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Some mentees stay for years. Others need one conversation, take the clarity they need and move on. A reflection on mentorship, direction and letting people go.

What Gen Y Professionals must Right in Nigeria’s Multigenerational Workplace. Let me start with a question. Have you ever sat in a meeting room, watched someone present a brilliant idea — solid data, well-researched, clearly articulated — and still found yourself unconvinced? Not because the idea was bad. But because something about the person felt…

This is my story, every pulsating detail documented to inspire you to leap beyond your limitations. This story was first published in 2019 and remains the most viewed, most read and most commented story on the blog till date. I hope you find it worth your time. In search of the Golden Fleece. My first

1st May 2022  Oladimeji Ramon1 May 2022   A civil engineer and creative writer, Akin Akingbogun, speaks to OLADIMEJI RAMON about his craft Tell us a bit about yourself. Akin Akingbogun is a 42-year-old civil engineer, who has openly professed to be 13 years younger to fit the narrative for his online persona. I am

Guide to common interview questions “The best way out is always through.” — Robert Frost When I was starting out my job search almost two decades ago, there was no such thing as a guide to interview questions. We barely rehearsed for the session. On the big day, one simply jumped into a dusty and

The Author’s Interview – Prisoner of Fate “It’s the first of many and I am positive about this passionate journey and the reward ahead “ Akin Akingbogun I suppose that the first platform to answer questions about my first book should be on my website. Not just because this was where it all got rekindled,

Why it’s cold at the top – your career heights “Cold is merciless. It shows you where you are. What you are” Wim Hof It is cold at the top – But could be warmer Disclaimer – This post is not just about mount Everest. I crave your indulgence to read till the end to

Life Principles – Setting Clear Goals Don’t confuse goals with desires- a proper goal is something that you really need to achieve.  Desires are the things that you want that can prevent you from reaching your goals. Let’s pretend that life is a martial art or game, the object of which is to get around

The Vagaries of Sleep – tips to sleep like a baby “Sleep is vital to good health. A decent night’s rest can make a positive impact on your entire day “  “Sleep is the best meditation.” – Dalai Lama Quick question… When was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed, alert, and hopeful — ready to

Tips for Online Video interview -the devil is in the details Online video interviews will be the norm rather than the exception Online video interviews are not entirely strange at this time. As improved technology closed the physical distance gap around the world, many employers are relying more on online video platforms to recruit young

Are you a paycheck away? – from abject despair Life begins at the end of your comfort zone If you were to miss a paycheck from your employer today either because you got relieved of your job, or your firm closed shop or whatever the “unfortunate” circumstance, how would you fare? Imagine the hordes of

Why we Struggle with Success “Every successful person has overcome hard times. Don’t be afraid of your struggle, work past it.” I learnt a great lesson from my last place of employment and it is a lesson I would love to take beyond the moment of deciding to move on to do something tangible with

The Sleepwalker and the walk of Shame “Any adult with a tendency to sleepwalk has the potential to experience an accident and can be at risk of real injury. I was just lucky” Me Have you met a sleepwalker? Perhaps you have personally experienced this sleep disorder known to specialists as somnambulism. Weird name innit?