31/05/2026
SAWUBONA
is a traditional Zulu greeting from South Africa that literally translates " I see you" More deeply, it translates "I see you, you are important to me, and I value you."
In our Session 3 of the Management Development Program for the Nikkei Group, I received an unexpected token of socks. Yes, socks.
In one of my stories during the session, she remembered that it generally makes happy wearing new socks. Who doesn't? Right?!
She gifted me with 3 pairs. Together with a handwritten note that says "Hi Coach, I just remembered that you're happy whenever someone gives you socks. I want you to know that we truly appreciate you - Cel"
I rarely receive tokens, and when I do - it really warms my heart knowing that I have made an impact on their and .
I was a bit tough on them the previous week (with Management approval of course) and with good measure, they lived up to program's expectations.
We're on our last leg of the program this June. I'm having a little sepanx (separation anxiety). I can't wait for them apply and follow through on our learnings in the program.
Ms Cel, Yabo Sawubona (Yes, I see you and value you too.