Think Bigg-r

Companies engage me to help them develop measures to grow, AND KEEP, their high potential associates, those associates that they have identified as their A players.  Mostly I find an environment where the thought process focuses on remuneration, flexitime and generally a cozy environment.  Yes, star associates want an environment of TRUST, but equally they… Read more

Every venture has its own rewarding experiences.  My current role in leadership mentoring gives me the opportunity to experience life changing appreciation from those that I interact with.  Let me share 1 such outcome that will help illustrate.  One area of my work is an in-depth understanding of PROACTIVENESS. When people truly understand and practice… Read more

I guess the gentleman was around 40 years and 100 kilos.  We were at the gym.  In a rare moment that he was off his phone I asked “why are you exercising”? To lose weight he said.  I said he should start by leaving his phone in the locker.  2 days later a personal trainer… Read more

I was born, educated and worked many years in a country with limited social benefits, and in particular no State pension fund.  Growing up in such an environment meant that I was hard wired to take responsibility for myself, not to rely on the State for my old age.  Pension was never a milestone that… Read more

Self-reflection, a deep understanding of self, knowledge of what is proper and a genuine desire to transform are all prerequisites to breaking with bad habits.  First, we need to know what is not proper, and then we need to break with habits that are not proper.  My own self-discovery is that discipline alone could not… Read more

I work with many aspiring leaders, and high potential leaders identified for development in their companies. My approach is different, I practice empathic listening and give honest feedback, but in a compassionate manner that inspires change.  At least that is my goal, and that is what I sincerely strive for. Many that I engage with… Read more