The Ennobled Foundation has hosted a transformative virtual webinar themed “Leveraging International Experience for Career Growth,” bringing together global professionals, aspiring leaders, and young change-makers in an engaging digital event.
The session underscored the power of global exposure, mentorship, and continuous learning in building career excellence, even from within local environments.
Founder of Ennobled Foundation, Gloria Boye-Doku, opened the session with an inspiring message of purpose, stressing the need to encourage young people to aspire to be global leaders.
“Our mission is rooted in empowering the next generation of leaders through education, mentoring, and exposure. International experience, whether through study, travel, or collaboration, can catalyse growth, broaden perspectives, and shape global relevance.”
The highlight of the session was a stirring keynote speech by Prof. Williams Kwasi Peprah, a renowned academic and finance expert at Andrews University, U.SA. Drawing from decades of experience across Ghana, the UK, Nigeria, and the U.S., Prof. Peprah shared practical lessons on building a global career without necessarily leaving one’s home country.
“You don’t have to leave Ghana to start living internationally,” he emphasized. “International relevance starts with the mindset and the skills you build today.”
He recounted how early career opportunities in British and French companies gave him access to international clients and inspired him to pursue professional qualifications, including the Ghana Stock Exchange certification, CFA, and Six Sigma Black Belt, eventually leading to global roles in academia and finance.
Prof. Peprah also encouraged participants to be intentional with their social media presence, particularly on LinkedIn, as global recruiters actively scout professionals online.
“My role at Andrews University started from a conference and my LinkedIn profile. Your digital footprint can open doors,” he noted.
Beyond credentials, mentorship and integrity were core themes in his address. He credited leaders like Joseph Boakye Yiadom and Roland Okyere Akosah for shaping his career with tough, but transformative guidance, adding,“If you lack integrity, even with all the skills, your career will not stand.”
He concluded with a rallying call to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging participants to add tech skills to stay globally competitive.
“AI is reshaping the world. Learn a tool, whether Python or data analytics, because relevance is no longer optional.”
The event was moderated by Joyce Adobor, MSc Real Estate Finance graduate from the University of Reading, and Bernard Addo Obeng, a UK-based Transfer Pricing Manager. It was hosted via Google Meet and supported by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Gloria Boye-Doku noted in her closing remarks, “This is more than a webinar, it’s a movement to build world-class professionals who never forget their roots.”
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