Who would have thought that this shy Girl who didn’t even dare have her own opinion would be a sought after Speaker and Writer who also appears in Books?
1.5 years ago a PMI friend Gratien Mukeshimana reached out and asked if I would be interested to contribute to a book that is meant to motivate and inspire young people to go into entrepreneurship. I felt honored. I also felt that I was not the right person, since I was in employment at the time. But then I realized that entrepreneurship is about leadership and that I have been an entrepreneur before. So I decided it is time to give back.
I was asked to contribute 28 words of wisdom / tips and the journey of association with 28COE began. Now I am proudly part of this cause.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/28credentialsofentrepreneur_feelwelcome-welcometothefamily-leverage-activity-6839075808414380032-8CBM?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web
I also feature in the Celebrating Women in Project Management Initiative 2020 by Elise Stevens. This resulted in me featuring in her Book “Unlocking the Opportunity – how over 150 navigated their careers in project management“. I was proud to have been selected among the 150 women featured in the book.
Speaking
It took me a while to get the guts to speak during events and in conferences. But then I realized 2 things:
- I had something to share
- People listen to me
I enjoy these speaking engagement and look forward to do more of this in the future. Speaking in the global network of the Project Management Institute (PMI) is one of my favorite places, Many chapters have requested me to speak. I have also spoken in conferences and professional development days.
It was an big privilege to join the prestigious Leadership Institute Master Class of PMI and have learned a lot and rubbed shoulders with big people like Jim Snyder, one of the founders of PMI.
Most importantly I have grown over the past few years and learned to be content with who I am. I have continued to learn and grown from strength to strength. I even made it onto the big screens of PMI
What is my lesson here? If I can do it, you can too!
You can contact me if you want me to speak in one of your events
Stephanie@jaeger-consultants.com
+254 722 770778