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A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to attend a conference that boasted some of the world’s top speakers and business leaders. It was broadcast via satellite to thousands of people, and we all sat glued to the screens watching the likes of Richard Branson, Bill Gates and others talk about their view of success and leadership. What struck me was that just about all of the speakers at some point [...]

This may come as a surprise to you but there are a lot of jobs out there. Okay, so maybe it’s not exactly the kind of job you’re looking for, but believe me, in some sectors, there are too many vacancies for too few people. A while back I was part of a team that researched the skills scenario in the engineering sector with special focus on the oil and gas industry. We identified then that there [...]

I have never really considered myself to be a wine connoisseur, although it never stopped me from trying. In fact wine making can be very similar to your own growth and development. It requires a lot of attention and focus and occasionally you need to do something innovative to ensure you get the right result. So it was with interest the other day that I listened to a young wine maker from the Western [...]