A few weeks ago, a friend and I were on a long catch-up call. We talked about everything: home, relocation, family, careers, and that familiar mix of nostalgia and new beginnings. Then our conversation drifted to those experiences when the excitement of something new begins to fade, and the questions start creeping in: 1. Did…
I still remember one of my earlier performance appraisals. I walked in expecting a conversation about scores, ratings, and checkboxes. But that day, my supervisor’s words changed how I viewed feedback forever. Until then, I thought feedback was just part of the performance review ritual, a grading exercise. But that discussion helped me realise…
A fresh year often feels like a blank canvas—a chance to start anew. You may want to search out LinkedIn for the post by Amos Ologunleko on "New Beginnings". My question today, however, is how you are setting yourself and/or your team up for success this year? For many in the corporate world, the…
Stepping into this new month, I’m reminded of the importance of rest—not just as a concept but as a practice. Last month, I took some weeks off formal work, traveled, caught up with some former colleagues, loved ones, and most importantly, stayed away from my computer, which I have not done in a very long…
Over the years, I’ve been privileged to work in some of the very best organizations: Optimum Exposures Limited (A Member of Troyka Holdings), TotalEnergies, and, more recently, NLNG. Each role came with its own challenges and opportunities that shaped my professional journey in different ways. For this, I remain immensely grateful to God, my colleagues,…

