Your Highest Version

Ever wondered what the role of HR at work is?? Moratuwa has you covered. I had a very insightful conversation with my friend & human resource practitioner, Moratuwa Motsemme. We explored the role of HR at length, touched on the application process and how one can verify a potential place of employment. We wrapped up our conversation by speaking about the recruitment process, cv's and the work culture fit. Moratuwa advises job seekers to ask questions rather than assume, as one can assume incorrectly and miss great work opportunities.

In this episode Michaela and I discuss the importance of mental health professionals such as psychologists, counsellors and social workers taking care care of their own mental health. We speak about how unanticipated life encounters can push us into our comfort zones, but also bring about growth in us as individuals. Michaela also leaves us with a gentle reminder of the fact that we are human before we are mental health workers, therfore we should also be open to receive when we are served by others, the same way that we serve our patients.

Michaela's private practice is in Pretoria east. Website: https://michaelacorbett.com/

 In this episode Hope briefly reflects on the Mental Health Check-In event she hosted via her female NPO. She then proceeds to talking about the mind-and-body connection, to demonstrate how intertwined physical and mental health are. Suicide signs and management are discussed and she closes off with giving general mental health tips while reminding you to do something for your mental health today... Happy Mental Health Day YHV family!!!

Free Resources:

Lifeline: 0861 322 322

SADAG: 011 234 4837

Suicide Crisis Lifeline: 0800 567 567

Trauma Helpline: 0800 205 026

A good old girl chat (as always) between Hope and Dzuni but this episode is kept it a lot shorter than the last one they did together. In this episode Dzuni and Hope unpack some of the challenges of growing up black; from being first borns, to being female children... You don't want to miss this one. 

A good old girl chat (as always) between Hope and Dzuni but this episode is kept it a lot shorter than the last one they did together. In this episode Dzuni and Hope unpack some of the challenges of growing up black; from being first borns, to being female children... You don't want to miss this one. 

Grab a chair, sit down and join Hope as she has a conversation about mentorship with one of her mentee's Njabulo. They share their journey leading up to their mentor-and-mentee relationship, the importance of mentorship and why they believe mentorship is important. 

In this Episode Hope is joined by her friend Skye and they tackle the conversation of skin lightening/bleaching. Skye’s Masters research is on this topic and she shares some of her findings as she has been researching the topic. She also shares the dangers and after effect of using products that have ingredients such as mercury.

In this episode Hope shares her experience of studying for her Counselling Psychology board exam, which she had in June 2021. She reflects on the amount of time she took to study (in total), touches on the difference between preparing for an oral exam vs a written exam. She also lets us in on the study methods she used. ...And lastly reminds us of how incredible our brains are, in that we have muscle memory and should learn to trust ourselves.  

In this episode Hope engages in conversation with Shirley Kaliko, the founder and president of an NPO called Women of Substance Women of Great Worth. They speak about Shirley's professional career and how she found her voice in the entertainment industry as a model. Shirley also shares how she found her passion for women empowerment and community projects - which she thanks her mother for. Lastly they speak about the Mother/Father Wound conference hosted by Shirley on 30 April 2022, in which Hope is one of the speakers. 

Tickets are still available, make sure to make your purchase and don't miss out. 

Resources:

-Facebook Page: Women of Substance Women of Great Worth.

-Instagram: @womenofsubstancenpo

-Contact Details: 082 621 1143

In this episode Hope sets the tone for what will be season two of Your Highest Version. She also gets candid about her unemployment journey and the depressive state she found herself in, in that period. And leaves you with some encouragement.

Contact Details:

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Instagram: @yourhighestversion

If your are struggling with depression or any other mental health difficulties, here's a list of resources:

1. SADAG: 011 234 4837 & @sadag_official (Instagram) & www.sadag.org.

2. Life Line : 086 132 2322.

3. Suicide Crisis Lifeline: 080 056 7565.

4. Trauma Helpline: 080 020 5026.