“Don’t lunch alone; network! And choose a few platforms where you participate in discussions. This will slowly establish you as an expert and opportunities will follow”.
Interview with Elizabeth Bintliff: CEO, Junior Achievement Africa
I think girls need to be taught how to be and to project confidence, how to value themselves, how to believe in themselves, how to trust their instincts, how to speak up
Interview with Adair f. White-Johnson: Publisher and Counselor
Know who you are and what you believe. You have to change the way you think before you can change the way you behave.You must begin to think about your life differently before change can occur.
Interview with Jacquelyn Mackenzie: Business Success Consultant
Aim high. Get mentally tough on yourself, get rid of the excuses and alibis that hold you back, block out all of the noise out there, put your head down and get to work.
Interview with Roberta Matuson: Leadership expert & Speaker
“You have to come to work every day with a can-do attitude, regardless of what may be going on in your life’’
Interview with Abigail Mbuzi: Accountant & Master Cook
“As women, we are taught to try and please everyone. This can be our downfall. Learn to say no! Some things, no matter how tempting can be a distraction to your main goal.”
Interview with Lindiwe Matlali: Technology entrepreneur & Advocate
“I think if you care for the people you lead and take them along with you in your vision, you will not need to convince them to follow you.’’
Interview with Bidemi Zakariyau : Entrepreneur & PR strategist
“Character is very important in business. It sets the tone for how your business operates including demonstrating respect at every opportunity and taking responsibility for your actions”.
Interview with Liz Ryan: Career adviser & Publisher
“Sometimes our dreams tell us that we’re stuck in our career and we need to make a shift. The only way we learn and grow our muscles is by trying new things. You have to wake up and smell the reinvention coffee!”
Interview with Mutesi Rose: Young Women’s Empowerment Mentor
“Positive self talk can help to keep one focused on the right things. Using the right language is powerful and I don’t underestimate the effect of such positive talk.’’