It is Sunday and let the Sunday School teacher pick a case study from the Holy Book. From Scripture Union in Secondary School, to University Chapel in FUTO, to RCCG, etc, yours truly has one singular call: teaching. So, today, I will discuss why you need to have a Mentor, a Coach, a Counsellor or a Guardian in your professional life. Yes, most times, when you hit your limit, they could be handy to help you. Here we go…
They were men of great capabilities. They excelled in their fields. They were masters of waters, having core competencies in navigating sea waves as fishermen. But one day, they were on the Sea of Galilee, legendary for its shallow depth – the lowest freshwater and second-lowest lake on earth. Fed by River Jordan, with the Golan Heights by the side, a wave easily gathered momentum, causing problems along the paths.
On that day, the disciples had their capabilities tested. Four of them were recruited by Christ while working on that very Sea. The waves were ferocious. Yet, the men trusted their skills. Then, they gave up, and asked for help. “Peace be still” were the words, and the storm stopped!
Tekedia Mini-MBA edition 14 (June 3 – Sept 2, 2024) begins registrations; get massive discounts with early registration here.
Tekedia AI in Business Masterclass opens registrations here.
Join Tekedia Capital Syndicate and invest in Africa’s finest startups here.
Our education, networks, and experiences are things we cherish. We use them to navigate careers and professional lives. But sometimes, waves of careers come – big storms which overwhelm – and having higher mentors or plans could help.
Remember, men of water needed to be saved in waters by a Higher Mentor. As tech brings disruptions in markets, causing troubles on careers, it is time to invest to be in the right company with people who can say “peace be still” on that career turbulence. #network smartly!
Comment on Feed
Comment 1: A sure recipe for disaster is to always feel one can put everything under control all the time.
No matter your capabilities life will always present with its own treachery of currents.This could be economic, natural, environmental, career or family.
When this happens there is need for a shoulder to lean on. Remember, when we lean on the shoulders of giants we see farther.
Thanks, prof Ndubuisi Ekekwe as always for this piece.
---
Register for Tekedia Mini-MBA (Jun 3 - Sep 2, 2024), and join Prof Ndubuisi Ekekwe and our global faculty; click here.