Written By Advocate Brownie Ebal
Legal Practitioner/ Venture Capitalist/Philanthropist
On Monday 19th December, 2022, the Young Lawyers mentorship Series was privileged to host The ULS President Emeritus, SC. Pheona Nabasa Wall.
The Young Lawyer’s mentorship Series is an initiative by the Uganda Law Society which is platform that was established to enrich the knowledge of young legal practitioners in Uganda. This platform enables the young people gain insights on how to make it big in the Ugandan legal field and emerge as respectable persons of society.
These are the key insights I picked from her talk:
According to Pheonah, leadership is a calling and not a career as anyone can be a leader. In this light, each one of us should strive to walk the talk so as to inspire others to be the best version of themselves.
The ULS President emeritus tasked young people to embrace leadership. Leadership is not in a title but how you carry yourself. She encouraged all young people to strive to be relevant in this digital age and innovate new ways to solve problems. She encouraged the youth to grab the opportunity that social media brings and use it to positively impact the lives of others.
She further highlighted that one’s success depends on one’s daily routine. She encouraged members to wake up early and discussed her morning routine which starts at 5 am. This, she said, has helped her reach office early and dedicate an hour to complete her pending work on time without the interruptions that come from office interactions.
The Guest Speaker further encouraged members to take up the spirit of volunteerism. She said that giving back to your community and those less privileged than you will open doorsthat you never knew existed. Acts of service are a blessing to all. As the Bible says: “It is better to give than to receive.”
She challenged members to create a brand for themselves so that they are known for something positive. She stated that one way to achieve this is through being consistent and keeping your word. This will enable people trust you and give you more responsibility. “If you cannot be trusted with little, then you cannot be trusted with much, “She reiterated.
Key tips on how to progress in one’s career
She stated that each one of us needs to know what we want and work towards it. Sometimes, life can throw various challenges at us but we need to keep steadfast and on track in order to accomplish anything.
She encouraged members to keep learning, retooling and reskilling in an area that interests them.
Key tips on dealing with difficult bosses
She encouraged listeners to read “The 48 laws of Power by Robert.” It will provide insights on how to deal with power.
She encouraged members to pick their battles wisely. Always ask yourself, is it worth it? Also, always remember who is the boss, respect and understand your boss and ensure that they are happy. A happy boss will always vouch for you.
Key tips to keep motivated
She advised members to always put God first. She challenged members to have accountability partners who will keep them on track especially with their faith. This will keep one centered and motivated to keep doing good as Jeremiah 9:11 states:
“I alone know the plans for you, plans not to harm you but plans to prospers you and give you hope and a future.”
Parting shots
She told members not to be afraid to fail as it is part of the leadership journey. You can only learn by trying, not by spectating.
BecomingGolden 
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