Important times for me! A few months ago, I was a student. Today, I stand on the stage to share mobility insights with future graduates. After a session at Imperial College London and Regent’s University, I think it is time for me to reflect on these experiences. Find below my motivations, the benefits I get out of this adventure and the next steps in my academic journey. Contact me to know more and receive a sample of the presentation.
My Motivations
For those who follow me, you are aware that one of my main career drivers is to make a positive impact in the mobility industry to ultimately improve people’s life [you, me, our friends, family, …]. What more inspiring and motivating than raising awareness and educating the next generation of leaders? That is a fantastic impact that I humbly target to achieve.
What I get out of it
While I expected to have a lot of fun to share my passion, discuss the issues I care about and teach my expertise in the mobility industry with young and ambitious people, I quickly understood that there are other benefits related to being a guest lecturer.
First, I increase my network. The guys in front me are perhaps students today and maybe CEO of a start-up I’ll be working with in a few years from now. Never underestimate the power of the network.
Second, I am challenged with questions and thoughts from them. Their fresh vision and already mature and wide experience result in challenging questions that I would have never asked myself. This is a fantastic way to see my work through other angles.
Third, I create a new experience with globally renowned institutions. The academic world is full of bright people not always well connected with the business environment. I aim to leverage this experience to connect some dots and get the best out of these two worlds.
Next steps
I cannot wait to reiterate the experience! If you are interested in knowing more about my session and want to explore how we can collaborate, please feel free to contact me! I can send you a sample of the presentation together with an overview of the lecture.
Thanks to the students for their amazing participation and to the people who support me on this journey!
Cheers!
Fred