POWERMENTI have been a mentee in Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF) for two years now and for me, Diversity hit home on July 27, 2024, during our 'Alumni Fundraising Sports & Community Outreach' event. On this day, the incredible power of 'diversity' was illuminated in terms of ethnic and racial backgrounds. Generally, the daily interaction...
When I think of 'Diversity' as a Core Value at Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), I can't help but reflect on how it has given me the opportunity to get to know and connect with people who are different which has made all the difference in my mentorship journey. With the diversity of ideas and mindsets, I have been stirred up to live outside o...
Coaches Of Influence Foundation (COIF) is an organization dedicated to influencing identities through its diverse programs and initiatives. At COIF, I had the opportunity to meet, interact, and work with a diverse group of people gifted in different areas of life, which has immensely contributed to my personal and professional growth. It was throug...
From the moment I stepped foot in Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), I realized that something was different. The few months I have spent in Mentorship with COIF helped me to realize that a diverse team makes better decisions than a non-diverse team. As I reflect over my life and knowing that I have different individuals with various life...
It's with great pleasure that I share my experience with Diversity at COIF. Knowing what Diversity means now, I cannot help but remember my first encounter with COIF during the Meet & Greet session last year. I felt so encouraged seeing in the room incoming and existing mentees, youth leaders, Alumni members and stakeholders from different work...
As I reflect on my time at Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), the essence of diversity shines brightly. The embrace of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences I have had at the institutions has been a transformative journey for me. Collaborating with young people from all walks of life enriched my understanding and allowed me to app...
As an Alumnus of Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), I embody the essence of the organization's teachings. The guidance that I have received during and after my three years mentorship and coaching journey has shaped me into a leader who embraces personal responsibility wholeheartedly - ensuring that I only make commitments that I can completely...
At Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), we embrace a sense of unity and togetherness that resembles a close-knit family. Within this supportive community, individuals work together, collaborate, and uplift one another. It is heartwarming to see that at COIF, there is a culture of respect and understanding, where making mistakes is viewed as a na...
At Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), diversity as a Core Value encompasses various dimensions such as religion, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, socioeconomic status, and more. It is an organization where an inclusive environment has been created to value different perspectives leading to richer discussions, innovative solutions, and equit...
As I watch and learn from what I see being displayed at Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), I have come to understand that "Diversity" is a practice including or involving young people from a range of different social backgrounds, genders, experiences, talents, skills and opinions in the organization. Personally, I believe that diversity in COI...
As we enter the final stretch of 2024, I can't help but reflect on how much my journey with COIF has shaped me, especially when it comes to the value of DIVERSITY.From the moment I joined the organization, I felt the embrace of a community that celebrates differences, encourages collaboration, and uplifts voices from all walks of life. Whether it's...
Welcome to the last quarter of 2024 - a perfect time to shine the light on one of our CORE VALUES that keeps the pillars of our brand securely fastened. This value in the mirror is DIVERSITY! We hold the view that DIVERSITY truly involves collaborating with others to create a greater impact. Join us these couple of months to celebrate our CORE VALU...
Here comes the month of MAY - the time of flowers blooming and the sun shining brightly in anticipation of a new season. Then comes the month of JUNE - the time we begin to enjoy the rains and greenery all around us in many parts of the world. These two months are perfect for reflection on one of our powerful Core Values - INTEGRITY. To us, Integri...
My Mentorship, self-development and growth journey with COIF has equipped me to learn that Mentorship provides one with the tools that challenge one to think beyond one's circle, come out of one's comfort zone. Significantly, Mentorship through education has opened and shaped my mind with perspectives and given me the mindset that position me...
If "Education is the training of the mind to think", then COIF has gone beyond the borders of the school system. The mentorship is designed to challenge all mentees to bring out and become the best in their areas of interest. Not only have we been equipped to pursue our passion in the areas of entrepreneurship, farming, tailoring, poetry and ...
In this decade, I have come to realize that young people like me are faced with several daily challenges that can make life very difficult. This is where the COIF EMPOWERMENT value comes into play because it makes me feel empowered to take control of life and destiny while unlocking my potential to become the best version of myself. With the ...
Before enrolling into the COIF Mentorship program in 2020, I struggled with the insecurity of feeling like I wasn't good enough which definitely affected my self-esteem. To my amazement, just one year journey of self-discovery, mentorship and coaching unleashed strength and confidence I never knew existed within me. Right at the Meet & Gr...
EDUCATION is the pathway to unlocking potential, creating opportunities, and paving the way towards a brighter future. This March and April, join us in highlighting the fundamental role that mentorship plays in quality EDUCATION. We invite you to participate in the challenge by sharing your Mentorship story with us.
The invitation to serve as a GUEST SPEAKER for the three years anniversary of the 'Inspiring Young Stars' (IYS) Chapter at St. Peter's Senior Secondary School in Lamin took me down a deep reflection path. The theme of the day –"CAREER COACHING " allowed me to speak to the hearts of the students to positively influence and touch their hearts. The im...
In the words of John C. Maxwell, "Empowerment is not about giving people power; it's about unlocking the power they already have." This is exactly what I have experienced in the past four years of my encounter with COIF. In this special month of focus on our Core Value - EMPOWERMENT, I am challenged to reflect on the Support, Investment and G...