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‘The illiterate of the 21st Century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.’
Alvin Toffler Continue reading My low cost/no-cost learning hacks
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5 hours of interviews was tiring and enjoyable. I had the opportunity to spend 5 hours with professionals working at the company that is creating the future. You can be assured that I made the most of it. Continue reading Interviewing at AMAZON!
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I feel like I spend my days waiting. It’s an absolute pause, a stop. The brakes are on. Not the rat race. Not the fast pace.
But it’s not waiting…
It’s a new rhythm
Cherished moments
Being
Calm
When I first saw her, I was overwhelmed by her perfection. Was she really ours? There must be some mistake.
But somewhere, someone thought us worthy.
Worthy of this beauty, this perfection, this innocence.
Let me BE enough. Let me be more than I am.
When she cried uncontrollably in my arms, I said, “If what you need is for me to hold you all night, then that’s what I will do.”
I meant it.
Whatever it takes,
FOREVER
Continue reading Maternity leave-the PRIVILEGE, and the PREJUDICE.
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What are the most progressive companies looking for in their finance teams? I’ve spent some time reviewing numerous job descriptions and these were my findings. Continue reading The Thriving finance professional in the digital ERA
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The psychology group defines toxic positivity as, “The overgeneralisation of a happy, optimistic state that results in denial, minimization, and invalidation of the authentic human experience.” Continue reading An Insecure Overachievers, Positively Toxic, guide to Hustle Culture
Did I tell you about that time I nailed it?
The date: 7th September 2018
The place: The Fancourt hotel and conferencing venue, George, South Africa
The time: 8:30 am
But before we get there… Continue reading On public speaking, self-exclusion or showing up, the choice is yours.
I want to pose a question. Does where we start our career, have a significant impact on its trajectory?
In answering this, I will look at the various training options available to finance graduates.
Good grades at school -CHECK
Commerce Degree-CHECK
Honours in Finance-CHECK
Now what?
Decisions…
Decisions… Continue reading BIG FIRM, SMALL FIRM. TIPP, TOPP. TO-MAY-TO, TO-MAH-TO.
Hello-my name is Michelle G and I failed the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) board exam 5 times. Continue reading The unbearable weight of just four letters-MY STORY
When I initially conceptualised this article it was going to be about that time I took casual Friday a bit too far or, when I included the Barclays Executive team on my “I’m back from my baby vacation” e-mail or, that time I thought attending Deloitte’s midyear fancy dress party as a mime was a good idea. Face paint and all.
But those are stories for another day. Continue reading My cringey corporate moments. Lost in the detail! Where’s the BIGGER PICTURE?
Going Brogues 