In May 2016 I attended the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals train the trainer session for youth and a journalist asked me the question, “how do you envision the world of work five years from now?” I envision the world of work as an era when young women and men pursue not only the pay cheque, but their talents and passions. I foresee high school students aspiring to pursue disciplines that they are genuinely interested in without motive of how much it pays.
I envision the world of work as a pool of employers whereby if a recent graduate does not acquire a job they are not stuck or hopeless about their livelihood but they are empowered to turn their knowledge plus talent to start small businesses today that will grow to be bid corporates that will employ within a decade.
I see people working anywhere and everywhere, not necessarily confined to a permanent work station (this is already happening in developed countries). The system will be one in which boosts performance and promotes productivity. These imperative elements do not necessarily result from working at an office and time logging.
Where you are meant to be will summon all global citizens to stand in position. What one is meant for will equip them with the required inventions, strategies and million ideas that will make one a success.
Your calling awaits you. Your talent is in storage and crying out that you release it.
My interest in discovering purpose and talent was influenced by my mother. Growing up in a conglomerate society for a cement making company I was inspired to develop my community from the age of seven through a tree planting initiative that was established by the company and I was selected to be the pioneer planter for the tree planting initiative.
My interest in discovering purpose and talent was further set ablaze through my mother’s experience. My mother who is an enterprising person whom I saw grow into an entrepreneur through the skills that were imparted to her through a community development program; my father was laid off work when I was twelve and through my mother’s sheer hard work all my four siblings including myself were educated up to tertiary level. Before my father had been laid off, he had discouraged my mother into pursuing business and held societal values that a woman was purposed for staying at home and taking care of the family.
Growing up with such a role model, gave me confidence and the courage to pursue my dreams. My motivation also originates from the satisfaction that I get when I serve others and inspire others with possibilities despite the obstacles that life challenges pose. My gifts shall make me dine with kings one day…soon and very soon.
This Life, This Is IT. 