Tag: Landing that job
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Chatting Change Episode 6: Multipreneur Mo Malele on making the most of yourself in today’s changing world of work
Toiling away from 9 to 5, confined and defined by the specs and KPIs of the job that occupies you, is no way to make a happy living in the digital age.
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My Crazy Tour With the South Africans who Won the World Cup in Japan
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, setting the scene for a hard-fought, hoped-for victory by the Boks, a university team from Cape Town claimed their own global crown, in a city of millions that is almost eerie in its orderliness.
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Aimee Barrett-Theron, the shy little girl who grew up to be an Olympic rugby ref
Aimee Barrett-Theron was 12 years old, watching the Sydney Olympics on TV, when she turned to her mom and said: “One day, I’m going to be there.” Never underestimate the power of a childhood dream, especially when it’s expressed as a goal.
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A victory for the underdogs in the city of the terrible tsunami
It was a match marked by heroism, played in a city famed for its heroic response to a natural disaster. What can Uruguay vs Fiji teach us about the power of the human spirit?
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What going back home taught me about life, laundry, and getting on with your neighbours
Building a business from scratch is one of the toughest things you can do, but with the help of friends, neighbours, and passing strangers, anything is possible
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What you really need to know about the great vaccination debate
Vaccinate or to not Vaccinate. Some parents believe a healthy lifestyle is enough. We ask the professionals what they think. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made just for you, by BrightRock. Content hosted by iono.fm
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Supporting the Proteas is like losing your job. You learn to live in hope!
Hunting for a job in the current economic climate can make you feel like a Protea wilting at the World Cup, but you can still win if you’ve got the right attitude and the best possible pitch
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How Leandie du Randt learned to overcome rejection and finally feel comfortable in her own skin
When she was just a little girl, Leandie du Randt would sing and dance at home, with her very own camera crew following her around. The fact that the crew consisted entirely of her mom was a trivial matter, since those happy hours in the make-believe limelight set the scene for what would later become…
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Money talks, but I’m too afraid to talk back to mine!
Of all the conversations we need to have with ourselves, the money conversation may be the toughest. But all it takes is a willingness to look your budget in the face, and start with a little bit of change
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The big, tough lesson I learned about myself when I finally quit my job
Going the extra mile in the workplace can sometimes lead you too far away from your own best interests. That’s when it’s a good time to ask yourself whether there is a difference between self-care, and selfishness