Category Archives: Inspirational

By Peter Cottrell CA(SA) The Covid-19 crisis presents as a storm with poor visibility where the end outcomes are far from known.  It is unusual in that there have been times of rapid change and upheaval, together with radically changed personal circumstances. One of the key themes of surviving a storm is care for the wellbeingContinue reading “Reflection: Surviving the Storm – Personal Wellbeing”

By Peter Cottrell CA(SA) One of the major challenges presented by the Covid-19 crisis is the speed with which the health pandemic has spread.  It is hard to believe that just three months ago there were less than 12,000 recorded infections and 259 deaths globally.  In my own life I reflect on having been in a coldContinue reading “Reflection: Crisis Preparedness”

By Peter Cottrell CA(SA) In a previous reflection “Life Beyond: The Inspiration of a Life at Sea” I shared a vision of hope from an inspirational South African seafarer, Constance Nengovhela.  As I reflect on Constance’s story, it offers much insight into the strategy for surviving a crisis, including a realistic assessment of the severityContinue reading “Reflection: Leadership Response in a Time of Crisis”

By Peter Cottrell Constance Nengovhela is an inspirational South African, offering a vision of hope that is so desperately needed at this time in our history. Born in Ha Mashau village in Limpopo, Constance serves as an active seafarer on international shipping routes.  In between, she is an entrepreneur having launched an inspirational clothing line “LifeContinue reading “Life Beyond: The Inspiration of a Life at Sea”

Dear clients, colleagues and service providers In our senior staff meeting on Monday, we were reflecting on a theme of “Hands and Hearts”.  In this strange new reality most of us are working at home, or possibly be taking a mandatory break, in a place of physical isolation.  I have heard of numerous accounts ofContinue reading “Covid-19: “Hands and Hearts” (a reflection)”

It is worth reflecting on leadership in the context of this COVID-19 crisis that we are facing. In general, it is said that Winston Churchill was the man of the time.  He was far more than that. In our present high technology world, with infinite access to information and statistics, leaders have reacted slowly toContinue reading “A Reflection on Winston Churchill”