Boardroom 101 with Hixonia Nyasulu

Women staying in the mainstream

"The Women's Month honeymoon is almost over. For the whole of August, women were celebrated, treated specially, and congratulated themselves on the strides made. That’s great, and we need to do that," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

30 Sep 2019 3 min

Why you should never burn your bridges

"Sometimes, we leave work because we do not like our boss or our colleagues. Maybe we were even treated badly, or we’ve just found a much better job, and we suddenly look down on the one we’re currently holding," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

16 Sep 2019 4 min

The importance of flawless execution

"One of the key responsibilities of leadership, is developing a strategy for the business," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

9 Sep 2019 4 min

When is the right time to resign?

"When your alarm goes off, or every Sunday evening as you close the curtains and switch on the lights, is your first thought: 'Argh! I’m going back to that place again!'?” asks Hixonia Nyasulu.

2 Sep 2019 4 min

Owning up to your struggles without appearing weak

"People say, 'I can’t show weakness to my boss, so how do I let her know I’m struggling?' Newsflash! If you’re struggling in your job, your boss already knows (probably others around you, too)," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

26 Aug 2019 5 min

How do you know if your salary is market related?

"In today’s world of the internet, such a question should not even arise. We live in a time where every bit of info is just a click away," stressed Hixonia Nysaulu.

19 Aug 2019 5 min

Dealing with an offer from your competitor

"Let’s face it – chances are, your next best offer of employment will come from a company which competes with your current one," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

12 Aug 2019 4 min

Reverse Mentoring

"People in senior positions are often flooded with requests to mentor people. Junior managers and executives who are looking to develop their careers look to those who’ve already achieved success to coach and mentor them," says Hixonia Nyasulu.

29 Jul 2019 4 min

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