2. I am a Holistic Professional
I engage in all aspects of:
Learning
Knowledge
Organization
Business
Leadership
Human Change
3. Wrong Career Approach
Choosing a career to please parents
Be like your friends
Make more money after graduation
Like it but no passion for it
Laziness, [claim to know what he/she is doing]
Afraid, [don’t want to talk about it]
Do not know how to go about it
Run away from it
Do not want to talk about it
4. Making a Career Choice
Have passion for it
Makes you happy
Resembles you
What are your talents?
What skills do you have?
Always happy when you think about it
Makes you want to go to work everyday
Cannot get a job, you can create one
5. Question to ask Yourself
Do you like helping people?
Do you like asking questions?
Do you like to explore things?
Do you like interacting with people?
Do you like to lead or follow?
Do you like to travel?
Do you like to work long hours?
Do you like to be in control of your time?
Are you an introvert or extrovert?
6. Finding a Mentor
Who do you want to be like?
Who inspires you? Anyone in mind?
Pick anyone in the field of your chosen
Someone you look up to
Make appointment for a conference
Be prepare to ask and answer questions
Have a note pad ready to write
7. How do you Start
Learn about the person
Learn what he/she did
Learn how he/she did it
Read what it takes to get there
Set a goal or objective in mind
What courses or steps do you need to do it
What will it take you to achieve it
9. D: Determination
Are you determined to pursue your goal?
Are you determined to do what it takes to get there?
Do you have the motivation and the energy?
Do you have the courage?
Do you have the zeal?
Are you hungry for success?
Are you persistent and perseverance?
10. C: Commitment
How committed are you?
Are you willing to sacrifice?
Are you willing to give up anything?
Are you willing give up 4 to 8 years?
11. D: Discipline
How disciplined are you?
Are you afraid to say NO to your friends?
Are you able to decide on what you want?
Do you care what your friend say about you?
Are you willing to let go your bad habits?
Learn to say NO, I can’t.
12. Use your Parents
Parents are there to be used
Mentors are always willing to guide
Family members
Listen for advice
Take advice
13. Communication
Do not be afraid to talk to your parents
Be truthful and honest with your mentor
Be sure to discuss all issues with your mentor
Good information produces good result
Junk in produces junk out
Discuss problems with your parents
Ask how you can address certain issues
14. Listening
Listen to your Parents
Friends are not after your interest
Stubbornness gets you nowhere
Ask questions for clarity
Ask why if you do not comprehend
Ask for help when you are confused
Follow instructions and directions
15. Group Association
What kind of friends do you have?
Do they like what you like?
Do they distract you?
Do they always want something from you?
Do you always like to make them happy?
Think about what you want NOT what they want
Control your destiny
16. Light at the end of the Tunnel
If you make a good bed, you have good sleep
You reap what you sow
Good foundation, gets you to a good start
Sky is your limit if you do things right
Don’t just do the right things, do things right
17. Presenter
Dr. Sidney O. Okolo
Ph.D., Organizational Management and Leadership
Professor, Mentor, Consultant, Strategist, Speaker.
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