On the Verge
You can almost taste it, see it, feel it. So close. Venturing towards a milestone that represents so much more than time and energy spent, it’s heart and soul poured into a cause, a purpose with true meaning.
byLucy Shenouda
The Fragile Ego
There is a lot of light in my life. Opportunities realized. Relationships flourished. Challenges met. Hard-won victories. These events have come with time, connection, relationships, hard work and a sense of conviction and tenacity. Yet with all the personal self-development...
byLucy Shenouda
Where does the time go?
All I had to do was … one, blah blah blah; two, blah, blah, blah, and so on. By the time I get through self-recrimination, I have a monstrous headache and am back to where I started. With a pile...
byLucy Shenouda
Dancing on the Edge
As I begin a journey of a thousand miles, I have mixed feelings: excitement and elation, terror and fear. I feel as though there are ten-thousand miles to go. Yet, I have begun. I’ve taken a step forward, small and...
byLucy Shenouda
The Quest for Creativity – Chapter 2: Being a Hostage to Certainty
The quest for creativity is a lifelong learning process. The potential for creativity, in my view, is immense. I lean in on what I learned as a child, to pursue creativity with a bucket load of curiousity, eyes open, alert,...
byLucy Shenouda
Top Ten Considerations for Leading Across Generations
Baby Boomers (b. 1946-1964) were raised in the era of progress. They shift focus from sacrifice to challenge, unflinchingly questioning the status quo. They value ambition, teamwork and are self-confessed workaholics.
byLucy Shenouda
16th Jul: Resilient Leadership: Cultivating Leaders with GRIT™
It is difficult to persevere through change and overcome negative self-talk, the stories we create as we face the difficulties of starting and maintaining our own business! Challenging situations, increased risks and coping with the pace of change is a...
byLucy Shenouda
26th Oct: Strategy & Planning: From Vision to Reality
As many entrepreneurs and business owners will attest, answering yes to one or all of the above questions is normal, particularly through the milestone stages of starting and managing a business. There are ways to minimize these experiences early in...
byLucy Shenouda
Doorway to Collaboration: Shadow and Light
We strongly believe that a team has all of a human’s vital organs, a system in its own right. In particular, a team has a personality and identity of its own. Each member of the team brings their perspectives, voices,...
byLucy Shenouda
30th Sep: FosterEssence presents: Consumer Marketing: From Vision to Reality
Are you mired in the details? Are you working more in rather than on your business? Are you overwhelmed by an overload of work? Answering yes to one or all of the above questions is normal for business owners. There...
byLucy Shenouda
