Marilda's Blog
"read my lessons from everyday moments"From Fear to Freedom: Owning Your Career Narrative
"My fear of failure along with my fear of missing out keeps my mouth shut and makes me wait and see what happens." – coaching client In recent coaching sessions and conversations, a common theme emerges - the struggle against challenges, fuelled by fear and...
Blog: Navigating Team Challenges: A Boss’s Battle
"My energy is not enough. I'm under pressure and can't depend on my team. I get frustrated when I have to explain things over and over again to my team." In recent heart-to-heart conversations with bosses, a common thread emerges - a sense of overwhelm, frustration,...
Navigating 2024: Taking Baby Steps Towards Change
I’ve heard so many people saying that 2023 was a rough year and they couldn’t wait for it to be over. The trouble with that is how we perceive it. We find ourselves in situations, but how we react in those situations and the stress we feel is what we take into the new...
Monkey Mishaps: Lessons in Adaptability
Living in Greater Kruger Park means we're in a constant battle with those cheeky monkeys trying to sneak into the house. My husband's love for wide-open windows doesn't make it any easier. Sometimes, despite our best efforts to tuck everything out of their reach, we...
Reframing Procrastination: A Clue, Not a Disaster
For a while now, I've been listening to my clients as they share their struggles with procrastination. It's a common thing, right? I've often wondered if there's more to it than meets the eye and maybe we shouldn't be too quick to label it as a villain. Here's a fancy...
Taking your foot off the brake
Recently, I had the opportunity to drive an automatic car. I hadn't handled an automatic in ages, so I was a bit unsure and way out of my comfort zone. After a quick rundown on the basics to jog my memory, we were good to go. Cruising through the Kruger National Park...
New Idea? Listen, Process, Pivot
New Idea? Listen, Process, Pivot As a small business owner, getting sucked into a vortex of confusion is par for the course. Starting your own business is easy. Figuring out what you’re doing while carrying the weight of not only your own hopes and dreams but also...
Passion, Purpose and Mental Fitness: Find your Fit in Tourism
Working in tourism is an incredible journey, filled with ups and downs, but finding the right fit in an organization can be a game-changer for your mental well-being. Let's explore why clicking with your team and company matters and how it boosts your mental fitness....
Feeling Angry? What’s really going on?
Lately, I've been hearing from many of you: "I feel so Angry!" I get it, we all face our own set of challenges, but it's crazy how many of us are riding the anger train these days. This got me thinking and diving deep into the anger abyss. What the heck is anger...
Lessons from the Electric Gate
The last few weeks I’ve had a love/hate relationship with our electric gate. Several times it’s gotten stuck on me, and I’ve had to either manually open it or, on more than one occasion, had to bundu bash all around the fence to get access to my own home. Nothing...