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Some of the most common misconceptions I’ve heard about introverts and extroverts:❌ “Introverts are shy and don’t like p...
30/04/2026

Some of the most common misconceptions I’ve heard about introverts and extroverts:

❌ “Introverts are shy and don’t like people.”
❌ “Extroverts are loud and always want attention.”
❌ “Introverts can’t lead.”
❌ “Extroverts are better at teamwork.”

But some of the most thoughtful leaders I’ve worked with are introverts. They listen more than they talk, and that’s a strength.

When an extrovert thinks out loud, it doesn’t mean they’ve made up their mind.
They’re processing. Give them space to talk and they’ll often refine their own thinking.

Neither is wrong. They’re just processing differently.

It isn’t about confidence either - I’ve met extremely confident introverts and extroverts who experience social anxiety.

If you resonated with any or learned something new about those around you, let me know in the comments!

Here’s what most people think when they think introvert and extrovert:❌ “Introverts are shy and don’t like people.”❌ “Ex...
30/04/2026

Here’s what most people think when they think introvert and extrovert:

❌ “Introverts are shy and don’t like people.”
❌ “Extroverts are loud and always want attention.”
❌ “Introverts can’t lead.”
❌ “Extroverts are better at teamwork.”

But some of the most thoughtful leaders I’ve worked with are introverts. They listen more than they talk, and that’s a strength.

When an extrovert thinks out loud, it doesn’t mean they’ve made up their mind.
They’re processing. Give them space to talk and they’ll often refine their own thinking.

Neither is wrong. They’re just processing differently.

It isn’t about confidence either - I’ve met extremely confident introverts and extroverts who experience social anxiety.

If you resonated with any or learned something new about those around you, let me know in the comments!

This year stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. I’ve been sitting with what it taught me.About scarcity and abundance. A...
05/01/2026

This year stretched me in ways I didn’t expect.

I’ve been sitting with what it taught me.

About scarcity and abundance. About comfort and growth. About the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape what’s possible.

Not resolutions. Just a few reflections as I head into the new year..

#2026

Those who know me know I love writing down reflections at most moments in life. 💭 End of a trip? I’m writing it down. En...
26/12/2025

Those who know me know I love writing down reflections at most moments in life. 💭

End of a trip? I’m writing it down. End of a year? Same.

And yes, I’m guilty of gently coercing my family to join me. 🫣

“Such a Mariam thing to do,” I’ve been told.
But I know they secretly appreciate it. (I think.)

I also know that for some people, reflection doesn’t come easily - especially at busy moments like the end of the year. There’s so much noise, so many loose ends, and not much space to think.

So because I’ve been an employee and a leader at different points, I’ve put together a simple checklist for each, because each one needs a slightly different kind of reset.

Nothing complicated. Just a few prompts to help you close the year well - and walk into January with a bit more calm and clarity ✨

Save them if they’re helpful. Share them if you know someone who needs a calmer January.

Or ignore it entirely and enjoy your leftover mince pies 🎅
Whatever you need.

🎄 Christmas can be wonderful. But for some people, it can also be... a lot.The relatives who ask questions you’d rather ...
23/12/2025

🎄 Christmas can be wonderful. But for some people, it can also be... a lot.

The relatives who ask questions you’d rather not answer. The conversations that somehow always turn into debates. The comments that linger longer than they should.

You can’t control what others say. But you can choose how you respond 💪

You don’t have to fix everything at the table. You don’t have to win every discussion. And you definitely don’t have to abandon yourself to keep the peace.

This isn’t about putting on a performance or keeping everyone happy. It’s about staying connected to yourself while staying in the room 🌸

Here are a few things that have helped me - and the people I work with - handle difficult conversations without losing connection.



Also, is there a conversation you’re silently hoping to avoid this year? 🫣

We all have those conversations we’ve been putting off forever - you know, the ones that keep you up at night, or the on...
18/12/2025

We all have those conversations we’ve been putting off forever - you know, the ones that keep you up at night, or the one you keep practising in your head in the shower.

The feedback that needs giving. The issue that keeps growing. The words stuck in your throat.

Some conversations feel too risky to have. So we stay quiet, and things get worse.

But avoiding difficult conversations doesn’t make them go away. It just gives them time to grow.

I like to call these “courageous conversations” - at first, I thought these would only be relevant to leaders. But really, we’re all leaders in some capacity. The more I worked on this post, I realised the benefit these tips would bring to even those not in a leadership “position”.

So here’s how to have difficult conversations, with courage and care, and without breaking the relationship.

This summer, I was fortunate to visit Tanzania, East Africa. It was a time to reconnect with my parents, siblings, exten...
24/10/2025

This summer, I was fortunate to visit Tanzania, East Africa. It was a time to reconnect with my parents, siblings, extended family, and old friends 💜

I was also blessed with the opportunity to facilitate sessions on mental health - an experience that was both humbling and uplifting 🧠

During this trip, we celebrated a milestone: five years of Revive. To mark the occasion, I want to share five lessons I’ve learnt about effective leadership -whether within families or organisations - drawing inspiration from nature during a national park visit with my family.

Here are some of my thoughts, featuring my photos from 🐬 🦁 🐘

10 years on, I still return each October to remember our daughter, Sakina Fatema - and the people whose compassion becam...
15/10/2025

10 years on, I still return each October to remember our daughter, Sakina Fatema - and the people whose compassion became a masterclass in leadership for me.

They reminded me that true intelligence isn’t only in solving problems, but in noticing hearts.

This year, I’ve gathered my thoughts in a longer article. This reflection is about loss, kindness, and what it really means to care.

The article is available on the link in my bio for those interested.

[Child loss, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day]

Burnout isn’t always something you can see or hear.Sometimes it’s silent disengagement, missed connections, or good peop...
25/09/2025

Burnout isn’t always something you can see or hear.

Sometimes it’s silent disengagement, missed connections, or good people quietly slipping away - what the young people these days call “quiet quitting”.

If you read between the lines, the ’s latest 2025 Workplace Trends Report shows just how deeply burnout is impacting performance, morale, and growth.

Here’s what most leaders are missing - and what we can do about it.

For those interested, the full report is available here: go.arbinger.com/trends-report-2025

A couple months ago, my husband and I climbed Mount Sinai - a journey I’d dreamt of for over a decade.I thought I knew w...
18/06/2025

A couple months ago, my husband and I climbed Mount Sinai - a journey I’d dreamt of for over a decade.

I thought I knew what I was walking into. My love for mountain trekking started while I was still at school, at the age of 18, when I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and reached the highest point - the Uhuru peak.

But I didn’t account for the freezing winds, the biting cold, the exhaustion, or the dark.

I also didn’t expect the parts of myself I’d meet along the way.
💪 The grit that kicks in at midnight when you’re climbing in silence.
🫵 The ego that says, “If my brother did it, I can too.”
🫶 The value of companionship when you’re too tired to walk but have someone to rely on.

For those interested, I’ve documented my reflections in an article (which you can read here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/some-things-can-only-seen-when-were-stretched-mariam-hassam-mpa-cmgr-xhqie/?trackingId=J5o1Y4FRmEa4BAElCxbYWQ%3D%3D).

But here’s a short summary:

🔹 Resilience grows in the doing, not the planning.
🔹 We can’t always see how far we have left, but we *can* take the next step.
🔹 Snapshots never tell the story behind the struggle.

We didn’t quite enjoy the sunrise at the top - it was too cold to take it in. Later when I looked back at the photos, I realised we had no clue what had been happening in the background - while taking a couple of random photos it turned out I’d captured a serious photographer completely immersed in getting to the peak!

But what I carried down was something else entirely:

A shared memory.
A sense of deep connection.
And the quiet pride of having done something hard, together.

If you’re on a difficult path, keep walking.

You won’t always see the meaning in the moment.

But one day, that moment will help you make sense of everything.

🌄 What I’m trying to say is - sometimes, the hardest climbs bring us home to ourselves.

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