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Tools Over Turmoil: Choosing a Better Response
This post reflects on the value of auditing our coping mechanisms (tool box) : the habits, practices, and supports we rely on in difficult moments so we can better regulate our nervous systems, strengthen our overall well-being, and avoid moving through the same patterns repeatedly.
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Feb 165 min read


The Art of not Giving Up
“The Art of Not Giving Up” explores why resilience, patience, and hard work are key to mastering any skill or positive outcome. Learn to embrace quiet seasons, push through doubt, keep putting in the work and keep moving forward.
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Feb 94 min read


The Power of a Decision
One decision can move the needle. A reflection on change, courage, and the power of deciding on the next step.
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Feb 34 min read


Book Corner: Insights from Michelle Obama’s The Light We Carry
Michelle Obama’s 'The Light We Carry' isn’t just a memoir, it’s a guide to navigating fear, building community, and finding strength in ourselves and the people around us. Here are the lessons that stood out to me the most."
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Jan 265 min read


Defining Your Professional Brand
Hello there. Molweni. Molweni 😊! Happy New Year! Happy Monday! After a much-needed break, we’re back, and just like that, we’ve made it to 2026. Can you believe it? With the buzz and excitement that comes with a new year, many of us have likely already gone through our goal-setting exercises and are feeling fired up (hopefully!) about what lies ahead. When we talk about goals, we often focus on the tangible ones: promotions, new roles, financial milestones, or completed proj
Zizo Gxowa-Penxa
Jan 194 min read


Take Your Own Advice
Hello there. Molweni. Molweni🙂! We’ve somehow arrived at the end of the year, and I am truly fighting for my life 😄. I hope you’re still hanging in there too, even if it's by a thread, as we all start winding down and preparing to wrap up the year. Speaking of wrapping things up, today’s blog post is a gentle call for all of us to take our own advice . Why this topic? Because this is the season of reflection. Many of us are looking back on the year, taking stock of what wor
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Dec 9, 20252 min read


Your Quiet Advantage: Being Easy to Work With
Hello there. Molweni. Molweni🙂! Happy Monday! This is a topic I’ve been mulling over for quite some time, trying to find the right way to articulate why being easy to work with is such a powerful, yet often overlooked, professional advantage. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with diverse teams across different projects, and I recently found myself reflecting on what consistently contributes to a successful outcome. Yes, having the right people matters.
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Nov 24, 20253 min read


When You're Tired of Making Lemonade
Finding peace by adjusting the route, not the plan. Hello there. Molweni. Molweni 😊 Happy Monday! I went a bit MIA (Missing In Action) last week because I was buried in work, and I had to be honest with myself about my capacity. Thank you for understanding. In today's post, I want to share some thoughts that have been running through my mind as we approach year-end, particularly around shifting and adjusting my goals. Maybe I’m the only one feeling this way, or perhaps my re
Zizo Gxowa-Penxa
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Skill Stacking
A Smarter Strategy for Career Growth Hello there. Molweni. Molweni😊. Happy Monday! One of the key ideas that The Career Roadmap (TCR) promotes is that careers aren’t linear. This means that no two career paths look the same; and that it’s completely valid to pivot, explore, and redefine your direction when needed. I wrote about my own career pivot in a previous post, and the encouraging engagement on it gave me hope that more people are beginning to embrace non-linear caree
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Oct 13, 20253 min read


Book Corner : Outliers
Hello there. Molweni. Molweni😊. Happy new week! For this Book Corner, I want to share one of my favourite reads; a book that completely...
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Oct 6, 20253 min read


The Compass Within
How self-awareness guides career success, personal fulfilment, and the navigation of life’s challenges. Hello there. Molweni. Molweni🙂....
Zizo Gxowa-Penxa
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Mindset Mastery: The Key to Mental Resilience
Hello there. Molweni. Molweni🙂. For 17 weeks, I’ve consistently honoured our weekly date by publishing a blog every Monday. This week,...
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Sep 9, 20254 min read


Facts and Feelings: The Role You Play at Work
Hello there. Molweni. Molweni🙂! Happy New Month! And just like that, we’re stepping into the last quarter of the year 😅. One of my core...
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Sep 1, 20253 min read


How's Your Money?
Hello there. Molweni. Molweni😊! It’s the last week of the month, and for many there’s a bounce in their step, it’s payday week😅. On...
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Aug 25, 20255 min read


The Village Behind Every Career
Hello there. Molweni. Molweni🙂. Happy new week! I am happy to report that I am recovered and almost back to myself. I was fighting for...
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Aug 18, 20255 min read


The Overlap We Need to Talk About More: Mental Health and Work
Hello there. Molweni. Molweni :) I can’t believe I’m writing this from bed, down with the flu yet again. The week ended on a rough note,...
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Aug 11, 20253 min read


You're In The Room
Hello there. Molweni. Molweni:) I hope you’re well, and happy new month! 😊 Thank you so much for embracing the new Book Corner segment...
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Aug 4, 20255 min read


Book Corner: Who Moved My Cheese
Hello there. Molweni. Molweni :) Happy new week and welcome to my Book Corner! I promised to share some of the books that have shifted my...
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Jul 28, 20253 min read


It's All Figureoutable
Hello there. Molweni, Molweni :) This week, we’re skipping the pleasantries because we need to get straight into it. Two weeks ago, I...
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Jul 21, 20254 min read


The Waiting Room
Hello there. Molweni, Molweni :) In last week’s post, I shared some thoughts on pivoting in your career. But one blog post can’t capture...
Zizo Gxowa-Penxa
Jul 14, 20254 min read
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