Members of the northern Natal tribes of South Africa greet one another daily by saying “Sawubona”, which literally means: “I see you.” The response is “Sikhona” which means: “I am here”. This exchange is important, for it denotes that ‘until you ‘see’ me, I do not exist; and when you ‘see’ me, you bring me into existence.
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Paying it Forward and Giving Back!
Just a few of the amazing Mentors for the WINGS Program, Rutgers University, NJ Six years ago, I joined a wonderful group of senior colleagues as a mentor to young women. WINGS (Women Investing in and Guiding Students) is a Wells Fargo sponsored program and is a very successful college-to-career program at Rutgers University in…..
Read MoreRolihlahla (Nelson) Mandela affectionately known as Madiba
Today this beloved Icon celebrated his 100thbirthday! At the age of 12 he dreamed of contributing to the freedom of his people from segregation known as “apartheid” in South Africa. He was given the name Nelson by a teacher, in accordance with the custom that schoolchildren should have “Christian” names. I had heard of him,…..
Read MorePhenomenal persons and cherished moments that shaped my life
It is my opinion that coaching stems from the belief that we have the answers and resolve within ourselves. A coach just happens to be the person who unlocks that potential. We have the tool box, we just need more and/or different tools and the direction to use those tools. Mentoring however involves a lasting…..
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