The Balanced Professional?

The Balanced Professional?

If I were given the chance to come clean about something that has profoundly shifted my life, and never have to say it again, it would be this: the year 2020 came in like a flood and changed my entire trajectory. Everything after that year feels like a blur or a constant fight for survival. The world is still trying to recover, our bodies have faced an illness like no other, and our minds are still grappling with the enormity of what happened.

Yet, life must go on. We must move forward and strive to create a new sense of normalcy. I’ve been and still am—on a journey to find ways to optimise my life. Not just to exist or survive, but to truly live and experience every moment to the fullest.

This pursuit is inspired by a scripture I recently read: Ecclesiastes 9:10: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.”

I created this newsletter for professionals who are searching for practical tips, strategies, and inspiration to thrive in their careers while finding fulfilment in every other area of their lives.

What You Can Expect:

  • Everyday Tips & Tricks: Simple strategies to help you find a balance between your personal and professional life, from better time management to practical advice for handling workplace challenges.
  • Real Stories & Insights: I’ll share personal experiences, lessons I’ve learned, and even the mistakes I’ve made so that you know you’re not alone on this journey.
  • Holistic Career Strategies: Your career isn’t just about the hours you put in it’s about how you show up, the relationships you nurture, and the purpose driving your work.
  • Encouragement & Inspiration: Some days are tougher than others, but every day is an opportunity to reset, refocus, and move forward with renewed purpose.

My hope is that it’s clear my journey is always a work in progress, and everything I share comes from experience and work in my own life.

2025 is the year to transform—not just your career, but your entire approach to life.


Let’s Connect:

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Syntishe Kongolo

From Data to Decisions: Social Media Strategy, Knowledge Management & Business Insights

1 个月

Such beautiful work you are putting together Ziyanda Bam ?? I look forward to reading these.

Alfred Chingombe

Teaching coding, robotics, and problem-solving. || RAD Academy co-founder.

1 个月

All the best with the Newsletter Ziyanda Bam, we definitely need such tips, strategies and encouragement... life is a whole bag of "Ku wow" these days

Ziyanda Bam

Empowering Careers & Purpose | Employee Involvement Consultant | Leadership Development Facilitator

1 个月

The post has been up for less than 30 minutes, and we’re already at 89 newsletter subscribers! Wow! Thank you. I hope the newsletter adds value and fulfils its purpose in your life. ??

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Nkululeko Bilal Ntaka

SCM Ace-Preneur| CIPS LEVEL 4| Improving Solution Design Expect | Leading Practitioner on Public Procurement (LPP), Infrastructure and Public Procurement (IPP) Innovative, Digital and Open Government (INDIGO).

1 个月

I support this beautiful Developing story

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