1st & Only Syndrome [ReImagine Africa]

Season 2: Episode 35 - 1st & Only Syndrome [ReImagine Africa]    Africa has the youngest population in the world, with more than 400 million young people aged between the ages of 15 and 35 years.   70% of sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 30. Not only this, but with the advancements in trade, the boom in innovation capacity & efforts - possibility looms large!   Like anywhere else and anyone else, if we are going to embrace this transformation - we must let go of outdated perspectives about who and what we are or can do as Africa and grab hold of new ways of seeing, doing & being.   The ReImagine Africa series is made up of short, sharp conversations about unlearning who we no longer are as Africa, so we can become who our destiny calls us to be…   Today's episode is titled 'First & Only Syndrome'!! Meaning: When you are the first or only African in a room, but not use this as a chance to shut other Africans out, but to expand and create inclusion.   The episode will help those invested in the growth of Africa to; Build bridges instead of walls Understand diversity & inclusion in a new way Create opportunities for Africans to prosper, develop and grow Take responsibility for development  There are new ways of seeing, doing & being if we are open to consistently unlearning & relearning for ongoing impact in our world.   Here are some great resources to support you as we kick off your UnLearning  journey:   Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/newsletter   Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz   Download the '2 Steps to Change' Guide: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/2stepsguide   Download '10 Powerful Things To Say At Work' Audio: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/10phrase   Let's Connect on Social Media (choose your favourite platform!): https://qrco.de/TheUnlearners