BecomingGolden

Written by Josephine Lunkuse

Yesterday, the NWSC-LLC hosted the global inspirational speaker and resilience coach, Ms. Betty Ogiel, at their 23rd fellowship. The event, themed “Harnessing the Power of Resilience as One Steps into the New Year,” was an empowering session that left a lasting impact on attendees. Ms. Ogiel began her speech by defining resilience as the ability to recover from difficulties and adapt to new challenges. She elaborated on the different types of resilience, including emotional, physical, mental, social, spiritual and financial resilience. She explained that to successfully manage and cultivate all these forms of resilience, individuals must embody three core attitudes of learning that is overcoming the I know everything attitude, adopting a humble and open mindset that values learning from others and embracing a teachable spirit, acknowledging that personal growth comes from being receptive to guidance.

She went on to introduce several key pillars of resilience that everyone should practice to build strength and fortitude in their lives. These pillars include self-awareness, flexibility, building strong and supportive relationships, staying motivated and prioritizing self-care. She then highlighted the importance of resilience in navigating life’s challenges, noting that it helps individuals anticipate change, turn setbacks into comebacks and align their personal goals with their professional aspirations. Ms. Ogiel encouraged the attendees to approach 2025 with strategic foresight, cultivating a growth mindset, practicing gratitude, setting realistic goals and building emotional agility.

A critical part of her message was the importance of focusing on the positives. Reiterating the FOCUS framework, she urged everyone to channel their energy toward what uplifts them and propels them forward, no matter the obstacles they may face. Ms. Ogiel closed her speech by encouraging the audience to see challenges as opportunities for growth. She reminded them to remain strong, stay resilient and always aim higher in life, regardless of the hurdles that may come their way.

On behalf of the NWSC-LLC, Ms. Brownie Ebal extended the teams’ gratitude to Ms. Ogiel for sharing her invaluable insights adding that her words have set the tone for the team as they embark on making 2025 a year of winning, growth and monumental achievements.

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