The Competing Values Framework For A Championship Culture
Imagine trying to perform Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony with only violins. Beautiful as they are, you would miss the thunderous timpani, the soaring horns, the grounding cellos. A world-class orchestra needs every section working in harmony, each bringing its unique voice to create something transcendent. This is precisely what Rassie Erasmus understood when he took the […]
A Strategic Roadmap to the Life You Actually Want
Think about the drive along Chapman’s Peak between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. Every curve was deliberately engineered, every viewing point carefully planned, and the entire route designed to get you safely from one spectacular destination to another. Now think about your career path. Was it planned like Chapman’s Peak, or did you take whichever turnoff […]
From VUCA to FLUX: Thriving in Leadership
Imagine standing at the edge of a precipice, where the unpredictable tides of change crash against the cliffs of stability. As we navigate the tumultuous waters of modern leadership, the old compass of VUCA—Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity—no longer charts a reliable course. In the heart of Cape Town, where the mountain meets the sea, […]
Self-Awareness Changes Everything: One Small Insight at a Time
What if the key to genuine fulfilment isn’t in external achievements but in understanding the depths of our own minds? In a world overwhelmed by constant distraction and the need for external validation, the inward journey often feels like a radical act. Yet, self-awareness has the power to transform our lives, one small insight at […]
You Are Feeling So Much And You Deserve Care
What if every day felt like a turbulent storm you couldn’t escape, with your emotions rising like sudden floods? Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can truly feel like driving on the N1 during a Highveld thunderstorm; visibility shifts unexpectedly, the road ahead seems uncertain, and you’re holding the wheel so tightly that your knuckles […]
Understanding and Rebuilding Your Self-Worth!
What if the real reason you’re not reaching your full potential is a deep-seated belief that you’re not enough? There’s a particular heaviness that accompanies this feeling, almost like driving through life with your handbrake still on — moving forward but held back by an invisible force. If you’ve experienced this sensation, know that you’re […]
ACEs Don’t Define You — They Explain Your Wounds!
Imagine you’re driving down the N1 when suddenly your car starts pulling to the left. You could ignore it and struggle with the steering wheel every day, or you could take it to a mechanic who lifts the vehicle and discovers the real problem—a bent axle from a pothole you hit months ago. That pothole […]
How Families Cast Their Children in Roles They Never Auditioned For
You know that feeling when you’re stuck in traffic on the N1, and everyone’s playing their part perfectly? The taxi driver is weaving through lanes, the Sunday driver crawling in the fast lane, the aggressive BMW tailgating everyone, each person locked into their role like it’s written in stone. Now imagine your family is that […]
Escaping the Grip of Codependency
Are you stuck in a never-ending cycle, trapped on a treadmill that won’t stop? You pour every ounce of energy into making those around you happy, but the emptiness inside only grows. If this hits home, you might be caught in the grip of codependency: a silent epidemic that entangles millions without their awareness. It’s […]
How to Make Your Values Play Nice Together
Values: Part Four of a Five Blog Series The practical art of orchestrating multiple values so they enhance rather than undermine your life Bongiwe sits in her principal’s office, staring at the letter in her hands. It’s her dream job offer—head of curriculum development for an innovative charter school network. Everything she’s worked toward for […]