Postskristin89 in # blurtwomen • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readBarriers to SuccessI often wonder if all the hurdles we jump as women is set out in the same fashion as that for me? This image humoured me, and then hit me hard when the reality is that this image clearly depicts our daily hurdles. Taking a more scientific approach to this review, I found a survey posted by Wall street women as alluded to below and to my…kristin89 in # blurtwomen • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readThe age old battle for womenHey @Blurtwomen I was itrigued by viewing the engagements this week of two individuals being an older and younger women. Contrary to my beleif I always presumed that and maybe it's in my nature to beleive the best in people but I though that older women will want to help younger women climbe the corporate ladder and not become threatened by…kristin89 in # blurtrides • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readThe Merc AVTR or shall I say AvatarFor a few weeks I have been doing some research on this car. I have not personally seen one but what sparked my interest was the design and tech used to build this machine. Some might disagree that this is actually a vehicle, to which I pondered how does one even insure this self driven car. Anyway that is certainly a topic for another day. I…kristin89 in # blurtwomen • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readThe tables must turnWhich chair do you find yourself seated in at the boardroom table? Is it the head? Or do you shun away from the spotlight? I am of the opinion that our timid nature and meek spirit at times can deter us from taking charge at the office. Upon mentoring a young female which I recently brought on board, I found a lot of myself in her. I decided…kristin89 in # blurtwomen • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readThe battle of the sexesAs a young girl grows up, she is taught to be polite, to have manners to listen. Etiquette on point, talk like a lady, sit like a lady. I often wonder if this deters women from taking a strong role in the office? Being assertive is a trait that is often not taught to little girls. I for one struggled immensely with this in my leadership role…kristin89 in # blurtrides • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readThe battle of the A classSource Image Having owned both, I always debate with myself if I let go a piece of myself when I let go of the Audi 1. Nifty around the bends : The Audi A1 was the first car I personally owned, created to my specifications. The A1 was a 3 door (for the single version of me at the time. With a sunroof and 17inch rims. Compact and fuel…kristin89 in # blurtech • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readIntroducing Digital Dexterity as a change phenomenon for your businessSource Image Whats is Digital Dexterity? Digital Dexterity”, a term coined in 2019. Simply, it is the ability to use technology to improve your business. Achieving Digital Dexterity: It starts with your key assets. A common misconception is that purchasing new technology is the way to achieve digital transformation. The key is actually in…kristin89 in # blurtwomen • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readThe illusion of having it allOn the hot topic of women wanting it all, the operative question would be, what does "all" entail? Flirting with the idea of "having it all" seems harmless, but when we fixate ourselves with the proposition that we could potentially have it all this thus becomes a dream we attempt to make a reality. Unfortunately to our own demise. So what…kristin89 in # blurtcomics • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readWonder Woman: How this fierce force shaped a young girls worldviewDiana Prince was raised by a powerful community of women, skilled and equipped to battle yet at the same time commands authority and respect, fighting for peace in a mans world. In the comics, Diana holds many qualities, a heroine of love and peace, a trained gladiator. On one inflection point she struggles between protecting her home vs…kristin89 in # blurtwomen • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readThe Imposter SyndromeThe Imposter Syndrome Defined as a psychological phenomenon where people begin to doubt their accomplishments. (Source Wikipedia). Over the years this trend became more and more apparent in women who were placed in high positions as they began to doubt their worth and value in these hot seats. In recent months, I found that the imposter…kristin89 in # blurtwomen • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readKnow your worthA women’s worth Source Image is worth far more than precious jewels" As the old proverb goes, women tend to disregard their true worth, be it in the workplace or life in general. When we think of ascribing value to something, we often refine the parameters in which we can rate the item to determine its true value. Be it age or geographical…kristin89 in # blurtwomen • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readIt's ok to not be "OK" at timesSource Image Prepare this, fix that, make this... As women we place immense pressure on ourselves to keep it all together, through trials through balancing work and life that we forget that sometimes it's ok to not have it all figured out all the time. This past week, in conversation with other strong women in various industries of work, I…kristin89 in # blurtwomen • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readA step into a new mindsetIs the corporate ladder a stepping stone or stumbling block for women. Growing up my mother always taught me to work hard for the things that I want in life. Stepping into the financial industry I was taught to climb the corporate ladder rung by rung at a careful pace in order to attain true success. I am a firm believer that hard work…kristin89 in # blurtchef • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readWhats for lunch?I used to cringe daily when I pondered upon this thought as if creating health conscious meals was a chore. Well actually it was until I decided to change our diet. It took me some time, but I finally found a plan that suits our taste as well as our diet. Incorporating much needed veg yet adding that balance of great taste and protein to our…kristin89 in # blurtwomen • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readDealing with the perfectionist in me, imperfectly!Blurters, you may disagree, but when people tell you that you are a perfectionist it may not be a compliment. Growing up the expectations and demands placed on me were high, there was a certain standard that I had to live up to. Raised by a single mother who encouraged you that as a woman you can become anything and do anything if you work…kristin89 in # blurtwomen • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readBlurt Women ProposalSource Image At the dawn of women’s month in South Africa, there’s no better time to launch a channel for powerful women around the world to share their journeys and inspire all women. You might be thinking there’s many challenges of this nature out there such as #blackwhite challenge or #womenempowerwomen challenge which is brilliant. In…kristin89 in # blurtafrica • 6 yr. ago • 2 min readBlurt my storyHey blurters, In the words of one of my favourite humans, Maya Angelou "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you". Which is why, I @Kristin89 from South Africa would like to tell you my story, don't skip through the pages. As one of the youngest female leaders in my organisation, you can imagine my journey was not…
