And I am still building on my own Personal Development Plan, or PDP, every day. Where do I come in? When did I plan certain steps for my career? Have I been aware of chances I may have had but did not see back then?Īfter many years of working, I am still learning, thriving and getting inspired every day. But that’s what others did for my career… People around me. Personally, I am grateful for the opportunities I have been offered in my career. I found a partner who saw my ambition and joined a growing company that offered a wide range of opportunities for me to flourish. No more judgements from bosses who couldn’t see the person beyond not having the standard requirements like a university education. Later, becoming a cofounder proved to be a good move. Why was I not being promoted when I was capable of doing the job? Being ambitious, I realized that one’s environment can easily block your career.

I enjoyed getting things done, working hard.

In my early twenties, after having decided not to go to university, I started my first job. May tells us a story of how you can be successful and how you can make bold moves… despite being a female, despite having to take care of a family, despite being divorced. May brings an inspiring story about ‘out of the box’ thinking parents and shows the bravery to make harsh decisions for her and her kids. ‘ A woman makes a plan’ according to May Musk, the mother of Elon Musk, in her latest book.

A woman makes a plan book