In this episode of this Podcast episode, Dr. Patricia Murugami shares her journey and insights on leadership, personal growth, purpose, and resilience. Being a firstborn, Dr. Murugami had an early opportunity to lead, eventually leading her to where she is today. She has diverse leadership development experience, from teaching piano to grade 1 children, working as an auditor, consultant, and business controller, and leading the Executive Education team at Strathmore Business School.
Dr. Murugami talks about how she overcame her struggles and pain by turning them into lessons that made her a better person and leader. She believes that to be a great leader, one needs to lead themselves first before getting the title or leadership position. Additionally, this self-leadership happens when a person is transformed from the inside out and not the other way around.
Dr. Murugami elaborates on purpose and how it converges one's pain and passion. She believes that each person is endowed with skills and abilities to be all they can be by enhancing their power to actualize their best version of themselves and share that light with others to do the same. Dr. Murugami shares how her failures have propelled her to where she is today and inspired her to keep forging ahead to the future unknowns. She dispels the myth that she is an overnight success and reiterates that it has taken her blood, tears, and sweat to be where she is today.
To stay fired up for what she does, Dr. Murugami explains that her work aligns with her purpose: to help others shine. She is convinced that she is consciously and unconsciously amplifying the light for herself and others by doing big and small things, thereby building her legacy. She enjoys working with brilliant people who are better than her, having a personal board of directors who are her coaches and advisors, and having a husband who keeps motivating her to go further and better.
Dr. Murugami also discusses the various struggles and challenges she faces as a woman in the corporate world. She has developed a program to help women overcome their professional challenges and struggles. The program aims to create a safe space where women can share their experiences, learn from each other, and support one another.
Dr. Patricia Murugami is the Founder and CEO of Breakthrough Leadership Transformation (BLT) Group and the Chief Growth Officer & Global Human Potential Catalyst of Rise School, a global learning platform. She is a lifetime learner and leadership implementer who completed her doctorate from the International School of Management in Paris. Dr. Patricia has completed executive education programs at renowned institutions such as Wharton Business School, Cranfield School of Management, IESE Business School, and Harvard X. She is also an accredited certified executive coach with The Performance Solution UK and ICF.
Throughout the podcast, Dr. Murugami emphasizes the importance of personal growth, resilience, and purpose in leadership. She believes that leaders should lead by example and inspire others to be their best. Dr. Murugami's insights and experiences are valuable for anyone who wants to develop their leadership skills, find their purpose, and grow.
