1. Purpose-Driven Career
Your
Super
Secret
Recipe.

2. Chief Penguin, IBM Z - Student & Entrepreneur Experience
CEO & Founder, MentorNations
@mentorafrika
Be an AND. Not an OR.
Melissa Sassi

3. Join Now
ibm.biz/student-hub

4. Step 1:
Define your
vision.
Do you have purpose?
Be an AND not an OR.
What's your passion?

5. What's
your
passion?
The United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals are a great
place to start!

6. Step 2:
Document
your gaps.
Be willing to invest.
Be a learn it all.
Find kindred spirits.
You have to start somewhere, right?

7. Step 3: Give
yourself
space &
time.
Think & reflect..
Practice mindfulness.
Prioritize & organize.

8. Step 4: Create
your plan to fill
the gaps.
Take baby steps.
Own your path.
Establish goals & a timeline.
Project manage your life!

9. Step 5: Go beyond the
day job.
Give forward to nonprofits to gain experience.
Take on stretch assignments.
Volunteer with a startup.

10. Step 6:
Gather
your
squad.
Be a friend.
Seek bite-sized insights.
Reciprocate.

11. Step 7:
Document
your
journey.
Be inclusive.
Build your personal brand.
Be present online & offline.

12. Step 8:
#DoTheThing

13. Thank you!
Chief Penguin, IBM Z
CEO & Founder, MentorNations
@mentorafrika