1. Audience: 18 to 22 years

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

8. Growth Approach
 DCD
 D: Determination
 C: Commitment
 D: Discipline

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.
 http://vc-edu.org
 http://iba-pec.com
 sokolo@vc-edu.org, sokolo@iba-pec.com
 http://www.linkedin.com/in/ibaweb
 Mobile: 312/671-4721; E-fax: 425/671-1282
 Toll Free: 800/665-4016; Office: 708/832-2643

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