Paul Ngugi’s Post

"Some people look for a beautiful place, others make a place beautiful." – Hazrat Inayat Khan. His teachings remind us that true beauty is cultivated from within and radiates outward into the world. For me, beauty isn’t just something we find—it’s something we create every day through our presence, actions, and the love we share. When we bring compassion and warmth into our interactions, we turn ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones. It’s a powerful reminder that each act of kindness brightens the world around us. In the workplace, beauty isn’t just about appearances; it’s about the harmony, collaboration, and positive energy that people bring. When teams work together with respect, empathy, and shared purpose, they create an environment where everyone can thrive. The true beauty of any organization lies in its people—those who lead with heart, foster connection, and inspire others. It’s their inner beauty that transforms the workplace into a space of growth, fulfillment, and genuine connection. Let’s take a moment to recognize and celebrate the beauty each person brings into our world through their dedication, creativity, and kindness. To the coaches, mentors, and speakers who guide, inspire, and uplift others—your impact goes far beyond words. You’re creating a ripple effect of positivity and transformation. Thank you for the beauty you bring into our lives. #AineeCha #HeartMindWellness #TheShambalaJourney #CelebrateBeauty #Inspiration #PositiveImpact #LeadershipWithHeart

South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) recently announced this year's theme 'free to be me'. Lots of companies across the UK will be marking SAHM this year and might already be in planning mode (SAHM runs from July 18 - Aug 17). Did you know that there is a Love Your Company deck specifically for those who identify as South Asian? Each prompt offers the opportunity to share your lived experiences, reflections, family life and stories 🤝🏽 South Asia is made up of many different countries, cultures, faiths and traditions and it's important to give everyone the chance to educate others and share their personal stories. So this post is for those involved in employee resource groups and networks that celebrate South Asian heritage, and also for people/teams who are interested in learning from their colleagues. Ways you can use the deck 👇🏽 💡 Have an event where people answer the prompts and open the floor for others to share too (fireside chat, smaller group discussions, Q+A panel). 💡 Gift a deck to a colleague and encourage them to answer a few prompts if they wish. 💡 Encourage senior leaders to answer the prompts. This creates an inclusive and safe environment for people to share their honest experiences of tradition and upbringing, no matter where they sit in the organisation. It can be hard to 'bring your whole self to work' if people don't understand that your culture, upbringing and experiences influence how you do this 🤷🏽♀️ The South Asian Roots deck includes 30 prompts and you can order your deck(s) on the website - www.loveyourcompany.co.uk 😊 📍 UK-wide and international delivery available Tag someone who might be interested below 👇🏽 #LoveYourCompany #ConversationStarters #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #EmployeeResourceGroups #DiversityAndInclusion #DEI

Reality Check Thursday is here!🚨 Let's challenge a common myth that often holds us back: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴. Growing up, I was taught to be humble and let my work speak for itself. While humility is a virtue, I soon learned that staying silent about my achievements wasn't serving me or my career. I missed out on opportunities because I was afraid of being perceived as boastful. It was a hard lesson, but it taught me the importance of advocating for myself. We often face this dilemma, especially as women of color. We worry that asserting our accomplishments might come across as bragging, but the truth is, recognizing and communicating our successes is essential for career growth. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂: 💎Advocate for Yourself: Ensure your hard work is recognized and rewarded. 💎Inspire Others: Your story can motivate and empower others to speak up. 💎Drive Change: Highlighting your achievements can pave the way for more equitable recognition and opportunities. So, let’s break the silence. As we end this week, I challenge you to share one professional achievement that you're proud of. It could be a successful project, a problem you solved, or a milestone you reached. Let's celebrate our wins together! Drop your achievements in the comments and let's support each other in owning our value. 🌟 I can't wait to celebrate with you! Don't be shy, let's see it! #SpeakUp #OwnYourValue

The company you keep says more about you than you might realize. Just as you cannot hang with the Kardashians and hope to be perceived as the pope, the people around you cast a significant reflection on your own image. But have you ever considered the flip side of this mirror? 👥 What Your Circle Reflects About You 👥 Your circle doesn't just influence how others see you—it's a clear indicator of what you value and aspire to be. The traits you admire in your friends and colleagues—whether it's integrity, ambition, or compassion—often mirror the qualities you either possess or strive to develop. In essence, you are the company you keep. 👥 How You Reflect on Your Circle 👥 It’s not just about how others perceive you through your associations, but also about how your actions and choices shine back on those closest to you. Every success you achieve, every challenge you overcome, and every misstep you make, casts light back on your circle. I am incredibly grateful to be surrounded by people who cheer for me, teach me, challenge me, and support me. These relationships are not just a reflection of who I am—they shape who I become. And I’m thrilled to say that I’ll be meeting many of these inspiring individuals at 💖 NSA’s #Influence2024 💖 conference this week. Will you be there too? #ThePowerOfChoice #immersivekeynote #hologram #holokeynote #holospeaker #hologramkeynote #immersiveexperience #futureofevents #cmispeakers #sylviedigiusto cmi

The company you keep says more about you than you might realize. Just as you cannot hang with the Kardashians and hope to be perceived as the pope, the people around you cast a significant reflection on your own image. But have you ever considered the flip side of this mirror? 👥 What Your Circle Reflects About You 👥 Your circle doesn't just influence how others see you—it's a clear indicator of what you value and aspire to be. The traits you admire in your friends and colleagues—whether it's integrity, ambition, or compassion—often mirror the qualities you either possess or strive to develop. In essence, you are the company you keep. 👥 How You Reflect on Your Circle 👥 It’s not just about how others perceive you through your associations, but also about how your actions and choices shine back on those closest to you. Every success you achieve, every challenge you overcome, and every misstep you make, casts light back on your circle. I am incredibly grateful to be surrounded by people who cheer for me, teach me, challenge me, and support me. These relationships are not just a reflection of who I am—they shape who I become. And I’m thrilled to say that I’ll be meeting many of these inspiring individuals at 💖 NSA’s #Influence2024 💖 conference this week. Will you be there too? #ThePowerOfChoice #immersivekeynote #hologram #holokeynote #holospeaker #hologramkeynote #immersiveexperience #futureofevents #cmispeakers #sylviedigiusto cmi

#IDontComeWithAHashtag Sometimes it feels like success is measured by announcements—awards, board appointments, and “Top 100” lists—it’s easy to feel invisible if you don’t have something shiny to share. I’ll be honest: I don’t have a new accolade. I’m not sitting on a board. I’m not being celebrated on stages or trending on LinkedIn. #IDontComeWithAHashtag. But let me tell you what I do come with: The drive to serve. The strength to stand in the gaps where others walk away. The courage to take on work that doesn’t come with applause but changes lives. I think of El Valiente (The Brave One) from my Networking Lotería series. He doesn’t stand tall because the crowd is watching—he stands tall because he knows who he is. His power isn’t in titles or hashtags. His power is in resilience, integrity, and his unwavering commitment to what matters most. Like El Valiente, I’m not here for the spotlight. I’m here to serve. To build. To create lasting impact in the communities and organizations that need it. So if you’re scrolling and feeling unseen, remember this: You don’t need a hashtag to validate your work. You don’t need an award to prove your worth. Your courage, your power, your resilience—they are your legacy. The world may not see you now, but the impact of what you’re building will echo long after. While I don’t come with a hashtag, I come with something stronger: unshakable purpose and the bravery to keep moving forward. Tell us more about how you are making a difference in the comments! #IDontComeWithAHashtag #Resilience #PowerInSilence #PurposeOverRecognition #LegacyBuilding #NetworkingLotería #LatinoLeadership #CulturalResilience #BehindTheScenesLeader #QuietLeadership #ImpactOverAwards #ServiceDriven #BuildingCapacity #CourageToLead #StrengthInAction #BraveWork #AuthenticityMatters

💫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 💫 Many people spend their lives searching for purpose. Even after achieving money and luxury, they still feel unfulfilled. Why? Because they focus on fulfilling immediate needs. Once those needs are met, the happiness they seek disappears. True fulfillment comes from finding and serving a greater purpose. What if you worked towards your purpose first, got equipped for it, and let your needs follow? This “𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” brings meaning to everything we do and leads to lasting fulfillment. The greatest reward for me is hearing how I’ve made a difference in someone’s life, no matter how big or small the impact. P.S. The picture dates back to receiving Outstanding Women Achiever Award a few years ago. 💬 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨—𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧𝙨? 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨! 👉 If you’re looking to find more fulfillment or work towards a greater purpose, feel free to DM me or reach out via email (details in the first comment). #PurposeDrivenLife #leadership #PersonalGrowth #ImpactOverAwards #LifePurpose #WomenInLeadership #TransformationJourney #Coaching #setyourselffreewithsaara #careerdevelopment

🌟 Celebrate success by helping others! 🌍💙 🔥 In a world focused on personal achievements, remember that our true success is measured by the positive impact we make on others. 🚀✨ 🤝 "We Rise by Lifting Others" is more than a catchy phrase—it's a powerful reminder to help those around us reach their full potential. 💡💪 🌱 Extend a helping hand, offer guidance, and support colleagues, friends, and even strangers to create a ripple effect of empowerment. Together, we can build a future where everyone thrives! 🌈🌟 ✨ Make it a daily mission to inspire, encourage, and assist others. By lifting them up, we elevate ourselves and create a compassionate, successful world. 🌟🤝 🙌 Success is about uplifting and inspiring others. Let's achieve greatness and make a meaningful difference collectively! 💙 📣 Embrace "We Rise by Lifting Others." Support, encourage, and empower each other for personal and professional growth! 🌐💼 💫 Together, we can reach new heights and create a legacy that goes beyond individual achievements. Let's rise together, hand in hand! 🚀✨ #WeRiseByLiftingOthers #Empowerment #TogetherWeSucceed #InspirationalLeadership #MakeADifference #SuccessWithMeaning

One of my learnings in life, is to always be open, as best I can (Kabat-Zinn, 2013), and to allow life to flow through me. It’s a personal mantra and continuing practice…   I met the lovely Yvonne Kelly at the #Rejig Conference last year. Interestingly, I remember almost not going to the conference because it clashed with another appointment in the diary.   Cut the long story short, I ended up going, and whilst networking, I bumped into Yvonne, quite literally! She had the biggest smile, and such a warm and pleasant energy and radiance about her, we hit it off rather immediately.   We quickly realised we had a lot of common interests, including a desire to influence people and organisational change...   This short video clip is a product of emerging conversations on all things D&I, EI, and Mindfulness - driven by the following questions:   ❓ What can D&I do DIFFERENTLY to start shifting the dial on Gender equity in the light of recent poor statistics? ❓What role could E&I and Mindfulness play in enabling a new lens and mindset switch in the areas of 'identity', D&I 'dimensions', and ‘intersectionality’. ❓Is self-leadership at the heart of this needed change? Click and watch to join the conversation...   Comments?   #Like #Share   😊 More to come...   #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #EI #Mindfulness #Conversations #Change #transformation #organisationaldevelopment #corporate #selfleadership #meditationsofamonk