Author Archives: Administrator
The trials and tribulations of the workplace smoker
THE text message that chirruped onto my cellphone as I headed to a meeting in the centre of town one blustery, wet morning read, “Call me when you’re five minutes away”. Assuming my call would signal my client to take … Continue reading
A bunch of good reasons to visit Bruges
IT should be at least slightly embarrassing, I guess, to admit that I discovered the marvelous medieval city of Bruges in the Belgian province of West-Flanders by chance during a trip from the United Kingdom to the Netherlands, via France. … Continue reading
Tiffindell and dreams of ski-ing
I wrote this article for The Weekender in 2007 and was reminded of it yesterday, when, while playing squash, I wrecked the ligaments in the same knee I refer to in this story. Ski-ing or squash, my knee, it seems, … Continue reading
Petiquette and other tips for travelling with pets
HE watches me lug my suitcase to the car with doleful, Disney-puppy eyes. The reproach is unmistakable: “You’re leaving me.” Uneasy, I glance back again. Is it possible he knows something more? Has he read my notes or overheard recent … Continue reading
Try the beloved country…the Lufafa Valley near Ixopo
LEGEND has it that on particularly misty but moonlit nights you can hear his whistle – distinctive, yet tune unknown – above the ridiculous rattle of his ancient, pale blue Toyota Stallion bakkie as he clatters down the pot-holed gravel … Continue reading
Making a presentation? Beware the ‘magic box’ syndome
TECHNOLOGY has given us access to all kinds of ‘magic box’ techniques which, in theory, should advance our competency and bolster our careers. It occurred to me, however, as I sat through a slick audiovisual presentation a few weeks ago, … Continue reading
What happened to good, old fashioned trust?
A VERY wise man – so wise, in fact, that I married him – taught me that when you trust people, they honour that trust. One of his most convincing lessons in this regard goes as follows: Approximately 16 years … Continue reading
Jan Neethling – emerging artist or late bloomer
LATE bloomer? Indeed, you might think that that is a fair description of someone who, on the cusp of 70, held his debut solo art exhibition. (To be precise, his 70th birthday took place on 6 November 2008, the day … Continue reading
Everyone has a coach except me…
LIFE coach, business coach, sales coach, executive coach, leadership coach, management coach, transition coach, career coach, spiritual coach, transformational coach…there is a coach for every call. They’re standing by to help you identify your values and goals, devise a plan … Continue reading
The sweet and fragrant road to Citrusdal
INSPIRED by a recent trip to Italy when I was reminded what tomatoes are meant to taste like (the flavour alone is worth the cost of the trip), I climbed into my car one morning last winter and drove approximately … Continue reading
Penny Haw 