Village Christmas

Its was village Christmas again.

Here I was taking a 20minute break from my 50+ relative at the family house as we take a pause from the family meeting to have dinner.

It is exciting to see everyone but having 50+ people cramped in a room eventually becomes exhausting. I just finished a 15minute talk on entrepreneurship and knowing my family to be the best critics I put in my very best and yes I knocked it right to Antartica.... Yipeee

As I waited for questions I began to see a market in Warri, Lagos, Abuja, Anyingba and Makurdi through my family connections.

"Always remember to exploit the opportunity your family presents to expand your scope"

My hide out was eventually compromised.... #AuntyDuties #Tmama #LovelyNiece

10 Great Lessons Of 2015

1. Everything matters! What you do or do not do now will affect something or someone sometime

2. Friendship is a 2 way street - you're both giver and receiver anything else is parasitic


3. Trust should only be earned. You can hope that they will do better but until they do keep your 2cents

4. There's someone willing to give you a soft landing if you leap, find them b4 u leap

5. Follow people objectively otherwise their flaws will hurt you too

6. Your mentors are human and they will be found wanting in an area. Don't freak out

7. The waiting period never ends it only gets easier with time because your goal will keep moving

8. Do unto others what you'll have them do to you and vice versa

9. Don't trust the silence deal with it, its like a pregnant woman whose outcome is unknown

10. Be conscious of the God factor. Life is so much easier with God in it "Learning is a skill only the wise possess"

~ ihotuAMUTA
‪#‎MyWeekendLessons‬ every other Monday on twitter, follow @aihot to get them

Why Did I cross The Road?

Why did I cross the road?

I wonder at the choices I have made over the last 5 years. Some people think I have been self-sabotaging, others think I have been daring and still some think I have no idea.

I feel like these 3 things at different times and I know they may all have played out somewhat but I still believe I have followed God step by step and even when I missed it He turned it around for my good.

The Scratch Board is an enterprise development consultancy I have carried in my heart for 5 years and finally let it come to life in 2015. It’s been the most life threatening thing I did in 2015 and I am absolutely speechless on how well we have been. We have a long way to go and character and culture to build but we are going strong.

As a result of this, I am committed to answering one question from anyone who is in business as an entrepreneur or intrepreneur as a New Year gift. If you would like to enjoy this please send your questions to ihotu@thescratchboard.com and I promise to give you my best. And if you want to book a coaching session please include that in your mail.

As for our trainings; THE ART OF THE START for aspiring entrepreneurs and startups in Lagos for the 14th/15th or 30th/31st January, we would give a discount to groups of 3. They can collectively pay N40,000 instead of N60,000 but must commit to be a support group for each other throughout the 1month free coaching succeeding the event. To register send an sms to 08036009082 or a mail to training@thescratchboard.com to get full course details and the account number for payment.

I wish you an amazing enterprising year and happiness that will put challenges to shame.

My final commitment for 2016 is to publish my written books, speak on more platforms, host more trainings, support more startups and be a better mentee, mentor, friend, sister and daughter. And most of all to do my best to be my best at all times and give my best no matter what and make my environment the best to be in.

And yes. . .I crossed the road to see what was on the other side and yes I’m loving my life from this vantage point.

Do you need to cross? Buzz me I may just have the right stance to dare you on

Have an amazingly phenomenal year and BE SIGNIFICANT.

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THE SCRATCH BOARD

The first edition of The Scratch Board held in Lagos on the 27th of June, 2015. 

The idea of #TheScratchBoardLagos was born out of years of study and work as a business developer and enterprise educator. In 2007, I discovered I had an insatiable desire to build things and improve on every idea I heard.  

We took modules from enterprise programs across academic platforms and practical application.

Let's do one-liners for each module;

Enterprise Education (start-up information for sustained enterprises -projects,programs,organisations,events,ideas). 

Cultural Entrepreneurship (environmental influences on entrepreneurial activities-policies, customer buy-in, timing). 

Innovation & Creativity (finding the "zing" in/for your idea). 

Exploring Opportunities (ways to maximise chances - networking/negotiation).  

Viability, Availability & Desirability (3 keys steps before leaping).

U-niche™ (self-awareness to self-application for unique performance).

Ubuntu Model™ (understanding the place of “people”).

Values (lifestyle statements for positive living). 

Other topics we discuss are; legal implications for start-ups, basic accounting & digital marketing. 

#TheScratchBoardLagos has evolved to a 2day program "THE ART OF THE START" in Abuja hence #TheScratchBoardAbj 24/25 November 

Our facilitators are Coach Sam Obafemi a sought after life coach & transformation guru. Also we have Femi Oni, a brand consultant/strategist and Ihotu Amuta, an enterprise educator.

Our panel has Mima Angulu, CEO   Krump Studios, Ikechi Ugwoeje CEO Frontline Media and Dimeji Obimakinde CEO DreamHive.

Fee: N20k only! To participate go to www.thescratchboard.com or send "yes" and your name & email to 08036009082. 

We have limited seats and will be able to take only the early birds. For more info call 08036009082 or 08038257139. 

  

THE ART OF THE START is a 2day program inclusive of materials, meals and panel sessions with successful entrepreneurs. SIGN UP NOW!!!

Our next stop is a masterclass in Lagos on December 8th & 9th, Makurdi 16th & 17th of February and PH in March. 

You can also send enquiries to training@thescratchboard.com

See you soon Abuja.