Career

Nic Haralambous and Abu Addae consider what differentiates expert generalists and specialists and what this means for people trying to plan for a resilient career in what is expected to be a new, tech-driven world of work.

Should I be an Expert Generalist or a Specialist?

The Art of Not Worrying About Things You Can’t Control

Global peaks in anxiety have been reported over the lockdown period amid news of an escalating pandemic, increased job losses and economic hardship. While it is easy to get caught up in the flood of bad news that is constantly around us, Nic Haralambous and Abu Addae consider what sorts of strategies we can use to mitigate the effects our anxieties have on us.

An Evening with Prof. Wiseman Nkuhlu

Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu's long and distinguished career demonstrates a unique balance between involvement in his profession, engagement with the business world, dedication to public service and the development of and devotion to academia. What lessons can we learn from the lives of societal leaders who have overcome times of hardship and thrived before?

The Financial Bootcamp

meeting your responsibilities, thriving in your career and achieving your lifestyle goals!

An Evening with Sello Moloko

As we unpacked the effects of a global pandemic on the world of work, we were joined by Sello Moloko, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Thesele Group. Sello has a wealth of business experience gained over more than 28 years in the financial services.

LifeCheq Book Club: ‘Grit’

Our book for this month, Grit by Angela Duckworth, is an in-depth exploration of our theme, "Braving fear, Bouncing back." Here we consider what makes some people more resilient to adversity, suggest tools that can help one bounce back better and explore how developing this capacity can help us achieve things initially presumed impossible.

The New World of Work with Lele Mehlomakulu

We were privileged to host an evening in conversation with the founder of mPower People Solutions Lele Mehlomakulu as we discussed how you can navigate the interpersonal relationships and politics necessary to build a successful career in the new digital world of work!

Will COVID-19 crush you or change you for the better?

As job losses grow and industries and businesses falter, now is the time to recalibrate your career plans and strategize for success.

An Evening with Prof. Kgethi Phakeng

Forming part of our current events inspired...In Times of Crisis theme, Prof Phakeng will be joining us to unpack the effects of a global pandemic on our society and education system.

Africa + Tech: Megatrends that will Shape Your Career

In this talk, we delve deeper into what we mean by a trend, and illustrate the substantial impact trends can have on one's career and lifestyle.

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