Introduction
Leadership begins with leading yourself before leading others. At the heart of leadership is self-discovery, a process of deeply understanding who you are, your strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose.
For young people aged 18–35 who want to start a career and drive financial literacy in schools, this journey is not just about building skills but about becoming authentic leaders who inspire trust and transformation.
This module explores three essential areas:
- Identifying strengths and weaknesses.
- Building self-confidence.
- Developing emotional intelligence for leadership.
It provides practical insights, activities, and real-life applications to help you grow into the kind of leader schools, peers, and communities need.
1. Why Self-Discovery Matters for Young Leaders
Self-discovery is like creating a map of yourself. Without this map, you can wander aimlessly, not knowing your direction or how best to use your abilities. With self-discovery, you gain clarity about:
- Who you are (identity and values).
- What you can do well (strengths and talents).
- Where you need help (weaknesses and blind spots).
- Why you want to lead (purpose and motivation).
For leaders in financial literacy, this is vital. If you want to inspire students in schools to budget, save, or dream of a financially secure future, you must first know your own habits, attitudes, and beliefs about money and leadership.
As Socrates once said, “Know thyself.” That’s the first step to meaningful leadership.
2. Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
a. Discovering Your Strengths
Strengths are the qualities, skills, and behaviors you naturally do well. They give you energy and set you apart. Examples include:
- Communication skills.
- Creativity.
- Empathy.
- Problem-solving.
- Resilience.
b. Recognizing Your Weaknesses
Weaknesses are areas where you struggle or need improvement. Examples:
- Poor time management.
- Fear of public speaking.
- Impatience.
- Inconsistency.
Recognizing weaknesses is not a sign of failure but a step toward growth.
3. Building Self-Confidence
a. What is Self-Confidence?
Confidence is believing in your ability to succeed, even when facing challenges.
b. Why Confidence is Crucial for Leaders
- It inspires trust in others.
- It allows you to take risks and innovate.
- It enables you to stand before students, peers, or communities with authority.
c. How to Build Self-Confidence
- Prepare and practice (e.g., for presentations).
- Surround yourself with supportive people.
- Celebrate small achievements.
- Learn continuously and upgrade skills.
4. Emotional Intelligence (EI) for Leadership
a. What is Emotional Intelligence?
EI is the ability to understand and manage your emotions and the emotions of others.
b. The 5 Pillars of EI:
- Self-awareness.
- Self-regulation.
- Motivation.
- Empathy.
- Social skills.
c. Why EI Matters for Leaders
- Helps you handle conflict wisely.
- Enables deeper connection with students and peers.
- Builds trust and teamwork.
d. Growing Emotional Intelligence
- Practice mindfulness.
- Listen actively.
- Reflect before reacting.
- Show empathy in daily interactions.
5. Linking Self-Discovery to Financial Literacy Leadership
- If you recognize a weakness in financial discipline, work on it so you model good habits to students.
- Confidence enables you to teach in classrooms with authority.
- Emotional intelligence allows you to connect with students who may feel anxious about money.
Self-discovery makes you an authentic leader, students will not only learn from your words but also from your life.
6. Global Relevance for Young Leaders (18–35)
Whether in Africa, Asia, Europe, or the Americas, self-discovery is a universal foundation for leadership. Young leaders everywhere ask:
- “Am I good enough to lead?”
- “What if I fail?”
- “What do I really want to do with my life?”
By strengthening your confidence, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness, you become capable of leading anywhere. Leadership is not about position or power, it’s about influence and impact, and that begins with knowing and growing yourself.
7. Practical Applications in Schools
Ways to use this module in financial literacy clubs:
- Strengths mapping activity – Students list their strengths and how to use them in money management.
- Confidence-building exercises – Students present budgeting tips to peers.
- Emotional awareness games – Role-play financial scenarios (e.g., peer pressure to spend money) and discuss emotional responses.
By modeling self-discovery, you’ll inspire students to know themselves better and become more responsible with money.
Conclusion
Self-discovery and personal growth are the cornerstones of leadership. By identifying your strengths and weaknesses, building confidence, and developing emotional intelligence, you lay the foundation for inspiring and impactful leadership in schools and communities.
As a young leader, remember: Leadership begins within. The more you understand and grow yourself, the more capable you are of guiding others toward financial empowerment and social change.
This journey is lifelong, but every step makes you a stronger, more authentic leader. As you lead financial literacy in schools, you’re not just teaching money you’re shaping mindsets, building confidence, and inspiring generations to dream bigger and live wiser.
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Steve Zimheni From Zimbabwe
ReplyDeleteThrough the KAFI Foundation's module on self-discovery and personal growth, I've learned that leadership begins with understanding myself, including my strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions. I've gained insights into the importance of self-awareness, confidence, and emotional intelligence in leadership. I've learned practical steps to build my confidence, such as preparing and practicing, surrounding myself with supportive people, and celebrating small achievements. Additionally, I've learned about the 5 pillars of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. By applying these principles, I'm becoming a stronger, more authentic leader, capable of inspiring and guiding others toward financial empowerment and social change.
Martha siakabizi
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Lesson:One must lead themselves before others.
Leadership is Self-discovery is like creating a map of yourself.
As leaders we must have emotional intelligence,EI is the ability to understand and manage your emotions and the emotions of others.
The 5 Pillars of EI:
Self-awareness.
Self-regulation.
Motivation.
Empathy.
Social skills. These are important as they help me(leader) to lead others and good good at it .
Helps you handle conflict wisely.
Enables deeper connection with students and peers.
Builds trust and teamwork.
HAKIZIMANA Theoneste
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Leadership begins with self-discovery, knowing your strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose. Building self-confidence and emotional intelligence helps you connect with others, handle challenges, and lead effectively. By growing yourself first, you can inspire students and communities, model good financial habits, and create a lasting impact.
Emmanuel Oche Samuel
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The foundation for leadership doesn't lay on just the eagerness to lead alone, it embraces the discovery of one's self, the motivation behind leadership and the determination to lead. In building a financial literacy movement, it is important that young leaders discover themselves and intricate issues as regarding their strength and weakness, this does not show that they are supper humans, but reveals progress, builds empathy, emotional recognition and awareness of common challenges in the lives of their mentees. As a matter of fact, a track record of growth and progress builds trust, confidence and connection between the leader and his/her follower. Leaders are to ensure confidence in leading to tackle challenges while setting an example for others to follow.
Shalisca T Gomile , Malawi.
ReplyDeleteLeadership begins with leading yourself before leading others. It is really important to practice self discovery, as it helps one understand who they are, strengths, weaknesses and purpose. Self confidence is a master key in Life because if you are not confident enough other's find it hard to believe you're words and actions. In a situation where one gets stage fright it is important to try hard to to be confident because how you present yourself to the public lays a foundation whether they should trust what your are saying or doubt you.
Adewuyi Anuoluwapo Damilola
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Self discovery as a leader is a foundation from anyone who want to influence other on how to save and manage wealth.Self discovery allows you to recognize your strength and weakness.Know ing your weakness does not means you are a failure but it means that you are ready to work on yourself and become a better person.It helps so you would know how to relate with other and also ensure you to manage your emotion.
james maninjala
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My summary for Day 2 Self & Money Awareness
Leadership: Self-Discovery & Personal Growth
Leadership on Day 2 focused on self-awareness and growth. Before leading others, I must first know myself in the following area such as my strengths, weaknesses, values, and vision. Self-discovery helps in building confidence and emotional intelligence, while personal growth is about continuously learning and improving. I reflected on the fact that I sometimes underestimate my abilities. This session encouraged me to practice self-reflection by journaling and seeking feedback from others, so that I can grow into a more effective leader.
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ReplyDeleteSikhulile Hlatjwako, Eswatini
ReplyDeleteBuilding self-confidence as a leader starts with knowing your strengths and weaknesses.
It grows when you set small goals and achieve them step by step.
Continuous learning and skill development make you more capable and assured.
Clear and assertive communication shows others that you believe in yourself.
Confidence also comes from accepting mistakes as lessons, not failures.
Surrounding yourself with supportive people strengthens your courage and focus.
Making decisions regularly helps you trust your own judgment.
A positive mindset allows you to stay strong during challenges.
Leading by example builds both your confidence and your team’s trust.
In the end, self-confidence makes you a more effective and inspiring leader.
Belema George
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This module broke down self discovery and personal growth to me.As a young aspiring leader it is very necessary that I should work on myself first, discover my strengths and weaknesses to be able to lead properly and effectively.This module has taught me that leadership is not just about position or power, but it’s about influence and impact and that it begins with the knowing and personal growth of one’s self to be able to lead effectively.
George Harah
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Summary:
I have learnt that Self-discovery is the foundation of leadership, especially for young leaders promoting financial literacy. It involves understanding strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose. By identifying strengths like communication and resilience, and improving weaknesses such as poor time management, leaders grow authentically. Building confidence enables them to inspire trust, take risks, and teach with authority, while emotional intelligence helps manage emotions and connect with students. Globally, young leaders face doubts, but self-awareness provides clarity and direction. In schools, activities like strengths mapping, presentations, and role-plays make financial literacy engaging. True leadership begins within, shaping responsible, confident, and impactful future generations
Full name: Eldien E Matroos
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I've learned from this Self-Discovery and Personal Growth curriculum that before I can lead others, I must first lead myself. In order to become a genuine leader, I found that self-discovery is similar to making a personal map that enables me to comprehend my values, purpose, strengths, and shortcomings. I discovered that increasing my self-confidence enables me to lead or instruct others with authority, inspire trust, and take calculated risks. Another essential ability is emotional intelligence, which enables me to better control my own feelings, sympathize with others, and forge closer bonds with my team and other pupils. Since they enable me to provide an example of sound behavior and motivate others, I can now understand how self-awareness, confidence, and emotional intelligence are closely related to leadership in financial literacy because they enable me to set an example of virtue and encourage others to act responsibly. I learned from this module that personal development is a continuous process and that the more I work to understand and better myself, the more equipped I will be to positively influence my society.
Blessmore Mahuka
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Self Discovery is about exploring who you are as a person, who you are as an entrepreneur and a leader. It's all about what can you do, what are you good at ,what are your weaknesses and what is your motivation, your motivation to success and your motivation to lead . It helps you discover your strengths so that you can fully utilise them and recognise your weaknesses so that you can fix them and find strengths in them. It builds confidence raises self awareness, empathy and emotional intelligence. It helps you function better as a financial leader , as a person and as an entrepreneur and promotes authenticity
Chisomo Chimbayo from Malawi. This module has taught me that before leading other people, one must first discover the self. Knowing oneself helps one to understand who they are as a person, the values they uphold rather than what is expected of them by other people. Self discovery is important because itt makes one aware of his or her strengths and weaknesses. Knowing your own strength gives you an opportunity to make use of them towards great change. Being aware of your weaknesses is equally important because it highlights areas that require improvement. Apart from self discovery, a leader also needs to develop confidence and emotional intelligence so that he or she motivates and inspires other people.
ReplyDeleteVictor Osaba ongala from Kenya
ReplyDeleteThanks kafi for this great opportunity I have learnt that through self discovery and personal growth one can be a supreme leader
Chisomo chikanongo from Malawi.
ReplyDeleteIn this lesson,I have learnt that to be a good leader gain confidence, know your self and do what can help the community. Is good to have confidence so that when you teach people they trust what you teaches them,and it's good to know the emotions that person have and control the emotions because someone emotions can read a person into poverty.
Name: Tumanjong Miranda
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Day 2 Summary
Self-discovery and Personal growth are essential to every leader. It is about understanding who you are, knowing your strengths, weaknesses, values and purpose. It is also about developing emotional maturity. Some examples of strengths include communication, resilience, empathy, and integrity.
Some examples of weaknesses include poor financial discipline, poor management skill. To handle weaknesses, do not hide them, rather talk to someone about them. Also use them as an opportunity to improve and grow. Self-confidence is about believing in your ability to succeed despite the challenges. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your emotions and the emotions of other people. The five pillars of EI are self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation empathy and social skills. Self-awareness brings out a person's authenticity.
To be a great leader, you must be aware of yourself and seek every opportunity to grow and improve on yourself.
Eunice Louis
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On this module of self-discovery and personal growth, I have learnt that leadership begins with leading yourself before leading others. Self-discovery is the key foundation of leadership. Self-discovery and personal growth are important for effective leadership in financial literacy as it involves understanding your strengths, weaknesses, and emotions that build confidence and emotional intelligence. The five pillars of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills are key for handling conflict, building trust, and connecting with other people. Recognizing personal weaknesses, like poor financial discipline, allows leaders to model good habits and teach others with authenticity. This process is globally relevant, as young leaders everywhere face doubts and must grow resilience and influence. In schools, activities like strengths mapping, confidence-building, and emotional awareness games make financial literacy practical, inspiring students to manage money wisely and grow as leaders.
Kapumbwe Samuel
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I've learnt that for one to be a good leader self discovery is one critical aspect that matters most in leadership as it'll determine how you react to situations
Dineo Mphuti
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For a person to lead they need to have some sort of direction in their life. Which brings us to self-discovery, a process of understanding oneself and purpose, this is crucial for young people as it helps them know their values,strengths and their purpose. When a person is able to identify their strengths and weaknesses and improve them, that builds and boosts their confidence.
Nyapendi Margret
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Through my experiences, I have discovered my strengths, weaknesses, and passions. Each challenge I faced taught me resilience, discipline, and the value of making better choices. My personal growth has come from learning from mistakes, embracing change, and turning lessons into stepping stones. Self-discovery helped me understand who I am, and personal growth pushes me to become who I am meant to be.
Ebrima Touray
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My Takeaways from self-discovery and personal growth:
Leadership is about leading with examples and it all center around you as an individual. That said you have to discover what you are capable of doing, your values, weaknesses, and vision. Believe in yourself and never look down on yourself that's where growth begins.
Mwila Zulu
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From the lesson on Self-discovery and personal growth I have that leadership starts from within, once you discover who you are and what it is you stand for you equip yourself with the power to lead others. Self-discovery whether in leadership, personal life or professional life is an important aspect of anyone's journey and should not be taken lightly. Once you take the time to understand yourself, who you are, what you bring to the table and what your are will to learn from others it gives you the upper hand and provides you with a unique platform to inspire others.
Mission kumwenda
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Day 2 it's really amazing everyday I'm learning new things through KAFI . Lesson learnt today is to be a good leaders one must know him/herself first. How can they do this by understanding theirs ability , weakness and also their success. And also I have learnt about Emotional Intelligence a thing that is new to me which has also improved my thinking capacity. If a leader isdoing good his followers will also follow his steps.
Seshther Banda
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Self-discovery is crucial for young leaders as it helps them understand their strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations. By knowing themselves, leaders can develop the confidence and emotional intelligence needed to inspire and empower others. This is particularly important for financial literacy leaders, who must model good habits and attitudes towards money to effectively teach others. Through self-discovery, young leaders can build their capacity to lead with authenticity, influence, and impact, ultimately shaping mindsets and inspiring positive change in their communities. By prioritizing personal growth and self-awareness, young leaders can become more effective and inspiring leaders in all aspects of their lives.
Handema Harold
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Interesting lesson teaching us that Self-discovery and personal growth are key to effective leadership. By knowing your strengths, building confidence, and developing emotional intelligence, you can inspire and lead others. This helps guide students toward financial literacy and social change, shaping mindsets and building confidence. Leadership starts within, and growing yourself makes you a stronger, more authentic leader.
Grace Victoria Nkhoma
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From this module l have learnt that leadership starts with self-discovery that is leading yourself before leading others , why it matters for instance it help one to know who they are, what they can do and where improvements are needed.l have also gained insights on how to identify strength and weaknesses for example communication skills, problem -solving, resilience, and weaknesses like poor time management, fearing public speaking. I have also learnt emotional intelligence that is understanding and managing one's emotions and those of others , it's 5 pillars like self - awareness, self-regulation , empathy,social skills. Why emotional intelligence is crucial for instance it helps handle conflict wisely , and how one can grow emotional intelligence which involves listening actively , practicing mindfulness, reflecting before acting . I have also learnt how connecting self-discovery to financial leadership.lastly l have learnt global relevance for young leaders, wether,Asia , Europe or Africa or anywhere self-discovery is a universal foundation for leadership.Therefore strengthening confidence, emotional intelligence and self-awareness one can lead anywhere.
Ivy Mwanguku
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Self-discovery is the foundation of meaningful leadership, especially in financial literacy. By knowing your identity, strengths, weaknesses, and purpose, you can build confidence, develop emotional intelligence, and model good money habits. This helps leaders handle conflict wisely, connect with others, and inspire students to manage money responsibly. In schools, activities like strengths mapping, confidence building, and emotional awareness games encourage self-discovery, making young leaders more authentic, impactful, and capable of guiding others toward financial discipline and growth.
Tinkhe Munthali from Malawi
ReplyDeleteself discovery and personal growth, As ayoung leader you need to lead by example when teaching others by knowing yourself first. You need to know your strength and weeknesses for you to grow. when you are inspiring young leaders ,you need to believe in yourself this helps to overcome challenges in the way that you build confidence among yourself and young leaders can believe what you are saying hence growth.
Name: Esau Kanu
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Leadership begins with self-discovery - understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose - because you must lead yourself before leading others. For young people, like myself, promoting financial literacy in schools, this journey builds authenticity, confidence, and emotional intelligence, which are essential for inspiring trust and driving change. By identifying strengths and areas for growth, building self-belief through practice and support, and developing emotional intelligence to connect with others, young leaders can model good financial habits and positively influence students. Self-discovery is a universal foundation for effective leadership, helping leaders inspire responsible financial behavior and create meaningful impact in schools and communities.
Thank you.
Tadala Kandeya
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In this module, I have learnt that self discovery helps to inspire people to know themselves better and handle money responsibly, resisting peer pressure and emotional spending. Self-discovery and growth are leadership cornerstones: identify strengths/weaknesses, build confidence and emotional intelligence for impactful leadership in schools and communities. As a young leader, understand yourself to guide others toward financial empowerment and social change. This helps to shape mindsets, boost confidence, and inspire others hence achieving bigger dreams.
Full Name: David Kwame Vifah
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Summary of what I have learnt: I have learnt that leadership truly begins within. My own journey facing financial hardship, staying home after school for years, and later pushing through with scholarships taught me that resilience and self growth are the foundation of leadership. By leading financial literacy in schools, I am not only teaching about money but also sharing hope, changing mindsets, and inspiring young people to believe that no circumstance should limit their dreams. True leadership is about service, and every step we take to empower others builds a brighter future.
OLIVIA KAMPHALE
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Brief Summary
Before being a leader, one has to do a self-discovery. Self-discovery is understanding who you are, your strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose. If you are able to do all these, then you are ready to lead others. Your strengths are your superpowers. They differentiate you from others. Your weaknesses guide you in areas where you want to improve.
Emotional intelligence is also part of leadership. It helps readers to regulate their emotions when dealing with the people they are leading. All these attributes help leaders to become better people that make meaningful changes in others.
Wilned Mhango from Malawi
ReplyDeleteFrom this module, i have learnt that leadership start with self discovery which comprise of knowing my strengths, values and purpose.
To lead others successfully,i should first of all lead myself by identifying areas of growth and building self confidence.
I have come to realise that the importance of emotional intelligence guiding students in financial literacy cannot be overemphasised.
Emotional intelligence consists of self awareness,self regulation and social skills.
Emotional intelligence help leaders to connect with others, handle conflict wisely as well as inspiring trust.
Mboh Honorine Ngamboh
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Self discovery is the foundation of good leadership. It constitutes
- Identifying your strengths
-Mapping out your weaknesses which are areas for improvement
-Working on self confidence (celebrating small wins, affirmation, gaining knowledge and skills)
-Working on emotional intelligence to properly manage different situations and truly connect with others.
full name: Malama pole
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summary of what i have learned from this module
1. Self-discovery is key to leadership: Understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions helps you become an authentic leader.
2. Identify strengths and weaknesses: Recognize your strengths (e.g., communication, creativity) and weaknesses (e.g., time management, public speaking) to grow and improve.
3. Build self-confidence: Prepare, practice, surround yourself with supportive people, and celebrate small achievements to boost confidence.
4. Emotional intelligence (EI) matters: Develop EI by practicing self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills to effectively lead and connect with others.
5. Link self-discovery to leadership: Apply self-discovery to financial literacy leadership by modeling good habits, teaching with authority, and connecting with students emotionally.
Name: Chileshe Kabeke
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I have learnt that self discovery is vital. Change starts with us before it reaches the masses. Knowing yourself in every aspect and knowing what you truly want helps drive change. It's about living through your values, representing the youth, inspiring transformation, knowing your strengths and weaknesses, being connected and leading with confidence and resilience. Knowing yourself is important because it reminds you of why you do what you do as a leader and leading with a purpose. Leadership becomes more meaningful when it comes with self awareness which enables you to evaluate your growth. Making a meaningful impact solely relies on confidence because inspiration to many goes hand in hand with aspects such as emotional intelligence. All these matter because they help us know how to handle conflict wisely and builds trust and teamwork exhibiting all these important tools which enables to instill good habits in our students. Self discovery is all about influence and impact.
- Full name: Jabir Tukur Bakiyawa
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- Summary of what I have learnt:
I’ve learnt that self-discovery is the starting point of leadership. It means knowing my strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions. This helps me lead with confidence and authenticity. Building self-confidence and emotional intelligence allows me to connect with others and inspire students. By improving my own financial habits, I become a role model. Leadership is not about position — it’s about personal growth and positive influence.
Name: Mulenga Nsama
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From this module, I have learnt that true leadership begins with knowing and leading myself before I can lead others. Self-discovery is the foundation—it helps me understand my strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose. By identifying what I do well and where I need to improve, I can grow into a more authentic and effective leader.
I have also understood the importance of building self-confidence, because confidence inspires trust, allows me to take risks, and helps me stand before others with authority. Emotional intelligence is equally vital, as it enables me to manage my emotions, connect with people, and build teamwork.
Linking this to financial literacy, I see that my habits and attitudes toward money directly affect how I can teach and inspire students. By modeling good financial discipline, showing confidence, and practicing empathy, I can influence others positively.
Overall, I have learnt that leadership is not about titles but about impact. The more I grow myself, the better I will be able to guide and inspire others, especially young people, toward financial empowerment and responsible living.
Am Janet Musate from Malawi. I have learnt that self discovery is like knowing yourself well this is by understanding your strengths and weaknesses and this help you to know what you do well and where to improve. Confidence is believing your abilities to succeed. It inspires trust in others and it allows you to take risks and innovate. Self-Confidence can be build by preparing and practising, and by surrounding yourself with supportive people.Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your emotions and the emotions of others, this involves self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation and more,. this helps you handle conflict wisely and builds trust and teamwork. Emotional Intelligence can be developed by practising mindfulness, listening actively and reflecting before reacting.By strengthening your confidence, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness, you become capable of leading anywhere.
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What i have learnt from this module is that a leader is supposed to undergo a self-discovery phase which is a map that that helps one to gain clarity on what is of who one is,the what they need help with and why they want to lead. That way,to they are able to discover their strengths and recognjze their weaknesses. Apart from that,and they must also possess self-confidence which enable them to gain trust from others and also be be able to stand in front of people. Another ability a leader must have is emotions intelligence which is the ability of understanding and imagining their own emotions and those of others.who this ability has five pillars and these are self-regularion,and self-awareness,and social skills,are empathy and motivation. These skills are in connection to the financial literacy because through self-discovery one recognizes their financial discipline. Through confidence,, they are able to communicate with other people with confidence
Nadine Putana
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Through the KAFI Foundation’s module on self-discovery and personal growth, I have come to understand that effective leadership starts with knowing myself—my strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions. I’ve realized the importance of self-awareness, confidence, and emotional intelligence as key foundations of leadership. I’ve also learned practical ways to strengthen my confidence, such as preparing and practicing, surrounding myself with supportive people, and celebrating small wins. In addition, I gained valuable insights into the five pillars of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. By embracing these principles, I am growing into a more authentic and impactful leader, equipped to inspire others and drive both financial empowerment and social change.
Tabe Mary Enow TAKU
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I learned that self-discovery is crucial for leadership, particularly for young people. It involves understanding my identity, strengths, and weaknesses, which guide my leadership journey. Recognizing strengths enhances confidence, while acknowledging weaknesses promotes growth.
Building self-confidence is vital for gaining trust and taking risks. Emotional intelligence (EI) is also a key, as it helps in managing emotions and connecting with others. Overall, effective leadership starts with self-awareness, enabling young leaders to inspire financial literacy and social change in their communities.
Bridget Jila
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Authentic leadership, regardless of cultural context, is fundamentally rooted in the inner journey of self-discovery. By engaging in practical activities like strengths mapping and emotional awareness exercises, young leaders can build the self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness necessary to lead with influence and impact. Ultimately, this process of personal growth not only equips them to guide others but also serves as a powerful model for inspiring students in initiatives like financial literacy, shaping mindsets and empowering future generations.
John Suab Kallon from Sierra Leone
ReplyDeleteSelf-discovery as a leader is the foundation for anyone who wishes to influence others on how to save, manage wealth, and make positive life choices. It involves recognizing both one’s strengths and weaknesses. Understanding your weaknesses does not mean you are a failure; rather, it shows that you are self-aware and willing to work on yourself to become a better person.
Self-discovery also helps you relate effectively with others, build stronger relationships, and manage your emotions wisely. By knowing who you are and what drives you, you can lead with confidence, empathy, and purpose—qualities that are essential for inspiring and guiding others toward success.
JAIRUS MAKOKHA MAYIKUVA
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Leadership begins with leading yourself before leading others. At the heart of leadership is self-discovery, a process of deeply understanding who you are, your strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose.
Self-discovery and personal growth are the cornerstones of leadership. By identifying your strengths and weaknesses, building confidence, and developing emotional intelligence, you lay the foundation for inspiring and impactful leadership in schools and communities.
Cynthia Manjawira from Malawi Leadership starts with knowing yourself before leading others. Self discovery helps you understand your strengths, weaknesses, values and purpose. As young leaders this is key to building confidence, emotional intelligence and authenticity. Knowing your strengths helps you use them well while recognizing weaknesses helps you grow. Confidence lets you lead and inspire others and emotional intelligence helps you connect, handle emotions and build trust. True leadership isn’t about power it’s about impact. When we understand ourselves we can guide others better especially in teaching financial literacy and helping students become more confident and responsible with money.
ReplyDeleteAlinafe Mponda from Malawi
ReplyDeleteI learned meaning of leadership is begin with leading yourself before leading others, this module explores essential areas like identify strength and weakness a d building self-confidence.
Why self discovery matters young people self discovery is like creating a map of yourself, with self discovery you gain the clarity such as who you are, what do you do well, where you need help and why you want lead
Building self confidence, conference is believing your ability to succeed even when you face challenges, the reasons why confidence is crucial for leaders, it aspires trust in others and allows you to take risk and innovate
Emotional Intelligence for leadership is the ability to understand and manage your emotions and the emotional of others, the pillars of emotional Intelligence are as follows: self awareness, self regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills, reasons why emotional Intelligence matters for leaders helps to handle conflict wisely and build trust and team work and growing Emotional Intelligence like practice mindfulness and listening actively
Linking self discovery to financial literacy leadership
Confidence enables you to teach in classroom with authority and emotional Intelligence allows you to connect the students who may feel anxious about money
Phalane TEBATSO CASCHNER from South Africa.
ReplyDeleteSelf discovery help us to know who we are, each one of us must discover all our weakness ,strength so that you can be able to get a way that you must deal with your weakness or get a way you will be able to deal with your weakness or strength .
As a young leader we need to help other to identify themselves or it very helpful for others to know their weakness or strength.
Wongani William Mvula
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This module argues that to effectively inspire students, one must first identify their own strengths, weaknesses, and purpose. The core curriculum focuses on building self-confidence and emotional intelligence, which are essential for authentic leadership and connecting with others. By knowing and growing themselves, leaders become credible role models, capable of teaching money skills and shaping positive mindsets in schools and communities
Sphiwe Kaluwa from Malawi
ReplyDeleteI have learnt that leadership begins with leading myself before leading others. I’ve discovered that self-discovery is the foundation of true leadership it helps me understand my strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose. Knowing who I am gives me direction and clarity in how I can serve others effectively. I also learned that self-confidence allows me to take bold steps, inspire trust, and teach with authority, while emotional intelligence helps me manage my emotions and connect better with others. The five pillars of emotional intelligence self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills are key for becoming an effective leader. This lesson has reminded me that leadership is not about power but about positive influence, growth, and the ability to guide others toward financial wisdom and social change.
Full name: Adego Hillary
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Summary of what you have learnt:
Is that true leadership starts from within — it is about self-discovery, confidence, and emotional intelligence rather than position or power. By understanding my strengths and weaknesses, I can grow into a more effective leader who influences others positively. I also learnt that in financial literacy, self-awareness helps us make wiser money decisions and inspire others to do the same. Leadership is a continuous journey of growth, and by leading myself first, I can guide others toward financial empowerment and positive change.
Precious Helard
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For young leaders, it builds confidence, emotional intelligence, and authenticity. This module equips you to inspire financial literacy in schools by modeling good habits, teaching with authority, and connecting deeply with students, shaping mindsets and empowering future generations through influence and impact.
Buhle Mnguni
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This module emphasizes cultivating self-awareness, confidence, and emotional intelligence for effective leadership, particularly in financial literacy. Key takeaways include:
- *Self-Discovery*: Foundation for leadership, enabling influence and impact.
- *Confidence and EI*: Essential for handling conflict, building trust, and connecting with students.
- *Practical Applications*: Strengths mapping, confidence-building exercises, and emotional awareness games.
By mastering self-discovery and leadership skills, individuals can inspire and guide others toward financial empowerment and social change.
Mary Orah from Malawi,,From this module on Self-Discovery and Emotional Intelligence, I have learned that true leadership begins with understanding oneself. Self-discovery helps identify strengths and weaknesses, while emotional intelligence enables effective management of both our emotions and those of others. I learned about the five pillars of emotional intelligence—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—and how they contribute to strong, impactful leadership. The module also showed that confidence and emotional balance are essential for leading financial literacy programs, building trust, and inspiring others. Overall, I have learned that leadership is not about position but about influence and authenticity, and it starts with knowing and growing yourself.
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I've learnt that self-discovery is at the heart of leadership. Know Thyself, as Socrates said is the womb of mindful leadership. When i understand who I am, I will know my identity and values, leverage my strengths and talents, work on my weaknesses and blind spots as well as live to fulfil purpose. I will gain confidence in myself. Being emotionally intelligent, helps me manage my emotions and that of others and makes me better relate with my community.
Full name: mark Injendi mutoro
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What I have definitely learnt from this module: it's all about self discovery and personal growth
Self discovery means who you are and why does it matters it helps to know who you are,what Can you do well and where do you need assistance.strength and weaknesses can be identified through creativity,how you communicate with others and how to be a problem solver this building your self confidence and in addition helps to control emotions thus improving the relation.and how to personaly grow discoveringthe right thing and the wrong one.
Name : Precious Joshua Mkomo
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As I explore leadership, I've learned that it begins with leading myself through self-discovery. This journey helps me understand my strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose. I've realized that knowing myself is crucial to becoming an authentic leader who inspires trust and transformation. I've identified my strengths and weaknesses, and I'm working on building my self-confidence by preparing, practicing, and surrounding myself with supportive people. I'm also developing emotional intelligence to better understand and manage my emotions and those of others. By doing so, I'll become a more effective leader, capable of inspiring students and peers alike. Self-discovery is the foundation of meaningful leadership, and I'm committed to continuing this journey.
Ebrima Touray
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My highlights from this module: I’ve come to understand that true leadership begins with self-discovery and understanding my strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and purpose. I now see that knowing myself can help me lead others more effectively and authentically. Building confidence and emotional intelligence will allow me to connect, inspire, and handle challenges with empathy and clarity. This module taught me that leadership is not about power but about influence, impact, and personal growth. As a young leader, I’ve realized that to promote financial literacy and positive change, I must first model self-awareness and discipline, leading by example in both words and actions.
Blessings Matitha
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Emotional Intelligence and Leadership for Financial literacy . Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your own feelings and the feelings of others.
The 5 Pillars of EI:
Self-awareness
Self-regulation
Motivation
Empathy
Social skills
Why EI Matters for Leaders:
Helps handle conflicts in a smart way
Builds trust and teamwork
Creates stronger connections with students and peers
How to Grow Emotional Intelligence:
Practice mindfulness
Listen actively
Think before reacting
Show empathy in everyday life
Linking Self-Discovery to Leadership:
Improve any financial weaknesses to lead by example
Confidence helps teach with authority
Emotional intelligence connects you with anxious students
Authentic leaders inspire through both words and actions
Global Importance for Young Leaders (18–35):
Leadership is about influence, not position
Questions like “Am I good enough?”
are common worldwide
Building confidence and EI helps you lead anywhere
Using This in Schools:
Map students’ strengths in money management
Build confidence through peer presentations
Use role-plays to explore emotions around money decisions
Inspire students to know themselves and be responsible
Conclusion:
Self-discovery, confidence, and emotional intelligence form the foundation of strong leadership.
Leading financial literacy is about shaping mindsets, building confidence, and inspiring others to live wisely.
Mohamed Babah Fofanah
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This module focuses on the importance of self-awareness, continuous learning, and emotional intelligence in effective leadership, especially within educational and financial literacy contexts. It highlights that surrounding oneself with supportive individuals and celebrating small wins foster motivation and resilience. The key focus of this discussion is Emotional Intelligence (EI), defined as the capacity to understand and manage one's emotions and those of others. The five pillars of EI are as follows:
self-awareness.
self-regulation.
motivation.
empathy.
social skills.
These pillars are crucial for leaders to build trust, handle conflicts wisely, and connect deeply with students and peers. Developing EI involves practices like mindfulness, active listening, reflection, and empathy, which enhance leadership effectiveness.
The presentation also links self-discovery with financial literacy leadership. Leaders who recognize their weaknesses in financial discipline can model good habits, boosting their confidence and authenticity. Emotional intelligence helps leaders connect with students facing financial anxieties, making lessons more impactful. At a global level, self-discovery is universal, empowering young leaders to overcome doubts and lead with influence and impact rather than authority.
In practical school applications, activities like strengths mapping, confidence exercises, and emotional awareness games are suggested to foster self-discovery and responsible money management among students.
Overall, the presentation has positively inspired me to focus on developing my emotional intelligence, continuous learning, and authentic self-awareness to become a more impactful leader both professionally and personally.
Full name : Chisomo Mambiya
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Self-discovery is the foundation of strong leadership, especially for young people aged 18–35 who want to promote financial literacy in schools. It means understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose so you can lead with clarity and confidence. By identifying what you’re good at and where you need to grow, you become more prepared to guide others. Building self-confidence helps you speak with authority and take bold steps, while emotional intelligence allows you to connect with students, handle challenges calmly, and build trust. When you know yourself well, you become a role model—teaching not just through words but through your actions and habits. This kind of leadership is needed everywhere, and it starts with growing yourself first.
Bailor Jalloh
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Throughout this self-discovery module, I learned the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, gaining insights into how my thoughts and feelings influence my actions and interactions with others. This process not only helped me identify my strengths and areas for growth, but also guided me in setting meaningful goals for my future. Engaging with thought-provoking exercises and discussions, I discovered new perspectives on challenges I face, paving the way for personal development and a clearer understanding of my life's purpose.
Makoabola Mathapholane
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True leadership starts with knowing yourself. Self-discovery helps us understand our strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose, forming the foundation for confident and authentic leadership.
Key Points:
Self-Discovery: Know who you are, what you do well, and what drives you.
Strengths & Weaknesses: Use your strengths and work on areas needing growth.
Self-Confidence: Believe in yourself, take risks, and inspire trust in others.
Emotional Intelligence: Manage emotions, build empathy, and connect effectively.
Leadership Impact: When you know yourself, you lead with authenticity, influence, and purpose—especially in teaching financial literacy.
Lesson:
Leadership begins within. The more we understand and grow ourselves, the stronger and more inspiring our impact on others becomes.
NAME: Mbaimba Adam Fofanah
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SUMMARY:
From this module on Self-Discovery and Personal Growth, I have learned that effective leadership starts with understanding oneself before guiding others. Self-discovery helps me recognize my strengths, weaknesses, values and purpose, while personal growth encourages continuous learning and improvement. I discovered that confidence builds trust and enables authentic leadership, while emotional intelligence allows better control of emotions and stronger connections with others. The five pillars: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills, are essential for personal and leadership development. This module taught me that leadership is not about authority, but about influence, self-knowledge and inspiring others through positive action.
Maimuna Simba from Malawi,on self discovery and personal growth I have grasped powerful insights on how we can become effective leaders in teaching financial literacy in various schools in our respective countries.Firstly ,personal discovery help help an individual to know his/her strengths and they can improve them ;weakness and how they can turn them into strengths ,So as young leaders personal discovery will help us to find out our strengths,weakness and purpose we have in leadership which eventually helps us to be confident enough to to lead others and grow personally
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ReplyDeleteI’ve learnt that self-discovery is like a personal map it guides me in understanding who I truly am and helps me move through life with purpose. Without self-discovery, it’s easy to live aimlessly, doing things without knowing why. For me, taking time to understand myself is an ongoing journey. It means identifying my strengths, so I can use them to create impact, and acknowledging my weaknesses, so I can keep growing and improving.
Since I want to make a difference in my community and help students, I’ve realized how important it is to be aware of my habits and beliefs — especially around money and leadership. If I’m not clear about how I handle finances or lead others, I might not be able to guide them effectively. Self-discovery gives me that clarity and balance.
I also believe that self-confidence is the foundation of leadership. I want to model confidence so that students can learn that believing in themselves is key to success. By showing courage and authenticity, I can inspire them to do the same.
Equally, I’ve come to understand the power of emotional intelligence — being able to recognize, understand, and manage not only my own emotions but also those of others. This helps me connect with people genuinely, communicate with empathy, and respond with patience and understanding.
For me, self-discovery isn’t just about knowing who I am — it’s about becoming the kind of person who lifts others, leads with compassion, and continues to grow with purpose.
Full name: Emmanuel Magombo
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First of all Self Discovery is about exploring who you are as a person, who you are as an entrepreneur and a leader. It's all about what can you do, what are you good at ,what are your weaknesses and what is your motivation, your motivation to success and your motivation to lead .
Further more This module has taught me that before leading other people, one must first discover the self. Knowing oneself helps one to understand who they are as a person, the values they uphold rather than what is expected of them by other people. Self discovery is important because itt makes one aware of his or her strengths and weaknesses. Knowing your own strength gives you an opportunity to make use of them towards great change.
Tracy chipongoma
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Leadership begins with leading yourself. The cornerstone of leadership is self discovery,self confidence and emotional intelligence.
Self discovery means understanding who you are, your strengths, weakness, values, emotions and purpose.knowing yourself is the first step leadership.
Weakness highlight areas of growth,so don't hide them but turn them into opportunities.
Building self confidence inspires trust because people see your capabilities. I've also leant how to build self confidence. Always celebrate small wind and reflect.
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand your's and others emotions. EI has five pillars
Vincent Olwanda
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Summary;
Self-discovery is the foundation of authentic leadership. By identifying my strengths like communication and resilience, and recognizing weaknesses such as inconsistency, I can grow into a confident, emotionally intelligent leader. Self-confidence enables me to inspire trust, while emotional intelligence helps me connect with students and peers. This personal growth is essential for leading financial literacy initiatives in schools, modeling good habits, and empowering others. Leadership begins within, and through self-awareness, I can drive meaningful change in my community.
Meshack Muuo Muasya
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Cohort 5 (Batch A)
Group C
I learned that self-discovery and personal growth are essential foundations for effective leadership. By understanding my strengths and weaknesses, I can focus on areas where I excel and work on areas that need improvement. Building self-confidence allows me to take risks, inspire trust, and lead with authority, while developing emotional intelligence helps me understand and manage my own emotions and connect meaningfully with others. For young leaders guiding financial literacy in schools, self-discovery ensures that I model good habits, teach with authenticity, and positively influence students. These skills are universally important, enabling leadership across cultures and communities. Practical activities like strengths mapping, confidence-building exercises, and emotional awareness games help translate self-knowledge into real-world impact. Overall, knowing and growing myself equips me to lead effectively, empower students, and drive lasting change.
Diana khauya
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Group B
Leadership begins with leading yourself before leading others. Self discovery matters in leadership. It helps to discover your strengths and weaknesses, build your self confidence and also builds emotional intelligence. Self discovery makes one a true leader.
Full name:
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Country:
Zambia
Group: B
Leadership begins with self-discovery—understanding my strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose. This module showed me that knowing myself is the foundation of leading others, especially when promoting financial literacy in schools. I learnt how to identify my strengths so I can use them confidently, and how to acknowledge my weaknesses so I can improve and grow. Building self-confidence allows me to lead with courage, take initiative, and teach students with clarity and authority. I also gained a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence—how self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills help me connect better with students, handle challenges, and inspire trust. Overall, this module taught me that leadership is not about titles but about influence, authenticity, and personal growth. By leading myself well, I can guide others toward better financial habits and meaningful change.
RANUECK THENFORD
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Cohort 5, batch A
Group A
From this module of self discovery and personal growth i have gained insight on why is this important in financial leadership. I have learnt that its process of understanding oneself, strengths, values, weakness and emotions. I have also learnt why it matters because we gain clarity of who we are, what we can do well and where we need help. On top of that I have gained knowledge on common strengths and weaknesses which empathy, and poor time management respectively. I have also learnt on how we can build confidence by preparing and practicing, and surrounding ourselves with supportive people. Another amazing lesson i have learnt is about emotional intelligence that this is ability to understand and manage personal emotions ond of others and this dwell on 5 pillars Which are self awareness, self regulation, motivation and social skills. Lastly i have learnt why this is important because helps to handle conflicts and build trust in others.
Full Name :Lisah T Murewa
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Batch:A
Summary
Through this module l have leant self discovery which is understanding yourself,your strengths, weaknesses, feelings, and what matters to you first. It helps you build confidence, make better choices, and guide others well. When you know yourself you can become the kind of leader who inspires and helps others, especially in teaching things like saving money or making smart decisions.
Sarah Benson
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Batch A
Group A
Module 3
Leadership starts with knowing yourself. Self discovery helps young leaders understand their strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose. By building confidence and emotional intelligence, you become more authentic, resilient, and able to inspire others. These qualities are essential for leading financial literacy in schools, connecting with students, and modeling positive habits. Leading yourself well is the foundation for leading others effectively.
Full name: Priscilla Amour
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Cohort 5,batch A
Group A
I learned that leadership starts from personal growth. When we understand ourselves, we guide others better. Teaching financial literacy is more than sharing knowledge — it’s shaping mindset, confidence, and impact for future generations.
Lonjezo Banda
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Cohort 5, Batch A
Group A
Module 3.
In this module I have learnt that self discovery builds a great foundation to meaningful leadership through self reflection and feedback. It ensures deeper understanding of who you are, your values, dreams and real life experiences that have shaped you. Through SWOT(strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats)analysis you can recognize what keeps you moving forward or backwards, meditate on what kind of life you want to live and lead others, and set goals that can clearly direct you to where you are going. It gives energy to improve on your skills and abilities. This module also helps to create vision and formulate smart objectives that can give direction, moves you out of your comfort zone hence, promoting consistent progress for financial independence. Leadership is about identifying yourself and empower those people you lead.
Mahlohonolo Futho from Lesotho
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Batch A
Group B
This module emphasizes self-awareness: knowing your strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose. Helps young leaders build confidence, emotional intelligence, authenticity thefore enabling them to inspire and teach others (especially financial literacy) in schools/communities.I've also learned about the 5 pillars of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skillss and these help one to handle conflict wisely, enable deeper connection with peers and builds trust and teamwork.
Rasool William Bennie
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Cohort 5 (Batch A)
Group C
Leadership starts with knowing yourself. When you understand your strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and confidence levels, you become better at guiding others. Personal growth and self-discovery are the foundation of strong, positive leadership.
As a young leader, remember that real leadership begins inside you. The more you grow, the more you can help others grow especially in financial literacy. You’re not just teaching about money; you’re changing mindsets, building confidence, and inspiring young people to dream bigger and make wiser choices.
This growth is a lifelong journey, and every step you take makes you a more authentic and powerful leader.
Name: BRIAN CHIYANDA
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MODULE 3
Cohort 5, Batch A
Group A
DAY 2
SELF-DISCOVERY & PERSONAL GROWTH
From today’s module my pickups are that Leadership begins with leading yourself before leading others. It is really important to practice self discovery, as it helps one understand who they are from their, strengths, weaknesses and purpose. Self confidence is a master key in Life because if you are not confident enough, others will find it difficulty to believe in your words and actions. In a situation where one gets stage fright it is important to try hard to be confident because how you present yourself to the public lays a foundation whether they should trust what you are saying or doubt you.
Tumpale Mkandawire
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Cohort 5 Batch B (subgroup F)
Module 3
Self discovery is indeed vital for individuals especially leaders since in leadership before leading others you have to lead yourself first and leading yourself first goes smooth if you know yourself; your strengths, weaknesses, values as well as emotions so that you are able to know what you need to improve and how to improve and also what needs to be mantained to boost your confidence to lead others effectively.
Ngene Charles Chukwuka
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Cohort 5 (Batch B)
Self discovery and personal growth to me means discovering my strengths and weaknesses to be able to lead properly and effectively.
It taught me that leadership is not just about position or power, but it’s about influence and impact.
Micah Chagunda
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cohort 5 Group H batch B
Self-discovery and personal growth start with self-awareness, which helps you understand your strengths and weaknesses so you can become a better leader. Confidence is also important because it helps you believe in yourself, take risks and speak to others with courage and clarity. You can build confidence by practicing, learning new skills, staying around supportive people and celebrating your progress. Emotional intelligence helps in understanding your emotions and communicate well, build trust and work better with people. When you develop self-awareness, confidence and emotional intelligence, you become a stronger leader, showing that leadership is not about power but about positive influence and personal growth.
I am Margaret Mwale from Zambia.
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Self discovery is discovering my strength and abilities....To be a better you ought to be acting as a n example by . Leadership isn't about position or power but .
Sanusi Garba mabera
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Cohort 5 Batch B
Module 3.
From this module, I learned that true leadership starts with knowing yourself. Self-discovery helps you understand your strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose. I learned how important it is to recognize what I do well, where I need improvement, and how this shapes my ability to lead others. The module also taught me that confidence comes from preparation, support, and personal growth. Emotional intelligence—being aware of my emotions and understanding others—is also key to effective leadership. Overall, I learned that self-knowledge and emotional control make young leaders more authentic, inspiring, and capable of guiding others, especially in financial literacy.
Joseph olinga, Uganda 🇺🇬, cohort5,group E.in this module ,I have learnt that self discovery and awareness helps one to develop strength in areas they are weak and utilise their full ability and confidence to lead others.further I came to appreciate that confidence is developed over time through preparations and engaging in tasks gradually as one learns through the path of growth .as young leaders ,developing the power of expression and expanding our consciousness assist us to present our thoughts with clarity and eloquence.we must learn to understand our emotions and how they affect our daily interactions and engagements with us.the capacity to listen from others and learn to appreciate diverse ideologies will enhance our capacities further to be able to lead and perform to our best expectations.
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COHORT 5 BATCH B
GROUP F
Summary day 2
Authentic leadership is intrinsically linked to the ongoing journey of self-discovery and personal growth, as leading others effectively must begin with a profound understanding of oneself. This process requires leaders to engage in continuous introspection, confronting their strengths, vulnerabilities, values, and biases with honesty. By cultivating self-awareness through reflection and feedback, they not only clarify their own purpose and vision but also build the emotional intelligence necessary to inspire and empower others. Ultimately, this commitment to inner development transforms leadership from a mere exercise of authority into a facilitative role, where the leader’s own growth creates a safe and motivating environment that encourages the entire team to evolve, take risks, and realize their potential.
Charles Boimah Gray
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Cohort 5
Group A, Batch A
Module 3
With self discovery and personal growth on leadership. I learnt that leadership is about taking the lead while others follow. It starts with in as a leader. It's a understanding of who you truly are...
Self discovery helps to identify your weakness, strength and by believing in yourself as a leader. I learnt that leadership is about influence and impact that begins with knowing and growing yourself. It's also about understanding your emotions and the emotions of others.
Hanifa Makunganya
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Cohort 5, Batch A
Day 2 summary
In this module, I learnt that self-discovery and personal growth start with understanding myself; my strengths, weaknesses, values, and what I care about. I learnt how to find my purpose, set meaningful goals, and take small steps to achieve them. The module also taught me to manage my emotions, build confidence, and improve my relationships with others. I understood that personal growth is a continuous process of learning, improving, and becoming a stronger, better version of myself. I also learnt to face challenges with courage, stay motivated even when things are hard, and always look for ways to grow both mentally and emotionally. This journey helps me make better decisions, communicate clearly, and live a more meaningful life. By applying these lessons, I can achieve my goals and inspire others around me.
Funny Chapalapata
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Cohort 5
Batch B
Form this module i have learnt that leadership is reflecting what is within yourself. In this case for one to lead other must know herself first and offer the knowledge that has made him productive already.
Not only that but also accumulating knowledge on self awareness, confidence and emotional intelligence . This is knowing your values, beliefs, attitudes, what you're capable of doing and also your emotions and that of other people to nurture the environment you're leading and bringing a social change.
By knowing this i will be able to inspire others through experience but not only words.
Bully Fofana
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Cohort 5, Batch A
In the self-discovery and personal growth module, I learned how important it is to understand myself before trying to improve anything else. The course helped me reflect on my strengths, weaknesses, values, and the habits that shape my daily decisions. It made me more aware of who I am, what motivates me, and the areas I need to work on.
I also learned that personal growth is a continuous process. It involves setting clear goals, building discipline, and being willing to step out of my comfort zone. The module encouraged me to develop a growth mindset, take feedback positively, and use challenges as learning opportunities. Overall, it helped me become more intentional, confident, and committed to becoming a better version of myself.
Full name: Peter Mwangi Nderitu
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Country: Kenya
Summary of what I have learnt: I’ve learned that self-discovery and personal growth are the foundation of leadership. By understanding my strengths and weaknesses, building confidence, and developing emotional intelligence, I become better at guiding others. Leadership begins within, and as I lead financial literacy in schools, I’m not just teaching about money—I’m shaping mindsets, building confidence, and inspiring others to dream bigger and make wiser choices.
Elizer Kanyika
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Cohort 5
Batch A
Group A
SELF DISCOVERY AND PERSONAL GROWTH
from this module, I have learnt that leadership doesn't with a title or position but rather how a person is able to motivate, influence and inspire his or her own life before doing the same to other people. I have also learnt that self discovery is about understand yourself (things that you are good at, things that you need to improve, values, emotions and purpose). Self confidence helps an individual to gain trust from people and also have authority in each and everything that he or she is doing. Confidence can be built through practice, cerebrating wins even if they are small just to mention a few. Last but not list I have also learnt that emotional intelligence hells an individual to understand his or her emotions and those of other people which can help in solving conflicts and leading wisely
Rafique William Mponda
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Cohort 5 (Batch B)
Group F
In this module, I've learnt about self-discovery and personal growth. It mainly aims at knowing yourself first before others by identifying your strengths and weaknesses, self-confidence and emotional intelligence. For one to be a good leader, firstly, one has to have the ability to master oneself and be able to learn more from other people. This involves knowing your strengths, weaknesses, values and emotions. For example, there may be instances whilst leading where people may criticise you, in scenarios like this, a good leader is likely to thrive and have self-control because of their ability to understand emotional intelligence.
Joana Mongola from Malawi
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Batch B
I have learnt that leadership starts with self-discovery and personal growth by knowing your strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose. This self-discovery helps build confidence and emotional intelligence, which are key to leading others effectively. I have learnt the importance of recognizing what I do well and what I need to improve, which helps in growing as a leader. I have also learnt that confidence allows me to inspire trust and take risks, while emotional intelligence helps me connect deeply with others and handle challenges wisely. Overall, self-discovery makes me an authentic leader who can inspire and drive positive change
Inziani shelmith
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Module 3
Self-discovery and personal growth
One must know that leadership is self discovery_is like creating a map of oneself.
A leader should have emotional intelligence, which is the ability to understand and manage one's emotions and others, too,the pillars of emotional intelligence are self awareness, self regulation, motivation and empathy.
FULL NAME: SALIMU RAMADHANI JUMA
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Batct B COHRT 5
sub group F
Module 3.
Summary: Discovery and personal growth are essential parts of self-development. Discovery involves exploring who you are—your values, passions, strengths, and weaknesses. Through reflection, learning, and new experiences, you begin to understand what drives you and what areas you need to improve. This self-awareness is the foundation for meaningful growth and transformation.
Personal growth, on the other hand, is the process of using that self-awareness to make positive changes. It includes setting goals, building new habits, overcoming fears, and developing skills that help you reach your full potential. As you grow, you become more confident, resilient, and capable of handling life’s challenges, both personally and professionally.
Richard Okoth Kenya Cohort 5 Batch F *Day2 -Module 3* I have learned that personal growth never stops. It means setting clear goals, staying disciplined, and being ready to try new things, even when they feel uncomfortable. The module taught me to have a growth mindset, accept feedback positively, and see challenges as chances to learn. In general, it made me more focused, confident, and determined to improve myself.
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Batch B
Group G
Alpha Joe Bosco Komba
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Batch B
Group G
I understand the important it is to recognize what I do well, where I need improvement, and how this shapes my ability to lead others. The module also taught me that confidence comes from preparation, support, and personal growth. This process requires leaders to engage in continuous introspection, confronting their strengths, vulnerabilities, values, and biases with honesty. By cultivating self-awareness through reflection and feedback, they not only clarify their own purpose and vision but also build the emotional intelligence necessary to inspire and empower others.
Alpha Joe Bosco Komba
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Batch B
Group G
By identifying strengths like communication and resilience, and improving weaknesses such as poor time management, leaders grow authentically. Building confidence enables them to inspire trust, take risks, and teach with authority, while emotional intelligence helps manage emotions and connect with students. Through reflection, learning, and new experiences, you begin to understand what drives you and what areas you need to improve.
Confidence can be built through practice, cerebrating wins even if they are small just to mention a few. Last but not list I have also learnt that emotional intelligence hells an individual to understand his or her emotions.
Rehannah Labane
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Cohort (group H)
Batch 5 B
personal growth and self discovery to me look a lot like identifying your strength and weaknesses. Everyone has both, we want to maximize and benefit from our strengths and work on improving our weaknesses. One way of discovering these is by Journaling, truthfully, and by also asking people around you. Self confidence and emotional intelligence are important qualities to have in this self discovery journey. Believing in yourself and your qualities as well as regulating your emotions are a perfect puzzle to this. Having all these qualities helps you model good qualities, be easy to be around, especially in finance spaces as well as dealing with people that are anxious about finances.
Mercy Chunga, Malawi
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I've come to realize that leadership is a journey that starts from within. Self-discovery is the foundation of becoming an authentic leader, and it's essential to understand my strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions to inspire trust and transformation in others. By recognizing my strengths and weaknesses, I can focus on leveraging my strengths to drive financial literacy and personal growth, while working on improving my weaknesses.
Building self-confidence is also crucial, as it enables me to take risks, innovate, and stand before students, peers, or communities with authority. I've learned that confidence comes from preparation, practice, and celebrating small achievements, and that it's essential to surround myself with supportive people who encourage me to grow.
Emotional intelligence is another vital aspect of leadership, as it allows, me to understand and manage my emotions, as well as those of others. By practicing mindfulness, active listening, and empathy, I can build stronger relationships with students, peers, and communities, and create a more supportive and inclusive environment.
This module has also highlighted the importance of self-awareness in leadership, particularly in the context of financial literacy. By understanding my own financial habits, attitudes, and beliefs, I can become a more authentic and effective leader, and inspire others to take control of their financial futures.
Overall, I've come to understand that leadership is not just about achieving a certain position or status, but about becoming a person who can inspire and empower others to reach their full potential. By focusing on self-discovery, building self-confidence, and developing emotional intelligence, I can become a more effective leader and make a positive impact in my community.
Mercy Chunga, Malawi
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I've come to realize that leadership is a journey that starts from within. Self-discovery is the foundation of becoming an authentic leader, and it's essential to understand my strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions to inspire trust and transformation in others. By recognizing my strengths and weaknesses, I can focus on leveraging my strengths to drive financial literacy and personal growth, while working on improving my weaknesses.
Building self-confidence is also crucial, as it enables me to take risks, innovate, and stand before students, peers, or communities with authority. I've learned that confidence comes from preparation, practice, and celebrating small achievements, and that it's essential to surround myself with supportive people who encourage me to grow.
Emotional intelligence is another vital aspect of leadership, as it allows, me to understand and manage my emotions, as well as those of others. By practicing mindfulness, active listening, and empathy, I can build stronger relationships with students, peers, and communities, and create a more supportive and inclusive environment.
This module has also highlighted the importance of self-awareness in leadership, particularly in the context of financial literacy. By understanding my own financial habits, attitudes, and beliefs, I can become a more authentic and effective leader, and inspire others to take control of their financial futures.
Overall, I've come to understand that leadership is not just about achieving a certain position or status, but about becoming a person who can inspire and empower others to reach their full potential. By focusing on self-discovery, building self-confidence, and developing emotional intelligence, I can become a more effective leader and make a positive impact in my community.
Rophy Makokha Barasa
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Discover yourself.
Know who you are and discover your strengths and weakness.Inaddition understand your emotional intelligence
Zechariah kparsuah jr
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Cohort 5
I learned that emotional intelligence is key to strong leadership. Understanding my emotions, building confidence, and knowing my strengths help me guide others better. I also learned that self-discovery supports financial literacy leadership by helping me model good habits and connect with students. Overall, leadership starts with knowing myself and growing daily.
Zechariah kparsuah jr
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Cohort 5
I learned that emotional intelligence is key to strong leadership. Understanding my emotions, building confidence, and knowing my strengths help me guide others better. I also learned that self-discovery supports financial literacy leadership by helping me model good habits and connect with students. Overall, leadership starts with knowing myself and growing daily.
Mloiso Mathews Katete
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Cohort 5(Batch C Group J)
After reading this module, I have learnt that meaningful leadership truly starts from within. It has helped me understand that before I can guide others especially students in financial literacy I must first understand myself. I now see how important it is to recognise my strengths, be honest about my weaknesses, and build the confidence that allows me to lead with purpose. The module also opened my eyes to the power of emotional intelligence, and how managing my own emotions while understanding others creates trust, connection, and respect. What stood out most is how self-discovery directly shapes the way I teach and influence young people about money. When I work on my own habits and mindset, I become a better example for them. Overall, this module has inspired me to keep growing, because the more I understand myself, the more capable I am of helping others grow and make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
Linda sikelo from Malawi I have learned that real leadership starts with knowing myself. When I understand my strengths and weaknesses, I can become more confident and better prepared to guide others. Developing emotional intelligence also helps me manage my feelings and relate well to the people I lead. This reminds me that leadership is a continuous journey. Every effort I make helps me grow into a more genuine and effective leader who can inspire positive change in my community.
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Cohort 5 Batch C(Group L)Understanding myself is the starting point of genuine leadership. By acknowledging my strengths—such as strong communication skills and resilience—and being aware of areas I need to improve, like consistency, I can develop into a more confident and emotionally aware leader. Confidence allows me to earn trust, while emotional intelligence helps me build better relationships with students and peers. This personal development is crucial for guiding financial literacy programs in schools, setting a good example, and uplifting others. True leadership grows from within, and through self-awareness, I can create real, positive change in my community.
Ropafadzo Abigail Tambara
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Zambia
Before one sees themselves as fit to be a leader of another one should check if they are a good leader of themselves . Good self leadership including walking the talk of wisdom and being able to practice what you preach to others. As a result self leadership is the start of leadership. As Kafi we have learnt that leaders are made and they are not born , as a result a leader may start with noting down their strengths , weaknesses , values , emotions , purpose and skills. A real leader should be self aware , this builds one’s identity, values eg resilience, talents( that may shape them into selecting good business opportunities ) and other talents , purpose and motivation. Self leadership will also having the wisdom to select between bad and good advice , to choose who should influence you because bad apples may affect the good ones if they are closely connected. As leaders of KAFi self confidence is essential because it also shapes how one operates as a financial literacy teacher . Self confidence will build a KAFI leader to know strengths and weaknesses in money spending and saving , have the self confidence to innovate creative ideas , having the values of resilience to push when setbacks happen , having the consistency and discipline in saving , good spending and good dept if necessary. Moreover, self intelligence is also about keeping one’s emotions in check and see what are the weaknesses and strengths in relations to emotions . Having good emotions leads to good communication and connection with to the community at large and bad emotions will do the opposite and also affect trust . As Kafi it is good to note that personal control of one’s emotions also makes one accept bad feedbacks concerning our serves . As people of good personal character and who are in check of their emotions and are true leaders we should always see opportunities in negative situations and think how to solve the issues to have a business boost.
Full name: Jackson J.W Johnson
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Cohort 5 (Batch C)
I learned that self-discovery and emotional intelligence are powerful foundations for leadership. Emotional intelligence through self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills helps leaders manage conflict, build trust, and connect deeply with students and peers. I also learned that true leadership begins with understanding myself: my strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and personal values.
This module showed me how self-discovery directly strengthens financial literacy leadership. When I understand my own money habits, I can model discipline and confidence to students. Emotional intelligence also helps me communicate financial concepts with empathy, especially to students who feel anxious or discouraged about money. Self-discovery makes leadership authentic, because students learn not just from what we teach but from how we live.
As the Founder & CEO of EmpowerAfrica Network, a Pan-African non-profit committed to leadership development, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy, rehabilitation, climate action, and ICT, this module reinforces the importance of continuous personal growth. For young leaders globally Africa, Asia, Europe, and beyond self-discovery builds confidence, strengthens influence, and prepares us to lead responsibly in schools, communities, and organizations.
Key takeaway:
Leadership begins within. The more I understand and grow myself emotionally, mentally, and behaviorally the more capable I become of impacting others, inspiring confidence, and leading meaningful financial literacy and empowerment initiatives across communities.
Elizabeth Adzakrah, Ghana
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Group L.
I have learnt that leadership starts from within.You have to discover yourself because it serve as a map for you .to know who you're, what you can do,when you need help and why you want to lead.Understanding and growing yourself will help you guide yourself and students will not only learn from your words but also from your life.
Name: Yamikani chaona
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Cohort 5 batch C
Under the topic of self discovery and leadership dwells much on a couple of things.. including the innate abilities and the inherited traits that affect the leadership style,and. The self discovery lies in the course of knowing oneself. Discovering yourself involves the communication skills, resilience skills, problem solving skills, creativity .
Identification of weaknesses involve knowing what you are not good at and capitalizing om your strengths and working towards making them netter.
And in conclusion linking weakness to self discovery involves fusing the weaknesses a way that you lead with control and authority when handling leaners and the community context.
Mary Nasieku
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Cohort 5
Group K
Through this module, I have come to understand that self discovery acts like a guide that helps me navigate my life with intention. It allows me to understand my identity, my values, and the direction I want to take. Without this awareness, it becomes easy to drift through life without purpose or clarity. For me, learning about myself is a continuous journey. It involves recognizing the strengths that give me the ability to create positive change, as well as accepting the weaknesses that remind me where I need to grow.
Because I am committed to uplifting my community and supporting students, I now see how important it is to understand my own patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, especially when it comes to money and leadership. If I am not conscious of how I manage my finances or how I influence others, I may not be able to support those who look up to me. Self discovery helps me build this awareness so I can lead with confidence and be a reliable source of guidance.
I have also realized that confidence is a major part of leadership. I want to embody confidence so that those I mentor can learn to trust their abilities and believe in their potential. By being courageous, honest, and consistent, I can inspire others to step into their own strength.
In addition, I have learned the importance of emotional intelligence. Being able to understand my own emotions and recognize the emotions of others allows me to communicate with empathy and respond to situations with patience. This ability helps me build genuine relationships and support people more effectively.
Self discovery, for me, is not just about understanding who I am. It is about becoming someone who leads with purpose, connects with others deeply, and continues to grow into a better version of myself.
I would like to emphasize on one accepting and working in ones weaknesses. This is a challenge that most of us have. We find it hard to accept our flows thereby making it difficult for us to work on them. We also mostly don't have time to give ourself the opportunity to reflect on our actions and emotions. Confidence is a huge tool in impacting our society and it's a must have for every leader.
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Cohort: 5 Batch C
I would like to emphasize on one accepting and working in ones weaknesses. This is a challenge that most of us have. We find it hard to accept our flows thereby making it difficult for us to work on them. We also mostly don't have time to give ourself the opportunity to reflect on our actions and emotions. Confidence is a huge tool in impacting our society and it's a must have for every leader.
NAME: BAILACK JOICELINE JINDUI
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COHORT 5 BATCH C
COMMENT: From this course, i have learned that leadership starts from Self. Its about influencing your thinking, feeling and actions towards your objective and therefore leading others from the place of experience. Self-leadership is about knowing who you are, what you can do and where you are limited and why you want to take the leadership journey . To better know yourself, you can ask friend, relatives or take personality test this helps you build self confidence, enables to act and overcome fear
Tadiwanshe Murefu
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Zimbabwe
It is very wise for one to discover his/herself by identifying their strengths and weaknesses to that they can channel them and make the best from them. Self discovery is a foundation for great leadership. Self discovery enables one to reflect on his or her emotion intelligence which is a vital asset when leading. One should step outside their comfort zone by building self confidence. By examining your weak and strong areas it will be easier to seek help. Self discovery enables one in doing wise financial decision because it facilitates informed decisions. A person who is self aware is able to lead and impart others as they know what they ought to do in every situation.
Mohamed Shueib Muse
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I learned that leadership begins with self-discovery—understanding my strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose. Knowing myself helps me lead with authenticity and confidence. I understood the importance of identifying what I do well, recognizing areas I need to improve, and building self-confidence through practice, support, and continuous learning. I also learned that emotional intelligence is essential for leadership because it helps me manage my emotions, connect with others, and inspire trust. This module showed me how self-awareness strengthens my ability to teach financial literacy and influence students positively. True leadership starts within and grows outward to impact communities.
-Rafael Machira
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-Cohort 5 (Batch B)
I have learnt to build confidence, develop self-awareness, and improve decision-making skills through self-discovery and personal growth. This process helps us understand our values, manage emotions, build resilience, and find a sense of purpose, leading to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Pascaria Musengya Muthiani
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Cohort 5 Batch C Group J
In this module I learn self discovery and personal growth are cornerstone of leadership. You can not lead others if you can not lead yourself. To be an effective leader I am required to discover my self. I should know values I stand for,my strengths, weaknesses and the reason I am doing it. I should journal my strengths and weaknesses. The ability to believe in oneself is key in leadership. To build self confidence I should prepare and practice, surround my self with like minded individuals, celebrate small achievements and continuously learn. As a leader I should have have emotional intelligence this will help me handle conflict wisely,have deeper connection with my audience and build trust. To grow emotional intelligence, I should practice mindfulness, reflect before reacting, listen actively and show empathy in daily reactions.
Name: Gladys Disemba
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Cohort 5 (Group I)
Batch C
In summary
I've learned that self-discovery and personal growth is crucial for becoming an authentic leader. After understanding your strengths and weaknesses, you know the areas you're good at and those that need improvement. You can't lead others if you can't lead yourself; for instance, you can't teach others about budgeting if you're not practicing it yourself. Leadership is about inspiring others to follow your good habits - you can only lead what you've mastered. A leader with self-confidence is one who is inspiring and trustworthy.
Full Name: Eddes Symon
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Cohort Batch: C
Group: J
Self-Discovery as the Foundation of Leadership. The core argument is that effective leadership, especially for young leaders (aged 18-35) driving initiatives like financial literacy in schools, must begin with a deep and honest understanding of oneself.
The module is structured around three essential areas for personal development:1. Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses: This involves a conscious audit of one's innate abilities (e.g., communication, empathy) and areas for improvement (e.g., time management, impatience). Recognizing weaknesses is framed not as a failure, but as a critical step for targeted growth.
2. Building Self-Confidence: Defined as the belief in one's ability to succeed, confidence is presented as crucial for inspiring trust, taking risks, and leading with authority. It is built through preparation, supportive networks, and celebrating small wins.
3. Developing Emotional Intelligence (EI): EI is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and those of others. Its five pillars—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—are highlighted as vital for handling conflict, building trust, and connecting deeply with others.
The content consistently links these self-discovery principles directly to the role of a financial literacy leader. It emphasizes that by the knowing and improving oneself, a leader becomes authentic, modeling good habits and connecting genuinely with students. The module includes practical applications for school settings and concludes that this internal work is a universal, lifelong journey that transforms leadership from a position of power to one of genuine influence and impact.
The main idea of these materials is that authentic leadership is an inside-out process. You cannot effectively lead, inspire, or empower others until you first lead, understand, and empower yourself.
This concept of self-discovery acts as the operating system for a leader:
· It Provides Direction: Just as a map guides a journey, self-awareness (knowing your strengths, weaknesses, and values) gives you clarity on where you can best lead and how.
· It Builds Credibility: Your ability to lead is not just about what you say, but who you are. Students and peers will trust a leader who is self-aware, confident, and in control of their emotions far more than one who simply holds a title.
· It Enables Authentic Impact: Leadership is reframed from "position and power" to "influence and impact." This impact is most profound when it comes from an authentic place—when your teachings, especially on topics like financial discipline, are mirrored by your own personal growth and habits. this module teaches that the most powerful tool a leader has is their own, well-understood self. By investing in self-discovery, a young leader builds an unshakable foundation from which they can then build up others, transforming communities by first transforming themselves.
My name is Jackson Mbazima from Zambia, and I am part of the KAFI Financial Literacy Program, Cohort 5, Batch C. From this lesson, I have learned that leadership begins with oneself. Before leading others, you must first learn to lead yourself, and before you can do that, you need to discover who you are. As a leader, it's essential to understand your strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose; knowing your identity will provide you with a strong foundation.
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, confidence is crucial in leadership. As a leader, you must believe in your ability to succeed. You can build confidence through continuous learning, practice, and by surrounding yourself with supportive and inspiring people. Lastly, emotional intelligence is an important skill for leadership. A leader needs to have control over their own emotions and be aware of the emotions of others.
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Cohort 5 Batch C
In this module l learnt that self-discovery—is the process of understanding one's strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose—is the cornerstone of authentic leadership, particularly for young people aiming to drive impactful initiatives like financial literacy in schools. Meaningful leadership starts by identifying one's strengths to maximize impact and recognizing weaknesses for deliberate growth, while concurrently building self-confidence to inspire trust and take necessary risks. Crucially, developing Emotional Intelligence (EI)—which encompasses self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—enables leaders to connect deeply with students, manage conflict wisely, and model the personal discipline required to genuinely inspire others toward financial empowerment and responsible decision-making.
Joseph Mwansa
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Group J
Batc C
To become a leader first you to start by leading yourself because by doing you will deeply understand yourself.
By identifying your weaknesses, values,emotions and purpose.
Self discovery matters because it helps with identity and values by knowing your strengths and talents.
Your weaknesses and blind spots purpose and motivation.
To become a good leader you must identify your strengths by knowing your communication skills creativeness , empathy also by solving problems
Poor time management will make you think less of you.
Zechariah kparsuah jr
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Cohort 5
From this leadership module, I learned that true leadership starts with self-discovery—knowing my strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose. Understanding myself better helps me build confidence, emotional intelligence, and authenticity. I also learned how these qualities allow young leaders to inspire others, especially when promoting financial literacy in schools. By modeling good financial habits, teaching with confidence, and connecting genuinely with students, leaders can shape mindsets and empower future generations through their influence and impact.
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ReplyDeleteFull Name: Oakantse Polite Leeme
ReplyDelete- Country: Botswana
- Cohort: 5
- Batch: D
- Short Summary: (From this module I learnt that knowing who you are can be helpful in becoming a leader. For instance knowing your strengths and weaknesses can help you discover what type of leader you can be and know where you need. And also that emotional intelligence is helpful in leadership as it helps one to understand their own emotions and others, which helps one to become a good leader.)
Name: Joseph Freeman
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Cohort: 6
Batch: D
Group: O
Summary of Assessment
Self-Discovery and Leadership: The Foundation of Financial Literacy
I've learned that self-discovery is the foundation of leadership, and it's essential for inspiring trust and transformation in others. Here are the key takeaways:
- Self-Discovery Matters: Understanding who you are, your strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose is crucial for leadership.
- Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses:
- Strengths: qualities, skills, and behaviors you naturally do well
- Weaknesses: areas where you struggle or need improvement
- Building Self-Confidence:
- Believe in your ability to succeed
- Prepare and practice
- Surround yourself with supportive people
- Celebrate small achievements
- Emotional Intelligence (EI) for Leadership:
- Understand and manage your emotions and others'
- 5 Pillars of EI: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills
- Linking Self-Discovery to Financial Literacy Leadership:
- Model good habits and behaviors
- Teach with confidence and authority
- Connect with students and peers on a deeper level
Practical Applications in Schools
- Strengths mapping activity
- Confidence-building exercises
- Emotional awareness games
Global Relevance for Young Leaders (18-35)
- Self-discovery is a universal foundation for leadership
- Strengthen confidence, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness to lead anywhere
By understanding and growing yourself, you become a stronger, more authentic leader, capable of inspiring and guiding others toward financial empowerment and social change [1].
Full name:
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- Country:
Zambia
- Cohort:
5
- Batch:
D
- Summary of what you have learnt:
I have learnt that good leadership starts with knowing myself. Before I can lead others, I must understand my strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and purpose. Self discovery helps me know who I am, what I am good at, and what I need to improve.
I learnt that strengths are the things I do well, like communicating, being creative, or solving problems. Weaknesses are areas where I struggle, such as time management or fear of speaking. Knowing both helps me grow and become a better leader.
I learnt that confidence is very important. It means believing in myself even when things are hard. Confidence helps me teach others, stand in front of students, and take new opportunities. I can build confidence by practicing, celebrating small wins, learning new skills, and staying around supportive people.
I also learnt about emotional intelligence, which means understanding my own feelings and the feelings of others. The parts of emotional intelligence are self awareness, self control, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Emotional intelligence helps me solve conflicts, connect with students, and build trust.
I learnt that self discovery is very important for teaching financial literacy. If I know my strengths, I can teach better. If I improve my weak areas, I become a good example. If I use emotional intelligence, I can understand students who feel stressed about money.
Kunda Ngosa
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Cohort 5 ( Group P)
Batch D
Lesson: Be an authentic Leader who inspires trust and transformation.
Know Yourself First - Socrates.
Build Self confidence- Surround yourself with supportive people. Don’t limit yourself to growth.
Embrace reflection. Failures are not seatbacks, they are feedback. Build resilience. Be intentional with time and energy- focus on activities that build growth.
Everyone can do it.
Growth is a journey not a destination.
Start now , Practice makes Perfect.
Francis Dennis Maudzu
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Cohort 5
Batch D
Self discovery means knowing your strength and weaknesses. When you know your strength and your weaknesses, you are always aware of where to improve. When it comes to leadership, the people you lead doesn't only learn from what you tell them, but they also learn from what you do (action) which makes self discovery so significant when working with people and money
• Full name: Sarah Isaac Oladokun
Delete• Country: Ghana
• Summary of what you have learnt:
I have learnt that leadership begins with self-discovery. By identifying my strengths and weaknesses, I can grow into a confident and authentic leader. Building self-confidence helps me take initiative and inspire trust, while developing emotional intelligence allows me to connect with others, manage conflicts, and lead effectively. Applying these lessons in financial literacy leadership means I can model good money habits, guide students responsibly, and create a positive impact in my community.
Name: Milcah Gaman
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Cohort 5
Group P
I learned that before you can lead others you need to go on a journey of self discovery, you have to know yourself first and understand your strengths and weaknesses before leading others. And it takes confidence and emotional intelligence to lead.
• Full name: Sarah Isaac Oladokun
ReplyDelete• Country: Ghana
• Summary of what you have learnt:
I have learnt that leadership begins with self-discovery. By identifying my strengths and weaknesses, I can grow into a confident and authentic leader. Building self-confidence helps me take initiative and inspire trust, while developing emotional intelligence allows me to connect with others, manage conflicts, and lead effectively. Applying these lessons in financial literacy leadership means I can model good money habits, guide students responsibly, and create a positive impact in my community.
I'm OLERILE PHILLIP
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COHORT 5 BATCH D group Q
This module teaches us that true leadership starts with understanding oneself, strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions and purpose. I now understand why self awareness is the foundation of effective leadership, especially when teaching financial literacy. I've learnt to identify my strengths and weaknesses honestly and to build self-confidence through preparation, support systems and continuous learning. These are tools to help me lead with clarity and courage. We also come across the pillars of emotional intelligence, being self awareness, self regulation, motivation, empathy,and social skills. These skills can help me communicate better, handle conflict and connect with students. This module helps us embrace self discovery to help us be more authentic and impactful leaders who can influence and inspire the youth towards financial responsibility and personal growth.
NAME: PRECIOUS CRISPIN KAMOWA
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GROUP: P
BATCH: D
COUNTRY: MALAWI
REFLECTION
Reflecting on self-discovery and personal growth in financial well-being has been transformative. I have learned to assess my relationship with money, identifying patterns and beliefs that influence my financial decisions. This journey involves cultivating self-awareness, recognizing the importance of budgeting, saving, and investing in my future. By setting specific financial goals, I am motivated to make more informed choices.
Additionally, this process has reinforced the value of mindfulness and patience in building wealth. Embracing these lessons has not only improved my financial literacy but also empowered me to take control of my financial future, fostering greater confidence and security.
Thandiwe Mtonga
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Cohort 5
Batch D
Group R.
On this module I have become aware that self awareness is another vital Key to being better at anything from enterprenuship to leadership to a whole self.
And understanding myself deeply begins with understanding the areas am good at and using them to my advantage while I use my weakness as a point of improvement which becomes part of my story to inspire others
Which then helps me boost my confidence to be able to face any audience, and help others trust me. And on this I need to be kind enough to myself and celebrate even little progress ,practice , and learn more.
EI is another important aspect which I need to have as an aspiring young leader as it helps me to be better with handling not just my emotions but other people' as well, to be mindful and listen actively and hence build trust and team work.
Brian Mateli
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Cohort 5, Batch D , Group N
Self-Discovery and personal growth is the key pillar in becoming a great leader because leading others start by leading yourself effectively. Self discovery entails understanding who you are, the values, strengths, weaknesses, emotions and even purpose.
Key things I have learnt in this module are building self confidence which is about believing in your ability to succeed and face the world without fear and the other thing is Emotional Intelligence which is also key in understanding yourself and also others through self-awareness, social skills and be able to self regulate yourself.
Emilly Atieno Oyatta
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Cohort 5
Batch D
Self-discovery is the foundation of effective leadership, especially for young people who want to champion financial literacy in schools. In order to lead yourself before leading others, it entails being aware of your strengths, shortcomings, values, emotions, and purpose. Self-awareness helps young leaders understand who they are, what they are good at, where they need help, and why they want to be leaders. They may inspire trust in students, peers, and communities by modeling sound financial practices and communicating confidently.
Young people need to develop emotional intelligence, self-confidence, and awareness of their talents and weaknesses in order to become leaders. Strengths like creativity, empathy, or resilience help leaders stand out, while identifying flaws stimulates improvement. While emotional intelligence, encompassing self-awareness, empathy, and strong social skills facilitates improved communication and conflict resolution, confidence enables leaders. By implementing these abilities through practical activities such as strengths mapping, presentations, and emotional awareness exercises, young leaders globally may have substantial influence and steer students toward responsible financial conduct.
Austin Munthali
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Malawi
I have learnt that Knowing yourself is the first step to becoming a strong leader. When you understand your strengths, weaknesses, values, and what drives you, you can lead with confidence and authenticity. For young leaders teaching financial literacy, this means you can model good habits, connect with students, and guide them wisely. By growing your confidence, managing your emotions, and learning from every experience, you don’t just teach about money, you inspire, empower, and help students believe in themselves too.
Faith Abigael
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Cohort 5 Group P
I have learnt the skills i need to develop as a good leader such as self discovery. Through this i am able to know my purpose, weakness and strengths etc. This skills build my credibility and to be able to know where and what to contribute. I need to acknowledge my weakness and own them. Approach my weaknesses with a positive mindset and be able to work with them.
To build my self confidence, i need to appreciate my small wins regardless. Affirm myself daily with positive self talk. Surround myself with encouragers and peers i can build with.
Brian Ouya Bosire
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Cohort 5
Batch D (Group Q)
I learned that true leadership starts with self-discovery—knowing my strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose. Understanding myself better helps me build confidence, emotional intelligence, and authenticity. I also learned how these qualities allow young leaders to inspire others, especially when promoting financial literacy in schools. By modeling good financial habits, teaching with confidence, and connecting genuinely with students, leaders can shape mindsets and empower future generations through their influence and impact.
Felix Omondi
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cohort 5
Batch O
From this lesson, I’ve understood that leadership starts with leading myself before I lead others. Self-discovery helps me know my strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose. I’ve learnt the importance of building self-confidence so I can communicate better, inspire trust, and take initiative even when facing challenges. I also gained a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence especially how managing my emotions and showing empathy helps me connect well with students and peers. Overall, the module has shown me that true leadership is about self-awareness, growth, and becoming a positive influence in my community.
Rahila Kwakwai Jimmy
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Cohort-5
Batch-P
Short summary- I learned that leadership is discovering yourself first, know your strengths and weaknesses. Also be confident and be creative.Why do you want to lead there must an motivation behind leadership.
Eberechukwu Nnenna Ogbuewu
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Cohort 5batch c
Leadership begins with leading yourself before leading other. Which shows the you cannot lead without a good knowledge of your.
I learnt why self discovery is important as young leader, using your strength and weakness help you becoming authentic leader who inspire trust and transformation.
Hosannah Chavula from Malawi.
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Batch D.
From this module, I have understood that leadership is about knowing yourself first, so as a leader I have to understand and grow myself to be capable of guiding others. I have also learnt that confidence is crucial for leaders as it inspires trust because people follow leaders who believes in themselves. Also, as a leader of financial literacy, to be effective I have to link self-discovery with leadership because students will not only learn from knowledge but also my life.
Joseph Antony
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Cohort 5 batch S
Group P
Short summary.
Leadership is about leading yourself before leading others. There is alot to leadership like identifying your strengths maybe you are confident. Or weaknesses maybe afraid of speaking in front of people. There is more to leadership than passing orders or having good communication skills. Leadership is about tenacity and resilience , its about understanding yourself, growing emotionally, and mentally.
Brima Kargbo
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Cohort-5
Batch - D
Group - N
From the module on self-discovery and personal growth, I clearly comprehend that leadership begins with understanding myself, especially my strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions.
I learnt that strengths are the things I do well, like communicating, being creative, or solving problems. Weaknesses are areas where I struggle, such as time management or fear of speaking. All this help me grow and become a better leader.
Fifen Yayee Mefira
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Cohort
I have learned that leadership starts from within. That is leading yourself to accomplissement before leading people. Therefore self discovery and personal are the foundational pillars of leadership.
Moreover, à leadership must strive to understand his or her self through the l'ensemble of
strengths and weaknesses. It's when you understand your weaknesses that you will
buildi self-confidence and
Develop emotional intelligence to strengthen your leadership.
Name: Daniel Deng Aruop Deng
ReplyDeleteCountry: South Sudan
KAFI HUB: Cohort 5
Batch D group O
Summary
Self-Discovery and Personal Growth:
I have understood that knowing myself is the foundation of success. Knowing my weaknesses and strengths help me to excel in my leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
How to identify ones' strength and weakness
This is though the following but not limit to:
1. Self-awareness and regulation
2. Social skills and empathy.
Therefore, applying these strategies practically enables to achieve goals of leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
I should also need to map my strength activities, confidence building exercises and emotional growth intelligence.
In the nutshell, Self-Discovery and Personal Growth is a way of setting objectives, visions and missions to be achieved by you.
Frankline Gor
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Cohort 6 (Batch A)
Self discovery and personal growth are two main pillars of strong leadership. Identify oneself in terms of strength, weakness and emotional intelligence lay the foundation for inspiring and impactful leadership in schools and communities. The more we understand and grow ourselves determines our capability to guide others into financial literacy and social change.
- Full Name: Tendaishe Mangena
ReplyDelete- Country: Zimbabwe
- Cohort: 6 Batch A
- Short Summary: Self-Discovery & Personal Growth
I've learned that leadership begins with self-discovery, which is understanding who I am, my strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions. This process helps me create a personal map, giving me clarity about my direction and purpose.
Key takeaways from the lesson include:
- Identifying strengths and weaknesses is crucial for growth and leadership.
- Building self-confidence enables me to inspire trust, take risks, and teach with authority.
- Emotional intelligence (EI) is essential for leadership, involving self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
- EI helps me handle conflict wisely, connect with students and peers, and build trust and teamwork.
- Self-discovery and personal growth are vital for effective leadership in financial literacy, allowing me to model good habits and teach others with authenticity.
I've also learned practical steps to apply these principles, such as:
- Strengths mapping activity to identify and utilize my strengths.
- Confidence-building exercises, like presenting budgeting tips to peers.
- Emotional awareness games, such as role-playing financial scenarios, to develop EI.
By applying these principles, I can become a stronger, more authentic leader, capable of inspiring and guiding others toward financial empowerment and social change.
Name: Doreen Kajuju
ReplyDeleteCountry: Kenya
Cohort :6
Batch :A
From this module, I have learned that true leadership does not begin with a title it begins with the courage to look within. Self-discovery has shown me that before I can guide young people in schools toward financial discipline and empowerment, I must first understand my own values, strengths, fears, and patterns. I discovered that my strengths are not accidents; they are tools for impact, while my weaknesses are not obstacles but directions for growth.
Confidence, I learned, is built through consistent practice, self-belief, and celebrating progress not perfection. Emotional intelligence stood out as the invisible strength every leader needs; it teaches me to lead with empathy, regulate my reactions, and build trust with the students and communities I serve.
Overall, this module has reminded me that leadership is an inside-out journey. When I grow myself, I automatically elevate everyone around me. By knowing who I am, I am better positioned to teach, inspire, and shape positive financial mindsets in the next generation.
Full Name: Claytos Chimoto
ReplyDeleteCountry: Zimbabwe
Cohort: 6
Batch: A
Leadership begins with self-introspection and be exemplary. Self-discovery helps me to take stock of my strengths and weaknesses so that I find ways to enhance or mitigate them. This makes me be able to apply value-based leadership which is defined by the core humanitarian principles or values. Knowing my weaknesses is the first step towards growth and a force to reckon. Once I overcome my drawbacks, I start to build myself confidence and put everything that I need to do into practice to improve my intelligent quotient (IQ). Emotional intelligence as a leader makes me better empathise with others in a diplomatic and empathetic way, which ultimately build me into a highly professional and listening leader. Self-discovery is a firm basis for authentic leadership and capacitate me as an effective role model who would be responsible for shaping entrepreneurial mindsets.
- Full Name: Sebabatso Makhetha
ReplyDelete- Country: South Africa
- Cohort: 6 (Batch B)
- Short Summary:
From this module I learned true leadership starts with self discovery, its about understanding my strengths, weaknesses, emotions, values and purpose in life. It that me that self awareness is the foundation of authentic and effective leadership and knowing who I am and what I stand for will allow me to lead with clarity and authenticity. It also taught me the importance of identifying my own strengths such as empathy, creativity whilst also acknowledging my weakness such as communication and fear of public speak and that I should view them an opportunity for growth and not failure. And that as a leader Emotional Intelligence is a very crucial skill to have as it will help connect with those around me in an effective way.
Full Name:
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Country:
Zambia
Summary of What I Have Learnt:
From this module, I have learnt that true leadership begins with understanding myself before attempting to lead others. Self-discovery helps me identify my strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose. I now understand that knowing who I am allows me to lead with clarity, confidence, and authenticity, especially when teaching financial literacy to students.
I have learnt the importance of identifying both strengths and weaknesses so I can build on what I do well and intentionally improve areas that limit my effectiveness. The module also taught me that self-confidence is essential for leadership because it enables me to inspire trust, communicate with authority, and take meaningful risks.
Additionally, I gained insight into emotional intelligence, which allows me to understand and manage my emotions while also connecting better with others. The five pillars of EI—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—are critical for leading students, handling challenges, and building strong relationships.
Overall, this module has shown me that self-discovery is the foundation of leadership. By continuously growing in confidence, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness, I become a better leader who can empower students and communities in meaningful, lasting ways.
Full Name: Teddy Sikakena
ReplyDelete- Country: Zambia
- Cohort: 6
- Batch: A
The foundation for leadership doesn't lay on just the eagerness to lead alone, it embraces the discovery of one's self, the motivation behind leadership and the determination to lead. In building a financial literacy movement, it is important that young leaders discover themselves and intricate issues as regarding their strength and weakness, this does not show that they are supper humans, but reveals progress, builds empathy, emotional recognition and awareness of common challenges in the lives of their mentees. As a matter of fact, a track record of growth and progress builds trust, confidence and connection between the leader and his/her follower. Leaders are to ensure confidence in leading to tackle challenges while setting an example for others to follow.Self discovery as a leader is a foundation from anyone who want to influence other on how to save and manage wealth.Self discovery allows you to recognize your strength and weakness.Know ing your weakness does not means you are a failure but it means that you are ready to work on yourself and become a better person.It helps so you would know how to relate with other and also ensure you to manage your emotion.
NAME: MARIE ELLEN COLLEY
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COHORT 6: (BATCH A)
SHORT SUMMARY ON SELF DISCOVERY AND PERSONAL GROWTH.
I i navigate on this module I learnt I truly need this to development myself to become a better leader. Self discovery is the cornerstone of leadership. You need to be able to lead yourself first before you can lead others. Knowing who you are, your purpose, your emotions, values, your strength and weakness. This will give you clarity on who you are, what you can do well, where you need help and why you want to lead. Confidence is believing in yourself, your abilities even when you feel challenges. To build confidence, we need to prepare and practice, be around supportive and positive people, upgrade ourselves and celebrate others. Emotional management is important as a leader, because leadership is about influence and impact. With this tool, I can be able to influence young people discover themselves and build the confidence they need.
Name: Tanatswa Mandizha
ReplyDeleteCountry: Zimbabwe
Cohort: 6 batch A
Summary: Self discovery is the art of creating a map of yourself, who you are, what you do well, blind spots and purpose. Self discovery helps build self confidence. A leader has to have emotional intelligence which is the ability to manage and understand emotions. Self discovery and financial literacy work hand in glove to create discipline and connect students to the teacher. Finally the module shared ways to use self discovery in financial literacy.
Name: fatuma juma
ReplyDeleteCountry: kenya
Cohort 6, batch B
From this module i've just discovered myself and known my personal growth. This is just in simple terms the ability to identify your strength and weaknesses.
By strength i mean knowing who you are, what you can do well.
By weaknesses i mean where you need help, why you want to be a lead.
For strength you might consider things like:
- communication skills
- problem solving
For my case my strength is that i am a proper time manager, i really manage my time well and that has helped me alot in my success. My weaknesses is that i get too nervous in addressing the public .
Self confidence is also a key matter whereby you have to believe in yourself and face the challenges.
You ought to also have emotional intelligence and this as the ability to understand your emotions.
This helps creates self awareness and build your social skills. Would be glad to use this knowledge in empowering others apart from KAFI team.
Name: Lizzy Zizila
ReplyDeleteCountry: Zambia
Cohort: 5
Batch: A
As a young leader i have learnt that self discovery is very important. With self discovery, i am able to know who i am, what i can do well and where i need help. I have also learnt that i can identify my strengths and weaknesses, build my self confidence and understand my emotions and that of others, so that i can be an authentic leader.
Simon Shadreck Justen
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Cohort 6
Batch A
An authentic leadership begins by understanding one's identity, values, strengths, and areas for growth. Self-awareness acts as an internal map that provides clarity on purpose, natural talents, and weaknesses, which is essential before inspiring others. To identify personal strengths, one must be able to communicate, be resilient, and acknowledge weaknesses not as failures but as opportunities for development. One can build self-confidence through preparation, supportive networks, and celebrating small wins, as confidence is crucial for gaining trust and leading with authority.
Name: Brivin Muia
ReplyDeleteCountry: Kenya
Cohort: 6
Batch: A
Summary on self-discovery & Growth module
As a leader I should lead myself before leading others.
I should consider self-discovery since it will allow me gain clarity on, who I am, Where I need help and why I want to lead. We should discover our strengths and recognize our weaknesses in our lives for better growth.
As KAFI leaders, emotional intelligence matters because it will help us handle conflict wisely, build trust and teamwork and it will enable us to create deeper connection with students.
As a leader I should check on my weaknesses, confidence and emotional intelligence in order to have stronger financial discipline.
Name: Noragbai P Naimah
ReplyDeleteCountry: Liberia
Cohort 6 (Batch A)
Group C
Summary of What I Learned
I learned that self-discovery is the foundation of effective leadership, especially for young leaders in financial literacy. It helps you understand your identity, values, strengths, weaknesses, and purpose. Knowing yourself allows you to lead with clarity and authenticity. I learned the importance of identifying strengths such as communication, creativity, empathy, and resilience while also acknowledging weaknesses like poor time management or inconsistency, not as failures but as areas for growth.
Building self-confidence is also essential, as it helps leaders inspire trust, take risks, and teach others with authority. Confidence grows through preparation, continuous learning, and celebrating small wins. Emotional intelligence is another key skill, involving self-awareness, empathy, motivation, self-regulation, and strong social skills. It helps leaders connect with others, manage emotions, and build trust.
Overall, self-discovery strengthens financial literacy leadership by helping leaders model discipline, communicate better, and support students more effectively.
Self-discovery is the pathway to good leadership. It involves understanding who you are, your strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose.
ReplyDeleteIt is a road map to becoming a better version of ourselves .
Our strengths define what we aree good at while our weaknesses are qualities we need to improve on.
We can build confidence through practice and preparation, having a support system, celebrating achievements and upgrading skills.
Emotional intelligence he ability to understand and manage your emotions and the emotions of others.
It is made up of five important pillars that are important for personal growth and good leadership.
Self discovery enhances financial literacy. We get to understand our weaknesses and our capabilities and work on these weaknesses so that we can make better financial decisions .
Young people need to understand that leadership is about influence and impact not age or financial capability and that self discovery is the pathway to achieving financial literacy and growth and leadership.
Musuba Bishonga
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Cohort 6
Take Away;
1. Self-Discovery is Foundational:
· It is the "map" for your leadership journey, providing clarity on your identity, values, strengths, weaknesses, and purpose.
· For a financial literacy leader, you must understand your own relationship with money to effectively inspire others.
2. Three Essential Areas for Growth:
· Identify Strengths & Weaknesses: Acknowledge what you do well and where you need improvement. Recognizing weaknesses is a step toward growth, not failure.
· Build Self-Confidence: Crucial for inspiring trust, taking risks, and leading with authority. Built through preparation, support, and celebrating small wins.
· Develop Emotional Intelligence (EI): The ability to manage your own emotions and understand others'. Its five pillars (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills) are vital for handling conflict, building trust, and connecting deeply.
3. Direct Application to Financial Literacy Leadership:
· Your personal growth directly translates to your effectiveness. Modeling good financial habits, teaching with confidence, and using empathy to ease students' money anxieties make you a credible and authentic leader.
4. Universal & Practical:
· This journey is globally relevant for young leaders facing universal doubts about capability and purpose.
· The concepts can be directly applied in schools through activities like strengths mapping, confidence-building presentations, and role-playing financial scenarios.
- Full name: Jesus James Fatch
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- : Self-discovery and personal growth are essential for effective leadership. Understanding strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions is crucial for leaders. Building self-confidence and emotional intelligence helps leaders inspire trust, handle conflicts, and connect with others. Recognizing personal weaknesses allows leaders to model good habits and teach others with authenticity.
- Full name: Jesus James Fatch
ReplyDelete- Country: Malawi
- : Self-discovery and personal growth are essential for effective leadership. Understanding strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions is crucial for leaders. Building self-confidence and emotional intelligence helps leaders inspire trust, handle conflicts, and connect with others. Recognizing personal weaknesses allows leaders to model good habits and teach others with authenticity.
Name: Ongezwa Mlambo
ReplyDeleteCountry: South Africa
Corhot: 6
Batch: A
As said leadership starts with you, self introspective yourself getting to know what you good at, and what you not good at.
Overcome the thought of having self doubts, thinking you not worth enough to lead. Discover your capabilities know you're worth enough to do anything you put your mind to it.
Build self esteem, confidence be sure about yourself. Search for information, learn and do better.
Have a purpose, inspire others to see change in you. Be the change you want to see. Build yourself so that you can be able to help others build themselves.
Name: Jasper Opio
ReplyDeleteCountry: Uganda
Cohort 6 (KAFI GROUP A)
In this module, I learned the importance of understanding myself, my strengths, values, and motivations. Self discovery is key to building a clear personal vision and taking ownership of my growth journey. I realized that identifying my goals and creating a structured personal plan allows me to act intentionally, overcome challenges, and track my progress effectively.
I also understood the role of discipline, consistency, and self awareness in achieving meaningful personal and professional growth. By reflecting on my barriers and opportunities, I can make informed decisions that align with my purpose and long term objectives.
Impact on Me:
This session has motivated me to take deliberate steps toward my goals. I now have a clearer sense of direction and a personal plan that will guide me in making choices that strengthen my leadership, entrepreneurship, and community impact.
name: charity mung'omba
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cohort: 6 batch B
I learned that leadership starts with self-discovery, understanding who I am, my strengths, weaknesses, values, and purpose. Knowing myself helps me lead with authenticity and inspire others. I learned the importance of identifying strengths to leverage them effectively, and recognizing weaknesses as opportunities for growth. I also learned that building self-confidence allows me to take initiative, teach with authority, and influence others positively. Emotional intelligence is essential for managing emotions, connecting with students and peers, and handling challenges wisely. Overall, self-discovery, confidence, and emotional intelligence are the foundation for becoming an effective leader, especially in teaching financial literacy and empowering others.
Name: Christine Ndunge
ReplyDeleteCountry: Kenya
Cohort 6
Batch B
I have learned that good leadership starts with knowing myself; my strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions. I have also understood that self-discovery helps me grow, build confidence, and lead others better. I have also learned that emotional intelligence is important because it helps me communicate well, handle challenges, and connect with students. By knowing myself, I can become a more authentic and effective leader, especially when teaching financial literacy in schools.
Audrey Mutale
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Cohort 6
Batch A
I must understand that leadership begins with leading myself before I lead others.
As a leader I must be authentic.
Self discovery is about knowing myself and as a leader in financial literacy I must first know myself before I lead others in it.
Creative, empathy, resilient.
Self reflection, feedback is how I can know my strengths.
Weaknesses highlight areas for growth.
I am not suppose to hide my weaknesses but I am use it as an opportunity.
Celebrate small wins, consistence practicing, competence, positively talk about yourself.
Emotional intelligence helps know oneself, have self control, motivation.
Listen actively to others, plan with them and be authentic.
As a leader I must lead effectively with confidence by starting small.
Kodjo Nukunu Emmanuel ADOGLI
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Cohort 6
Batch A
Leadership begins with leading yourself before leading others. This lesson has thought me how to know myself, my strengths and weaknesses, and build a stronger self. This helps others to trust in me as a leader and themselves too.
Name: Sheril Olal
ReplyDeleteCountry: Kenya
Cohort:6
Batch: B
Group: H
I learned that leadership starts with self-discovery, understanding my strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions. I now see the importance of building confidence through practice and reflection. I also learned that emotional intelligence helps me manage myself and connect better with others. Overall, knowing myself makes me a stronger, more authentic leader in financial literacy and community work.
Full name: Shatulo Chikumbe
ReplyDeleteCountry: Zambia
Cohort: 6
Batch: A
A leader needs to understand who they are, that is, their weaknesses and strengths. This is what is called Self-Discovery. Having the ability to succeed even with challenges is called Self-Confidence. A leader must understand his/her emotions and those of others. This is called Emotional Intelligence. Emotional intelligence enables conflict resolution and trust from peers, students or communities when it comes to teaching about financial literacy. When a leader knows how to spend, save or invest, they will be confident to teach about financial literacy.
Name: Alexander Ogbolu
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Cohort 6
Self-discovery is vital for young leaders in financial literacy, offering clarity on identity and strengths, enabling effective leadership. Recognizing strengths like communication and empathy, and identifying weaknesses promote growth. Building self-confidence involves preparation, support, and continuous learning. Emotional Intelligence involves self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, crucial for conflict management and trust-building. Linking self-discovery to financial literacy involves modeling good habits and being an authentic leader. Globally, self-discovery strengthens confidence and emotional intelligence, emphasizing influence over power.
Bora Rwarinda
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Uganda 🇺🇬 (Cohort 6, Batch A)
Today I learnt that true leadership begins with understanding myself. Before I can guide anyone, I need to know my own strengths, weaknesses, what I believe in, and why I do the things I do. When I know myself well, I can lead others in a more honest and genuine way.
I also learnt that confidence is built slowly. When I prepare well, learn new things, and appreciate small wins, my confidence grows. This helps me speak to people, guide young people, and make good decisions without fear.
Another important lesson was emotional intelligence. This means understanding my own emotions and also respecting how others feel. When I listen, show care, and try to understand others, they trust me more and feel comfortable working with me.
I now see that self-discovery is very important, especially for someone teaching financial literacy. When I understand myself, I can set a better example and help students in a more meaningful way.
In short, a good leader is someone who knows himself deeply, leads with empathy, steps into other people’s shoes, and guides them through a journey he has walked before.
Full name: Abdirahman Mohamed
ReplyDeleteCountry: Uganda
Cohort: Cohort 6 (Batch 6)
Short summary (what you learnt from the video in your own words):
In this lesson, I learned the importance of building a strong financial foundation through proper budgeting, saving, and managing expenses. The video explained how to set clear financial goals and differentiate between needs and wants. I also learned about the value of tracking daily spending, creating an emergency fund, and adopting disciplined money habits. The session emphasized financial responsibility, planning for long-term stability, and using leadership skills to influence others positively in financial decision-making.
NAME:NIYIBITANGA STRATON
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COHORT:6
Self-Discovery and Personal Growth are the heart of leadership.self-Discovery can be defined as the process of deeply understand who you are,your strengths and weaknesses,values,emotions and purposes.
Self-Discovery and personal growth explores three main areas leading to leadeship which are identifying strengths and weaknesses,building sel-confidence qnd developing emotional intellifende.
Sekf-Discovery is important for young leaders because it help to know who you are ane the make your orientation to your future. This module is alao important for it provides ability to understand and manage our emotions and those of others.
It is also better to know that self-discovery and personal growth are the cornerstones of leader's and as young leaders we have to be aware that leadership begins within.
Full name:
ReplyDeleteAbariche Emelia
- Country:
Ghana
-Cohort 6: Group A
- Summary of what you have learnt:
I have learnt that true leadership begins with self-discovery understanding my strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and purpose. This module helped me recognize the importance of knowing myself so I can lead others with authenticity and confidence. I gained insight into identifying my strengths, acknowledging areas for improvement, and building self-confidence through continuous learning and small achievements. I also learned about emotional intelligence and how its pillars self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills—enable leaders to connect better, manage emotions, and inspire trust. Most importantly, I realized that self-discovery is essential for effective financial literacy leadership because students learn not only from what we teach but from the example we set. Leadership truly starts within, and personal growth strengthens my ability to impact schools and communities positively.
Princess Otumanye
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Cohort 6 Batch B
The modules focuses on leadership by self awareness. Leadership starts with knowing self. Knowing who you are involves identifying your strengths and weaknesses, your purpose, your and beliefs about money. It is important to have self confidence as it inspires trust from others and helps overcome fears and critics.. having emotional intelligence helps us to keep composed, have empathy and build relationships. Who we are impacts our effectiveness in financial literacy drive hence the need to have self discovery
Name : Ntsane Mosanteli
ReplyDeleteCountry: Lesotho🇱🇸
Cohort: 6
Leadership begins with leading yourself before leading others and it's not just a process of deeply understanding who you are, your strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions,but also your pu purposes in business grounds.Self-discovery is like creating a map of yourself which will direct not only you but also your spectators behind. Without this map the vision aimless and blur because it divides direction to other hand or how best to use your abilities. With self-discovery, you gain clarity about business insights. Self discovery makes an entrepreneur to be flexible while working on time management,Fear of public speaking,Impatience and inconsistency.
Recognizing weaknesses is not a sign of failure but a step toward growth in business network
Kevin Wamalwa Manyonge
ReplyDeleteKenya
Cohort6 Batch A
Have learnt that leadership begins with myself understanding my potential and weaknesses is the 1st step of growth once I discover my strength it will enable me to face challenges and overcome them it will enable me to know the best areas of investment and also understanding my area of weaknesses enables to start working on them hence moving closer to my achievement
Jane Kimani
ReplyDeleteKenya
cohort 6 batch A
Leadership begins with leading yourself.self discovery is a process of deep understanding of who you are
It is important to build on your confidence as a leader as it inspires trust in others, allow one to take risks and innovate
Emotional intelligence helps one relate with the people he/she is leading
Akem Aurelia Njang
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Cohort 6 (B)
This course was a quick guide for me to learn how to lead from the inside out. It helped me to understand my strengths, weaknesses, confidence, and emotions so I can show up as an authentic leader, especially when teaching financial literacy in schools. In practical steps, it equipped me to know myself, grow myself, and lead others with clarity, confidence, and impact
Juliet Mwatsaka
ReplyDeleteKenya
Cohort 6
Batch B
Leadership begins with self awareness and personal growth.
Discovering ones strengths like being resilient, having good communication skills and being creative enables one to become a good leader.
Weaknesses are stepping stones for growth and development not a motivating factor to giving up.
Emotional intelligence and confidence are key aspects in good leadership. To build confidence in a has to prepare and practice and have a good support system.
Name: Paul Ochieng Otieno
ReplyDeleteCohort 6
Batch b
Moodle 3 explores self-discovery and its importance for young leaders, emphasizing how understanding oneself helps in effective leadership and decision-making. It guides young leaders to identify their strengths and weaknesses, enabling personal growth and better team leadership. The module highlights building self-confidence as a foundation for leadership influence and responsibility. It also introduces emotional intelligence as a critical leadership skill for managing emotions, resolving conflict, and building strong relationships. Finally, it explains the global relevance of self-discovery by preparing young leaders to lead confidently, ethically, and adaptively in diverse and changing environments.
Name: Lavington Odhiambo
ReplyDeletecountry: Kenya
cohort: 6 batch B
This module teaches about leadership on self discovery and personal growth. These are traits that young people should posses. As a leader you need to understand your identity, know you values, emotion, strength, weakness and your purpose in life. When you are confident about yourself you can easily take risks and innovation. Finally leadership is not about positions and power but about influence and impact.
- Nome completo: Fátima Jeremias Mimbire
ReplyDelete- País: Moçambique
- Turma:cohort group O
- Breve resumo: Autodescoberta e crescimento pessoal são processos contínuos de autoconhecimento (explorar quem você é, seus valores, emoções, talentos) e autoaprimoramento (desenvolver habilidades, conhecimentos e potencial) para alcançar uma vida mais plena e significativa, envolvendo reflexão, estabelecimento de metas, mudança de hábitos e superação de desafio.
Full name Prince Mvula
ReplyDeleteCountry Zambia
Cohort 5
Batch D
Summary
Self-discovery is intricately linked to effective leadership, as it enables leaders to understand their values, strengths, and areas for growth. By engaging in self-reflection, leaders can identify their leadership style and approach, allowing them to lead with authenticity and confidence. This understanding fosters emotional intelligence, which is crucial for cultivating strong relationships with team members and promoting open communication. Additionally, self-aware leaders are better equipped to navigate challenges and inspire their teams by aligning organisational goals with personal values. Ultimately, the journey of self-discovery not only enhances a leader’s effectiveness but also cultivates a culture of trust and empowerment within their organisation.