by Tony Akiwumi | Nov 19, 2025 | Personal Growth & Career
I once applied for a role I was certain I would get. I rehearsed diligently, delivered the presentation cleanly, and felt the quiet relief of a job well done. The reply was courteous and final. Thank you for your strong application. Not this time. For two days I...
by Tony Akiwumi | Nov 19, 2025 | Personal Growth & Career
When I think about the fastest jumps I have made, none came from a title or a course. They came from stepping into gaps before anyone asked. Years ago, during a messy product launch, two departments had stopped speaking. Deadlines slipped, calls became confrontations,...
by Tony Akiwumi | Nov 19, 2025 | Personal Growth & Career
Early in my career, I believed a comforting myth. If I worked hard and kept my head down, my boss would notice, mentor me, and open the right doors at the right time. I pictured career growth as a relay race where my manager would eventually pass me the baton. After a...
by Tony Akiwumi | Nov 18, 2025 | Personal Growth & Career
When NASA investigated the Challenger disaster, one of the most striking details was that several engineers had quietly expressed concern about the O-ring temperatures before the launch. Their curiosity about a seemingly small data anomaly could have changed history...
by Tony Akiwumi | Sep 27, 2025 | Personal Growth & Career
At first glance, it sounds almost innocuous. “Your role has been impacted.” Impacted how? A shift in reporting lines? A new set of KPIs? Maybe an expanded scope? But then the meeting ends, the HR script finishes, and the truth settles in. The role hasn’t just been...
by Tony Akiwumi | Sep 27, 2025 | Personal Growth & Career
Success is rarely a solitary endeavour. It’s a mosaic—built from the wisdom, experiences, and generosity of others. Isaac Newton and Nikola Tesla embodied the spirit of lifelong learning, constantly pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation. True learning...
