Street to Forbes Campus Tour (Highlights): Inspiring Personal Transformation and Success
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The Babcock Universtiy Student Entrepreneurship Club (BUSEC) in collaboration with the Babcock Entrepreneurship Development Centre (BEDC) and The Campus Lifestyle (TCL), successfully hosted the "STREET TO FORBES CAMPUS TOUR" on October 27th, 2024. With a powerful lineup of speakers sharing their journeys and practical insights from humble beginnings to remarkable achievements, the event focused on unlocking individual potential, discovering purpose, and equipping students with tools for personal and professional growth.
Three distinguished speakers including: Dr. Akin Akinpelu, Performance Coach and Official Member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Princess Agunbaide, Self Development Coach and Multipotentialite, and Dr Ayodeji, Ajibade, Director Babcock Entrepreneurship Development Centre, headlined the event, each bringing unique insights on resilience, self-discovery, and goal-setting.
The program emphasized on recognizing individual talents and the importance of problem-solving. Attendees were encouraged to view challenges as opportunities to provide valuable solutions, as talents when nurtured could open doors to remarkable achievements.
A few key takeaways from the seminar includes;
- Visualizing one's ideal self to set a clear direction for growth.
- Setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals.
- Conducting life audits to stay aligned with personal aspirations.
- Building a success-oriented environment to support growth.
The session also featured a Forbes-recognized coach Dr. Akin Akinpelu, recounting is journey from street hawker to accomplished coach, underscoring the importance of resilience, self-belief, and lifelong learning in overcoming adversity.
The event concluded with Dr. Akin Akinpelu providing signed copies of his books as additional resources, and an interactive session, where students engaged directly with the speakers, asking questions and discussing future aspirations, allowing students gain personalized insights, making the session more impactful.
