As a professional striving for productivity in the workplace, few feelings compare to the satisfaction of ticking off tasks. Yet, when pursuing efficiency, we often forget about one of our most powerful tools: exercise. Physical activity isn’t just about staying fit or looking good: it’s a fundamental component of holistic well-being with far-reaching effects on…
In the three years since the entire world shut down, the impact of well-being on our lives has become the main character in large swathes of public discourse. According to the peer-reviewed journal Science Direct, one in six adult South Africans meet the diagnostic criteria for depression, anxiety or substance use in a 12-month period.…
Who was your father and how was your relationship with him? This is usually not a question asked at the morning meeting. This is unfortunate because it says a lot about the way someone enters into relationships, also at work. During a leadership programme, I counselled senior executives from around the world for a week.…
Editorial Ten years ago, in the very month of April, I nervously stepped through the doors of SAICA and happened to climb into the same lift as one of the Senior Executives at SAICA. After introducing herself to me, she declared she had some articles for me to write. It was my first day, and…
Suren Maharaj’s superpower is turning around financially struggling entities. He has proved that financial analysis, strategic planning, and governance restructuring empower even moribund organisations to focus on revenue enhancement, cost efficiencies, and accountability. In his 29-year career, Suren Maharaj has accumulated extensive experience and expertise, distinguishing himself as an astute chief financial officer (CFO) and…
In the halls of academia where the scent of knowledge lingered in the air, destiny wove its threads, bringing together two souls destined for an extraordinary journey. Nitesh and Renitha Koosialee, both individuals of intellect and ambition, found themselves intertwined in a tale of love and partnership that transcends the ordinary. Their fateful encounter unfolded…
Having recently moved from Johannesburg to Toronto I have fielded a flurry of questions from colleagues and if I’m being honest, around the weight of our qualification. Can we have both global mobility and success? Are we future-proofed? Do we need to reinvent ourselves to remain agile? This article explores these concepts through my lens.…
The ‘CA’ behind Larisha Naidoo’s name could easily stand for Change Agent, or even Community Activist. That’s because the head of Anglo American Zimele is intensely focused on using the skills and resources she has to uplift South Africa’s communities and make a difference. What’s the single factor that will ensure success in an unpredictable…