By Antonio Dey | HGP Nightly News |
Time management, self-confidence and resilience took centre stage on Tuesday when Joy Agnes International hosted a one-day leadership and professional growth conference at the World Trade Centre.
Held under the theme “Reshaping Your Mindset for Success,” the conference brought together professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders for a day of reflection, motivation, and practical learning aimed at strengthening personal and professional development.
The forum was designed to serve as a roadmap for success, offering participants tools to better manage their time, build resilience, strengthen self-belief, and adopt actionable strategies for long-term growth. A series of keynote speakers shared personal experiences and professional insights, underscoring the importance of mindset in achieving success.
Delivering the opening address, Joy Haymer Agness, Reverend Dr Joy Haymer Agness emphasised that success is often shaped by adversity. She noted that resilience and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging moments are critical traits for leadership and personal growth.
Also addressing the conference was Rosalinda Rasul, Head of the Diaspora Unit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Rasul spoke on the power of mindset and introduced the idea of the “treasure of darkness,” encouraging participants to see life’s difficulties as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles.
“Life will knock you down many times,” Rasul said, urging attendees to reflect on how adversity can shape strength, purpose, and eventual success.
Award-winning hotel industry veteran Petal Ridley highlighted the importance of discipline and effective time management in business and leadership. She challenged participants to engage in daily self-assessment, stressing that consistent personal accountability is key to sustainable success.
Founder and CEO of Brand Youth Global Inc., Selwyn Collins, focused on teamwork and leadership dynamics. He noted that effective teams are built on honest dialogue and constructive challenge, not blind agreement, describing strong teams as drivers of innovation and progress.
Closing the conference, Guyanese entrepreneur and technology advocate Evie Kanhai-Gurchuran delivered an empowering message on the attainability of success, reinforcing that with the right mindset and support, individuals can achieve their goals and positively impact society.
The conference concluded with a renewed sense of purpose among participants, reinforcing the message that success is not accidental but cultivated through discipline, resilience, collaboration, and a transformed mindset.
