I HAD a super busy and inspiring week. It started with the second session of the Living with Intention Mastermind. It is always motivational to have meaningful discussions on topics that can better our lives. We need to be intentional every day for the transformation we seek.

It was an honour to be invited by Scotiabank Guyana to speak at their rally and it was an awesome experience. “Identifying yourself as a champion”- are certain people born as champions? Can we learn to be champions? How do we develop a champion mindset? Talent alone is not enough. Some people are born with special gifts but we can learn to be champions. To develop a champion mindset we have to learn to win from inside because winning is an inside job and you have to learn to win from the inside out to develop that champion mindset. To develop that mindset you need to create a growth environment. You have to be hungry and don’t try to be perfect. Be passionate, responsible, courageous, focus and committed. You need to know your core value, learn to love yourself and others. You have to also be consistent, have the right attitude, don’t be afraid of failure and try to fail forward.

The difference between average people and achieving people is their response to failure.
Champions possess confidence. Great leaders are confident in themselves, their vision and in people. A confident leader gives people confidence. Confidence is the core of charisma.
I shared with the audience one of the books that were written by one of my favourite mentors Dr. John Maxwell and helped to change my mindset. Anyone desirous of growing should read The 15 invaluable laws of growth.

A very relaxing and fun atmosphere was created at this Scotiabank Rally. Various Scotiabank teams from around the country participated in the Scotia Premier League which was hilarious. I am sure it was a stress relief for many. A lot of new info was shared regarding new incentives for staff. I even was joking about changing careers because of how great the new plan sounds!

Thank you to Country Manager Raymond Smith, Nafeeza Gaffoor, Manager- Sales & Service Coach for inviting me. I am impressed with their leadership skills displayed which makes them true champions.

“As we continue our journey into the Digital world it is important that our staff are equipped with the knowledge, traits and behaviours that would allow them to continue succeeding. Recognising, rewarding and celebrating our staff for adapting to this new culture is part of our process and strategy,” Raymond Smith.

Our service needs to be significant to set us apart. I left that event feeling energised and looking forward to meeting my sisters. I had an evening of inspiration which was a private event. “A joyous time we had and I was elated we had six ladies from my hometown Bartica. We are here to celebrate Sonia for all the great things she is doing,” said Karen Bradford.

We had many phenomenal women in different professions such as nurses, doctors, teachers, managers, businesswomen, students, media personalities and sisters visiting from the diaspora. We discussed meaningful topics that were so motivational. We also shared personal stories and they wanted to hear more about my recent book tour to the US. We also discussed my books I have written and some of the ladies used this opportunity to get their copies.

“This is so inspiring and we need more gatherings like this on a regular basis to provide a safe space for women to express themselves. With all that is going especially with domestic violence, we need to support each other. I must thank Sonia to continue to be a champion for women,” Sherif Baker Fraser Resident Guyana Unity Movement NY.

We ended in a prayer and it was difficult to depart from a gathering that added so much value to the mind and soul. I constantly try to feed both because I can only serve well from my overflow. That is why I am so looking forward for my next massage from Marcia Trotz from Modfin who has healing hands.

Who will you be? How will you show up? What can the world expect from you?
You can dream, plan, feel and play like a champion

We will be having more private events and mastermind and if you are desirous of joining us email soniaenoel@gmail.com.

Let’s continue to celebrate this journey call life BEYOND THE RUNWAY.