Inrecentyears,theeducationsectorhasundergonearemarkabletransformation,drivenby technologicaladvancementsandevolvingpedagogicalapproaches.Thetraditional classroomsetuphasexpandedbeyondthephysicalboundaries,offeringawealthofonline learningopportunities,virtualclassrooms,andinteractiveeducationalresources.Thisshift hasnotonlyrevolutionizedthewayknowledgeisdisseminatedbutalsoempowered learnerstotakechargeoftheirowneducationaljourney
Inthisdynamicandrapidlyevolvinglandscape,educationleaders,teachers,and policymakersfacethechallengeofadaptingtothechangingneedsofstudentsand preparingthemforafuturethatisbothuncertainandfullofpossibilities.Balancingthe integrationoftechnologywithtraditionalteachingmethods,addressingeducational inequalities,andcultivatingessentialskillsforthe21stcenturyareamongthepressing issuesthatrequireinnovativesolutionsandcollaboration.
Theseleaderscontributemassivelytothegrowthoftheirorganizationsaswellasthe franchisepartners.Inourlatestmagazineissue,“The10InfluentialEducationLeaders, 2023”wehavefeaturedsuchardentleaderswhoareredefiningleadershipinthefranchise realm.Withcompellingcontentandeye-catchingdesigns,wehaveportrayedthesuccess storiesoftheseleadersinanenthrallingmanner.
Onthecoverpage,weproudlyfeatureWilliamMartin,FounderandCEOofBircham InternationalUniversity,aninstitutecommittedtoprovidingqualityeducationtostudents andfosteringlifelonglearningopportunitiesthattranscendgeographicalboundaries.The instituteoffersasupportiveandstimulatingatmospheretohelplearnersprepareto overcomechallengesandbecomevaluablecontributorstosociety
Inthisissue,youwillalsodiscovertheinspiringstoriesofLeilaCentner,Mohammad Abbas,LukeWhiting,KirsiEkberg,andRossRomano.You'lldiscovertheprofoundimpact theyhavemadeontheircommunitiesandbeyond.Theircommitmenttoexcellence,their abilitytoadapttochangingeducationallandscapes,andtheirrelentlesspursuitof knowledgehavemadethemrolemodelsforeducatorsworldwide.
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WWilliamMartin founder CEO ,theesteemed ,and of BirchamInternationalUniversity,isavisionary educatordedicatedtoensuringthesuccessofhis students.Withakeenfocusonmaintainingboth educationalexcellenceandfinancialstability,hepaves thewayfortheinstitution’scontinuedgrowthand prosperity.Hisleadershipiscenteredonproducing graduateswhoarenotonlywell-versedintheirchosen fieldsbutalsoequippedwiththeskillsforlifelong learning,drawinginspirationfromdiversedisciplines suchasthehumanitiesandphilosophy.
Inhisunwaveringbelief,Williamrecognizesthe immensepotentialofareputableinstitutioncommitted toupholdingethicalvaluesanddeliveringtop-notch educationintherealmofadultdistancelearning. Harnessingthepowerofcutting-edgetechnology,he seekstoenhanceoperationalefficiencywhilekeeping thespiritofcreativityandhumanisticvaluesalive.Itis throughhisastuteguidancethatavibranteducational environmentthrives,leadingtostudenttriumphs, facultyexcellence,andtheoverallprosperityofthe institution.Indeed,William’svisionaryapproachhas revolutionizedtheeducationallandscape,inspiringa cultureoflifelonglearning.
Beyondtheconfinesoftheuniversity,Williamhas utilizedtheextensivenetworkofBIUtomake meaningfulcontributionstoglobalforumsaimedat eradicatingworldpovertythroughthetransformative powerofadulteducation.Hisendeavorshavegarnered recognitionfromesteemedfigures,includinga personalaudiencewithHerMajestySofia,Queenof Spain,aswellaspresentationsattheUnitedNationsin NewYorkandcollaborationswithNobellaureate MuhammadYunus
Today,WilliamtakesgreatprideinpresentingBircham InternationalUniversityasoneofthetoptendistance learningalternativesforadultdegreeprograms.This captivatingnarrativeemergedfromanengaging conversationwiththeleaderhimself,delvingintothe multifaceteddimensionsofhisleadership,whichformthe veryfoundationofthisremarkablesuccessstory.
William’sjourneyintoeducationalleadershipwasborn outofhisownexperienceasayoungaspiringfilmmaker inSpain.Hehadapassionforfilmmakingfromayoung age,buthewasunabletostudyitinhishomecountry. Additionally,hefacedfinancialconstraintsthatprevented himfrompursuingacinematographyeducationinthe UnitedStates.
Undeterredbythesechallenges,Williamdelvedinto researchanddiscoveredtheconceptofdistancelearning intheearly1990s.DespitetheabsenceoftheInternetand searchengineslikeGoogle,heutilizedfax,standardmail, andphonecommunicationtoexplorevariousstudy opportunities.Althoughhecouldnotfindafilmmaking program,herealizedthevastarrayofsubjectsavailable forstudy,mostlyofferedbyeducationalinstitutionsinthe USAandtheUK.
TheseexperiencesmadeWilliamrecognizethepotential ofdistancelearningforindividualslikehimwhocould notfindtheirdesiredprogramsoraffordtostudyabroad. However,healsoidentifiedtwosignificantproblemsin thefield.Firstly,UKandUSinstitutionsshowedlittle regardforthespecificneedsandculturesofforeign students.Secondly,theywereoftenfocusedsolelyon makingmoney,leadingtosubstandardofferingsfrom unaccreditedinstitutions.
Havingstudiedbusinessadministration,marketing,the humanities,andfilmmakingonhisown,William embarkedonaprofessionaljourneyinTVproductionand consultingcompanies.Thispathcultivatedhismindsetfor spottingopportunitiesanddevelopingstrategiesto capitalizeonthem.Duringthistime,heponderedwhether therewasaneducationalinstitutionthatgenuinelycared abouttheidiosyncrasiesofpeoplefromdifferentcultures andoperatedwithunwaveringintegrityratherthansolely pursuingfinancialgains.Unfortunately,hefoundnone untilhemetDericBircham.
WilliamfoundhisrolemodelinDericBircham,aretired butyouthfulspiritwhohailedfromthenobleBircham familyofNorfolk,UK.Despitehisdistinguished backgroundandacademicaccomplishments,Deric remainedhumble,anattentivelistener,andasourceof excellentguidance.HeinspiredWilliaminmanyways, leadingtothenamingofBirchamInternationalUniversity afterhim.
William,inhisthirtiesatthetime,wasfrustratedbythe inflexibilityoftraditionaleducationalestablishmentsin adaptingtheirpedagogicalapproachandcurriculumto suittheneedsofadultlearners.Whilerecognizingthe differencesbetweenyoungstudentsandadults,these institutionsstruggledtoimplementnewnormsthatfitall profiles,especiallyduetotheuniquecircumstancesand exceptionsprevalentinadulteducation.
Asaresponsetothisgap,BirchamInternational Universitywasconceivedandfoundedwiththespecific aimofmeetingthedistinctneedsofadultlearners pursuinghighereducationaroundtheworld.
BirchamInternationalUniversity:EmpoweringAdult Learners
In1992,BirchamInternationalUniversitywasestablished inresponsetothelackofeffectivepedagogicalsystems
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“A good education should teach HOW to think rather than WHAT to think.”
foradultdistancelearningintraditionaleducational institutions.ThevisionarybehindBIU’spedagogical systemisProf.Dr.DericBircham,whoseexpertiseand passiondrivetheBIUAcademicBoardandInstructors Network
. BIUoffersawiderangeofdistancedegreeprograms, includingBachelor’s,Master’s,andDoctorate(Ph.D.) degrees,aswellascontinuingeducationandprofessional diplomasinvariousfieldssuchasBusiness,
Communications,Arts,Science,Humanities,Engineering, Technology,ComputerScience,Psychology,andNatural HealthSciences.Withover270majorsofstudy,BIUis committedtoprovidingaccessibleandaffordable educationtoadultlearnersworldwide.
BIUisanon-profitinstitutiondedicatedtodistance learningandhighereducation.Theinstitutionoffers personalizeddistancelearningprogramsthataredesigned tomeettheuniqueneedsofadultlearnerswithout disruptingtheirprofessionallives.BIUalsoofferscredit forpriorlearningandexperience,makingiteasierfor adultlearnerstocompletetheirprogramsofstudy
AtBIU,studentsreceivephysicaltextbooksbymailand arerequiredtowritereportsabouttheassignedtextbooks asawayofevaluatingtheiracademicprogress. Additionally,aprojectorthesisisalwaysrequiredforany postgraduatedistancelearningdegree.
WhatsetsBIUapartfromotherdistancelearning institutionsisitsinternationalreach.Theinstitutionoffers adultdegreeprogramsinninelanguages,including English,Spanish,French,Portuguese,German,Chinese, Japanese,Russian,andArabic.Withapresenceineachof themainworldculturalenvironments,includingNorth America,CentralAmericaandtheCaribbean,South America,Europe,Africa,theMiddleEast,andtheAsia Pacificregion,BIUtrulyembodiesaglobalapproachto education.
“A good education should teach HOW to think, rather than WHAT to think,” saysWilliam. BirchamInternationalUniversitystandsoutfromits competitorsbyofferingunparalleleddistancedegree programswithuniqueconditions.
We must learn a new way of educating for a new world and understand that computers are not here to replace us but to empower us. “
● Withover270majorsofstudy:BIU's curriculumspansawiderangeofdisciplines,ensuring studentshaveahighlycompetitiveacademicand professionalprofile.Theadultdegreeprogramsare designedtomeetstudents’careerobjectivesand employers’qualificationdemands.
● Creditforpriorlearningandexperience: Studentscanleveragetheirexistingknowledge andskillsthroughBIU’scredittransfersystem. Thisuniqueapproachallowslearnerstofocuson whattheyneedtolearn,savingvaluabletime, effort,andfinancialresources.Theprograms remainpractical,inspiring,andconstantly updated.
● Fullcompatibilitywithyourlifeandwork:
Uponenrollment,BIUprovidesstudentswith completeaccesstothedistancelearningdegree programcurriculum.Thisflexibilityallows individualstoorganizetheirtimeeffectively withoutdisruptiontotheirworkorpersonallife commitments.
● Effectivedistancelearninginhigher education:BIU’sdistancelearningapproachis builtoncutting-edgeadvancementsin psychologyandpedagogy.Theemphasisis placedonfosteringcriticalthinkingand comprehensionskillsratherthanrote memorization.Studentscanfulfillprogram requirementsandtakeexamsfromthecomfortof theirhomesoranyotherlocation.
Withitsuniquefeaturesandeffectiveapproachtodistance learning,BirchamInternationalUniversityisanexcellent choiceforthoseseekingtoadvancetheircareersand broadentheiracademichorizons.
● William,asthecaptainoftheship,iscommitted toensuringthatBIUprovidesqualitylearningto everystudentwhoenrolls.Theuniversityadmits onlythosewhocangenuinelybenefitfromthe program.
● Duringtheearlystages,BIUfacedthe formidablechallengeoflackingaccreditationby traditionalstandards.However,underWilliam’s leadership,theuniversityachievedrecognition fromdiverseeducationalcircles,earning accoladesforitscommitmenttoquality educationfromesteemedorganizations worldwide.
● WilliamandBIUdisprovedthenotionthat distancelearningwasinferior.Withits innovativeeducationalprofile,BIUhas pioneeredtheeducationofthefuture,settinga benchmarkforotherstofollow.
● BIU’ssuccessisbuiltonanongoingprocessof self-assessment,internalcontrol,andan unwaveringdedicationtoeducationqualityand principles.GuidedbyWilliam,BIUhas cultivatedanexceptionalreputationamongits alumni,withword-of-mouthrecommendations furtherenhancingitscredibility
AsWilliamaptlystates, “My main role is to make sure that this course of success based on education quality, institutional integrity, and academic achievements are sustained.”
Williamacknowledgesthatstudents’requirementsare constantlyevolving,andBIUstrivestorespondtothese changesinthreeuniqueandunwaveringways.
Firstandforemost,BIUexcelsinprovidingperson-topersonservice,settingitapartfromotherschoolsthat increasinglyrelyonimpersonaltechnologicalsystems. Recognizingthatindividualscravehumanconnection, Williamensuresthatqualifiedstaffpromptlyrespondsto phonecalls,chats,andemails.Withateamcommittedto theirrolesandproudtobeapartofBIU,thisapproach guaranteesgenuineinteractionsandvaluablefeedback
fromstudents,prospects,andmarkets.Suchpersonalized serviceallowsBIUtoswiftlyadapttoemergingtrends anddemands,surpassingtheexpectationsofstudents.
Furthermore,BIU’scustomizedprogramsofstudy demonstrateitscommitmenttomeetingthediverse academicandprofessionalgoalsofadultlearners. Williamrecognizesthateachstudentpossessesunique circumstancesandaspirations,promptingthe developmentofanefficientsystem.Bytailoringdegree programstoindividualneeds,BIUensuresanoptimal learningexperienceforeverystudent.Overthepastthree decades,theuniversityhassignificantlyexpandedits curriculumfrom18programstoanimpressive282, spanningsevenfacultiesand45academicdepartments. ThisevolutionisatestamenttoBIU’sproactiveapproach tofulfillingtheeducationaldesiresofitsstudents.
Ultimately,BIUisauniqueandadaptiveinstitutionthat respondstotheever-changingneedsandrequirementsof itsstudents.Withtheirperson-to-personservice, customizedprogramsofstudy,andtrueinternational scope,theyaresettingthestandardforonlinehigher education.Itisnowondertheybelievethereisnoother institutionwiththecapabilitytorespondtoanystudent’s educationalrequirementsandadapttotheincoming market’sneedsandtrends.
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Despite the threat of job displacement due to automation, opportunities will arise for those who possess uniquely human skills.
TheHumanAdvantageinAIRevolution
Williambelievesthatthecurrenteducationsystemfaces challengesduetotheriseofartificialintelligence.He predictsthatmanyjobs,especiallythosefocusedon specialization,repetitionoftasks,anddatamanagement, willbereplacedbymachinesinthefuture,leadingtothe lossofmanyjobs.Unfortunately,educationalsystems continuetopreparestudentsforthesejobs,disregarding thegrowingcapabilitiesofcomputersandtheirlackof criticalthinkingabilities.
However,Williambelievesthatallhopeisnotlost.He firmlybelievesthatcertainfunctionswillalwaysremain theexclusivedomainofhumans.Interpersonal interaction,dealingwiththeunpredictable,andemploying criticalthinkingisinherenttohumannatureandcannotbe effectivelyperformedbymachines.Itisthroughthese uniquelyhumanqualitiesthatgreatintellectual breakthroughsaremade,connectingseeminglyunrelated conceptstogeneratenewideasandopportunities.
AccordingtoWilliam,educationneedstoadapttothe changingtechnologicallandscapeandequipfuture generationswiththeskillsnecessarytonavigateand harnessitspotential.Traditionaleducation,whichoften slowstocatchupwiththepaceofmodernity,mustbridge thegapbetweenacademicprogressandevolvingreality
“Machines navigate this flood of information very well, but fortunately, they cannot replace what makes us human: understanding emotions, solving new problems, relating unrelated concepts to generate new ideas, and bonding with one another. There will always be jobs that will demand these skills,” assertsWilliam.
AstheCEOofathrivinginstitute,Williamunderstands theimportanceofachievingawork-lifebalance.While thedemandsoftheCEO’sjobcaneasilyspilloverinto hispersonallife,hehaslearnedtofocusonwhatreally matters.Forhim,lifeisnotjustaboutworkbutalsoabout family,friends,andpursuinghisinterestsandhobbies.
William’sinterestsgobeyondtheboardroom,asheisa passionatewriterandresearcher.Overthepastdecade,he hasspenthisfreetimewritingahistoricalnovel,“Los VersosdePandora,”whichhasbeenpublishedtogreat
acclaim.Inaddition,hehasdelvedintotheworldsof metaphysics,philosophy,andsciencetoresearchamatrix ofnumbersthatstructuresourreality,culture,andeven science.Hisbook,“God’sSignature:TheProofThat ThereIsaCreator,”delvesdeepintothissubject,anda documentaryfilmonthesamesubjectisavailableforfree onYouTube.
Hisinterestsandpursuitsallowhimtotakeabreakfrom therigorsofthejob,andheisastrongadvocateforothers tofindtheirownpassionsoutsideofwork.Byfocusing onthesepursuits,hehasbeenabletostriketheright balancebetweenworkandlife,andheencouragesothers todothesame.
Williamadvocatesforcriticalthinkingandcreativityin theclassroom.Accordingtohim,theeducationofthe futuremustprioritizetheseskillsovermemorizationand rotelearning.Itshouldalsobeadaptabletothechanging needsofourworldandprovideinnovativespecializations thatpreparestudentstotakeadvantageofemerging opportunities.
Toachievethis, “he believes that teaching should be flexible, affordable, and continuous.” Itshould encouragestudentstoembracechangeandlearn continuously,insteadofsimplycompletingadegreeand stoppingtheireducation.Hearguesthattheproblemis nottechnologybutourownabilitytoadapttochanging times.
Williamalsorecognizestheroleofdistanceeducation inthisneweducationalparadigmbutcautionsagainst thebeliefthatonlineuniversitiesautomaticallyoffer value.Rather,itisthestudentwhomustdemonstrate thedetermination,responsibility,andmotivationto succeedinanonlineprogram.Thesequalities, combinedwithinnovativeacademicprogramsthat promotecriticalthinking,arethekeytotheeducationof thefuture.
Foraspiringleadersintheeducationalfield,William’s adviceisclear:prioritizecriticalthinkingandcreativity, andembracethechangesthatarealreadyshapingour world.Withtherightmindsetandinnovative educationalprograms,theleadersoftomorrowcanhelp shapeabrighterfutureforall.
No matter what technology supports the ducation process, learning occurs only as a result of the active processing by our biological brain.
Management-
NatissiaSmall
URL-www.girlscoutsem.org
Founded-1927
Description-TheGirlScoutsofEasternMissouriisa diversecouncilthatservesover30,000girlsinten countiesbyempoweringthemthroughleadership, communityservice,andnumerousprograms.
Management-SueLangley
URL- www.langleygroup.com.au
Founded-2002
Description-LangleyGroup,aglobalconsultingand peopledevelopmentfirm,usespositivepsychology, emotionalintelligence,andneurosciencetoimprove leadership,engagement,andperformancefor organizationsallovertheworld.
Managementwww.rnw.org
JacquelineLampe
URL-
Founded-
1947
Description-RNWMedia,headquarteredinthe Netherlands,empowersyouthworldwidethrough digitalmedia,traininginjournalism,socialmedia,and datavisualization Togetherwithpartners,wedrive socialchangeforabetterworld
Management-RossRomano
URL-www.septemberstrat.com
Founded-2022
Description-Asaconsultingandadvisoryfirm, SeptemberStrategiesthriveswiththismission.The companyworksgloballytohelporganizationswith strategicdecision-makingthatenhancestheirmissionalignedimpact
TTC Group
Management-
JimKirkwood
URL-www.thettcgroup.com
Founded-1993
Description-TTCGroupisarecognizedinstitutethat providestechnology,leadership,andmanagement trainingandconsultingservices.Over100,000 professionalsinmorethan20countrieshavebeen empowered
Wafy
Management-MohamedAbbas
URL-www.wafyapp.com
Founded-2016
Description-Wafyhasdevelopedacomprehensive platformthatprovidesaccessibleinformationabout culture,entertainment,sports,andtourisminSaudi cities
Vilike
ManagementFounded-2014
KirsiEkberg
URL-www.vilike.fi
Description-Vilikeisaneducation-focusedITstartup thatusesAIgamesforwell-being Theywerefoundedby adevotedteamofspecialistsandhaveservicedclients worldwide,benefitingover100,000users
Yarway Group
Management-LukeWhiting
URL-www.yarwaygroup.com
Founded-2018
Description-YarwayGroupisagroupofcompanies thatoperatesonChristianvaluesandaimstomakean eternalimpactonpeople’slivesthroughthevehicleof education
“Womenarethelargestuntappedreservoirsof talentintheworld,”quotesHilaryClinton.Today, thedisparitybetweenmenandwomenasbusiness leadersisreducingandthegendergapisbeing filledbytheequalparticipation.Overthepastfew years,therehavebeennumerouswomenleaders takingholdoftheglobalbusinesses.KirsiEkberg, theFounderofVilike,isonesuchinfluential womanleaderwhoisbringingtransformational changestothesportseducationalresearchindustry Kirsistrivestoempowerpeople,evolveeducation, co-createwithcommunities,buildbusinesses,and harnesspossibilitiesoftechnologytobuildnew solutionsenablinggoodevolutionforpeopleand theplanet.Sheadherestovaluessuchasaheartfor art,dreaminganddoing,technologyforapurpose, peoplebeforeprofit,etc.tomakeadifference.
Inherearlydays,alongsideherstudiesinchildren’s sportseducation,shecameacrossamethodthathad beenusedsince1994viz.usingpenandpaperto assessmotorandperceptualskillsdataofchildren. However,shelostallthepapersandthuslostthe possibilitytofollowandresearchthedevelopment ofmotorandperceptualskillsofchildrenaswell. LaterduringherBBAICTstudies,shedecidedto pursuetheideaofleveragingtechnologyinsports researchandasperheridea,sheproducedthefirst softwareforsportseducationresearch.Afterher graduation,sheinceptedVilikein2014.Sinceits inception,Kirsihasbeenthebackboneofthe company
Vilikedevelopsplayfultechnologiesthatboost learningandoverallwellbeing.Itcombines
I believe open digitization of education can help to set learning free.And once we build the business with prupose, we can give access to high-quality learning with low entry barries.
technology,sports,andeducationtoactivatechildren tomovemoreandcreatenewwaystolearn.The companyelevateseducationbydevelopinggames withsportpedagogicallyaccuratecontent.Vilike takesthetraditionalplaytonewdimensionswith gamificationandplayabletechnology.Besides,the companyleveragesartificialintelligenceandmachine learningtoassesstheskillsdevelopmentdataand conductlong-termresearch.
Presently,Vilikeispreparingforuser-centered developmentprojectstolaunchthefinalversionofthe gamifiedPhysicalExerciseEducationapplication withAI-drivenkineticlearningskillresearch functionality Thecompanyis launchingan interactivee-bookinSeptembertointroducemotor skillsforparentswithtoddlersthroughplay Thiswill beaccompaniedlaterwithlanguageagnosticAR mobilegame.Talkingaboutbeingaheadofthe competition,Kirsiasserts,“Thecombinationofgrit, educationalandsportscientificcontent,gamification withnew-ageAItechnologyenablingdeepresearch onskillsdevelopmentandloveforthecausehasbeen thesecrettooursuccess.”
BeingtheFounderandCEOofthecompany,Kirsi usedtohandlealloperationsotherthanAI development.Shehasbeenanintegralpartofthe activitiessuchassocialmediamarketing,website hosting,preliminaryaccounting,shareholder relations,networking,pitching,networkingfor partnerships,andfindingtheperfectteam.Moreover, shehasmanagedtheSWDiterationprojectin combinationwithHaaga-Heliain2016and2018and alsowroteandillustratedaplaybookaroundsport scientificcontentaroundAPMinventorywithJenni Nadin.LuckilynowteamVilikehasgrownand developmenthappenswithLoveandsweatequity amongamazingco-founders,JenniNadin,Sarthak TripathiandJennyArolinna.ApartfromVilike,she hasbeenalsohelpingothercompanieslikeDoerz.co, Ultrahack,Moiko.fiandstartupsStuDisco.com, Rehaboo.com,AtlantisatandTrafficAye.Addressing thecurrentprojects,Kirsiasserts,“Wearedeeply devotedtothecausesomotivationarisesfromthe needthatparentsandeducatorshaveatthemoment.”
TheCOVID-19pandemichastakentheworldbya storm.Inthebeginning,theunprecedentednatureof thepandemicmadeithardforpeopleaswellas businessestotacklethesituation.Duetothesudden impositionssuchaslockdownandsocialdistancing norms,almostalltheindustryverticalswere
significantlyaffected.However,asthecountries aroundtheworldstarttoreleasetheimpositions, theworldisslowlystartingtoadapttothenew normal.Unlikesomeoftheindustryverticals,the digitalsportsandeducationindustryhasbeenone oftheleastaffectedindustries.
Kirsitoohasbeenmakingthemostofthe opportunitiescreatedbythepandemicandis takingthecompanyforwardinthesetoughtimes. Sheadds,“Forus,lockdownandpandemichave wokenuptheneedforoursolutions.Westarted developingthe5thpivotofthedigitalproductto helpparentsandeducatorswiththephysical activationofchildren.”Althoughthepandemic hasprosperedthere-birthofthecompany,startup facesfundingchallengescausingaslow developmentpace.Kirsiisaddressingthis challengebygivingallthepossibleresourcesanf openingfirstseedroundtogatherfundingona biggerandfasterscalego-to-marketforimpact.
Theworldisshiftingtoonlineplatformsdueto thesocialdistancingnormsimposedbythe COVID-19pandemic.“Duringmy6yearsasan edtechentrepreneur,Ihaven’tseensuchaneed fordigitalsolutionsbefore,”saysKirsi.She expectsthatsoon,evolutionineducationwill blendinmoreandmorewiththepossibilities technologyoffers.Consequently,Vilikeis creatinganothermediatosupportthechange alongwithbooksandsensorylearningmaterials. Kirsiemphasizestheimportanceofdigitalization ofeducationbysaying,“Ibelieveopen digitalizationofeducationcanhelptosetlearning free.Andoncewebuildthebusinesswith purpose,wecangiveaccesstohigh-quality learningwithlow-entrybarriersforeveryone withinthereachofinternetconnectivityand mobiletechnology.”Shebelievesthatthiscan helpreducetheobstaclesofmonetarymonopoly ineducationwhichsetsbarriersforthelearning andgrowthofmanychildrenandyouth.
Beingaprolificentrepreneur,Kirsigivesapiece ofadvicetotheparentsandeducators— “Parents,keeponplayingwithyourchildrenand keepthegrittobeplayfullyactiveeveryday The samegoesforeducatorswithawishtoopentheir mindstothepossibilitiestechnologycangiveus intermsofresearchandnewknowledge.”
TheUnitedStatesofAmericaisoneofthebiggest contributorstotechnologyinthisworld.Itisa dreamforanytechenthusiasttoworkforthetop techcompaniesintheUSA.Thesecompaniesareamongthe fastest-growinginthetechindustry,providinginnovative careerprospectsandinfluentialjobswithwell-known brands.Asaresult,thecountryisaltogethergrowingwith technology Thisleadstothecreationofbothnewandwellestablishedbusinessesthatareexcellenttargetsforrecent graduates.Inthisblog,we’veputtogetherrankingsofthe toptechcompaniesintheUSAthataregrowingbyleapsand boundseachyear.
1.Amazon
NumberofEmployees:+1,608,000
Amazon,whichbeganasanonlinebookstore,istodaythe biggestretailerintheworld.Withnewinitiativesin streamingmedia,tabletsande-readers,andgrocerydelivery, itisbecomingmoreandmoreofafixtureinthelivesof manyAmericans.Asaresult,ifaprofessionalislookingto usetechnologytoimprovedailylife,Amazonmightbea wonderfulfit.
Whenitssharepricesurpassed$2,050.27in2018, Amazon.comInc.(AMZN)becamejustthesecondbusiness toreacha$1trillionmarketvalueclub.
2.Microsoft
NumberofEmployees:+180,000
Microsoft,amarketleaderinoperatingsystems,alsocreates awiderangeofsoftware,includingthefamousOffice productivitysuiteandtheEdgewebbrowser.Oneofthe company’smostwell-knownsoftwareofferingsisMicrosoft Office,whichincludesclassicslikeMicrosoftWord,Excel, andPowerPoint.
MicrosoftisoneofthetoptechcompaniesintheUSAand youcanapplyifyouwantyourworktohaveabroadimpact.
3.Apple
NumberofEmployees:+154,000
TheenormouslysuccessfulAppleCorporationenthralls everyone.Remarkably,Applehasalargerfanbasethanany
othermanufacturerofdevices.Eventheoutrageous costofAppleitemsdoesnotdiscourageconsumers frompurchasingthem.
Appleisawell-knownbrandinpersonalcomputers, cellphones,andwearabletechnology.Itisrenowned foritssveltedesignsanduser-friendlyinterfaces. AppleTV+isarecententrybyAppleintothecontent business.Itisaterrificfirmforprofessionalswishing toworkonthenextbigtrendbecauseitisaleaderin consumertechnology
4.Alphabet(Google)
NumberofEmployees:+156,000
AlthoughAlphabet(Google)isbestknownforits distinctivesearchengine,itcurrentlyhasinitiativesin practicallyeverytechnologicalsector Alphabet providesexcellentprospectsforindividualssearching forabroadrangeintheirprojects,withproducts rangingfromcloud-basedofficesoftwaretotheirline ofPixelphones.
Beforee-retailerAmazon,theparentbusinessin2022 hadamarketworthof1.79trilliondollars,makingit themostvaluableonlinecompanybasedintheUnited States.In2021,thecompanybroughtinover257.6 billiondollarsinrevenueandrecordeditsbiggestnet incometodateof76milliondollars.
5.Oracle
NumberofEmployees:+132,000
Oraclespecializesincomputertechnology.Itisan AmericancorporationwithofficesinAustin,Texas. Initially,thecompany’sheadquarterswerein RedwoodShores,California.Texasbecamethe locationofitsnewheadquartersinDecember2020.
Oraclefocusesondatabasemanagementsoftwareand cloudcomputingtokeepenterprisesoperating.Oneof thetopprovidersofmanagementsoftware,Oracle,is afantasticoptionforprogrammersinterestedin softwareasaserviceandwithgooddatabaseskills (SaaS).
6.Tesla
NumberofEmployees:+99,000
Sinceitsfounding,therevolutionarybusinessTeslahas beencreatingwavesintheautomobilesector.Sincethen, Teslahaskeptinnovatingandenhancingitsproducts.
Afterpopularizingtheelectricvehicle,Teslaisnow pursuingsolarenergyandthedevelopmentoffully autonomous,self-drivingcars.Teslaisatoptechbusiness forprofessionalswithinterestsinartificialintelligenceand greentechnologybecauseitcombinesforward-thinking researchanddevelopmentwithadevotedfollowing.
7.Cisco
NumberofEmployees:+38,000
CiscoSystemsisanITandnetworkingcompanywitha focusonswitches,routers,cybersecurity,andIoT.Itslogo canbeseenonvirtuallyeveryconferenceorofficephone.
Ciscoisoneofthelargesttelecommunications corporations.Withitsinfrastructurecarrying85%ofall internettraffic,working,playing,andengagingonline wouldn’tbepossiblewithoutitstechnologies.Applyingfor theopenCiscopositionisopentoprofessionalswitha passionfortelecommunicationsandadesiretoworkinone ofthetoptechcompaniesintheUSA.
8.Meta(Facebook)
NumberofEmployees:+71,000
FacebookrecentlychangeditsnametoMetainasci-finod tothemetaverse,anonlineparallelreality.Tocreateamore immersiveonlineenvironment,Metaisalongtimepioneer insocialnetworking.Additionally,itisnowconcentrating onvirtualreality(VR)technology.Metapresentsmany careeroptionsforprogrammerswithapassionforVRand communication.
Forthefiscalyear2021,Metagenerated117.9billionUS dollarsinrevenue,upfrom85.9billionin2020.Thevast bulkofMeta’sincome(FoA)isgeneratedbyitsFamilyof Apps,whichwillaccountfor115.6billiondollarsin2021.
9.NVIDIA
NumberofEmployees:+22,000
ThreeAmericancomputerscientists:CurtisPriem, ChristopherMalachowsky,andJen-HsunHuang establishedNVIDIAin1993.ThecompanyNVIDIAis
renownedforcreatingintegratedcircuitsthatareusedin anything,frompersonalcomputerstovideogameconsoles (Pcs).
NVIDIAiswell-knowntogamersforproducingthebest graphicsprocessingunitsandisapioneerinthefieldsof cloudcomputingandartificialintelligence.NVIDIAoffers bothfascinatinginitiativesandremarkableresourcesfor programmerswishingtohaveasignificantimpactonthe amountofcomputingpower
NumberofEmployees:+20,000
Broadcomtechnologysupportsalotoftheotherbusinesses onthislist,despiteitnotbeingahouseholdname. Broadcomproducesbothinfrastructuresoftwareand semiconductors.In2021,Broadcom’soperatingprofits increasedto8.5billionUSdollars,whileitsnetincome reached6.4billionUSdollars.
Itschipsarefoundineverythingfromautomatedfactories tosmartphones.AjobwithBroadcomisoneofthetoptech companiesintheUSAandaterrificoptionforthosewho wanttohaveaneffectatthemostfundamentallevel.
ThesetoptechcompaniesintheUSAhavelaida foundationfortheirparticularbusinessmodel,andarein theindustryforthelongrun.Workingwithanyoftheabove companiescancertainlyassureyouofabrightfutureahead.
Everygreateducationalleaderunderstandsthat
buildingacommunityrequirestheeffortof many Theypossessanunquenchablethirstfor self-improvementandapassionforenhancingthelives ofothers.Theystrivetocultivatealoveforlearning, embracemistakes,andpushthemselvestobecome betterforthebenefitoftheworld.Theseleadersbelieve thatstudentsthrivewhentheyusetheirmindstosolve problems,createsolutions,andcollaboratewithpeers tomakeadifference.
Tocultivatefutureleaders,itiscriticalthateducation focusesondevelopingcriticalthinkingandproblemsolvingskillsratherthanjustmemorizingfacts.The futureofeducationrequiresleaderswhounderstand thatcultivatingdisciplineinchildreniscrucial.These leadersunderstandthatacommitmenttosupporting childrenwithtoolssuchasmindfulness,selfawareness,andself-regulationisnecessaryforthemto growintoemotionallyintelligentandresilientadults.
LeilaCentner(FounderofCentnerAcademy)isan exemplaryeducationalleaderwhoistransforming educationandempoweringthenextgeneration.Her visionaryapproachtoeducationisrevolutionizingthe wayweteach,learn,andgrowandismakingalasting impactonthelivesofcountlesschildren.
Leila’sjourneytowardeducationalleadershipisrooted inhertumultuouschildhood.Growingupinarough neighborhoodwithoutafatherfigure,shewas surroundedbynegativeinfluences.Herfriendswere becomingpregnantatthirteen,andsheevengotchased homebyagangwithknivesonce.Itwasachallenging environment;however,itmotivatedhertostrivefor moreandtocreateabetterlifeforherselfandher family.
Leila’sambitiontoimprovethingsforherselfand othersfueledherpassionforeducationalleadership. Whensearchingfortherighteducationalinstitution forherdaughter,shefoundthatnoschoolmether highstandardsforengaginginacademicsandthe holisticdevelopmentofchildren.Ratherthan settlingforless,Leiladecidedtocreateherown school,CentnerAcademy,aConsciousDiscipline schoolthatempowerschildrentobecomefuture leaders.
CentnerAcademy:RedefiningEducationfor FutureLeaderswithHeart
Leila’sbrainchild,CentnerAcademy,isa trailblazingeducationalinstitutionthatfocuseson buildingfutureleaderswithheart.Foundedin2019, CentnerAcademyislocatedinMiamiandhasthree campuses,withnewconstructionintheworksto furtherexpanditsreach.
TheAcademy’sapproachtoeducationiscenteredon developingcriticalthinkingandproblem-solving skillsoverrotememorizationandfactrecall.Their signatureEntrepreneurshipProgramisan excellentexampleofthis.Studentsexperiencethe entireprocessofbringingaserviceorproductto market,includingcreatingabusinessplan,makinga SharkTank-styleinvestmentpitch,andbringingthe productorservicetothepublicattheBeeHappy Marketplace.
CentnerAcademyisknownforitsforeignlanguage program,whichincludesHebrew,Mandarin, Spanish,Italian,andFrench.Theschoolalsohas competitiveLegoRoboticsandSpeech&Debate Teams,aswellasTennisandSoccerprograms.They haveauniquepartnershipwithCentner’slocal regenerativefarm,Regener8Farm&Retreat.
Moreover,theschoolprioritizes developingemotional intelligenceandresilienceinits students.AsaConscious Disciplineschoolthatfocuseson thedevelopmentofdiscipline withinthechild,Centner Academyiscommittedto providingtoolssuchas mindfulness,self-awareness,and self-regulationtosupporttheir students’growthinto emotionallyintelligentand resilientadults.
TheAcademy’sBrain Optimizationprogramis anotherstandoutfeature,with nutritiousandhealthyfoodanda physicaleducationprogramthat supportsneurodevelopment.The academicsareequallyrigorous
“At Centner Academy, our academic approach is designed to prepare our students for success in a rapidly changing world.”
andengaging,withacrosscurricularproject-basedlearning approachthatallowsstudentsto divedeeplyintotopicsofinterest whilemasteringessentialskills.
LeilaseesherselfastheChief HappinessOfficerandfocuseson motivatingherteamandleading byexample,alwaysemphasizing theimportanceofkindness, compassion,andhumilityin everythingtheydo.AstheCEOof theschool,shetakesonavariety ofrolesandresponsibilities,allof whichareaimedatcreatinga thrivinglearningcommunity.Her toppriorityistoensurethateach student’sindividualneedsaremet,
whichsheachievesbyprovidinga broadrangeofacademicprograms andextracurricularactivitiesthat fostercriticalthinking,problemsolving,andcreativity.
Leila’sapproachiscenteredon cultivatingfutureleaderswithhearts whocannavigatetheuncertainand ever-changingworldwithintegrity, grit,andagrowthmindset.Inaddition toshapingtheacademicprograms offeredbytheschool,Leilaalsotakes ahands-onapproachtocultivatinga cultureoflearningandgrowthwithin theinstitution.
“We have a strong culture of learning, growing, and problem-solving.” “If we model this for our students, we are successful!” addsLeila.
Leilaiswellawareoftheflawsinthe currenteducationsystemandthedire needforchange.Accordingtoher,the educationsystemwasdesignedfora differentera,anditnolongercatersto theneedsoftoday’sstudents.The traditionaldefinitionofsuccess, namelyfinishingcollegeandpursuing traditionaloccupations,isnolonger theonlyoption.Sheunderstandsthat happinessleadstosuccessratherthan theotherwayaround.
Inlightofthis,CentnerAcademyis focusingondevelopingskillsthatwill helpstudentsthriveinany circumstance.Emotionalintelligence, resilience,agrowthmindset,and criticalthinkingareemphasizedto helpstudentsbecomesuccessful regardlessofthechallengestheymay faceinthefuture.
Leilaunderstandsthattomakea positivechange,heracademyneedsto beagileandresponsive.Beingastartupinstitution,theycontinuously
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“We empower our learners with research-backed learning strategies that foster problem -solving and critical-thinking skills.”
iterateandrespondtonewinformation toensurethattheeducationsystem theyprovideisrelevantandbeneficial tothestudents.
Leilaisoftenaskedabouthowshe maintainsahealthywork-lifebalance. Inherresponse,shehighlightsher personalpassionforherworkandher commitmenttomaintainingher physicalandmentalhealth.Having spentyearsoptimizingherbrainand
health,Leilahasahighlevelofenergy comparedtotheaverageperson.This enableshertoworklonghours,asshe isdeeplycommittedtoherworkat CentnerAcademyandCentner Wellness&Spa.
Despiteherbusyschedule,Leilamakes timeforherhobbiesandinterests outsideofwork.Sheenjoysspending qualitytimewithherlovedones, exploringnewplacesandcultures,and throwingpartiestobringpeople together.
ThefutureofAIindustryholdsimmense
promiseandpotential,poisedtorevolutionize varioussectorsandredefinethewaywelive andwork.Withanexpectedrevenueofastaggering US$390.9billionin2023,theindustryisonan upwardtrajectory,witnessingrapidgrowthand innovation.Asartificialintelligencecontinuesto matureandadvance,itsimpactisbecoming increasinglytangible,withbusinessesandindividuals harnessingitscapabilitiestodriveefficiency,enhance decision-making,andunlocknewopportunities.From autonomousvehiclestopersonalizedhealthcare,AIis reshapingourworld,creatingexcitingprospects,and transformingindustriesacrosstheglobe.Inthisblog, wewillseetheimpactandthefutureofAIindustry andhowweneedtobereadyforthat.
AI’simpactonthefutureofworkandlifeis transformative.Advancementsinmachinelearning, naturallanguageprocessing,androboticsare revolutionizingindustriesandreshapingourdaily routines.AIautomatestasks,boostsproductivity,and reducescostsintheworkplace.Manycompaniesnow emphasizeusingbotsandinstructingthemtocollect, extractandorganizethedata.Itcreatesnew opportunitiesforhumanstofocusoncomplex, creativeendeavors.
Beyondwork,AIimprovesconveniencethrough personalizedvirtualassistantsandenhanceshealthcare throughbetterdiagnosticsandtreatment.Addressing ethicalconcernssuchasdataprivacyandalgorithmic biasisessential.EmbracingAI’spotentialiscrucial foraprosperousfuture.
Industriesthatwillgetaffectedseverelyinthe future
1.
● CAGR:55%
● Currentmarketsize:US$9.3billion(2023)
● Expectedmarketsize:US$744.39billion (2033)
ThefutureofAIindustryintheautomotivesectoris promising.Self-drivingcarsareatestamenttoAI’s currentimpact,utilizingadvancedalgorithmsand
sensorsforreal-timedecision-making.AI-powered voiceassistantsandinfotainmentsystemsenhancethe drivingexperiencefurther.AIstillhasuntapped potentialtoexplore.Ongoingresearchand developmentwillenableAItorevolutionizevehicle safety,predictivemaintenance,andintelligenttraffic managementsystems.Theautomotiveindustrycan lookforwardtoanexcitingfuturewhereAIcontinues totransformandshapethewaywedrive.
2.
● CAGR:47.9%
● Currentmarketsize:US$97billion(2023)
● Expectedmarketsize:US$163.6billion (2026)
Manufacturingandlabor-intensiveindustriesarevital toeconomies,employingalargeworkforce.These sectorsinvolvephysicalproductionprocessesand significanthumanlabor.However,withtheriseofAI, theseindustriesareundergoingtransformation.AIis increasinglyintegratedintomanufacturing,enhancing efficiency,loweringcosts,andimprovingproductivity Automation,machinelearning,androbotics revolutionizeproductionlines,enablinghigher precision,fastercycles,andreducederrors.Although AIisstillinitsearlystages,itspotentialtoreshape manufacturingandlabor-intensiveindustriesis enormous.Itpromisesafutureofincreasedautomation andimprovedoverallperformance.
● CAGR:30%
● Currentmarketsize:US$8.4billion(2023)
● Expectedmarketsize:US$104.36billion (2030)
Traditionalmediaandbroadcastingencompass establishedformsofmasscommunicationlikeTV, radio,newspapers,andmagazines.Theseplatforms havelongbeenvitalforsharingnews,information, andentertainment.Althoughdigitalmediahasgained prominence,traditionalmediaremaininfluential. However,AItechnologyisincreasinglyplayingarole intransformingtheindustry AIisusedforcontent personalization,dataanalysis,andtargetedadvertising, enhancingtheefficiencyandeffectivenessof
traditionalmediachannels.Asaresult,traditional mediaandbroadcastingareadaptingtoleverage AI’scapabilitieswhilemaintainingtheirenduring significance.
● CAGR:47.6%
● Currentmarketsize:US$14.6billion (2023)
● Expectedmarketsize:US$102.7Billion (2028)
Healthcareiscriticalforsafeguardingwell-being, avoidingdisease,andimprovingqualityoflife. Artificialintelligence(AI)hastransformedthe industry,enablingmoreaccuratediagnoses, effectivetreatments,andbetterpatientcare. MachinelearningandAI-powereddataanalytics areutilizedinmedicalimaging,drugdevelopment, electronichealthrecords,andpersonalized medicine.AIisrevolutionizingtheareaand holdingouthopeforbetterhealthcareresults becauseofitsabilitytoevaluatelargeamountsof medicaldataandassisthealthcarepersonnel.
● CAGR:30.3%
● Currentmarketsize:US$6Billion (2023)
● Expectedmarketsize:US$85Billion (2033)
Theretailindustryisavitalanddynamicsector, valuedattrillionsofdollarsglobally.It encompassesthesaleofgoodsandservices throughvariouschannels.Inrecentyears,the industryhaswitnessedsignificantintegrationof artificialintelligence.AIistransformingretail operations,improvinginventorymanagement, personalizingmarketingcampaigns,optimizing customerservicewithchatbots,andenhancing demandforecastingaccuracy TheadoptionofAI intheretailindustrycontinuestogrow, revolutionizingoperations,elevatingcustomer experiences,andenablingdata-drivendecisionmaking.Thistechnologicaladvancementisdriving innovationandshapingthefutureoftheretail landscape.
● CAGR:32.36%
● Currentmarketsize:$11.59billion(2023)
● Expectedmarketsize:US$64.03billion (2030)
Financeandbankingplayapivotalroleintheglobal economy,providingindividuals,businesses,and governmentswithessentialfinancialservices.The financesectorencompassesactivitiessuchas investing,borrowing,lending,andmanagingmoney, whilebankinginvolvesstoringanddistributingfunds. Technology,includingAI,hassignificantly transformedtheindustry.Financeandbanking extensivelyutilizeAItodetectfraud,assessrisk, executealgorithmictrading,andautomatecustomer service.Ithasexpeditedprocesses,improvedaccuracy, andenhancedcustomerexperiences,makingitan indispensabletoolforfinancialinstitutionsworldwide.
EventhoughhumansdevelopAI,AIwillbringa massivechangeinthelifeofhumans.Thereisgrowing evidencethatAIwilleventuallyreplacehumansin manyworkenvironments,whichcouldmakeitmuch moredifficultforpeopletosucceedintheirchosen careers.ButAIisalwaysgoingtobeunderprocess andprogress.Humanswillstillhavetheupperhand onlyiftheycanhandleandimprovethequalityofthe AI.
Let’slookatsomeofthepracticeswecanpracticeto stayaheadandincontroloftheAIindustry’sfuture.
InvestinginAIresearchanddevelopmentiscriticalfor understandingitscapabilities,limitations,andpossible risks.Governments,academicinstitutions,and corporategroupsshouldinvestinAItechnology advancementandnewideas.
EmphasizingthecreationofethicalAIsystemsisvital. It’simportanttopromotetransparency,accountability, impartiality,andconfidentialitytoensurefairnessand safetyinAIalgorithmsanddecision-makingprocesses.
Byestablishingstandardsandregulatory frameworks,wecanensurethatAIisused appropriately.
DesigningAIsystemswithhuman-centered principlesinmindcanenhancehumanabilities insteadofreplacingthem.WecandesignAIsystems collaboratingwithhumansinmultiplefieldsby emphasizinghumanwell-being,values,andchoices.
InaworldwhereAIisquicklyadvancing, encouragingongoingdevelopmentandupskillingis critical.Wemayoptimizethepossibleadvantagesof AIwhileavoidingtheriskofjoblossbyproviding humanswiththeskillsandknowledgerequiredto workalongsideAIsystems.
Developingandrewardinguniquelyhumancharacteristics likecreativity,emotionalintelligence,analyticalskills, andsensitivitycanassisthumansinmaintainingan advantageagainstAI.Thesecharacteristicsarecomplex forrobotstocopyandarenecessaryformanyindustries, includingart,invention,andnurturing.
Inconclusion,thefutureoftheAIindustryholds immensepromiseandpotential.Astechnologyadvances atanunprecedentedpace,AIispoisedtorevolutionize countlesssectorsandshapehowweliveandwork. However,itiscrucialtostayaheadofitandonlygive partofthepowertothehandsoftheAI.Wehopethis bloghasprovidedyouwithvaluableinsightanda warningaboutthefutureofAIindustry.It’scrucialto prepareforsignificantchangesexpectedinthecoming years.
MirrorReview’slateststoryshedslightonthelife andworkofanInfluentialEducationLeader whohastransformedcountlesslivesthroughthe powerofeducation.LukeWhiting(ChairmanandChief ExecutiveOfficer,YarwayGroup)iswell-knownforhis successinchairing,leading,andrunningstartupsandscaleupsacrossarangeofindustries,includingHealthtech, Adtech,Hospitality-tech,andservicebusinesses.With valuationsexceeding£20m,Lukehasestablishedhimselfas atruevisionary,providinginspirationalleadership, corporategovernance,andstrategicoversighttoeach ventureheembarksupon.
However,itwasLuke’spassiontocreateameaningful impactonpeople,places,andtheplanetthatledhimtoset upYarwayGroup.Thismission-drivenorganizationis focusedonleveragingeducationasavehicleforpositive change,inspiringindividualstoreachtheirfullpotential andcreateabetterworldforall.Inthisstory,Lukeshared hisuniqueleadershipphilosophy,whichhasbeenthe drivingforcebehindhissuccess.
FromSportandBusinessPsychologytoEducation LeaderExtraordinaire
LukeisaqualifiedSportandBusinessPerformance Psychologistwhoembarkedonhisfirstjourneyofselfemploymentattheyoungageof23.Hisworkwithhigh performersandeliteindividualsledhimtofeelacalling fromGodtosupportthedisadvantagedandmarginalized.
Lukerespondedtothiscallingbysettinguphisfirst educationbusinesswithinAlternativeProvision.His businesssupportedschoolchildrenatriskofexclusion, thosewithSEND(Specialeducationalneedsand disability),alongwithchallengingbehaviorsandmental healthissues.Althoughitwasatoughendeavor,hefoundit incrediblyrewarding.
“Education is so much more than imparting knowledge, it’s about cultivating an environment to give people hope and a future, and to support them in their own unique way to live healthy and fruitful lives and to thrive,” saysLuke.
Hispassionforeducationstemsfromhisdifficult upbringinginasingle-parenthousehold,wherehelosthis fatheratayoungage.Histeachersplayedaninstrumental roleinguiding,supporting,andcaringforhim,sparkinga lifelongcommitmenttopayingitforward.
In2018,Lukeexpandedintopost-16educationthrough YarwayGroup,andtherestishistory.Heisinspiredbythe workthatYarwayGroupandtheirsubsidiarybusinessesdo inchangingpeople'slivesthroughthevehicleofeducation.
The
“Education is so much more than just providing programs or training and imparting knowledge. It's about supporting individuals holistically, by cultivating an environment to give people hope and a future, and to support them in their own unique way to live healthy and fruitful lives and to thrive.”
YarwayGroup:RevolutionizingEducationwith ChristianValues
YarwayGroupisagroupofcompaniesfoundedinthe UnitedKingdomin2018.ThegroupoperatesonChristian valuesandaimstomakeaneternalimpactonpeople'slives throughthevehicleofeducation.Theircorevaluesarethe drivingforcebehindtheirdecision-makingprocess,and theirteamisinvestedinmakingadifferenceinthelivesof youngpeople.Thegroupisdeterminedtoexpandits internationalpresence,aimingtomakeapositiveimpacton people'slivesacrosstheworld.
YarwayGrouphasfoursubsidiarybusinesses,allofwhich operateacrosstheUKandoverseas,andprovide complementaryindustry-specificeducationandtraining services,suchas:
● RevelationAcademy:Itprovidesprofessional servicetraining.
● HeathercroftTrainingAcademy:ItoffersHealth andSocialCareandChildcareprograms.
● ActiveLearningandDevelopment:Itdelivers leadershipandmanagementtraining.
● Mindflex:Itisanaward-winningproviderof Digital,IT,andTechnologyprograms.
Furthermore,thegroupprovidesgovernment-funded trainingthroughapprenticeships,adulteducation, traineeships,andadvancedlearnerloansforindividuals aged16-65.
LeadingYarwayGrouptoGreaterHeights
Luke,astheChiefExecutiveoftheinstitute,holdsacrucial roleinsettingthevisionandstrategyoftheorganization, ensuringthattheyremainaheadofthecurveandfulfill God'svisionforthecompany.Heiscommittedto continuingtobuildaninternationalpresenceandchanging people'slivesthrougheducation.
Asthedrivingforcebehindtheinstitute,Luke’sprimary responsibilityistoensurethatthevisionandstrategy informkeybusinessobjectivesoutlinedintheirbusiness plan.Hisemotionalintelligencehasshapedhisapproachto leadership.Hebelievesthatachievingacollectivegoal throughthe'fruitsofthespirit’isessential,ensuringthatthe organizationoperatesonafoundationofintegrity,faith,and love.
Lukeacknowledgesthateducationgoesbeyondproviding academicprogramsortraining.Itisaboutprovidingholistic
supporttoindividuals,whichcantake manyforms,suchascounseling, mentoring,friendship,guardianship,or discipline.TheimpactoftheCovid-19 pandemichassignificantlyaffected people’swell-beingandmentalhealth, leadingtoashiftinstudents’ requirements.Individualshaveput theirlivesonholdforseveralyears, andtheirneedshavechanged.
Asaneducationalleader,Luke understandstheimportanceof respondingtothesechanging requirements.Hisfocusison supporting,guiding,andmotivating individualstoaspireandachievetheir goalsandpurpose,bothprofessionally andpersonally.Heaimstobuilda collectionoforganizationsthathelp individualsdefinewhotheyareandget towheretheywanttobeinlife.
LedbyCEOLuke,YarwayGroup understandstheimportanceofbeing agileandinnovativeintheeducation
industry Theyhaveidentifiedtheneed tobeabletopivotandmakekey decisionsinresponsetochangesin governmentpolicyandfunding.The companyhasbuiltasustainableand scalablebusinessmodelthatde-risks itspositionandleveragesitsgroup supportservices,mitigatingany downturninonearea.
Whenfacedwiththechallengeofthe Covid-19pandemic,YarwayGroup pivotedtheirdeliverymodeltoelearningwithin48hours, demonstratingtheirabilitytoadaptand thriveinthefaceofadversity “In turn, this has allowed us to look at how we operate best for both the interests of our service users and our business,” addsLuke.Lookingahead,the organizationremainscommittedto pushingboundariesandfinding innovativesolutionstothechallenges theyface,whilecontinuingtoprioritize theholisticwell-beingand developmentofitsstudents.
Lukefindshisrolemodeland inspirationinJesusChrist.Hestrives toemulateJesusasaleaderinevery waypossible.Asanentrepreneur,he understandsthategocanoftencloud goodjudgmentwhenmakingdecisions forthebusiness.Hebelievesleading bythe“fruitsofthespirit”and adoptingaservantleadership philosophy,canhelpovercomeany challenge. “I see myself as a steward for God's business,” statesLuke, emphasizingtheimportanceLuke placesonseeingYarwayGroupmakea positiveimpactforallitsclients.
Lukehaslearnedthroughhisfaiththat thereisnooneblueprintforgood leadership.Hebelievesthatbeing authenticandtruetooneselfis essential.Hehasmademistakesinthe past.However,hehaslearnedtoput
histrustinJesusandseekhiswise counselforkeydecisionsinthe business.Duringtoughtimes,heturns toprayerandseeksguidanceto navigatetheuniquechallengesinhis industry
Lukeassertsthathisfaithandtrustin Jesushelpedhimmakeimportant decisionsandpivottobuildanagile businessmodel,whichisuniqueinthe Post-16educationsector Asa Kingdombusinessleader,Luke believesinleadingwithlove,joy, peace,forbearance,kindness, goodness,faithfulness,gentleness,and self-control,asprescribedinGalatians 5:22-23.
Outsideofwork,Lukeleadsanactive lifestyleandhasadiverserangeof hobbiesthatkeephimengaged.He enjoyswalkinginthecountryside, hittingthegym,playingsemiprofessionalfootball,readingbooks, catchingshowsintheWestEndtheatre district,andtravelingtoexplorenew culturesanddestinations.
Lukebelievesthatleadershipisa highlyindividualjourneyandthat thereisnoone-size-fits-allapproach. Heacknowledgesthattherearemany self-helpandleadershipbooksout therethatcanprovidepractical techniquestoimproveone'sleadership skills.However,hefirmlybelievesthat themostvaluablepieceofadvicefor buddingleadersistounderstandandbe theirtrueauthenticselves,bothas individualsandasleaders.
“I believe reading can be a great opportunity to help you learn more about yourself, whilst adopting practical techniques to improve your leadership charter,” Lukeconcludes.
Haveyoueverfeltstuck,lost,orunmotivated inyourlife?Ifyes,youarenotalone.Many peoplestruggletofindtheirpurposeand direction.However,ifyouseekhelp,itisavailable. Thisiswheremotivationalspeakerscomein.They areexpertsininspiringandguidingindividualsto reachtheirfullpotential.Thisblogintroducesyouto thetop10motivationalspeakerswhoyoushould definitelyfollow.Frombusinessleadersto adventurers,thesespeakerscomefromdiverse backgroundsandallofthemshareonecommongoal –toinspireandempowerindividualstoreachtheir fullpotential.
1.MagicJohnson
Bornon:14August1959
Country:USA
Twitter:5.3MFollowers
Facebook:4.4MFollowers
FamousBooks: 32 Ways to be a Champion in Business
FamousShow: They call me magic
MagicJohnsonisalegendarybasketballplayerturned entrepreneurandphilanthropist.Heisfamousforhis effortstoraiseawarenessaboutHIV/AIDSafterbeing HIV-positivein1991.Johnsonisatruetestamentto thepowerofperseverance,determination,andhard work.Hisenergeticandhumorousspeechesmotivate youtostandfirminlifeandachieveyourgoals.
2.TonyRobbin
Bornon:29February1960
Country:USA
Twitter:3.2MFollowers
Facebook:6.1MFollowers
FamousBooks: Unlimited Power, Awaken the Giant Within
FamousShow: Unleash the Power Within
TonyRobbinsisalifecoach,motivationalspeaker, philanthropist,andself-helpauthor.Hisdynamicspeaking styleinspiresyoutotakecontroloflifeandachieveyour goals.Inhishigh-energyseminars,hecombines psychology,neuroscience,andspiritualitytoassistyouin overcominglifechallengesandreachingyourfullpotential
Bornon:29January1954
Country:USA
Twitter:42.9MFollowers
Facebook:20MFollowers
FamousBooks: What happened to You? What I Know For Sure
FamousShow: The Oprah Winfrey Show
OprahWinfreyisatalkshowhost,televisionproducer, actress,author,andphilanthropist.Oprahhasovercome significantchallengesinherlife,includingpoverty,abuse, anddiscrimination.Shemotivatesyoubysharingher personalstory,spreadingpositivity,anddemonstratingthe importanceofgivingback.Inadditiontothis,her philanthropicworkoneducationandwomen’srightsmakes heroneofthemostinfluentialmotivationalspeakersinthe world.
4.DaveRamsey
Bornon:3September1960
Country:USA
Twitter:954.7KFollowers
Facebook:5.8MFollowers
FamousBooks: The Total Money Makeover, Smart Money Smart Kids
FamousShow: The Dave Ramsey Show
DaveRamseyisanAmericanfinancialauthor,radiohost, andmotivationalspeaker.Heisbestknownforhispersonal financeadvice.His“FinancialPeaceUniversity”program, teachesyouhowtogetoutofdebtandbuildwealth. Ramseyisfamousforhisstraight-talkapproachtomoney management.Hisprinciplesandmethodsareinfluentialin changingattitudestowardmoneyandfinancialplanning.
5.NickVujicic
Bornon:4December1982
Country:Australia
Twitter:401KFollowers
Facebook:10MFollowers
FamousBooks: Life without Limits, Unstoppable
FamousShow: Nick Vujicic: Be the Hands and Feet
NickVujicicisanAustralianmotivationalspeaker,author, andevangelist.Nickwasbornwithoutlimbs.However,he overcamehisphysicalchallengetobecomeoneofthemost influentialmotivationalspeakersintheworld.Nickisa
dynamicmotivationalspeakerwithamessageofresilience anddeterminationthatappealstopeopleofallagesand backgrounds.Hisbookshareshisstoryandencourages otherstofindthestrengthtoovercometheirown challenges.
6.RobinSharma
Bornon:16June1964
Country:Canada
Twitter:618.7KFollowers
Facebook:4.1MFollowers
FamousBooks: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The 5 am Club
FamousShow: The Mastery Sessions- Podcast
RobinSharmaisaCanadianauthorandmotivational speaker. HeisthefounderofSharmaLeadership International,aleadershiptrainingandpersonal developmentcompany.Sharma’steachingsarebasedona combinationofancientwisdomandmodernbusiness practices.Hisworkhasinspiredmanypeopletotake controloftheirlivesandtobecomethebestversionsof themselves.
7.RobertKiyosaki
Bornon:8April1947
Country:USA
Twitter:2.3MFollowers
Facebook:6.1MFollowers
FamousBooks: Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cashflow Quadrant
FamousShow: Rich Dad Shows
RobertKiyosakiisanAmericanbusinessmanandinvestor HeisthefounderoftheRichDadCompany,which provideseducationalproductsandservicesfocusedon personalfinanceandinvesting.Inhisbooks,Kiyosaki shareshisownstoryoffinancialsuccessandoffersadvice onhowtobecomefinanciallyindependent.Headvocates foradifferentapproachtomoneyandwealth.Therefore,
encouragingpeopletochangetheconventionalwisdom aboutmoneyandinvesting.
Bornon:7June1974
Country:UK
Twitter:1.5MFollowers
Facebook:12MFollowers
FamousBooks: Mud, Sweat, and Tears, Mind Fuel
FamousShow: Man vs Wild
BearGryllsisaBritishadventurer,writer,andtelevision presenter.HeisaformermemberoftheBritishSAS,and hisexperiencesasasoldierprovidedthebasisforhis survivalexpertise.Gryllsisalsoanaccomplished mountaineerandhasclimbedsomeoftheworld’smost challengingpeaks,includingMountEverest.Heisa charismaticandentertainingspeaker,andhispresentations onsurvival,adventure,andleadershipmotivateaudiences aroundtheworld.
Bornon:24December1973
Country:India
Twitter:165.3KFollowers
Facebook:7.5MFollowers
FamousBooks: Life’s Amazing Secrets, Energize your Mind
FamousShow: Gaur Gopal Das- YouTube Channel
GaurGopalDasisanIndianspiritualleader,author,and motivationalspeaker.Heisbestknownforhismotivational speechesandworkshops,basedontheteachingsofancient Indianscripturesandphilosophy.Dasisamemberofthe InternationalSocietyforKrishnaConsciousness (ISKCON).Histeachingsemphasizetheimportanceof leadingabalancedandfulfillinglife,withafocusoninner peaceandhappiness.Hetalksonavarietyoftopics, includingleadership,motivation,andpersonalgrowth.
Bornon:16February1948
Country:Germany
Twitter:766.7KFollowers
Facebook:2.3MFollowers
FamousBooks: The Power of Now, Conscious Evolution
FamousShow: Oprah & Eckhart Tolle: A New Earth
EckhartTolleisaGerman-bornspiritualteacher,author, andmotivationalspeaker.Histeachingsarebasedon EasternspiritualityandZenBuddhism.Itfocusesonthe ideathattruehappinessandfulfillmentareonlyinthe presentmoment.Tolleemphasizestheimportanceofbeing mindfulandawareofyourownthoughtsandemotions ratherthandwellingonthepastorworryingaboutthe future.
Whetheritisthroughsports,finance,personalgrowth,or adventure,thesetop10motivationalspeakersofferunique messagesandexperiencesthatcanlightthepathtosuccess. FromMagicJohnson’sdeterminationinthefaceof adversitytoTonyRobbin’sdynamicapproachtopersonal development,thesemotivationalspeakersempowerand motivateindividualstobringtheirdreamsintoreality We hopeyouenjoyedreadingthisblogandgottoknow thoroughlyabouttheworld’sbestmotivationalspeakers.
“There is no limit to what you can achieve, other than the limits you place on your own thinking.” - Nick Vujicic
Businessleadershiphas undergonearadical transformationinrecentyears. Thepandemic,theriseofremotework, andtheentryofGenZintothe workforceplayedasignificantrolein thisshift.Today,employeesexpectand demandfreedomintheirworklives.As businessesfacenewchallenges,the responsibilityofretainingtalentand fosteringapositiveworkenvironment fallsontheshouldersoftoday’s leaders.Withtheintroductionof modern-dayleadershipcoaches,the futureofbusinessleadershipappears bright.RossRomano(Founderand CEOof,SeptemberStrategies)isone ofthosestrategiccoacheswhose creativesolutionsaredrivinga leadershipdialogueandchangingthe faceoftheeducationindustry
LeadershipInsightsCanTakeYou Far―andFast
“The difference between a great product and a great business is a great story.” AsRomanoexplainsthis,he makesclearthatstorytellingisacritical leadershipfunction.Afterhaving partneredwithnearly100companiesto date,heconcludesthatagreatstory stemsfromauthenticity,values,and meetingcustomerneeds. “Sometimes the ‘best’products don’t win because they fail on those points; they fail to make people care,” hesays.
Overtheyears,Romanoanalyzedthe challengesfacedbyleadersand observedthedifferencesbetweenthose whothrivedorstruggled.Leaderswho fosteracollaborativemindsetwith respectiveteamsandindustries,rather
thanfocusingoncompetitionfor example,tendtogofar―andgofar fast Additionally,developing empatheticleadershiptraitsisakeyto attractingandcultivatingtalent.
“LevelingUp”EducationLeaders
“We help organizations and highperforming leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success.”
Establishedin2022asaconsultingand advisoryfirm,SeptemberStrategies thriveswiththismission.Thecompany isheadquarteredintheWashington,DC metrobutworksgloballytohelp organizationswithstrategicdecisionmakingthatenhancestheirmissionalignedimpact.
Romanotakesaholisticapproachto workingwithleaders,butthefollowing areasofsupportareamongthemost criticalasorganizationsmovetoward success:
Ÿ Leadership Consulting: Advisementondevelopingand implementingastrongvision, assemblingacapableteamof employeesandpartners,and buildingasolidculture.
Ÿ Brand Storytelling:Connecting anorganization’svalue propositionwithrelevant influenceranddecision-maker audiencestobuildengagement andcompelaction.
Ÿ Communications Strategy:Using multimedia,multi-channel communicationsandcontent marketingstrategiestobuild awarenessandunderstanding.
Ÿ Business Development and Sales Enablement: Breakingdown organizationalsilostoformthe foundationforeffective partnershipsandsustained success.
IndustryleadersseekRomano’sadvice toimprovetheirimpactintheeverchanginglearningspace.He establishedareputationasatrusted advisortofoundersandC-level executivesfromeducationtechnology (ed-tech),publishing,professional learning,events,andnonprofit organizationsacrossK-12. Additionally,mediaorganizations, B2Btechnologycompanies,and membershipassociationsseekhis advice.
Whyarecompaniesstruggling?The reasonsarenumerous,butRomano sharedhisinsightsonsomeofthemost
commonissueshe’sobservedinrecent years.Byaddressingthese,leaders immediatelyincreasetheirchancesat success:
Ÿ Companiesarefailingtomake qualityproductsrelevantto customers’needs. “Companies should always begin with the end in mind ― their desired customer and/or end user’s challenges, needs and ambitions ― and work backward to design a solution from there,” saysRomano.
Ÿ Salesteamsofsomefirmsare strugglingtoclosesalesafter initialinterestwassparked.
Ÿ Mostorganizationsrequirebetter supportfortheirsalesand marketingteams,aswellasbetter alignmentoftheirproduct, marketing,andsalesefforts.
Ÿ Growingbusinessesface difficultiesinexpandingtheir workforce.
Ÿ Businessesthatneedamissiondrivenpartnertoensuretheir workconsistentlyhasamajor impact.
Leaders:
Ÿ Leadersarehavingtrouble definingorredefiningtheir organization’slong-termstrategy
Ÿ Influencerswhoneedtoenhance theirthoughtleadership. “This is true externally, but also internally,” saysRomano. “Leaders who become and remain successful can move and motivate stakeholders through their vision.”
Therearemanygoodbusiness consultants.Thejobfororganizations istofindtheadviserwho’stherightfit fortheirapproach.Romanodescribeda fewofthedifferentiatorsSeptember Strategieshasimplemented:
Ÿ Connecting “Attention to Detail” with “Big Picture”:Romano doesn’tfocusonanisolatedarea absentthecontextoflarger objectives,andhehelpsleaders achievethesamefortheirteams. Acompany’svisionisthevery definitionof“bigpicture,”yetit
“WE HELP ORGANIZATIONS AND HIGHPERFORMING LEADERS IN THE K-12 EDUCATION INDUSTRY COMMUNICATE THEIR VISION AND MAKE STRATEGIC DECISIONS THAT LEAD TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS.”
Secretstosuccess?Romanosaysit’saboutfollow-through,notsecrets. Andhesaysstartsimplewiththesethreetips:
= Putpeoplefirst = Tellyourstory = Findgreatpartners
Ÿ requiresrelentlessattentionto detailtobringittolifeatscale.
Ÿ Increasing Effectiveness and Audience Understanding: SeptemberStrategiesemphasizes theimportanceofdoinggreat work,butalsothenecessityof publicizingthatwork consistently “Consistent storytelling is such a trustbuilder,” saysRomano.
Ÿ From Strategy to Execution and Adaptation to Improvement: Romanostayswithclients throughtheexecution,aspartof theirteam.Hetriesnew strategiesormakesadjustments asneeded,andcontinuestogrow together.
Whenitcomestobusinesssuccess,it
allstartswithaclearandcompelling vision.Romanodescribeshisworkas “guiding leaders from vision to decision.” Asacoach,hehelps foundersandorganizationleaders definetheirmission,vision,values,and valueproposition.September Strategieshelpsleadersputthemselves inthemindsetoftheirkeyaudiences, theinfluencersaroundthoseaudiences, andthepressingpainpointstheywant addressed.Romanoadds, “We then speak, in their language, directly to those pain points and how we can solve them. Every action stems from this and every decision traces back to it.”
Romano’srelationshipswithclientsare long-lastingandintegrated.Heprefers toapproachtheserelationshipsasa partnershiporteamwork,ratherthana typical“client”dynamic.Hetakesa holisticapproachtostrategicplanning,
startingwithawell-definedvisionand values.Thisprovidesafoundationfor developingacohesivesalesand marketingplan,incorporatingthought leadershipandongoingengagementto buildandmaintainanaudience.
“The team always comes first,” says Ross.Hebelievesthatbeingatrue leaderrequiresmorethanjusthaving thetitle.Itneedstobesomeonethat theteamrecognizesandwillingly follows. “I’ve come up with what I call the 3 ‘Cons’of Effective Leadership ― Conscientiousness, Consistency, and Constancy ― and they just come up over and over again in the leaders to whom people really respond,” he explains.Whatmakestheseimportant istheireffectonthepeoplewhomake uptheorganization.
