In 2021, I reflected on how netball taught children (and adults) the power of “pivoting”—a metaphor for resilience and adaptability in the new normal.
Today, volleyball is expanding those lessons: sharpening coordination, anticipation, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Ever moved into a new industry where thinking suddenly felt like a luxury? Where speed mattered more than sense — and reflection seemed “too slow”?
For many methodical professionals, adapting to fast-paced environments can feel like losing part of their identity. But what if the real strength lies in learning to balance speed with depth?
Read my latest post: “When Deep Thinkers Transition to Fast-Paced Workplaces — The Hidden Struggle of Thoughtful Professionals.”
Because being deliberate isn’t a weakness — it’s your edge.
In our pursuit of opportunity and efficiency, it’s easy to lose sight of what keeps us grounded — faith, relationships, and connection.
Have you ever wondered why some musicians who have written and produced happy songs have mental disturbances and even commit suicide? You owe it to yourself to be comfortable revealing who you truly are with all your flaws. Acceptance is an inside job.
While it is a worthy cause to be loyal to your employer, it is equally important to be deliberate about your non-negotiables. As a first step, it helps to intentionally remove oneself from settings or colleagues that promote negativity. Eagles fly with eagles and not with sparrows, ravens or other birds. Keep good company and look for great mentors who don’t only tell you what to do, but demonstrate to you how to get the job done.
“Procrastination is the thief of time: Year after year it steals, till all are fled, and to the mercies of a moment leaves the vast concerns of an eternal scene” ~ Edward Young
It will be tough along the way. There will be many tests and trials, but, whatever you do, wherever you find yourself, make it a point not to lose your identity.
What has worked for me? Well, it pays to have a predetermined vision, more like a list of possibilities, a realistic action plan if you like. One’s ability to be mindful of limits and acknowledge possibilities plays an important role in leading a healthy professional life. Today’s professionals need to develop new capabilities to address complex challenges in innovative and humanly possible ways. There is no better time to stay in your lane. What works for the Jones might not work for you, so stick it in.
The support provided by a vigilante group is synonymous with what a brobella offers in academia. The research journey can be lonely. Don’t travel the journey alone, join community groups and professional associations, look for mentors, keep learning, get brobellas.
The online learning space has transformed significantly, which has encouraged many educators to adapt and innovatively device new ways of teaching and learning. The new ways of teaching and learning have equally got me thinking about the future of work for the graduates in the post-COVID era. COVID has presented a testing ground for how aspiring professionals will work in the near future.
Carry on reading to explore the free online professional development resources provided in this post, to stay relevant.
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