July 19, 2023

THE LEAD MARKETPLACE EXPERIENCE: A CHAT WITH THE ALUMNI

THE LEAD MARKETPLACE EXPERIENCE: a CHAT WITH THE ALUMNI “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. Being able to hear this from a person who has attested to this quote is the greatest thing ever. James Muriithi, a recent graduate from the Lead marketplace pillar, says that the Lead Marketplace provides you with the chance to develop your brand. The pillar helps you know your niche […]
January 25, 2023

WHY THE LEAD MARKETPLACE PILLAR IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU

WHY THE LEAD MARKETPLACE PILLAR IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU Have you ever wondered how you could position yourself in the marketplace? Or how you could learn the skill of CV writing and personal branding? Then, the Lapid Lead Marketplace pillar is the place for you. It is the second pillar of the Lapid program and it is designed to equip you with the right mindset and skills to help you […]
July 15, 2022

MICHAEL ADIADO – LEAD MARKETPLACE COHORT 2

MICHAEL ADIADO – LEAD MARKETPLACE COHORT 2 Aspects I enjoyed in the Lead Marketplace Pillar 1. The interview practical lessons enlightened me on how I should conduct myself during a job interview. 2. I loved the brand story concept – Everyone has his or her own passion and you can use it to make a difference in your community. What has changed for me  I have been able to develop […]
July 15, 2022

HARMONY MUKOLWE- LEAD MARKETPLACE COHORT 2

HARMONY MUKOLWE – LEAD MARKETPLACE COHORT 2 Going through the Lead Marketplace pillar has been a life-changing experience for me. I particularly enjoyed the sessions on personal branding during which we were practically taken through three steps to defining one’s personal brand— define your aspirations, determine your unique value proposition and finally, communicate your brand. Through the guidance of the coaches, we were able to create personal brand statements containing […]
July 13, 2022

WAMBUI NDUNG’U – LEAD MARKETPLACE COHORT 3

WAMBUI NDUNG’U – LEAD MARKETPLACE COHORT 3 Going through Lead Marketplace has been a great tool & resource for me as I have recently joined the Market place. I feel well equipped with the knowledge and skill set required to manoeuvre the world of work, even as I am open to learning further. I specifically relished the modules on Leading Self through Change, Brand Storytelling and Executive presence. They uncovered […]
July 13, 2022

BARBARA KABERA – LEAD MARKETPLACE COHORT 3

BARBARA KABERA – LEAD MARKETPLACE COHORT 3 My favorite aspects of the Lead Marketplace pillar were the practical applications of the sessions we had. We didn’t just learn how to do great C.V.s or LinkedIn profiles or successfully do interviews but we implemented it immediately and got feedback with every iteration we did. I really enjoyed the physical meetups as well, it was great being around like-minded people and this […]
July 13, 2022

ALICE NJERI – LEAD MARKETPLACE COHORT 3

ALICE NJERI – LEAD MARKETPLACE COHORT 3 Aspects I enjoyed in the Lead Marketplace Pillar included: 1. The coaching sessions. 2. The CV and email writing sessions. 3. I also enjoyed myself at Camp Malta where I also got to learn the power of story telling by use of brand stories and a brand statement. What has changed for me since going through the Lead Marketplace Pillar: 1. I have […]