Podcast: Mastering Tactful Communication
Effective communication shapes every part of our lives, yet many struggle to express themselves clearly and kindly. I recently shared my insights on Clinton's Xpect Performance podcast that dives into how tact and emotional intelligence can improve your relationships at work and beyond. If you want to sharpen your communication skills and handle conversations with confidence, this episode is a must-listen. Listen to the Episode You can listen to the full conversation on: Appl
Ruth Mthembu
4 hours ago1 min read
Are You Really “Teachable”?
Here’s the scenario. You see a job post that is completely up your alley. You decide to apply, but before you submit your CV, you scan through what you’ve written. You tweak a few phrases, add a couple of skills - ones you know might catch a recruiter’s eye. You pause. Hard worker? That’s a given. Team player? Everyone writes that. Then another word hits you: teachable. Yes. That’s the one. You save the document and submit it. Organisations are constantly inundated with job a
Ruth Mthembu
Feb 53 min read
Disband 2025 'immediately'?
It’s the end of October, and somehow it feels like we’ve lived through three mini years crammed into one month. Some mornings, I wake up slightly confused, half-convinced I’m trapped in a lucid dream called 2025: The Sequel No One Asked For. With the end of October comes that familiar annual guest: year-end fatigue . The uninvited friend who arrives early, eats all your mental snacks, and refuses to leave. Honestly, I think mine checked in sometime around August. The State of
Ruth Mthembu
Oct 30, 20254 min read
