No matter how smart, experienced, or talented you are, trying to figure everything out on your own in today’s fast-paced professional world is a recipe for burnout and stagnation. When you work in isolation, you miss out on the power of shared perspective, the speed of collaboration, and the strength of collective problem-solving. The truth…
High standards are important, and the desire for zero error often comes from a good place. However, we must also recognize a simple reality; people are human, and errors will occur. When mistakes are severely punished and not openly discussed, people tend to hide their mistakes, play safe, avoid innovation, and focus more on…
Your shipment was on schedule. Then the news hit. Within 48 hours, your freight costs doubled, your delivery date slipped, and your team is in crisis mode. These are familiar grounds for those in supply chain. Over a decade managing different supply chain categories, I have watched how geopolitical tensions transform into supply chain crises…
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,…
In today's evolving business climate, the journey of career advancement demands not just hard skills but also adaptive capabilities, amplified contacts, innovative strides, profound financial knowledge, and most importantly, a compelling professional persona. The constant oscillation of business trends calls for strategic navigation which embraces innovative approaches, technology-related advancements, environmental implications, and socio-political transformations. Moreover,…

