Cultivating a business image

August 7, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Helena Naitsuwe Amadhila

An image reflects the business. It is a mirror through which customers will see your business. A mirror provides a visual image which would be visualized in customers eyes. It is an identity to differentiate your business from all other businesses. The differentiation will enable your business to be reckoned with. Therefore, your business image places your business in a great competitive advantage through visual identification which could be easily differentiated from other businesses.

O segredo que você precisa para ter sucesso na vida

August 5, 2022 Melanie Hawken

por Josefa Massinga

Ola leoas, hoje eu vim escrever sobre ter sucesso na vida, não que o que vou escrever seja realmente o caminho para o sucesso na vida mas, acredito que a partir do que vou escrever pode ajudar a cada uma de nos a encontar alguma luz. Eu acredito de todos nos somos bem sucedidos em alguma area das nossas vidas. Todos nos temos alcancado grandes objectivos e vitorias em areas da nossa vida. O sucesso esta em cada um de nos, nos temos e que aceitar a vida que nos temos e sabermos dizer que a nossa vida e um grande sucesso.

O Confinamento e a mente

August 2, 2022 Melanie Hawken

por Zilia Ximenes

E sabido das dificuldades que todo o mundo atravessa por causa da pandemia, este artigo não é para falar especificamente da Pandemia, mas dos efeitos na mente de cada individuo.

A conquista de um sorriso

August 1, 2022 Melanie Hawken

por Josefa Massinga

Para obter um sorriso do seu cliente, ou da pessoa que o procurou para a decoração do seu evento é preciso, em primeiro lugar que você a receba com um sorriso no rosto também. A forma como atende e recebe o seu cliente é primordial. Independentemente da área de trabalho em que se encontra, o atendimento ao cliente é um dos grandes elementos que faz com que as pessoas adiram ao seu trabalho e voltem sempre a requisitar os seus serviços.

Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

July 31, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Tshego Dludla

I love how people make being a boss lady and a mom look so glamorous, don’t you? They have routines that they stick to religiously. They have children who have tight schedules and nap times that they never miss. Oh and my personal favourite, they take lovely family vacations at the drop of a hat. Not to mention the exercise, healthy eating, plenty of self-care, hair and nails freshly done and on it goes. I mean they own their time right…WRONG!

The dead end - is that so bad?

July 31, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Eldari Visser

A wonderful person told me once that when you’re driving on a racetrack and you focus too much on the tires at every corner, not hitting them, at the next bend, mind the tires… you eventually end up hitting those tires.

5 Types of fears that were holding me back in building my personal brand

July 31, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Naike Moshi

Like many of you, fear is not a stranger in our lives. Fear is a powerful force that can keep us from achieving our goals and live to our fullest potential. Is fear holding you back in pursuing your goals and dreams? Is fear holding you back in trying new things? Do you make excuses when it comes to start building your brand? If the response is YES, to above questions, you are not alone. I was like that and am still a work in progress.

Why employer branding is important to entrepreneurship and business development

July 31, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Kelebogile Makhafola

Assuming we can’t access the potential that exists inside us, the budding potential of our teams, as business and brand leaders, we will not be able to create fitting solutions that deal with what the world needs from us. What is essential in entrepreneurship is the future-proofing of our businesses and brands by investing in the most important assets, our human capital. With a compelling message and constructive employee value proposition, your team can elevate the performance and impact of your business.

Momentos Salto Altos

July 29, 2022 Melanie Hawken

por Justina Luelo

Já lemos artigos nas redes sociais sobre como salto alto faz algumas mulheres parecerem com uma postura diferente. E muitas vezes com amigas falamos de como a Maria parece diferente hoje porque está a usar um par de saltos altos que nunca vimos antes e como ela está esbelta!

Why you need to relook your budgets TODAY!

July 22, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Kathryn Main

If you are a working person in South Africa right now you are feeling the pinch of the 3 interest rate increases, the 7 petrol price increases, the Eskom increase of 9.61%, all your annual subscriptions have gone up the average 10%. Suddenly you have less disposable income. This tells me 1 thing. Your expenses have gone up and your income has remained the same.

Aligning your life with what feels like purpose to you

July 22, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Safiyyah Boolay-Jappie

Over the past 2 days I've shared some thoughts about exploring and discovering your purpose. For most of us, this is neither easy, nor comfortable. It requires us to see ourselves without the conditioning that has shaped us throughout our lives. No mean feat. But if we miss this step in the process discovering our purpose remains an intellectual ideal that becomes a point of pain, frustration and despair.

Confident Communication Checklist

July 17, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Laura Camacho, PhD and Culture Fixer

The number one thing everyone seems to want in their communication toolbox is confidence on demand. As a well-seasoned (at times too spicy!) executive communication coach, I have engaged in literally thousands of deep conversations with leaders from everywhere. We chat with the shared goal in mind: to be a better communicator.

The importance of self-reliance in business

July 17, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Josefa Massinga

Hello dear Lionesses. Knowing that self-esteem and motivation are essential factors within a company, today I will make a small and brief approach to achieving self-reliance in business. Here is how to discover the best in each employee.

Cookie-Cut Approaches in CX (Customer Experience)

July 10, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Mandisa Makubalo

Ever heard of the word ‘cookie-cut?’ By definition, to cookie-cut is to indicate that each one is the same, like a guaranteed formula for something that works. It also means that the same approach or style is always used and not enough attention is paid to individual differences. Have you ever found yourself saying “I’m struggling to get the buy in of the C-Suite for my CX (Customer Experience) project”? Have you recently taken on a CX project as an independent consultant or entrepreneur? If your answer is yes, I invite to look as I discuss some of the reasons you might be experiencing the resistance and ways to overcome it.

7 Networking tips for amazing opportunities

July 10, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Naike Moshi

Are you focusing on growing your network?

Networking can be an effective tool to build your professional career or provide you with amazing opportunities. They say " Your network is your net worth.” The stronger your network, the more valuable you are to your business, and other individuals. Over time, your network will enable you to orchestrate major business deals, refer business to associates, help a friend land her next job, or even introduce future couples.

Perseverance is not always the answer

July 10, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Kathy Mann

I enjoy reading entrepreneurial books and articles. I have a fascination with people’s passions and what makes them do what they do. I’m also a fan of research and while running a business I wanted to know more and to ensure I was doing the right things. I remember reading some quote about how success is just on the other side of feeling like giving up. Reading that advice was really detrimental for me, in fact. You see, I’m not a quitter. I persevered so much that my health collapsed. To be fair, I didn’t heed the advice in the same articles of weeding out toxic elements and doing what you love.

Exercise your Super Power

July 10, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Safiyyah Boolay-Jappie

“Choosing” is the most important activity of your mind. "Choosing" is the most important activity of your mind. Yes, I wrote that twice. Because it is that important. I'll write it again. "Choosing" is the most important activity of your mind. Whether you are exercising choice in the moment or in respect of the bigger picture, choice is a proclamation to your subconscious mind and a prayer to the universe. Choice is the mechanism with which you harness and focus your resources and it is how you collaborate and co-create with forces beyond the comprehension of your logical mind.

A minha Carreira ou a minha família?

July 7, 2022 Melanie Hawken

Erica Paiva

A mulher empoderada dos dias de hoje, recebe essa questão quase todos dias de forma irônica como se nao pudesse escolher e tivesse que cegamente consentir que não existe a possibilidade de seguir com a carreira em detrimento da família, e apenas ao homem e dada essa possibilidade de poder aventurar na sua carreira acadêmica ou profissional e deixando o cuidado da família na responsabilidade da mulher. Mas será isso correcto?

27 Useful Facts About Communication

July 3, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Laura M Camacho, PhD and Culture Fixer

Small changes in the way you communicate can bring big changes in the life you live. I see this reality every single day.

My ABC of business: Woman, stop being emotional about your business!

July 3, 2022 Melanie Hawken

by Lizl Naude

Woman, stop being emotional about your business! If you are a woman in business, you might feel offended by this! How can you say that Lizl? Well, as tough as it is to say...it's time to put the emotions away! And believe me, I am preaching to myself!

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