The idea is to open a conversation & community engagement that will support & uplift all of us.
Can I challenge you to overcome your reticence and contribute to the conversation?
You likely would be helping somebody else!
The Hidden Teams
It started in a meeting. Thandi wanted to move fast. Ship it, test it, fix it on the way. Pieter wanted to get it right first. Check the numbers. Then check them again.Neither of them was wrong. That was the problem. The disagreement didn't blow up. It went quiet....
A Fine Waste of Time
There is a small piece of paper stuck to Colin’s laptop. It says: “The things that you schedule are the things that get done.” Responsible. Organised. Grown-up. Colin is nowhere near the laptop. He is lying on the lawn with a puppy.I have been watching him for some...
The Collective Pulse — Part 2: What Are You Putting out there?
I promised I’d come back when the final whistle blew. Well. It blew. Spain 1, Argentina 0. An extra-time goal in the 106th minute! And the stat that’s been living in my head ever since: Argentina: 2 shots at goal. Not one on target. Spain: 20 of which 12 were on...
The Collective Pulse — Part 1: Watching. Hoping. Gasping. Celebrating.
Right now, billions of people are doing the same thing. Watching. Hoping. Gasping. Celebrating.Some are devastated. Others are delirious.The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway — and whatever your relationship with football, underneath the result, something remarkable is...
The Best Teams are Built Through a Different Kind of Investment
I’ve been reminded recently, that some of the most powerful leadership decisions aren’t strategic — they’re deeply human.Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of working with a remarkable payroll team spread across the USA, Canada, Ireland, the UK, Europe...
Cognitive Misfiring: Ever Notice Your Brain Solving the Wrong Problems?
Cognitive MisfiringThat’s what I call it now.People around me have often said I’m an overthinker. And for a long time, I agreed… until I realised something: What I do is actually worse than overthinking. I spend time thinking about things that don’t deserve my...
The Good News Whispers. The Bad News Shouts.
There’s something slightly sneaky going on in the world right now.If you only tune into the headlines, it feels like everything is unravelling. Crisis here. Disaster there. Just another reason to feel a bit heavier before you’ve even finished your coffee. But here’s...
“If Not Now, When?” A Working Mom’s Permission Slip.
“I Don’t Have Time.”“I Shouldn’t Spend the Money.”“Maybe Later.”If you’re a working Mom, those phrases probably live on repeat in your mind. You wake up already behind.You move through your day in service of everyone else.You collapse at night promising yourself that...
When “Happy New Year” Wears Off
We are moving into that phase of the year where the brightness of “Happy New Year!” begins to fade. The parties are over, the freedom and ease of the holidays are no longer tangible. Routines have crept back in, and our Resolutions are already being forgotten. The...
Looking Back, Looking Forward, Looking Inward
Over the past year, I’ve noticed a meaningful growth in interest and participation in YQ, with 2026 already shaping up to be a standout year.What’s been most striking isn’t the growth itself — it’s what’s driving it. More and more people are sharing a similar...
Change Your Experience by Changing What You Expect
Every challenge feels different when you adjust the lens you’re looking through. Managing expectations is one of the most powerful tools for staying grounded during tough times.I recently observed someone go through a very pressured time at work. As a Director of a...
The Power of a Program: Because Winging It Is for the Birds
Too often, our decisions are influenced by ingrained habits and automatic thinking
I lost myself somewhere along the way
I lost myself somewhere along the way… Or maybe I was never really here to begin with?
What if the most difficult person at work gave You your best life lesson?
What if you found yourself working for a boss who seemed impossible to please?
Protecting Your Energy: The Power of Personal Boundaries
Personal boundaries are the lines we draw to protect our energy, values, and time.
Having social connections with others is important…
The type of connection I am referring to references a caring, fun, supportive relationship with friends.
Focus on what matters
Focus on what matters rather than being distracted by what doesn’t!
Unlock Your True Potential with YQ: Your ‘You Quotient’
What is YQ? This is the question I was recently asked by a friend over a meal.
Life is like a Photon! Watch closely and see how it changes.
The experiment demonstrates that photons behave differently when observed!
When these words “I love you” aren’t enough
Reframing Love Through the Lens of You Quotient
Here’s to a One-of-a-Kind Year Ahead!
108 Billion Humans, Yet No One Like You or Me!
Stress Isn’t the Enemy – It’s Your Call to Be TOUGHERER™
Lately, I’ve heard this refrain more often than not: “I feel so stressed. Life is too busy. I can’t cope.”
Prosperity and Abundance
Prosperity and abundance? I get it… In theory! In reality, I battle daily to embrace this in my own life.
Feeling Drained? Break the Burnout Cycle with YQ
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion.
Fear Less, Live More
Making a bold move is your best shot at living a life that truly serves you.
Are you the real deal?
Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments
From People-Pleaser to Self-Prioritizer: Your Path to Freedom
I want to talk about something that hits home for many of us: being a people pleaser.
Unleashing the power of your early morning
Remember that it’s important to do something that ignites your soul and gives you momentum to go on with your journey filled with peace and joy
Just the youth? No, we all are facing a crisis!
Can We Afford to Sweep the Effects of the Pandemic Under the Carpet?
Breaking free from loneliness
Let’s talk about something we might not always admit but feel deep down: loneliness.
Because It’s Cool to Be You!
Getting to know Yourself again and what’s important to You will be a journey of exploration that will be eye-opening.
Resolutions Reconsidered: The Dark Side of Trying to Turn over a New Leaf
New Year, new resolutions – it’s a ritual that trips us up. As the calendar flips, we enter a realm of setting goals that often border on madness.
Flip the script this Christmas!
What is it about Christmas that turns folks into stressed-out zombies?!
So, who exactly are you? Most people have no clue!
It is all too easy to say: “You matter,” “be unique, and don’t blindly follow the crowd.”
Holding your line in a sea of change
Knowing WHO you are and staying TRUE to yourself in a sea filled with societal pressures, trends, and external influences is the key to living an authentic and fulfilled life.
Women’s Month: Trying in an unbalanced world
It’s all about women in August and how ironic that the blockbuster “Barbie” movie is all the buzz this month!
A conversation: Change vs Create
July is the month in which the world celebrates Madiba Day. In this month we are reminded of this man’s leadership and fine example.
Do you open your mouth only to hear your father come out?
Yes? Then, like a lot of dads, you’re in a loop.
The Biggest Question of All: whY?
At some point we’ve all wondered whY. whY are we here? whY do some people suffer and struggle while others seemingly have it so easy?
Letting Go with YQ – simply more you
The fact that you are reading this Blog tells me that you are probably looking for a better way to live your life.
Hello and welcome to YQ – simply more you
I am so excited to be introducing you to YQ more you. It is essentially about you and me and everyone in between.