2025 S.M.I.L.E Young Leaders Mentoring Program(YLMP) – Module 3

On February 1, 2025, our 40 Change Champions gathered for an impactful Module 3 session of the YLMP, guided by the President of S.M.I.L.E, Mrs. Bimpe Bamgbose-Martins(BBM). Her session focused on three key areas:

Mentoring: BBM emphasized the importance of mentoring as a developmental relationship between experienced and less experienced individuals. She highlighted that mentoring is not about cloning and stressed the need for the Change Champions to select mentors who possess the knowledge, skills, and values they aspire to develop.

She shared Isaac Newton’s quote, “I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulder of giants,” to illustrate the power of mentorship.

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills: BBM shared key tips for effective public speaking, including the “DOs and DON’Ts,” while emphasizing the importance of knowing your audience, material, and venue, as well as having a strong opening, clear message, and impactful closing.

Through engaging videos and a practical session where the Change Champions applied what they learned, she equipped them with various speaking techniques.

Handling Peer Pressure: BBM addressed the dangers of yielding to peer pressure and provided practical strategies for navigating it.

The session was impactful, leaving the Change Champions empowered with enhanced skills and greater confidence.

A huge thank you to Mrs. Bimpe Bamgbose-Martins for her invaluable contribution.