventure in everything that you do. Just change your mindset.

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Life doesn’t have to be flatline — adventure is everywhere if you choose to see it. From your first sip of coffee to trying a new recipe or taking a different route to work, adventure is a mindset, not a destination.

In this video, inspired by Tolkien’s words “Not all who wander are lost”, I share how everyday choices can become adventures. It’s about shifting perspective, embracing curiosity, and finding joy in the small things. I challenge you to discover the adventure in everything you do — because life is too short not to.

#LeadershipMindset #ResilientLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalDevelopment

VIDEO 9 – 12 DECEMBER

Future Fit Leadership

The 2 Traits Every Leader Needs Today

How Future Fit are you as a leader? The 2 essential components are: emotional intelligence and self-regulation. #Leadership #FutureFitLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfRegulation #PersonalGrowth

#LeadershipDevelopment #ResilientLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfManagement

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If I had to describe leadership. In two sentences on the traits that you need for the future-fit leadership, I would focus on #1 emotional intelligence. How aware are you of your surroundings, your own emotions, and other people’s emotions?

How do you read the room? And how, what do you do with those emotions that come up when people trigger you, and especially in your team or in the organisation?

And then the second one would be self-regulation. As a leader, you need the ability to watch yourself. Put that filter in your mouth because it is so quick, how you can hurt people, and how you can destroy confidence. So, ask yourself as a leader, how is my emotional intelligence, and how do I self management. Look in the mirror?

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Future fit leadership isn’t about titles or authority — it’s about emotional intelligence and self regulation. In this video, I explore the two essential traits every leader needs: the ability to read the room, understand emotions (your own and others’), and the discipline to regulate your responses.

Leadership can build confidence or break it in seconds. That’s why future fit leaders must ask themselves: How strong is my emotional intelligence? How well do I self manage? The answers may define the kind of leader you become.

#LeadershipDevelopment #ResilientLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfManagement

VIDEO 10 – 17 DECEMBER

Book Review – Edith Eger, The Gift

“The Gift” by Edith Eger – “You can’t heal what you don’t feel.”

Anyone dealing with a challenging situation, trauma – read this book about forgiveness and healing. #BookReview #TheGift #EdithEger #HealingJourney #Forgiveness

#LeadershipMindset #Resilience #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalDevelopment #TraumaRecovery

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I want to talk about Edith Eager, The Gift. Now, a very good friend of mine gave me this book when my mom died. And actually was just what I needed. So, without saying too much about the book, I’m going to read you a few. Just a little bit of a sample. So, Edith Eger was in a concentration camp in the Second World War, and she became a psychologist after the war was over.

She said that healing and freedom come from our ability to choose our response to whatever life brings us. She said when we escape our mental presence, we not only become free from what has held us back, but free to exercise our own free will. And she’s got this catch phrase, “You can’t heal what you don’t feel”. So, this book means so much to me. Try and get it, it will help you.

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The Gift by Edith Eger is a powerful book about forgiveness, healing, and resilience. Written by a Holocaust survivor who later became a psychologist, it offers profound lessons on how we can choose our response to life’s challenges.

One of her most memorable insights is: “You can’t heal what you don’t feel.” This book has been a source of comfort and strength for me during difficult times, and I believe it can help anyone facing trauma or hardship.

If you’re looking for inspiration, wisdom, and practical guidance on emotional healing, this book is a must read. #LeadershipMindset

#Resilience

#EmotionalIntelligence

#PersonalDevelopment

#TraumaRecovery

VIDEO 11 – 19 DECEMBER

Stay Change Fit

Change Fatigue: How to Stay Resilient in a World of Constant Change – Most of us are tired of the constant change of life, circumstances, work… How do you stay change-fit? #ChangeFatigue #Resilience #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #Wellbeing

#LeadershipDevelopment #ResilientLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #FutureFitLeadership

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Have you had change fatigue? Are you tired of all the change that is happening? I must tell you, I am. I mean, just thinking about my cell phone. It’s time to get a new phone, but I just don’t have the energy for the whole schlep. Change happens all the time, if we’re ready or not, and most of us are really tired of that. So, how do we counter change fatigue? Probably just to realise that it is there, it’s never gonna change, and to ensure that we are OK in everything that we do. To have those scaffoldings as Adam Grant mentioned. To have those scaffoldings and make sure that you’ve got non-negotiables in your life to make you strong and make you ready for anything that’s gonna happen. And also to realise that this is life right where you are now. This is it. And be OK with that.

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Change fatigue is real — most of us feel worn out by the constant shifts in life, work, and circumstances. In this video, I talk about how to stay “change fit” by building scaffolding in your life, setting non negotiables, and finding strength in everyday routines.

Inspired by Adam Grant’s insights, I share practical ways to accept that change is inevitable, while ensuring you remain grounded and resilient. This is life, right here, right now — and the challenge is to be okay with that. #LeadershipDevelopment #ResilientLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #FutureFitLeadership

24 December Post: Goals for 2026

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2026 Goals? Ask Hard Questions Instead

Skip the goals for 2026 – face yourself with hard questions: what are you still doing, and you still moan about it?

#Goals2026 #NewYearsResolutions #SelfReflection #MindsetShift #DoThingsDifferently

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What are your goals for 2026? Do you have your New Year’s resolutions? Maybe better than the resolutions and setting yourself up for failure is to ask yourself, what are you going to do differently this year? What do you need to stop doing? What do you need to start doing? If you need to look back and think of last year, what is different? What changes did you bring in? Or are you still moaning about the same old things? But you are expecting it to be different. So, what is your word for 2026, and are you going to have a monthly, a weekly, a daily check-in to see are you doing things differently?

26 Dec Post: Lessons for 2025

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3 Powerful Lessons I Learned in 2025

3 Lessons I took from 2025:

• One, compassion.
• Two, listen.
• Three, are you living a big life?

#LessonsFrom2025 #LifeLessons #Compassion #SpeakUp #LiveABigLife

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What are your lessons from 2025? I thought very deeply this morning about what the 2025 mean for me.

Number one, it’s all about compassion. Compassion for yourself. How gentle are you with yourself? By being compassion for other people, do you even have any idea what they’re going through?

Number two, speak up. I was on the plane last night flying back from Joburg and there was a guy sitting next to me with his elbows widely spread and every time he moved I got it in the ribs. Normally I would have sat fuming about this invasion of my personal space. But I didn’t. I tapped him on the shoulder and said please stay in your chair.

And my last one, my third one, probably the biggest one for me is. Am I living a big life? And what do I need to do to live a big life? And those three are my takeaways for 2025.

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31 Dec Post: Endurance

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A year of endurance.

Not “I am ok,” rather “enduring,” and this will pass.

#Endurance #WordOfTheYear #Resilience MindsetMatters #GrowthJourney

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Reflecting on 2025, my guiding word became endurance. It was a year of challenges, but also of growth. In this video, I share how endurance became my beacon and invite you to think about your own word for the year ahead.

YouTube Tags: Endurance, WordOfTheYear, Resilience, MindsetMatters, GrowthJourney

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What was your word for 2025? Mine started off with ‘it is OK’. But when I reflected on this year, I realised my word was actually ‘endurance’. It was a tough year. It was a tough year for most people. And that word of endurance became my beacon, my shining light, because I realised that sometimes life is going to be really hard. Yes, the Zen approach is to be right in the moment, but it’s also to be right in the moment, and endure, it will get better. I’ve no idea what my word is for next year, but now, right now, it is endurance. So maybe start thinking about what your word is going to be for next year, and let it be something that you can hold on to when it is dark.