Feedback From Global Bank Supervisors & Secretaries On The Impact Of The 2-Hour Motivational Session With Mr. Ubong Essien, on 4th June 2005

“I used to be very focused but circumstances around me and a bit of distraction diverted me from my vision. Today I have to say your talk has brought back a change in me and an about turn. I was about leaving the banking industry, but like the eagle I will soar and stop flapping my wings like the others. Thank you”
- Kehinde Abimbola, Customer Relations.

“I have been challenged by your motivational speech. By listening to your speech, I have made up my mind to change my direction of thinking about myself; to think big and act like the eagle. Thank you.” - Dupe Ologun, M.T.

“Honestly, I am thrilled and you have really touched my weakness over which before I was under undue pressure and I became annoyed. But from now on, I’ve learned on how to fight back and adapt to the pressure in order to achieve great results in life.”
- Sadiq Aminu, Supervisor.

“Honestly, I am very, very impressed. In fact this has really changed the way I think; even my thinking toward my banking job is now attractive and being the best of myself for the rest of my life. You really make me a fulfilled person. Thank you.”
- Folashade Fujah.

“The speech has impacted tremendously on my life. In fact I believe I am now a new person who has desired to be the best in life, in my career and to be an engine room for the bank to benchmark with the world-class financial institutions. And I have decided to be a go-getter and the bests in the financial world.”
- Adeniyi Talbi, Supervisor

“I enjoyed Ubong Essien’s motivational speech. My vision was impaired but now I can see clearly. I intend to brighten my ‘focus’ everyday now.” - Agboola Ojomo, EA

“This has been a wonderful experience though I have always nurtured part of his motivational speeches / advice but this has strengthened me more. I hope to remain more focused, correct my shortcomings and strive more for excellence.”
- Etti Saheed, Supervisor.

“Mr. Ubong Essien has really brought back my vision of hard work. Due to what was happening in the banking industry, secretaries are taken as second class citizens, but from this lecture my vision of being the best has been restored. You have made me belong and believe in myself.” - Glo.., Secretary

“Honestly, I must confess, with your speech today, my day has really been made. I personally love this kind of thing that you do. I have really benefited from the speech and I promise I’m going to put this into use. You shall see me in action soonest.”
- Akinbayode Dele, Management Trainee.

“Never to give up in whatever situation I find myself. Invest in buying books and re-awakening my reading skills. Develop that which I have flair for, believing that I am the best.” - Ereme Theresa, EA

“Positively. I feel challenged, x-rayed and re-directed. The catalysis to push forward irrespective of obstacles and challenges ahead has been developed. Truly, it has been triggered. I dare to challenge the inner me now to excel at all cost! Thank you a million! I’ll not disappoint you.” - Oni, J. Olaniran, Secretary.

“You’ve done very well, if I must confess. It is my dream to be a manager but I believe so much in motivation, because I see motivation as a strong tool for increasing workers’ productivity. And I also believe that I can only transmit that very well through a very good presentation. I will start reading and I am starting now.”
- Lanre Folorunso, E.A.

“Dear Mr. Ubong Essien, I thank you for your efforts to imbibe this knowledge in us. I really have the zeal to move further to make some achievements. Presently I have my PGD and Masters Degree and I am an HND holder in Secretarial Studies. Presently I want to register for my PhD and by the grace of God I will be Dr. Mrs. Anih after my studies.” - Mrs. Anih, Secretary.

“From what I heard today, Mr. Ubong has positively influenced my life. He has been able to bring out the best in me. I thank you and God will continue to bless you.”
- Harris Abiodun, Supervisor.

“The session we just finished is great and I pray Allah bless Ubong the more. Now to the action I am taking; I have decided to be myself and thereon be nothing but the best with God on my side.” - Tsheu, Supervisor.

“Mr. Ubong Essien, in the course of your presentation, you made a statement that touched my life when you said; ‘to succeed in flight, apart from having the best of wings, you need the best of winds.’ I am impressed. The presentation is an eye-opener. More grease to your elbow and we’ll meet at the top.”
- Kadiri Monday. A, I.T. Administrator.

“Personally I have a very strong focus but tend to get discouraged from time to time if there is any negative or anything that discourages me along the line. But with this topic; ‘Being the Best’, I think I will push on and know the sky will be my limit. Keep up the good work and thanks for the encouragement.” - Bola Lawal, Training Department (IT)

“I’ve been re-fired to soar, stopping at nothing” - Sola Odubela, Supervisor.

“The motivational speech is beyond description. I have actually learnt that to make it in life, you must be focused. In any situation that is not favourable, instead of reacting, I have learnt to orient to the situation. I must always benchmark with the best to be the best. I will intelligently utilize the resource that I’ve gotten in this speech. You are blessed. Keep it up.” - Ehimiaghe Joshua. O, Supervisor.

“More kudos to you Ubong. I didn’t know success in life was as simple as this until now that I have listened to your dream, vision and focus-driven motivational lecture. We need more of this impartation.” - Oyewunmi Afolabi, Training (IT)

“Ubong Essien, you have deposited a lot in my life and I promise you that the focus will not die in my life.” - Ngozi Eze.

“The speech has really motivated me as I have learnt to fly higher than I used to. Keep it up.” - Uhie Amaka.

“Ubong Essien’s motivational speech reminds me of what I have not been doing in my life. From now onward, I will engage myself in intensive reading and I will try as much as possible to do the best. My vision now after this course is to further my education.” - Njideka Ogblor, Supervisor

“Ubong Essien, you have really, really given me or built in me so much courage and confidence. I feel fulfilled. I have regained my vision and focus that was lost. I’m very equipped and now Battle READY!” - Chikwendu Ikechukwu, Supervisor.

“From now, I have made up my mind to put in more than my best and be the very best in whatever I do. In fact, now I see no obstacle on my way, no matter how stormy the weather. I shall be the very best. That I promise myself.”
- Abubakar Waheed Kola, Cash Officer, Clearing & Funds Transfer Officer, Kaduna.

“The presentation was keen and applicable. Every living soul must be focused...”
- Ezekiel Akpanowo, Secretary.