Slowing Down
What if slowing down could be viewed as a necessary leadership practice instead of a unattainable luxury? Hanlie and I continue our exploration of the five principles of Inventure.
Entries by Julie Robinson
Obstacles pave the way
A few days before our most recent Karoo Inventure, it looked as though the experience might not happen. Snow covered the mountains, the river was in flood, icy winds swept through the valley, and contingency plans seemed to multiply by the hour.
We Are The Ancestors
We are the Ancestors is a collection of stories from the lives of ordinary women as told in their voice; not polished, neat or overly structured.
Creating Space
In this episode we begin exploring the five principles and their relevance and application in the leadership space. Our first short conversation explores creating space.
The Beauty of Sonder
In February, I spent three weeks in Southeast Asia, a week of that in Cambodia. A place of history, story, and beautiful people, but it wasn’t the grandeur of monuments and ancient architecture that stayed with me. It was three fleeting moments that I keep returning to.
Is It Selfish to Step Away?
The world feels increasingly chaotic, relentless and uncertain. In moments like these, I often find myself asking a difficult question: is it indulgent to step away from the noise of the world and go offline for a few days? Or is it precisely what is needed?
The Leadership Reality
Julie and Hanlie explore what leadership looks like in a time of exhaustion, complexity, and constant pressure, offering a thoughtful conversation on burnout, decision fatigue, and how leaders can create space to pause, reflect, and lead with greater clarity.
Pura Vida
I had the privilege of spending the last two weeks of January in Costa Rica and Miami on a work trip. Before heading across to Miami, I had three days to explore and I chose to maximise every spare moment. I crossed five of the seven provinces, moving from one coast of the country to the other in 3 days.
Reflections from the Recovery Bench
Turning off my phone for ten days did more than disconnect me from noise – it reconnected me to my body, my creativity, and the quiet wisdom of place.
The ‘Call of the Karoo’ Collection
A story of unexpected connection, creative roots, and a return to the Karoo – where art, place, and memory meet.
