I was recently visiting dear friends in NYC. I’d originally met them in Nairobi but now they call New York home. We were having a wonderful evening on the rooftop patio of their new apartment in Brooklyn. We’d taken the ferry over from Manhattan to discover their little oasis. The … [Read more...] about How do you say this word? → refuse
It can be hell in the hallway
… one of my favourite sayings is "God doesn't close one door without opening another, but it can be hell in the hallway." My sister Hillary. You, our nation, our world is experiencing a black Friday. Our hope is that Sunday is coming. But it might well be hell for a while. – message to Hillary … [Read more...] about It can be hell in the hallway
ICTs for you from my eLearning Africa workshop – 3 rules and 3×3 tools
‘Are you on the beach?’ my partner asked me. ‘I don’t know,’ I replied, ‘it’s dark and I can’t see.’I was newly landed in Mauritius, a tiny speck of an island off the east coast of Africa. The evening opening reception for the eLearning Africa 2017 conference was kicking off, where I’d present my … [Read more...] about ICTs for you from my eLearning Africa workshop – 3 rules and 3×3 tools
2 alternative conflict resolution techniques I picked up at the UN
√ Your blood pressure is boiling√ You’re quietly simmering with your jaw aching from clenched teeth√ Your heart is beating faster than a hummingbird’s wings√ You’re as cool as ice while you plot your revenge &/or√ Your every muscle is screaming run, as you plan your … [Read more...] about 2 alternative conflict resolution techniques I picked up at the UN
Police, secret service agents & FBI are everywhere.
Police, secret service agents & FBI are everywhere. And those are only the ones I can see. I wonder how many snipers are stationed out of sight. Roads are blocked with huge cement bomb blast protectors. Traffic is cordoned off & diverted, while the streets are a colourful riot of every skin … [Read more...] about Police, secret service agents & FBI are everywhere.
Hang out in your head & reflect, then get up off the couch & take action. Rinse. Repeat.
There’s a time to speak & a time to listen.There’s a time to reflect & a time to act Last week was for reflection. Today’s for action. Based on a traumatic incident I had while in the ICU, in the first of this 3 series post I talked about the power of praxis. Praxis is … [Read more...] about Hang out in your head & reflect, then get up off the couch & take action. Rinse. Repeat.
There’s a time to tell your own story & a time to hear others
There’s a time to speak & a time to listen,There’s a time to tell your own story & a time to hear others,There’s a time to take a break because you can & a time to take a break because you have to,There’s a time to reflect & a time to act. Today’s a day to … [Read more...] about There’s a time to tell your own story & a time to hear others
I was okay until I wasn’t. Reflections from the intensive care unit.
I was okay until I wasn’t. As I was rushed to emergency I stared at the ambulance ceiling, scared & confused. I thought I’d had the flu yet a week in intensive care later, I was treated for kidney & blood infections. My blood had become poisoned. Fast forward. I’ve composed this … [Read more...] about I was okay until I wasn’t. Reflections from the intensive care unit.
Identity – yours, mine, ours & his … 6 ways
Have you ever walked into a meeting feeling super confident, competent, on top of the world, and ready and raring to get down to business? And have you ever walked into a meeting feeling like you don't belong, like you don't know what you're doing, like you're an imposter and someone's going … [Read more...] about Identity – yours, mine, ours & his … 6 ways
Give me constraints, give me creativity
If someone challenged you to write a book using only 50 words, could you do it? How creative do you think you could be? That's just what Theodore Geisel did when his editor bet him that he couldn't write a children's book using just 50 words. Can you guess which book was the result? None … [Read more...] about Give me constraints, give me creativity
Simon says … ssssh, be the last to speak
I saw Simon Sinek, author of 'Start with why,' speak at an event in New York City some time ago and found his messages incisive & compelling. Here's one of his latest. Check out the 1 1/2 minute video below & my notes from his video also below. 'Here's the problem & here's what … [Read more...] about Simon says … ssssh, be the last to speak
Things Every Woman Should Have And Should Know; Do You?
I'm on week 12 or so of not being able to write or type due to a tenacious case of tennis elbow. My temporary disability has given me a lot of time to reflect. On a good day the fear, fatigue & frustration gives way to empathy, insight & perspective. (On a bad day I eat way too … [Read more...] about Things Every Woman Should Have And Should Know; Do You?
