She studied Accounting but now leads People & Culture across an African insure-tech company. Tijesunimi Arewa's career is proof that your degree can open more doors than you imagine. New episode of Careers in Accounting is out, and here we talked about her pivot from accounting to HR, 14 years across tech, financial services and non-profits, and what it actually takes to lead people at the highest level. For every finance professional wondering what else is possible, this one is for you. Click link in the comments to watch full episode. #CareersInAccounting #HRLeadership #CareerDevelopment #AccountingCareers

Every time you choose discipline, you're choosing to honor your potential. You're telling yourself that your goals matter, that your future is worth investing in. Discipline is the quiet courage to keep going when no one is watching, to stay focused when distractions call. It's not just about achieving success , it's about becoming the person who can sustain it.

The attacks on Michelle Obama’s femininity aren’t jokes. They’re a pattern of anti-Black misogyny that this country refuses to hold accountable. She is the standard. She has always been the standard. 🎥: @MichelleObama

You can start anything at any age as far as you don’t have dementia yet🤷. I was 5years plus older than some of my classmates when I entered 100L. It never mattered, I had a goal in mind and I focused on it. I was also above 30 when I decided to teach myself cybersecurity with my mummy’s brain. I am doing well in the field 5years later, no degree in IT 🤷 Na you dey look age, just start! Many will say my brain no carry this or that again…it is called LEARNED HOPELESSNESS, it is a killer of dreams 🤷

There’s absolutely nothing more pleasing than watching yourself do the things you said you’d do. I really value honoring the promises I’ve made to myself.

The women academic post is not about showing off certificates or achievements It’s about motivating and inspiring people out there If some of us can achieve it , then you can achieve it too Don’t give up on yourself….keep going

Such an inspiring thread! I love seeing women win so so much… I hope this inspires anyone out there…

Growing up, I believed elders were naturally wiser, more honest, and more responsible. What I’m seeing in Nigeria today has taught me that age and wisdom are not the same thing. Character, integrity, and competence do not come with grey hair. They come from values.

I can’t stand people who complain all the time. About everything. When will you take responsibility for your life for once?

As you are looking for a career driven and ambitious babe, I hope you are ready to deal with what comes it? Career driven is not by mouth please. There are deadlines and deliverables to meet, several meetings to attend, most times always on laptop working, speaking engagements, have different businesses and side hustles aside from 9-5. So if you want a corporate babe you have to come correct, real ones don’t even have time for games or those sneaky nonsense because where is even time😂

The story I just read… please NOBODY should have the final say on ANY issue impacting on your life apart from you and your God.

I’m in love with this sentence: “You cannot be interested and inconsistent.”

No one is touching that Nok Amala fr

Normalize saying positive things to yourself everyday.

Sometimes, you have to mourn the life you thought you could have had, and come to terms with the reality of the one you do have, while still holding on to hope that things can improve and doing everything within your power to make that happen.

Listen, I know a lot of young people don’t want to hear the truth. But me, I’ll tell you how it is. If you want to grow in your career, you MUST do hard work. No body gets to the top just like that. Get up and be ready to work your a** out and the results will show!

I love how unapologetic Emma Grede is! Thanks to @BukkyOA for tweeting about her podcast.

The best gift you can have on your teams are people who think proactively and beyond that, act on their thoughts.

The most powerful response to negativity is not retaliation, it’s growth. Turn the energy of criticism, doubt, and opposition into fuel for becoming better.

This was so so good! Fear is Holding You Back. Here’s What You Can Do About It | Aspire with ... youtu.be/wnvhtXPkWkQ?si=O2z2… via @YouTube