Tag: professionaldevelopment

In several major global markets, accounting firms are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain a steady pipeline of qualified professionals. Fewer graduates are entering the profession, and progression to senior levels is taking longer. At the same time, firms face greater technical demands.

For years, the future of finance and accounting has been framed mainly as a story about technology. Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and data platforms are reshaping the profession. They are changing how work gets done and what employers and clients expect. However, if that is the whole story, we are missing the point.

The author returns with an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership. In a time of deep uncertainty, bluster, hubris and even cruelty are increasingly being accepted as acceptable leadership traits. However, the author delivers practical and actionable insights.

The legal profession is generally known to be demanding, relentless and, at times, unforgiving. From the point of entry into law school, excellence is expected, and resilience is tested. Purpose is often deferred in favour of survival. In my own experience as an admitted legal practitioner of the High Court of South Africa and as a law lecturer, I have come to the considered view that the sustainability of the legal profession depends not merely on technical expertise.

Graduating from university and securing your first job or internship is an exciting milestone. After years of assignments, exams and long nights of studying, entering the working world creates new opportunities to learn, grow and apply your qualifications in practice.

Volunteering is often framed as an act of goodwill rather than a pathway to professional growth. However, this view misses an important point. In many cases, volunteering builds capability, credibility and leadership. April, designated as Global Volunteer Month, offers a timely opportunity to reassess this practice. It remains widely misunderstood, particularly in emerging markets.

In ROAR!, de Villiers Basson tackles the silent damage caused by bullying. This includes bullying in the workplace, online and in everyday life. The book empowers readers to recognise toxic behaviour early. It also helps them understand the dynamics between the bully, the victim and the broader culture.

Growth rarely announces itself with fanfare. More often, it begins as a quiet restlessness and a sense that who you are at work no longer matches who you could become. As such, returning to study reshapes not only skills and knowledge, but also confidence, perspective and professional identity. Reflection, continual learning and academic rigour translate into sharper strategic thinking, bolder leadership and greater impact in the workplace.

Professional advancement is increasingly shaped by decisions around education. Qualifications signal capability, open doors and promise career progression, yet their value is often assessed too narrowly. Beyond remuneration, education carries costs and returns that unfold over time. These factors influence professional mobility, leadership access and long-term relevance.

Transform your life with this inspiring, research-backed guide. It helps you remove self-doubt, build confidence and unlock your professional and personal potential. Self-doubt is a silent force that undermines potential. It eats away at confidence and traps even the most capable in overthinking. You cannot outperform it, but you can rewire it.