Writing is one of the powerful tools for developing people’s minds that eventually contributes towards change in our society. That is to say literally works such as books serve as important weapons for tranforming our nations. Realising the power of literature towards human development, writer and motivational speaker Akonda Supuni Yakobe embraced paper and pen to empower women to become effective agents of change.
Her writing focuses on themes such as personal development, mindset transformation, women empowerment, leadership with integrity, faith-based resilience, financial stewardship and purpose discovery. Akonda is the author of a bestselling book: The Goal Setting Mindset – The Key to Unlocking Your Full Potential. This book inspires growth, was released and launched on the October 24 2024 at the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre.
Meanwhile, Goal Setting Mindset-The Key to Unlocking Your Full Potential has sold over 1 000 copies since its official launch. Akonda described the book’s reception as encouraging. “Readers have found the book practical, palatable and motivating, with many saying it helped them shift their mindset and take clear, intentional action towards their goals,” she said.
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Akonda further said her goal was to contribute towards a sustainable future, accountability and intentional leadership through the power of the pen. “I aim to equip individuals, especially women, with practical inspiration to grow both personally and professionally. I want to see more confident, values-driven, and purpose-led women and leaders who are not afraid to use their voices and talents to positively impact our society,” Akonda said.
The author works at Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) as audit manager where she has served for 19 years. She is also a Fellow of Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA). Akonda is also Forum for Women Accountants in Malawi (Fowama) inaugural president, Certified Leadership Trainer (Jack Canfield), Certified Leadership Coach, certified change management practitioner, mindset change expert, public speaker, chief executive officer and lead consultant at Akonda SY Consulting, Coaching and Training. She described writing as one of her hobbies and powerful tools for empowering people to become effective leaders and change makers.
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