THE KINGDOM PROFESSIONAL WOMANPURSUING SIGNIFICANCE IN YOUR

CALLING AND PROFESSION

Presentation by Cynthia Hakutangwi (Communications and Personal Development Consultant)

Presenter’s Profile – Cynthia Hakutangwi A Communications and Personal Development

Consultant, Transformation Activist, Life Coach, Author, and Strategist.

Has worked extensively in human resource development, marketing, research, strategy design, and organisational structuring.

Has developed and facilitated various programmes in business skills, personal and transformational leadership development.

A contributing writer for lifestyle, wellness and leadership related publications.

Her Her published book titles include “Destination Wholeness – Going Beyond Brokenness,” “The Whole You – Vital Keys for Balanced Living” and “Intelligent Conversations: A mindset shift towards a developed Africa, she is co-author of “Success Within Reach.” Her latest book The Wealthy Diary of African Wisdom will be launched in July 2016.

Her Film Productions Include “The Extra Mile, Women Leading in Positive Nation Building” and the “Intelligent Conversations” TV Series

Cynthia is married and a mother of four children.

Top five challenges women face at workA survey of women from 19 G20 countries, conducted by international pollster Ipsos MORI, revealed that there are five major issues for women in the workplace:

Equal pay Harassment Career opportunities Having children while building a career Work-life balance

The Christian woman in the work place

What challenges does the professional kingdom woman have to contend with in the 21st Century

Work place

Let’s discuss

Issues to contend with in the work place

Christian Witness in Workplace Evangelism Forgiveness Healing Impacting Workplace Culture Relationships with Boss Relationships with Co-workers Relationships with Subordinates Stewardship Workplace & Family Life Balance Workplace Ethical Issues Workplace Integrity

“Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed.  If I fail, no one will say, she doesn't have what it takes. They will say, women don't have what it takes." 

-Clare Boothe Luce

The Feminine AdvantageWhile women have come a long way in the

workplace over the years, there's still a perception among many female workers that the top office is a man's world, and in order to succeed in that world, they need to emulate men.

What do you think?

How well do you know yourself? Do you know the brand called YOU?

The Authentic self

When you're asked, "Who are you?" what is your answer?

Is it what you do, what your social station is, or how you see your function in life.

The Authentic self

The authentic self is the you that can be found at your absolute core. It is the part of you not defined by your job, function or role. It is the composite of all your skills, talents and wisdom. It is all of the things that are uniquely yours and need expression, rather than what you believe you are supposed to be and do. 

Personal leadership questions Who AM I? Why AM I here? Where AM I going? How will I get there? What will be my LEGACY?

Assignment (1) Find time for a half day or full day away for a personal retreat and prayerfully reflect, review and respond to these questions on paper. Develop a road map of you life for at least one year

Assignment (2) Write a eulogy to be read at your funeral. It

should feature every important and significant thing you would like to hear being said about you as you are being carried to your final resting place

What is a brand?

Why do we choose Brands?

Why do we choose Brands?

• Quality• Consistency• Reliable• Dependable• Comfort• Legacy• Tradition

The Personal brand Your total perceived value, relative to

competitors, as viewed by your audience.

Your personal brand is how you present yourself and your career to the rest of the world

Personal Branding

EVERYONE has a Personal BrandYour Personal branding is what sets you apart from the worldIt’s what makes you stand out in a world where standards and quality differYour brand is deeply routed in your authentic personal identity The goal is to be known for who you are as a person and what you stand for Your brand is a reflection of who you areYour values, and beliefs that are visibly expressed by what you say and do – and how you do it!

Professional and Personal Branding

What makes you distinctive?What makes you stand out from the crowd?

Have you developed a clear sense of your own personal brand based on an honest

and current self analysis?

Re-discover Yourself

Do some soul searching – ask yourself the questions

Do the SWOT analysis

Assignment (3)Complete your own personal SWOT analysis and

thereafter get another individual or two who can objectively do a SWOT analysis of what they think of you. Submit assignment to mentor(s) and discuss results

Elements of Your Personal brand

Personal Appearance - Including clothing, hygiene and attractiveness.

Personality - Your values, goals, identity and behavior.

Competencies - These are cognitive, business, communication and technical skills that enable you to perform your job responsibilities.

The Differentiator - Offering a unique value proposition or benefit to your target audience.

How is the CHRIST brand reflecting through you?Representing Christ means we are committed to

the task of bringing or presenting Christ to others (2 Corinthians 5:19-20).

Representing Christ in the workplace typically takes either a verbal or nonverbal expression

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

How is the CHRIST brand reflecting through you?There Are Four Types of Christians. Which one

are you? Christian who is simply trying to survive.Christian who is living by Christian principles.Christian who is living by the power of the Holy

Spirit.Christian who is transforming their workplace

for Christ.

Source: Ed Silvoso, Anointed for Business

Representing Christ in the Workplace1. Be joyfulJoy transcends emotion; it’s rooted in the hope we

have in Christ and the knowledge that his faithfulness is constant and enduring. Within this context, we are able to better live in the present moment and dispense with the anxieties that come from focusing too much on either the past or the future

2. Strive for excellenceWho do you work for? Ultimately, it’s not just a

company, a boss or even your family. We all work for the Lord. So that carries with it a responsibility — we should always do our best in human terms.

Representing Christ in the Workplace3. Support othersIf your work involves other human beings there are people

around you experiencing difficulties. Although we can’t fix everything, we can often be sources of support and encouragement — quietly and unobtrusively. This can be as simple as an understanding smile, willingness to listen patiently for a couple minutes during a busy day, or an encouraging word

4. ForgiveIf you’re interested in workplace evangelization, there are few ways more authentic than through forgiveness. Forgiveness is frequently necessary in the workplace, and as Christians we need to ask for it and receive it. The words “I’m sorry” are among the most powerful we can use, and when it’s our turn to forgive, we’re called to do it from the heart.

Representing Christ in the Workplace5. Be gratefulGratitude is a powerful aspect of our faith. We can use it in

unlikely circumstances, too.6. Be humbleThere are no limits to the benefits of humility in the workplace. In fact, if we want strong teams, we need to play off the strengths of others, rather than their weaknesses. This requires humility, because we’re recognizing that our own skill set isn’t the be-all and end-all.7. PrayPerhaps the best thing we can do is pray for others we encounter in our work. Let’s resolve to approach our daily work as a means of loving God, our neighbour or co-worker, and effectively serving our employer

Representing Christ in the Workplace8. Treat others with respect. The highest value

of the Christian faith is love. That doesn't mean you go around hugging people, it means you treat them with respect, value their opinions, treat them like you'd want to be treated.

9. Get clear on your core beliefs. One of the most fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith is that each ordinary believer represents the faith. This means that you have to do your job with integrity. That means being honest, even if it costs you something.

The 4C’s of etiquette Courtesy – listening over talking, not interrupting.

Using phrases such as “Please”, “Thank you”, and “Pardon me”

Consideration – acknowledging other people with whom you share space. Involves keeping the office bearable to work in

Camaraderie – thinking of yourself as a team player vs constant self promotion

Class – concerns demeanor, being pleasant and doing your best to please regardless

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Observe basic Social and Business Etiquette

What is chivalry today?It is made up but not limited to, the following

elements:* Good Manners * Kindness towards others * Consideration of any and everyone around you * Thoughtfulness towards others * Generosity of spirit and with physical things * Doing something for someone before it is asked of you * Showing grace and elegance in response to an act of chivalry

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Practice basic Chivalry

What is a lady?

A well-mannered and considerate woman with high standards of proper behavior.

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Be charming. A true lady doesn't just sit there quietly and let the world pass her by. She engages with other people, carries stimulating conversations

Don't use profanity, overeat or drink excessively. Being a lady requires having self-control and will power

Be respectful when visiting others‘ spaces. When you are a guest in somebody else's office/home, allow the host/hostess to tell you where to sit, where to leave your purse, whether or not to take off your shoes,etc.

Hold the door open for others. Stay calm, cool, and collected. Avoiding lashing out at

others if you are annoyed, angry, or upset. Remain poised, and handle the situation rationally and calmly.

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The behaviour of a lady

Professionals are flexible, courteous, competent, helpful, responsible, well-groomed, efficient, patient, and knowledgeable. They are good communicators, listeners, and team players, and they consistently demonstrate a positive attitude.

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Etiquette And Professionalism

Goal Setting for Significance Exercise

SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING SUCCESS VS SIGNIFICANCESECTION 2: THE WHEEL OF LIFE EXERCISESECTION 3: EFFECTIVE GOAL SETTING EXERCISE -

Analysing Your Goals

Wheel of Life Exercise

How Balanced is Your Life? - Have you set your goals with Integrated

Thinking?

Social & Cultural

Intellectual & Educational

Physical & Health

Financial & Career

Family & Home

Spiritual & Ethical

What are the Barriers to Your Success? Personal Barriers – Barriers within yourself

Your motivation, education, training, energy, personality characteristics, leadership skills, self-confidence, conflicting values, stress tolerance, etc

Environmental Barriers – Barriers outside of your control External forces that are out of your control, for

example the culture in which you live or the attitudes of leaders in your organization

Conflict Barriers – when two goals compete with each other Conflict barriers exist when you want to achieve

two goals that appear to be in competition or conflict with each other

What does your Career Path look like?

How do you define Career Success? Career success begins with clarity of purpose

and direction. It means different things to different people

If you cannot define what makes a successful career means to you, how can you know if you are happy where you are in your career right now, if you’ve never defined what career success means to you?

A recent research study revealed that men and women no longer define career success by the amount of money they make, but rather that work-life balance is the key determinant on whether or not they have a successful career.

Does your personality type match your career choice?Take a free personality test http://www.personalitytype.com/career_quiz https://www.careerkey.org/explore-career-options/

personality-career-match.html#.V2IJCop95QJ

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SONALITY/ http://similarminds.com/career.html

Life’s curve Balls How do you deal with life’s curve balls?

Who is Sharpening Your Iron?

Who is your Role Model, Coach and Mentor? Who are You Mentoring?

Role Model, Coach or Mentor? Making the right choice will determine your

interaction with the individual. A role model is an individual in which the behaviour

is observed from a distance. A mentor is someone that the individual works with

on a fairly regular basis. It involves observing the mentor but also includes the opportunity for discussion, evaluation and progress through 2-way communication between the mentor and the mentee.

The individual and their coach on the other hand have a task based relationship. A coach looks at you work and gives you advice on how to improve your results

Who is in your Social Circle?

What is standing in the way of your Significant life?

The biggest barrier to having both success and significance is not talent, resources, or even character. It’s all about your mindset. More specifically, it’s about how you think about yourself.

On which level of existence are you?

Survival, Success

or Significance?What are you going to Stop, Start

& Continue?

Thank You

CYNTHIA HAKUTANGWICommunications & Personal Development Consultant

Mobile: 263 772 438 068E-mail: chakutangwi@gmail.com

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