Thinking Reimagined® with Dr. Ama

What is Self Care to you? A vacation? A treat? Exercise? Meditation? Laughter with friends and family? Some people think self-care has to be expensive but a simple and regular meditation or laughing with your friends and family can lift your spirit and improve your overall life. Amidst present day stressors and triggers from the pandemic, the economy, security and political instability, the desire...

There is much discussion on mental health and well-being, particularly since the pandemic, and more so during this period of global economic, political and security uncertainty. In line with the Thinking Reimagined®️ focus on life-work balance in the workplace and following a well deserved hiatus, this podcast focuses on Anxiety. We have all experienced Anxiety, the feeling of worry and/or nervous...

Did you know that of the 333.34 million companies in the world (Statista, 2021), no two businesses are exactly the same? Like every human’s DNA is different, so every business’s story varies. How these stories are told vary from business to business, as well as from brand to brand. Of course, their effectiveness varies as well. These stories have much to do with the identity of the organisations t...

We have all experienced it at some point in our lives, a sense of doubt and questioning even though we have all the skills, knowledge and education. Imposter syndrome is not believing in yourself - your capabilities and competencies. It is an internal fear of being unmasked despite your achievements and potential. This internal turmoil which is not gender limited can have more devastating conseque...

Stress in its simplest form is a reaction to a physical and/or emotional discomfort. Furthermore, stress untreated can lead to depression. As the world continues to grapple with the long term effects of the endemic, uncertainty, trauma, grief, burnout to mention a few, it is essential to focus on well-being to mitigate the far reaching consequences poor mental health. While there is no one-size-fi...

Today, there are growing negative biases towards people who are introverted by nature and advocates advise that there is a need to shift the narrative and recognise that introverts bring much dynamism to the table as good listeners, analysts and Out of The Box thinkers. Understanding the differences distinguishing introversion and social anxiety is critical to harnessing the skill-set and communic...

We begin this podcast with an oration from Benny Finisher as we prepare to dialogue with Youth.  There is growing advocacy to empower the younger population to contribute and continue to strive for better representation given the extenuating challenges facing the world post pandemic.  Today’s youth are faced with issues of underemployment and unemployment in the wake of worsening insecurity and ec...

Year 2022 has been one that has witnessed global inflation, a host of economic downturns and social insecurity, with millions still reeling from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given all of the occurrences in the past months, there is absolutely no denying that it's been a trying time for everyone globally and no one is completely immune to it. Through the tough times, being the best versi...

We live in a world where the rate of change is unprecedented and we are learning to adjust to the effects of the pandemic as well as civil unrest caused by political instability in different countries and wars, especially the Ukraine invasion. The rate of inflation and its effect on the rising cost of living is of much concern as are other factors not limited to global warming and the widening eco...

Violence, particularly Gender Based Violence (GBV), is increasing at an alarming rate globally. Predominantly, the focus on GBV is on women (and girls) due to their disproportional exposure to rape and domestic violence. However, GBV covers a much broader spectrum which includes human trafficking, gender/sexual bias and discrimination, female genital mutilation and child marriage. Recently, the de...

Did you know that of the 333.34 million companies in the world (Statista, 2021), no two businesses are exactly the same? Like every human’s DNA is different, so every business’s story varies. How these stories are told vary from business to business, as well as from brand to brand. Of course, their effectiveness varies as well. These stories have much to do with the identity of the organisations t...

The world has come a long way since the days of Jane Austen, when the primary goal of any self-respecting woman was to find a husband with enough means to keep her in lace bonnets and save her from destitution. Despite this, many don’t seem to realise that since men and women can be educated and elevated to positions of authority at work, they are able to contribute to their homes and societies as...

We have altered the course of nature through our actions and disrespect of the planet. The earth is at a tipping point, the environment is polluted, cities are densely populated, resources are degraded and biodiversity is being disrupted to the point that the future of the planet as we know it is bleak. The daily calls to action by environmentalists and stakeholders with concerns related to climat...

Today, there are growing negative biases towards people who are introverted by nature and advocates advise that there is a need to shift the narrative and recognise that introverts bring much dynamism to the table as good listeners, analysts and Out of The Box thinkers. Understanding the differences distinguishing introversion and social anxiety is critical to harnessing the skill-set and communic...

The 20th of October 2020 is now largely regarded as an unforgettable day in Nigeria's history as it marks a key moment in a period which saw millions of youth across the country act as agents of peace and justice against police brutality, injustice and bad governance. Two years on from the Lekki Massacre that was unleashed on that fateful day, the status quo continues as questions still transpire...

There are campaigns to hand out free condoms. Where are the campaigns to distribute free menstrual products? Every month, women and girls, globally, have to experience periods and all that comes with it (before, during and after) and only a handful of organisations and countries seem to realise the impact of a girl/woman’s menstrual cycle on her life and productivity. We live in a patriarchal soci...

There is much discussion on mental health and well-being, particularly since the pandemic, and more so during this period of global economic, political and security uncertainty. In line with the Thinking Reimagined®️ focus on life-work balance in the workplace and following a well deserved hiatus, this podcast focuses on Anxiety. We have all experienced Anxiety, the feeling of worry and/or nervous...

Social media with an estimated 3.5 billion users worldwide has become a major influencer in today’s global culture. The social networking platforms are filled with people presenting themselves in their altered and/or enhanced light, thereby creating false impressions which might cause some to have a negative body image and low self esteem. Body shaming is rampant and image issues, which affect wom...

The post-covid workplace ranges from hybrid, to remote to in-person offices and communities, as company culture and engagement has been disrupted. Furthermore, the Great Resignation and issues with mental health have become focal points for employers and employees. Securing and retaining talent are priorities yet employability and the rising figures of the underemployed remain critical in the glob...

Social media is impacting lives, from the way we interact, socialise and work to the ways in which we communicate within our communities, workplaces and institutions of learning. The vast ocean of content, news and information at our fingertips require finesse and understanding of our digital footprints which could enhance or derail or lives, work and/or businesses. The projected global population...

The Good Girl Syndrome is a mindset imposed on girls and women to the detriment of their sense of Self, success and overall well-being. It is masked as socially acceptable norms - from behaviour to presentation and how to interact amongst others, to name a few. Often girls are told not to climb trees or to sit in a less suggestive manner because it would attract the wrong type of attention. Ladies...

In Nigeria, as in the rest of the world, there has been a heightened level of the impact of traumatic experiences. Whilst trauma has the potential to become severe and affect how we relate with others and sometimes leading to depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation, shame, guilt, fear, addiction etc., recognising the signs and triggers and unconscious biases are essential for early intervention. In...

We have all experienced it at some point in our lives, a sense of doubt and questioning even though we have all the skills, knowledge and education. Imposter syndrome is not believing in yourself - your capabilities and competencies. It is an internal fear of being unmasked despite your achievements and potential. This internal turmoil which is not gender limited can have more devastating conseque...

We begin this podcast with an oration from Benny Finisher as we prepare to dialogue with Youth.  There is growing advocacy to empower the younger population to contribute and continue to strive for better representation given the extenuating challenges facing the world post pandemic.  Today’s youth are faced with issues of underemployment and unemployment in the wake of worsening insecur...

What is Self Care to you? A vacation? A treat? Exercise? Meditation? Laughter with friends and family? Some people think self-care has to be expensive but a simple and regular meditation or laughing with your friends and family can lift your spirit and improve your overall life. Amidst present day stressors and triggers from the pandemic, the economy, security and political instability, the desire...