I have been working with various non-profit and for-profit organisations over the past decade of my consultancy, and I have noticed a worrying trend. Most companies or non-profits struggle and fail for more reasons beyond lack of access to capital and high operating costs. I realise there is a vast knowledge gap in running
Never relent in your communication. There is something about continuous communication with your community and partners. Provide occasional videos not longer than two minutes or an infographic of your impact in a quarter. It shows progress and builds the perception that there is constant growth that funders, investors and partners always want to see. It
I was twenty-two years old when I met Mary. I was working as a burgeoning copywriter in radio and I had scripted an advert and was still unfamiliar with the voiceover talent available to me. When my boss and the client signed off on my script I needed to find a female voiceover whose voice
Big Hearted My first recollection of my Aunt Marie was walking in my childhood neighbourhood and she was holding my hand. From time to time smothering me with hugs and kisses. Other than my mother and siblings I had never received so much unconditional affection. She would tell me stories and she would sing to
As we celebrate international women’s day. I chose to spend the month of March reflecting on the women who inspired me into who I am today. It made a whole lot of sense to start by featuring the remarkable woman who brought me into this world. In a previous blog post, I shared the various
I was looking for images of a good friend to share on my blog, when I came across a series of SD cards of images I have taken over the past 7 years or so, with borrowed cameras and my camera. A few years ago, I shared some images with a friend who castigated me