A Full Guide to Unlocking Your Potential in the Age of Disruption
10 Ways to Guide you Through the Process
17 Critical Human Skills You Need to Thrive in an AI-Powered Economy
Beyond Formal Qualifications
Leaders Need Upskilling Too
In n today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the future of work is being reshaped and as businesses adapt to these shifts, the role of leaders is also transforming. Upskilling in organizations is a hot topic...
7 Pillars of a Human-Centric Digital Transformation
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are embracing the power of technology to stay competitive and relevant. However, amid the race to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technologies, one crucial aspect must...
21 Human Skills That’ll Set You Apart in the Age of AI
How to Stand Out in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The Future of Work Coach vs Career Coach: What is the Difference?
The Difference between a Career Coach and the Future of Work Coach
The Growing Trend Called ‘Quiet Quitting’ and the Implications for All Stakeholders
The Implications of Quiet Quitting for Employees, Organizations & Customers
Google Bard’s Massive Upgrade Sets the Stage for Next-Level Generative AI
The AI war heating up! Bard just got a huge upgrade, adding to all the excitement and competition. Google recently made its most extensive update ever on Bard. The renowned search engine now empowers its...
The First-Ever AI Conference: Tracing the Evolution and the History of AI
As a technology speaker, digital disruption thought leader, and future of work coach, I have observed a consistent theme revolving around AI in the events I have had the privilege to speak at thus...
The Future of Work is Not Jobs
Embracing the Adventure of the Unknown
7 Skills With an Expiry Date – The Countdown Begins!
Are You Prepared for the Future of Work
When Artificial Intelligence Rebels: 10 Scenarios AI Could Go Horribly Wrong
The Dangers of AI Becoming an Existential Threat to Humankind
Taming the Beast or Unleashing the Full Potential of AI?
The Great AI Dilemma
ChatGPT vs Bard: Who Wins? (Surprising Results)
The Clash of AI Competition.
Can You Trust Your Eyes Anymore? - The Rise of Synthetic Reality
Deepfake Technology is Deeply Concerning.
From Pages to Podcast: Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted.
In a world where technological disruption is the norm, it’s easy to feel like you’re being left behind. The rapid pace of change can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning...
From the Boardroom to the Cloud: Why Every CEO is Now a Tech CEO
The Shift in the Business Landscape
Introducing Nicky Verd’s Podcast “Disrupt Yourself or Be Disrupted”
Disrupt Yourself or Be Disrupted Podcast!
The Nokia Story – The Rise, Fall & Transformation of a Cell Phone King”
From Defeat to Reinvention!
ChatGPT Passes MBA Exam: Humans Beware – Machines are Coming for Your Jobs (and Degrees)
It’s official: ChatGPT, an OpenAI chatbot taking the world by storm, has done the impossible and passed an MBA exam with flying colours at the Wharton Business School. That’s right, folks — this New bot in...
15 Things to Know About Google’s Global Layoffs of 12,000 Employees.
How quickly it changes from “Learn to Code” to “Learn to Weld”
An Open Letter to Matriculants and Parents.
There is more to life than the classroom, textbooks, lectures, exams, certificates, etc.
Top 5 Challenges Facing African Businesses to Digitally Transform.
Digital transformation is currently a hot topic in Africa, as more and more businesses on the continent recognize the potential benefits of adopting new technologies and processes. However, there are several challenges that African businesses...
The Missing Link to Unlocking the Full Potential of Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation is more than just software!
ChatGPT: The New AI Technology Sensation of 2023 (and Beyond)
Taking the World by Storm!
9 Disruptive Mindsets for a Fresh Start – Radical Change
A Fresh Start isn’t a Place, it’s a Mindset!
Is it difficult to Keep up with Technology? – A Software Engineer’s Perspective!
A Software Engineer’s Perspective!
World’s First-ever Lung Transplant Delivered by Drone – Why it Matters
A Peek into the Future of Drone Delivery in Healthcare!
When Life Happens, Remember This – The Pregnant Elephant and The Dog!
A story is told of how an elephant and a dog became pregnant at the same time. Three months down the line the dog gave birth to six puppies. Six months later the dog was pregnant...
5 Practical Steps to Immediately Take When You Hit Rock Bottom
The story of Andrew Ferebee... Once upon a time, my podcast had millions of downloads, I had a huge email list, a growing social media following, and thousands of raving fans. But I was completely broke… That...
He Was Fired from an Accounting Job 10 Years Ago — Went into His Dark Cocoon and Came out Evolved!
The pursuit of a dream- against all odds!
Rwanda has Built its First-ever Gold Refinery in an Effort to Combat the Exploitation of Africa’s Natural Resources.
The race to refine and clean up Africa's gold rush!
The Age of STEMpathy: Thriving as Humans in an Era of Robots and Intelligent Machines.
That which cannot be found in an algorithm!
Are Free Online Courses Worth It?
Burning the Digital Candle
800+ Free Computer Science Classes You Can Take Online Right Now!
There is a mind-boggling amount of options to choose from.
In the Age of Robots, Soft Skills are the Ultimate Alpha Skills.
You have to Influence Hearts and Minds to Win
I Got Fired on the First Day — and this Happened!
Finding your place in the world is never easy but worth it!
Is Rwanda Safe To Visit?
My Personal Experience in Kigali
The Danger of Being Completely Stress Free! – Biosphere 2
A life without problems is a problem!
The Difference Between the Metaverse and the Internet
Metaverse vs Internet
Was Facebook Name Change (META) a Good Move In the Midst of Crisis?
Disrupting From Within!
Basic Entry-Level Digital Skills for Social Inclusion!
Closing the Digital Gap!
From a Traditional Mindset to a Digital Mindset. 7 Reasons to Make the Shift!
Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted!
What Drives You is More Important than What You Drive!
You Don’t Need a Car to Chase Your Dreams!
Lost in the Middle of Labels and Titles?
Break Free from Social Conditioning
7 Practical Tips to Bet on Yourself in a Volatile Fast Changing World.
The Safest Bet is the one You Place on Yourself!
21 Dying Professions Young People Should Avoid or Approach with Caution!
Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted!
7 Practical Ways to Step Out of your Comfort Zone into your Opportunity Zone (#5 is Crucial)
Opportunities are usually outside the comfort zone not inside!
I was Laid off from my Job & this is How I Stood Up to Reinvent and Rebuild Myself — The non Traditional Way!
A Journey Back from Darkness
5 Reasons why a Jobless Future is Unavoidable no Matter what the Government Does!
A call to design your own agenda, foster your own disruption and position yourself for new opportunities.
Is your Degree Holding you Hostage?
The Battle to Upskill, Adapt and Transition in a Changing World!
13 Exciting Hobbies with Great Income Potential - The only List of Money-Making Hobbies you Need!
Side Hustles are now Becoming the Main Hustle!
9 Steps to Turn your Hobby into a PROFIT Generating Business (#7 is Crucial)
Some of the most successful business ideas are borne out of people’s hobbies and passions!
The Hobby Economy – An Alternative to EARNING AN INCOME as Job Losses Continue to Mount
Think outside the box, think outside a job, think outside your academic qualifications!
How to ADD VALUE to your Online COMMUNITY. (The Power of Content with Practical Examples)
The digital era and the Web landscape has provided the means for everyone to have a voice.
I Have Full Faith in Africa. Our Problems are our Biggest Opportunities. Africa Day 2020
Africa is rising and we’re just getting started!
Could the Cure for COVID-19 Emerge out of Africa?
Every claim deserves a fair chance!
5 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself in Disruptive Times. #3 Will Make You Think Long and Hard.
As economic change accelerates, so must the pace of your own personal strategic renewal!
15 Uncomfortable Facts About School
True education should seek to bring out the gifts and talents of a child!
No One is too Big to Fail
Only companies with agile business strategies and the best solutions in their fields will survive!
Is Christianity a Subscription to Stupidity, Mediocrity or Poverty?
Don't be so heavenly minded to the point of being earthly useless.
Rwanda: An Emerging Cradle of Innovation in Africa.
Rwanda has a prospector’s mentality, the ability to focus on opportunities.
An Open Letter to Matriculants and Parents. Class of 2019
Success or Failure in Life is Determined by your Mindset not Certificates.
Rwanda is Building Africa’s Very Own Silicon Valley – Known as Kigali Innovation City (KIC)
A critical mass of talent, research and innovative ideas that will transform the continent!
Why Them and Not Me? The Inspirational Story of the Pregnant Dog and the Elephant
There’s no comparison between the sun and the moon. They shine when it’s their time.
Understanding Technologies Driving 4IR: Part 1
To avoid obsolescence and remain relevant in the modern world, you'll need to be conversant with 4IR concepts.
Book Review by Dave Romero: Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted
In this book, Nicky Verd takes you through her pain of being retrenched. She understands first hand what people go through in the job market.
The USA & China Trade War. Here’s Why Whoever will Control 5G will Control the World!
5G Download Speed is 10 to 20 Times Faster Than we Have Now!
The Story of a Hotel Employee (Car Washer) who Turned Down a Promotion!
There is more to Making a Living than just Certificates and Offices.
Donald Trump Insulted his Book on Twitter and it put him on Forbes List of World’s Highest Paid Authors 2018.
Negative Publicity Is Still Publicity
The Harm of Social Grants and Freebies: Here’s why Money Cannot Cure Poverty.
The fastest way to kill creativity and human potential in any community is to keep feeding them freebies.
Apple Is Launching Its Own Credit Card and Here are Five Business Lessons to Learn from this Move
Innovation at its best. Apple is releasing its own credit card with cash back rewards
Think Beyond The Box: An Extract From my Upcoming Book
Make it a habit to question things and discover new and better solutions or facts about life, the world, business or career.
Misalignment of core values in your relationship or marriage is the beginning of your own hell right here on earth.
Being the Right Person is Far more Important than Finding the Right Person.
A Letter to My Son on Valentine’s Day ??
It is better to prepare a child than to repair an adult!
Support Crowdfunding Campaign for my Book. One is too Small a Number to Achieve Greatness.
Even the strongest among us need help sometimes!
No Degree Required: A New Revolutionary Shift in Hiring Practices
"The idea that a university degree dictates how smart or hard-working an individual is fundamentally flawed" ~Asim Qureshi
Money Grows on Skills not Trees
Opportunity avoids those whose minds are empty!
Don’t Judge me by the Car I Don’t Have. By Merusha Govender CA (SA), MBA. (Uncensored)
Luxury Cannot Cure Poverty
Updates on the Progress of my Book (I Need Your Help)
Even heroes need heroes and the strongest among us need help sometimes
The Rise of Robots in Africa
The Rise of Robots in Africa.
I survived 2018…Yehhh!
Resilience and Survival
A Poem of Hope by An Anonymous Jew in the Nazi Concentration Camp
I believe in the sun even when it is not shining
Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
Greatness is in all of us but it’s up to us to bring it out.
Disrupt Yourself OR Be Disrupted ((The Mindset Revolution Book))
This is a book from my heart to yours. A new kind of book for a new way of thinking that'd keep you on the edge of your seat. I have poured tremendous time,...
Greatness is Not a Product of Convenience, the Story of Apple Co-founder who Sold his Shares for $800
A wise man once said “the future only belongs to those who have the ability to foresee it and sacrifice the pleasures of the present in order to gain it” Ronald Wayne, the co-founder of...
Unemployment and Job-loss Bloodbath Continues to Rise
Extensive job loss is a reality the world must prepare for as businesses strive towards increased efficiency and lower cost. This current economic downturn has only just begun, automation and robotics are still at...
He Makes Four Times More Money Driving an Uber than he did Working a Job
I recently had an interesting conversation with an Uber driver while returning home from an event I was speaking at. We started a casual chat and it quickly turned into an interesting, inspirational and...
The Coming Wave Of Disruptive Technologies And The Future Of Work
Most people are blind to the massive economic shift that is already happening across the globe. You may have no desire to sit on a bus/car without a driver, or have your food cooked...
I Nearly Took My Own Life. Speaking Up About Depression
Speaking out about depression. I’ve never been affected by any suicide death like I am affected by the death of Dr Bongani Majosi. Personally, I don’t know him and have never heard anything about him...
The Story of how Imagination and Ingenuity Can Change a Family, a Village and a Nation
At 14 years old, William Kamkwamba dropped out of school due to poverty. Even though his parents couldn’t afford school fees but his mind did not stop working. He decided to use his time,...
Are You Funding Your Dreams or Your Lifestyle?
One of the biggest obstacle to people with dreams is lack of funding. As much as this is truly an obstacle for many dreamers, I believe it is just a well design excuse for...
The Government Does Not Create Jobs. A Message to African Youths
The myth of job creation. It's natural that people think government creates jobs because that’s what politicians always say. Politicians have a self-interested motive to move in that direction because it increases their power and...
Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years? Life Beyond the Interview Room
Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years? You don’t need a prophet to know this is an interview question. It is embedded deep into our subconsciousness. Some people have been through so many...
Building Resilience – The Road To Rising Against All Odds
Things will not always happened according to our expectations. When things go south, what would it take for you to pull yourself up and start all over again? How resilient are you? No matter...