Looking back at the last 5 months of my life, I would say it was a much-needed growth. I learned, relearned and unlearned — BAC was the catalyst.
From listening to instructions to putting my best in a project, to going to redemption camp for an interview, defending my work on the appraisal day, and celebrating BAC @ 1 — I learnt a whole lot.
I learnt so much about my strengths and weaknesses from the perspective of others. I had something to always look forward to at the beginning of the week, which helped me to be disciplined in other aspects of my personal life.
I changed. I grew. I smiled more and opened up more. I was the girl who loved to do things alone, but now I enjoy collaboration over competition.
Several lessons learnt, like one particular project was supposed to be a great story, but we couldn’t get past the initial stage of gathering stories because many were not cooperating. It showed me that not everyone will turn up for you, no matter how much you invest in them or be good to them.
Then another lesson I will take with me is the infinite possibilities that present themselves when we stretch ourselves and think out of the box. Ms. Bukkie is one person who didn’t dwell on problems; she was always looking for a solution. It’s crazy how powerful the human mind can be.
With BAC, I learnt leadership isn’t perfect; it’s the conscious effort to want to make life easier for those looking up to you.
I am glad I got to meet amazing souls whose imprint will always be part of my story. The likes of Miss Chisom, Boluwatife, Miss Jane, Adebusola and Dominion — in their little ways, they made BAC easy to navigate for me.
And yes, to the HR, Miss Folashade, thank you for taking a chance on me even though I came late for my very first interview. For also giving me the room to defend myself at the appraisal day.
Ms. Bukkie, without you, there would be no Bukkie Allison Consulting. Thank you for following your dreams and nudge, for wanting to create an environment that empowers and motivates us as we help people tell their stories.
Thank you very much, Ms. Bukkie, for considering me for the road trip, for helping me get out of my shell and reaching for the stars.
As I drop my pen, I am especially grateful to God for nudging me to go on LinkedIn and apply for the ghostwriter position in Trumemories even though I had a lot on my plate back then.
I don’t know what life has next for me, but I hope I get to be a better version of myself.
Thank you, BAC, for the opportunities you extended my way. I am really grateful.