Sharmila (Sam) Wijeyakumar, MSc’s Post

Here’s what we’re watching this week:

Month of May

We are now live with Prof Chandra Sekhar Sripada clinical prof from @Indian school of Business ( ISB) on interesting topic of shaping the future of work ..

Here's something fun for next weekend at the Library! Circuit-bent kids toys, tape machines, retro synths through guitar pedals, along with other oddities such as solar panels, nabbed from broken garden lamps that become audio oscillators when mashed together with computer fans and bike lights - built upon the works of my buddy Adam Ben-Dror. Anyone working in education or with a passion for city planning is welcome to stop by for a chat about ways that STEAM projects and creative spaces, with collaboration and connectivity across Dunedin, could be provided to people of all socioeconomic backgrounds both easily and affordably by harnessing resources that are lost via waste streams. The e-waste world is full of musical items that provide a tangible and engaging link to the principles of physics, electronics and engineering. A motor from a tape machine demonstrates gear reduction, the copper wire pulled out of the motor and rewound can demonstrate electromagnetism, which taped to a piece of paper and connected to an amplifier shows how electromagnetism transforms electricity into sound waves.. and so on. The hugely popular MakeRoom Wellington, where I used to work, have been lightyears ahead on all of this 👏 👏 👏 Although they give 110% every day, as well as a large portion of their family home to make it work and have almost no holidays, I've witnessed how incredibly challenging it has been to upscale and achieve wider acknowledgement and recognition under their own steam. It's a difficult one to unpack why it's like this, or how such a brilliant example can continue to fly under the radar of those in a position to support and enact greater change. In saying all of that, thanks to the Dunedin City Council Waste Minimalisation funding team for their support with this project and I'm really looking forward to updates on the upcoming waste plan!

Last date is 27th Dec

Month of May

I am thrilled to hear that the Competition Authority of Kenya is launching a book on competition law! As someone deeply involved in navigating the complexities of this field, I believe this resource will be invaluable for legal practitioners and decision-makers in business. Competition law is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Failing to comply can have dire consequences. This book promises to be a comprehensive guide, offering insights and strategies to ensure compliance and navigate the competitive landscape effectively. I'm eager to get my hands on a copy and dive into the wealth of knowledge it will undoubtedly offer. Here's to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest developments in competition law! #CompetitionLaw #LegalInsights #BusinessStrategy

The output is only as good as how you prepare, set up, practice, collaborate and consider all the details. Performance, in anything, largely depends on creating the most optimal environment and conditions for success. In all the years of working is design and helping to build resonating, impactful brands, I have always shared with my teams the incredible importance of pre-production. Taking care of all the details, setting everything up for the most effective, beautiful and engaging output. This too applies to setting ourselves up for our best performance and, while, as it relates to apparel, this has largely been focused on performance wear for athletes and those engaging in an active lifestyle where performance of the apparel is key (gear for extreme weather, gear that allows full movement, gear that allows breathability, moisture-wicking, non-chafing etc), it has not (largely) translated into performance wear for your best, most supported and considered performance as a teacher, a lawyer, a CEO, a business leader, a TV presenter, particularly as a women. The clothes that women wear for all of these roles and so, so many more, need to be as carefully and thoughtfully designed as the performance wear for a runner, a climber, a dancer - because, setting up for success, the pre-production, of getting dressed each day, should be that thoughtful, that easy and that considered. For the best, strongest and most successful performance possible. behind the desk, at the boardroom table, in the courtroom and in the TV station. Check out SophieGrace at the Magic Show, New York Feb 20-22 and see thoughtful, beautiful design, made to perform on a different kind of mountaintop. #magicnewyork #Sophiegrace #appareldesign #apparelmanufacturing #forwomen #bywomen #performancedesign #beautifuldesign

Today marks the first day of March as we close the chapter on February. Have a read below!

The truth is, success isn’t about having all the answers or making the perfect move every time. It’s about showing up, day after day, even when you don’t feel like it. It's about betting on yourself, knowing that with every stumble, you learn, adapt, and improve. If you’re at a crossroads right now, or questioning if you have what it takes, I encourage you: *don’t quit*. That feeling of uncertainty? It’s your edge. That struggle? It’s your growth in disguise. Keep showing up. Keep betting on yourself. Your breakthrough is closer than you think. #Resilience #GrowthMindset #KeepPushing #Leadership #EntrepreneurMindset