Are you afraid of Learning & Trying?
Despite whatever circumstances you're in, you still can decide your future.
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10 years!
A whole decade since my first professional engagement at the age of 21!
Back then, I had no idea that those three months of joy and growth would shape the course of my career.
It all began with a CSR initiative by Times of India and the British Council to support underprivileged individuals in climbing their career ladders: The Teach India Project!
I vividly remember making regular trips to Chandni Chowk for our Train the Trainer Program. A place that helped me realize my potential in a fun manner!
That’s where the real journey began—training around 15 candidates in spoken and written English to get them job-ready in just three months.
But, this job came with a few challenges.
At first, not everyone knew what direction to take in their careers, much like we all feel in our early years.
There was some resistance among the candidates initially, as they were unsure of what they would gain from the training.
But that soon changed as they embraced the idea of building skills and improving their job prospects and quality of life.
A major motivator was seeing how English proficiency could open up more opportunities for career advancement.
We started with the basics of grammar and gradually built up from there. Each day’s lesson was discussed the next day, and feedback was provided on areas needing improvement.
We practiced Essay Writing, Casual & Formal Speaking, and Reading, on a regular basis.
With a bit more encouragement and personalized support, they became interview-ready.
Then came the most exciting part of the entire story—
Every single one of them secured job offers at a job fair organized by retail giants like McDonald’s, WHSmith, and others!
Some even got multiple offers, and I was over the moon that day!
This incredible journey taught me the value of perseverance.
Whether you’re 18, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40, building a career starts with taking that first step, and then the next, and then the next.
No matter your background—rich or poor—you will get opportunities to develop yourself and improve your life.
What truly matters is how you seize those opportunities.
Good, Good, Good Days!
See you next week!