Armabrands Bright Stars

Timothy Maurice Webster, Siyabonga Ndlozi, Joan Laine

Graduation took place 14 Nov at Cida City Campus, with 100 students receiving their graduation certificates directly from Timothy Maurice Webster, founder of Armabrand.

Romy Titus from SABC’ Week Live, was the

wonderful MC for the event and we were also graced with the presence of rap artist Lungelo Nzama.

Armabrand Graduation 2009 - Joan Laine, Lungelo Nzama

The program was a huge success and it is wonderful to see the joy on these young peoples faces as they walk with more confidence into the future that they have created for them selves. The change in their attitude is amazing even in the very short period since I last saw them, just over a month ago. They are open to having fun, whilst doing what it takes to build that brighter future that they can see more clearly ahead, whilst they have become more decisive in taking the right directions which will lead them to their diverse destinations.

These young sparks, have already made a massive difference to their own lives as they contributed to transforming the lives of their peers and their younger protegees at Cida City Campus, Ikageng Villiage and the 5C’s orphanage.

Watch out for these future leaders as they rise, shine and brighten the way ahead for themselves and others around them. I am looking forward to engaging further with these brilliant people as they manifest their dreams and create opportunities to grow and develop into pioneers of their communities.

The group of students below are some of those who have already taken their journey a little further, by using the opportunity presented by the Armabrand program to connect with the catalysts (i.e…me:-) for some transformational group coaching.

Boniswe Nkabinde, Mathapelo Banda, Joan Laine, Dimakatso Morapedi, Siyabonga Ndlozi

I am in awe of what people can achieve if given just one chance and I am therefore following this group of powerful, dynamic and confident youngsters to see what blossoms out of the seeds that they are planting today.  (We already have an aspiring coach & facilitator as well as a young lady with a passion for fashion!)

I must mention the presence of Lucky Madonsela, who is a post graduate from the

Joan Laine, Lucky Madonsela

Armabrand program and was in fact hosted by Armabrand at the Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration in Washington DC. Lucky’s joyous energy is so contagious, one can only be inspired by his mere presence. I have not had the privilege to work with him as yet, but I am trusting that an opportunity will be create for us to work together in 2010.

A great big thanks once again, to Tim, Armabrand and all of the students who allowed me to see the gifts, the talents and the potential that lies within each of us, that truly does flourish when nurtured with a bit of love, compassion, joy and fun when it is combined with the support of peers, catalysts and professionals all working towards the same goals.

For the full story, visit Armabrand

Joan Laine

Transformational Life & Business Coach

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