The Skill That Changed Everything (And It Wasn’t About Medicine)

When I completed my Independent Prescribing course at the The University of Salford I expected to deepen my knowledge of pharmacology, assessment, and clinical decision-making.

And I did.

But what I did not expect was this:
The greatest skill I gained wasn’t about medicine.

It was about consultation, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building.

Prescribing safely requires more than knowing what to write on a script. It requires listening deeply. It requires reading between the lines. It requires understanding not just symptoms, but stories.

You learn how to:
Build trust quickly
Ask the right questions
Manage difficult conversations
Balance empathy with authority
Make decisions under pressure
Communicate risk clearly and calmly.

That, to me, is customer service at its highest level.

And here’s what surprised me.
Those exact skills became foundational in my work as an entrepreneur, publishing strategist, and coach.

When authors come to me, they are not just bringing manuscripts.
They are bringing fear.
Imposter syndrome.
Uncertainty.

Dreams they have carried for years.
The ability to consult with clarity and compassion — the same way I would with a patient — transformed how I support clients.

It made me:
More emotionally intelligent
More attuned to unspoken concerns
More confident in guiding decisions
More trusted as a strategist
Technical knowledge builds competence.

Relational intelligence builds influence.

And influence builds success.
Sometimes the skills that elevate us the most don’t come from business courses. They come from environments where we learned responsibility, listening, and leadership under pressure.

So I’m curious:
✨ What specific skill did you gain from a course, event, or season of life that still contributes to your success today — whether in a small way or a significant one?

Drop it below. Let’s reflect together.

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#23 Savings are easy. Keeping them: that’s the real test. | ##cfoagenda #costmanagement #businessexcellence #costefficiency

Entrepreneurship

#23 Savings are easy. Keeping them: that’s the real test.

I'm continuing the series format with a 28day feature 'From Pressure to Purpose: Strategic Cost Efficiency Done Right'. I hope you love the insights.

Productivity Without Purpose Is Empty

Achievement without alignment feels hollow.
This book asks a deeper question:
👉 What are you productive for?

Born to Win helps leaders reconnect productivity to meaning, legacy, and service, so success feels fulfilling, not draining.

The journey to winning starts soon. Born to Win is on the way.

Feminine Leadership: Rethinking Leadership for a Complex World | #feminine leadership #emotional intelligence #leadership #future of work

Entrepreneurship

Feminine Leadership: Rethinking Leadership for a Complex World

Feminine leadership offers a new paradigm for organizations navigating complexity, integrating relational intelligence, intuition, and systemic awareness.

Sometimes we wait for the “perfect plan.”
The “right moment.”
The full picture.

Before we move.

But real growth rarely works that way.

Real growth happens when we move first.
Clarity comes as we act - not before.

This is where many women in transition get stuck.

After a setback or disruption, we want certainty.
We want guarantees. Proof. Certainty that this time it will work.

We want to see the entire staircase before taking the first step.

And while we wait? Precious time is lost in overthinking.

Here’s the truth:
Clarity is not a prerequisite for action.
It is often a reward for taking the first step.

Sometimes you don’t know the way.
Sometimes you have to walk it.

And with each step, the path adjusts.
With each move, confidence rebuilds.
With each action, identity strengthens.

And I say this not just as a coach, but as someone who has been there.
I’ve had seasons where I delayed moving because I wanted full clarity first.
Where I told myself I was “planning,” when really I was rebuilding confidence.

Transition is not theoretical for me. It’s personal.
And that is exactly why I do the work I do.

That’s why through my coaching, I help women move again — intentionally, confidently, and without waiting for perfect conditions.
Because I understand what it feels like to hesitate.
And I understand what it takes to move anyway.

Let me ask you;
Have you ever delayed a move because you were waiting for clarity?
Or are you in that space right now?

I’d love to hear what helped (or is helping) you move forward?

#backontrack #womenintransition #lifepivot #claritythroughaction #careerpivot #personalgrowth #womeninleadership #resilience

When children challenge you what does it really mean? A boy once argued with me for ten minutes about a maths question.

When children challenge you what does it really mean?

Most people would call that behaviour difficult.

I call learning to argue your point respectfully.

That's a skill we want to teach - not silence.

Don't you agree?

#theparentteacher
#sabinabashir
#childdevelopment
#parentingsupport

Adversity has a way of revealing who we truly are.

Some people see obstacles.
Others see opportunity.

The difference is not the situation — it’s the attitude we bring to it.

When we choose growth, resilience, and faith, even difficult seasons can shape us into stronger leaders.

Your mindset today can turn challenges into stepping stones for tomorrow.

- Choose the right attitude.
- Choose growth.

#leadership #growthmindset #resilience #leadershipexcel #attitudematters

Tax season is here, so I brought in backup.

This episode is now LIVE with Kelli Lewis, outsourced CFO, author, and wealth coach for small businesses.

In our conversation, Kelli breaks down how she uses AI to: • train her team faster (without repeating herself) • turn recordings into SOPs and repeatable workflows • clean up day-to-day money management like invoicing, payroll, bills, and sales tax • ask smarter prompts so you can get your finances in order and actually trust what you’re looking at If you’ve been avoiding your numbers this tax season… this is your gentle, practical nudge to bring order to the chaos.

Click the link to listen: https://lnkd.in/eSXmmhh7

Hi lovely ladies,
I am very excited to share with you that my book is now available to order online from major online shops worldwide. Here is the link to my website for you to learn more about it and order it.

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The book is available in many different stores so if any of the links do not work for you please reach out and I will send you the correct link.
My book is a children’s book that uses allegory and layered storytelling to explore emotional awareness. While it is primarily written for young readers, its themes and messages are designed to resonate with audiences of all ages.
The story follows a young dinosaur who embarks on a journey to explore the world. Throughout his adventure, he encounters a range of emotions while meeting new friends in the form of different animals. Through these experiences, the story introduces what emotions are, how they feel, and healthy ways to manage them. The book aims to provide a fun and imaginative approach to developing emotional awareness-an essential skill for personal growth and well being.

High performance without sustainability is short-term success.

I partner with leaders and organizations who want both.

In today’s business environment, cognitive performance is the new competitive advantage. Yet most companies still design work around urgency, not energy.

That’s where performance breaks down.

My work focuses on embedding sustainable high performance into leadership and strategy - so results strengthen over time instead of eroding capacity.

If you're serious about building resilient teams, sharper decision-making, and long-term performance architecture - you’re in the right place.

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Intentional action builds success. Sustainable energy keeps it.

#sustainableperformance #leadershipstrategy