“You have forgotten who you are and so have forgotten me. Look inside yourself Simba. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place in the circle of life.” – Mufasa’s ghost in Lion King. Even though Disney describes the Lion King as a rip-roaring comedy with an uplifting message of courage, loyalty and hope. This scene in Lion King brought tears to my eyes. As Simba listened to his father’s ghost urging him to remember himself and take up his position as king, it was almost as if the accompanying song – “He lives in Continue reading →

With party conferences in the U.K. and the U.S, presidential elections heating up – Our focus shifts to Marriage and Leadership. Have you noticed how leaders always try to show affection to their spouses at party conferences and debates – hugging each other and presenting a united front? We saw the American candidates kissing and hugging their wives after the 1st debate in Denver. The world is keen to make us believe that marriage doesn’t matter much these days. Yet these leaders realise the importance of marriage and the impact that their marriage has on their chances of being elected. Continue reading →

Two are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help…(Ecclesiastes 4: 9 – 10a) On  Wednesday, October 3rd in Denver, the race to choose the next American president entered  another stage with the two candidates meeting on the first debate as part of their campaigns. That day was also the 20th wedding anniversary of the incumbent US president – Barack Obama. Obama greeted his wife in his opening remarks at the debate and also tweeted earlier on in the day, “Twenty years ago today, I married Continue reading →

Self belief is one of the key attributes that defines an Olympic Champion. They become champions the moment they realise that they are capable of acheiving what it takes to take part in the Olympics. Everyone who competes in the Olympics had that self belief that they can be the best and that would have contributed to their getting up daily and putting in hours and hours of practice. The journey to becoming a champion in any area of life starts with self belief. Self-belief, – a trust in one’s positive characteristics, self confidence or self worth , It requires Continue reading →