1. Presenter: Ms Amanda Schroeder Department of Management Topic: Journey to Success

2. OBJECTIVES Introduction Road of Life Management Assistants/Secretaries Your Name Education Balancing Act Singles & Married women How to Empower Yourself Conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION OF MYSELF  Humble beginnings  Corporate ladder  Treat others the way you want to be treated

4. MANAGEMENT ASSISTANTS/ SECRETARIES  Back bone of the organisation  Often neglected  Managers right hand

5. ROAD OF LIFE  Each of us are on life’s journey  Positive factors and negative factors  Final destination  Nobody is perfect  We all make mistakes in life  Important thing is don’t make the same mistakes in life  Never stop along the road, just keep moving

6. YOUR NAME  Open or closed doors for you  Don’t compare yourself with other people  Each is unique in our own way  Leave a good legacy behind

7. EDUCATION  Take the first step to improve your qualification  Personal choice  Never let finances hampers you

8. BALANCING ACT  Establishment of priorities between home and the workplace  Eat a balanced diet  Drink lots of water  Schedule time to relax

9. WHY IS THE BALANCING ACT HARDER FOR WOMEN?  Women experience stress at work and at home  Roles we play as mother/wife/single parent  Lack of support at home  Traditionally the aspect of home life has been the responsibility of the woman

10. SINGLES  Never loose hope in praying for your soul mate  At a predetermined time meeting someone will happen  Look after yourself and spoil yourself  Travel and explore the world  Envision future

11. MARRIED WOMAN  Learn to talk less and listen more  Set weekly time aside for couch time with your husband  Not quantity time but quality time  Couples are encourage share responsibilities  Talk openly with your partner

12. HOW TO EMPOWER YOURSELF  Build yourself esteem  Seeds has its own season  Practice good time management techniques  Get organised  Learn to say no  Value yourself  Create balance between family, career, spiritual and social life  Read more