Discovering &

Developing Your

Potential

Comfort Ocran

DISCOVER

–To find something

Potential

–inherent ability or capacity for growth, development

to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a

more advanced or effective state:

Example is to develop natural resources;

Develop

Purpose?

• Who are you?

–Things that make you happy

–Born to do.

–Involves our talents (gifts, abilities), resources, personal history and opportunities around you

Purpose?

• Who am I to serve?–Constituency/ sphere of influence

• How do I serve them–Approach that you use to serve

• What are my values–Beliefs that we extol.

Areas of Operation

Creative (Literary/Artistic)

Communication

Invention

Sporting or Physical

Technical Acumen

Mobilising & Organising

Education & Inspiration

Pointers for Discovery

Hereditary or Genetic

Socialisation & Exposure

Divine Revelation

Societal Need

Mentoring

Benefits

• Direction

• Increases our potential

• Helps us prioritize

• Increases the value of our work

• Predicts our future

• Patience to overcome setbacks

• Determines our worldview

• Gratitude to God

Law 1 –

Personal Branding

Build your own Brand.

Develop a personal plan and

review often

Seek good counsel

Law 2 –

Relationships

Develop a network.

Maintain good relationships

Law 3 –

Map

Understand your environment.

Map the territory

Apply yourself to excellence

Be prepared for opportunities

Explore opportunities