Workplace Multiplier by Tola Akinsulire

Friday Edition: January 17, 2025

Welcome to the Workplace Multiplier newsletter. Published every Tuesday & Friday, we discover something crucial to help us on the way to winning at work and in life.

Build Personal Power to Win at Work and Life

Work is an intriguing part of life because, over time, it reveals your true self. Spend 8–9 hours daily in the workplace, and it becomes nearly impossible to hide who you are.

That’s why I coach my clients using a framework focused on three core powers:

1 . Personal Power: This is the foundation of everything. It's about living life on your terms. Many workplace struggles arise from issues in our personal lives—flaws in character, misaligned goals, or personal instability. These inevitably seep into our professional lives.

2 . Professional Power: This is your ability to consistently deliver exceptional results and stand out for it. Personal power fuels professional excellence. When your foundation is solid, your performance can truly shine.

3 . Impact Power: This extends beyond your organization. It’s about growing your influence to become a respected industry player. Impact power allows you to create lasting change, develop deeper work relationships and open doors to new opportunities.

But let’s start with the foundation of these all – Personal Power. Developing this will help you address some of the pressure points you may need to deal with at work.

To build personal power, focus on:

• Making the right decisions: Doing this will require you to stay aligned with what truly matters to you, even amidst workplace pressures.
• Building a supportive network: Surround yourself with people who share your values and support your aspirations.
• Creating a financial future: This reduces daily pressures and helps you maintain integrity, even under challenging circumstances.

Remember, you can deliver results without personal power, but only for a short time. Over time, cracks will appear, and your professional progress will stall. Strong personal power ensures long-term success and fulfillment.

As you navigate 2025, invest in building personal power. It’s a core key to thriving both at work and in life.

If this resonates with you and you’d like to learn how I help professionals navigate their careers while building a fulfilling personal life, hit reply to this email. Let’s make it happen!

Keep winning at work at work and in life.

Tola Akinsulire

I am a Workplace Multiplier

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