As many of you who have read my blogs and posts know how highly I place the need to play when it comes to creativity development and contributing to our wellbeing. While recently doing some research for one of my coaching clients who has slightly diminished executive functioning skills, I came to realise how much…
Have you ever wondered why some teams gel and work, and some just can’t get it together to be a success? I’m not only talking about sports teams but organisational teams too. I think I’ve discovered a few gems that can contribute to team development. Over the last while I’ve watched two documentaries. The first…
It’s been mentioned on numerous occasions including on platforms like LinkedIn that adaptability is the key skill that we should be developing. We’re now living in a time with information is coming our way at greater speed, hyper disruptions in global economics, wars, politics and of course the growth of AI. Jobs are changing, communication…
Thank you for taking the time out to read my #blog. If you enjoy it, please like and share it. If you have any points either for or against, please comment. In my effective leadership program, which is a personal leadership development program, I outline the 12 traits of effective leadership, one thing I’m always…
Accountability: The Trust Builder that Elevates Performance “Accountability breeds response-ability.” Accountability extends far beyond mere responsibility. It’s a crucial trait for thriving in life. While it’s easy to shirk responsibility, pass the buck, or even lie to avoid being accountable, the real test lies in building and maintaining trust. Here’s why accountability is a game-changer…
“Our imagination doesn’t promote creativity.” And I’m sure that you are reading this article just to try to find out who is the weirdo that would write such a statement. We all have imaginations, and we all use it every day-to-day dream, dream up new ideas, dream of contributing to the world, or even dreaming…
What is Createfulness? Createfulness is about growth and expansion – whether for personal self-development, or for an idea, team, or venture. The changes needed is not always the easiest, but utilising the 3 tools of play, create and lead produces a more holistic journey that promotes the idea of being cognisant of our well-being, exploring…
Why is creativity a leadership trait and not bravery?
It’s a question that gets asked often when I introduce the twelve traits of effective leaders.
In this article, we delve into creativity and what it REALLY is, and why even leaders can be creative.
What is an effective leader? Some of the questions I commonly receive as an accredited leadership trainer and a credentialed Life and Transformation coach when I’m facilitating my leadership skills program is “What is an effective leader?”, “What is effective leadership?” or “How do effective leaders behave?” I always like to start with what effective…
WHY does micromanaging happen? WHAT are the Effects? HOW to combat it? In an organisation what can happen is that a person gets good at their job, they perform it excellently so that the powers that be take notice and decide that a promotion is in order. Along with the promotion, an added responsibility is…
Coping with shutting down a successful business and laying off staff members due to Covid, and then managing to pick yourself and carrying on takes some doing. Open and honest communication has to happen. New boundaries and priorities need to be set and structure needs to be placed so that continued growth can e allowed…
Have you ever had a conversation with someone who sheds so much light on a topic that you realise that your perception related to it was so wrong? Well, that’s what happened to me during my chat with Jolanda de Villiers Morkel of Stadio Higher education on this latest episode of the Creatfulness podcast where…
Ever lain awake in the middle of the night with what seems like 1000 thoughts flying around in your head? I’m sure you have as it’s not uncommon at all. During the middle of last night, it happened to me, and try as I might I couldn’t stop thinking, so I couldn’t fall asleep. In…
“Creativity is not, are you smart?” But rather, “how are you smart?” “Create the best with what’s in front of you.” It’s not about “me,” it’s about “we,” as co-creating and collaborations lead to more.” All form part of this latest episode of the Createfulness podcast. In this episode, I speak with coach, trainer, facilitator,…