When Teaching Becomes Learning

My work is very humbling. Even if I wanted to live my life unchecked, I can't. Whether as a business owner or as a leadership trainer, I have...

Are They Really Working? The 5 Big Concerns Leaders Have About Remote Work

A CEO once asked me: “Adora, are they really working when I can’t see them?” He’s not alone. Since I began researching remote work, I’ve had...

The Day I Pressed Send and Ran Away

It was October 2009, six months after I had resigned from my job. I wasn’t very clear on what was next, only that I craved independence and...

Passion or Paycheck

When I graduated, I didn’t follow my passion. Infact, I did the opposite, and it’s one of the best career decisions I ever made. At the time,...

Finally, a Better Way to Measure Engagement in Hybrid and Remote Teams

Traditional engagement surveys weren’t built for remote work, this framework was. If you’re still using the same engagement surveys you used...
Important HR Policy Updates For Nigeria

Important HR Policy Updates For Nigeria

Employers, Employees and HR professionals. If you haven't already, please note the following HR policy updates for Nigeria. In a bid to facilitate an enabling environment for MSMEs in Nigeria, the Business Facilitation Act 2023 (Miscellaneous Provision), also known as...

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My Doctoral Pilot Study

My Doctoral Pilot Study

Today, I received the results for my doctoral programme pilot study and so happy to have passed. Many people may not know that I am a full time research scholar. Yes, in addition to all my other duties; leading a team at work, being a wife and mother to young children...

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Master’s Degree or Professional Certification

Master’s Degree or Professional Certification

Master's Degree or a Professional Certification? This is a question I have been asked 1001 times and my answer is the same yesterday, today and forever until I see a change in the curriculum of universities. Your choice should depend on what you are trying to achieve....

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FOCUS: Follow One Course Until Successful

FOCUS: Follow One Course Until Successful

I never believed in side hustles, I still don't. It's a poor strategy, especially at the start of one's career. For many, it is the reason for their mediocrity. Spreading themselves too thin. Jack of all trades, master of none. Focus on one thing and become an expert....

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How Satisfied Are You With Your Career?

How Satisfied Are You With Your Career?

On a scale of 1 to 10 how satisified are you with your career? Does your current job provide you with personal growth, fulfilment and financial stability? If you answered less than 7 to the first question or no to any part of the second question, you may be...

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Why Be Average?

Why Be Average?

''Birds of a feather flock together.' 'Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are.' I remember hearing these words growing up. Peer pressure is real, even for the leader of the pack, it's natural to compare ourselves with our peers. The average person may...

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The First Time I Painted

The First Time I Painted

The first time I painted I was about 10 years old. I was at the children's ward in a hospital in London. I was ill with malaria, admitted into hospital and had been quarantined. Yes it sounds odd to be quarantined for malaria, but there you go, life has its moments....

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Your Destiny Is Trying To Emerge, Stop Holding It Back

Your Destiny Is Trying To Emerge, Stop Holding It Back

What makes some people average, and others stand out? I was very average in school, till I dropped physics and chemistry and picked up commerce. I was very average at university till I dropped accounting and picked up business economics. I was very average at work...

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Remote Work

Remote Work

Most employees prefer to work remotely; either fully remote or hybrid (Gallup, 2022). Are you surprised? Reasons cited are mainly for better work-life balance, efficiency and autonomy. Wide-spread adoption of remote work which started as a response to COVID-19 crisis...

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