The festive season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Everywhere you look, there are images of happy families, shared meals, and laughter. But for many people, December can be one of the hardest times of the year—especially if you're facing grief or walking through the pain of divorce.
High-pressure careers can be deeply rewarding—but they can also be exhausting. Whether you're a leader, professional, business owner, healthcare worker, educator, or in any role where responsibility is heavy and expectations are high, stress can quietly become a constant companion.
In South Africa, October is Mental Health Awareness Month—a nationwide moment to listen, learn, and act with compassion for those living with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and related struggles. It's also the month that includes World Mental Health Day on 10 October. This year, the World Health Organisation is spotlighting the mental-health...
When we think of Patrick Lambie, most of us picture that iconic long-range penalty sailing through the Ellis Park air—the roar of 60-plus thousand people, the weight of a nation, and a young fly-half standing alone in a moment that could define a career. What he shared in his talk at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast, though, goes deeper...
When technology gets loud, it's easy to forget the quiet work of being human. Graeme Codrington's recent talk at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast cut through the hype with a simple, liberating idea: use AI where it's strong, and double-down on the work only people can do—empathy, discernment, context, care. At MINDSHIFTERS, that...
At MINDSHIFTERS, we believe leadership isn't just a skill set—it's a way of caring for people that transforms culture, performance, and wellbeing. Grace Harding's talk landed squarely in that sweet spot where human psychology, practical leadership, and everyday courage meet. Drawing from the stage, the stadium, and the kitchen, she showed how...
At MINDSHIFTERS, we're passionate about whole-person growth—mind, heart, and purpose. That's why Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng's recent business-breakfast talk landed so deeply with us. On the surface, it was about education and the future of work. But underneath, it was a masterclass in mental resilience, identity, and the kind of inner toolkit that...
Heritage is more than history—it's the heartbeat of who we are. It's the values, traditions, languages, and stories that shape our identity and connect us to something greater than ourselves. In South Africa, with its rich tapestry of cultures and diversity, celebrating heritage is not only an individual expression—it's a bridge to unity and...
As the year winds down, many corporate teams in South Africa find themselves in a unique season of pressure. October and November are often the most demanding months of the year—targets must be met, projects need closing, and leaders push to tie up loose ends before the December holiday break.
Parenting a teenager can feel like navigating uncharted waters. One moment they want your guidance; the next, they crave independence. Emotions run high, and boundaries are tested. Yet beneath the surface, most teenagers long for connection, understanding, and love from their parents—even if they don't always show it.
