Kindness is often underrated. We live in a constantly moving world. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It’s easy to forget to be kind to others and to ourselves. Kindness is important for our mental health and well-being. It can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also help us feel more connected to others. When we’re kind, we send a message that we care about others and want to make the world a better place.

You’ve heard it before. “Writing a resume is hard.” It’s one of those things that everyone knows, but no one wants to admit. You want to make sure you stand out. But you don’t want to appear desperate. And you don’t want to sound like everyone else. So how do…

One of the instructors in my business analysis course said to our class that a BA's role is to ensure that if the business customer asks for a horse, the IT team delivers a 🐎, and not a camel 🐪. This is indeed the heart of what we do as a business analyst. But as I’ve progressed in my career, I feel that this definition can be further nuanced. A junior or associate BA's role is to ensure the above.

What I see, you don’t see What you see, I don’t Does it mean your picture is true and mine is not? What I hear, you don’t hear What you hear, I don’t Does it mean your thoughts matter and mine do not? What I feel, you don’t feel What you feel, I don’t Does it mean your feelings have value and mine do not? What I do, you don’t do What you do, I don’t Does it mean your actions make sense and mine do not?

In the game of cricket, as in many things in life, it’s important to have a good start. That’s where the openers come in. They start the game and set the tone for the rest of the team. If they can get off to a good start, it gives the team a better chance of winning. But the openers can’t do it all on their own. They need the closers to finish the job. Those with the composure and skills to see the game through and seal the victory.

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupery, author of The Little Prince. When it comes to career advice, this quote resonates…

It’s often said that investing in your career capital is the best way to grow your career. That is, to focus on building up your skills, knowledge, and experience to become more valuable in your role. But, this isn’t the only way to grow a career, especially if you hope to land a leadership role someday. If you want to achieve something truly great, you need to inspire others to work alongside you towards a common goal.

Have you ever walked out after handing in your resignation and wanted to kick yourself? Not because you made the bad decision to quit. But because you made a stupid mistake staying too long. We’ve all been there before. We’ve invested time, energy, and resources into something, only to have…

It’s a place that conjures up feelings of both excitement and trepidation. For some, it’s a place of exhilaration, where they can feel the adrenaline rush as they plunge into the unknown. For others, it’s a place of fear, where their worst nightmares come to life. But whether we love or hate it, the deep end is where we find ourselves. It’s where we’re forced to confront our fears and overcome our challenges.