Lady Grace
Hello, Thank you for making it to today’s WFA Career Development Program.
Here is a little about me and the resources I shared today.
Grace Akua Nuamah
My story is a tale of grace, determination, and resilience, shaped by poverty, pain, people’s sacrifices, and love. I am an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA USA), Chartered Accountant (ACCA UK) and a member of Institute of Chartered Accountant Ghana (ICAG), and a former Audit Manager at Deloitte New York City. I currently work in accounting and operations at IFC, World Bank Group, Washington, DC.
Beyond my professional career, I am also a passionate advocate for social change, leadership development and women empowerment.
“True greatness is our individual stories; what we experience in life and become, the things we go through in life and overcome.”Grace Akua Nuamah
Here are 4 key things I want you to remember
What role do you want to play in the world?
Use first principle thinking to understand the world and decide what you want your role to be in it.
What does success look like to you?
Define what success looks like to you and set SMART goals to achieve it.
What actions are required of you to achieve the life you want?
Develop a clear strategy, create actionable plans and focus on getting things done. Hold yourself accountable and get others to hold you accountable.
What systems or technology can aid you execute your plans to achieve your goals?
Use systems-thinking to understand how most things in your life are interconnected and adopt effective systems to manage your life, get more done, and reduce stress.
“Opportunities are scarce and fleeting but one opportunity can change everything.”Grace Akua Nuamah
Free Resources
Career Goals & Strategy Sheet
Define your professional path and create an actionable plan.
Paid Resources
Effective Living System (Individuals)
A complete Notion OS to manage your personal life and goals.
Effective Living System (Families)
Organize your family’s life with this collaborative Notion dashboard.
Effective Living Journal
Your daily companion for reflection, growth, and intentional living.
Created to Rule Book
A book on dealing with misogyny, sexism, abuse, discrimination and the many challenges women face and encouraging women to thrive and not just survive in life.
“As we rise in life and our career, I believe we have a collective social responsibility to lift others, for the top is big enough for all.”Grace Akua Nuamah