Boardroom 101 with Hixonia Nyasulu

Don't let money drive your decisions

"Especially decisions regarding your career! Using money as the major criterion for what you do, with whom, and when will often lead to mistakes," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

22 Jul 2019 4 min

The pitfalls of being classified as a PEP (Politically Exposed Person)

"Many people are not aware that something you have no control over can result in you being classified a PEP, with all the discomforts that go with it," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

15 Jul 2019 4 min

How company cultures affect you

"Most young people seeking my advice are frustrated by the culture of the company they work for," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

8 Jul 2019 5 min

Addressing the scourge of the gender pay gap

"In the UK, companies with 250 employees or more are now required by law to disclose their gender pay gap data annually (includes ethnicity and disability pay gaps), either on their website or annual report if listed, or through that country’s government gender pay gap reporting website," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

24 Jun 2019 5 min

Embracing diversity and inclusivity at work

Research has shown that companies who embrace diversity and inclusivity out-perform those with a homogeneous workforce. But there are many more reasons why a diverse workforce is important.

9 Jun 2019 5 min

Keeping up to speed with the trends in your sector

"We live in a fast-paced world, where yesterday’s cutting edge is today’s normal. No-one can rely on doing things the way they’ve always done them," said Hixonia Nyasulu.

27 May 2019 5 min

Embracing change

Most people struggle with change, and understandably so. It takes a while to get up to speed with new strategic thrusts, leadership styles, business models, and so forth.

20 May 2019 5 min

Volunteerism - a call to action

"No country, certainly not one in the developing world, has ever been able to deal with all its social problems without volunteers, there are simply not enough resources," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

13 May 2019 5 min

How do we add value beyond our current role?

"Let’s be clear, it is now no longer enough to simply do your job well. There was a time when all you needed to do to get ahead in your career was to do your job well and be on the right side of the boss," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

6 May 2019 5 min

Managing a toxic employee

"Nothing drains people’s energies like negativity," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

29 Apr 2019 4 min

Reclaiming your idea

"If I had a rand for every time someone complains about a boss or colleague presenting their idea as his own, I'd be rich!" says Hixonia Nyasulu.

15 Apr 2019 5 min

Accessing non-executive board positions

"During this session, I will explain how you can position yourself to have a chance at that coveted Board position," says Boardroom 101 host Hixonia Nyasulu.

1 Apr 2019 4 min

Choosing a mentor

"I’m often approached by people after I speak at a conference, who ask if I could mentor them. Flattering as it is, what I ask myself is what criteria they use to decide that I would be a good mentor," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

18 Mar 2019 4 min

Everybody loves a team player

Organisations employ people with different skill sets, but for there to be maximum efficiency, each person must not only play their role well, but they must also use their skills to support the efforts of others, says Hixonia Nysaulu.

11 Mar 2019 4 min

Everybody loves a team player

Organisations employ people with different skill sets, but for there to be maximum efficiency, each person must not only play their role well, but they must also use their skills to support the efforts of others.

11 Mar 2019 1 min

"Choosing winners" seminar with Hixonia Nyasulu

Join Hixonia Nyasulu, former Sasol Chairman and Director of the global Board of Unilever, as she shares eye-opening Boardroom insights, which will help you to better position yourself for exciting opportunities within or outside your organisation.

25 Feb 2019 4 min

Good leaders were once good followers

Barbara Kellerman, a leadership lecturer at Harvard, in USA believes that to be a good leader, you need to have been a good follower.

18 Feb 2019 4 min

The ethics line - Why you must always act with integrity

"I’m amazed at how many people think they can get away with being dishonest at work, with both the small or the big things," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

10 Feb 2019 5 min

Dos and Don'ts at work functions

As employees, work functions such as Christmas parties and promotional events are something we all look forward to. You can let your hair hang down and, in the case of a Christmas party, we all tell ourselves we’ve earned the right to have fun. But there are a few things…

3 Feb 2019 5 min

Managing office politics

Most people make the mistake of ignoring office politics. Just to be clear, office politics is not about the gossip around the water fountain, or who is dating whom.

28 Jan 2019 5 min