An EYCLF learning session focused on reshaping financial mindsets,
strengthening money-management habits and helping emerging
professionals approach their finances more intentionally.
22 February 2026Online MasterclassFinance EmpowermentGoogle Meet
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2026
Emerging Young Corporate Masterclass Series
Personal Finance and Financial Empowerment
The session was designed to help EYCLF Fellows examine their
financial attitudes, improve how they approach money and build a
stronger foundation for responsible financial decision-making.
Date
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Time
7:00 PM GMT
Venue
Google Meet
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Masterclass Speaker
Eric Boateng
Facilitator for the EYCLF Personal Finance Masterclass and its
conversation on building a healthier and more intentional financial
mindset.
Masterclass Learning Focus
The session encouraged participants to move beyond earning money and
think more deliberately about managing, planning and building with it.
01
Financial Mindset
Examine the beliefs, attitudes and habits that influence everyday
financial choices and long-term financial behaviour.
02
Money Management
Build greater awareness of income, spending, saving and the need
for structure in personal financial decisions.
03
Financial Growth
Develop the discipline and planning required to gradually build
financial confidence, stability and future investment capacity.
Financial empowerment begins with understanding your money, directing
it intentionally and developing habits that support the future you want.
Designing Your Best Year | EYCLF Masterclass Recap
EYCLF Masterclass Recap
Designing Your Best Year
Strategic planning lessons for building a more intentional year
across career, money and personal growth.
January 2026First Masterclass of the YearStrategic PlanningCareer, Money and Personal Growth
At the first EYCLF Masterclass of 2026, Fellows were challenged to move
beyond vague resolutions and adopt a structured, intentional approach
to planning the year.
The session, themed Designing Your Best Year: Strategic
Planning for Career, Money and Personal Growth, encouraged
participants to translate broad aspirations into clear priorities,
measurable outcomes and consistent daily actions.
Three Dimensions of a Powerful Year
The session explored three connected areas that require intentional
planning for sustainable personal and professional development.
01
Career and Professional Growth
Build greater value, increase your relevance and expand your
influence in the marketplace through intentional learning,
stronger performance and meaningful professional relationships.
02
Money and Finance
Establish financial structure, manage cash flow deliberately and
build the capacity to save and invest consistently over time.
03
Personal Growth
Develop the habits, mindset and leadership capacity required to
sustain progress and navigate long-term opportunities and
challenges.
The Strategic Year Model
A major highlight of the session was a planning framework designed to
translate vision into execution across different time horizons.
Vision
Define a clear personal vision
Clarify the broader direction you want your career, finances and
personal life to take.
Annual
Select three major outcomes
Identify the most meaningful results you want to achieve by the
end of the year.
Quarterly
Set focused strategic goals
Break annual outcomes into shorter, manageable periods with
specific priorities.
Weekly
Establish execution targets
Decide what progress should look like each week and schedule the
actions required.
Daily
Build habits and rituals
Use small, repeatable actions that compound over time and support
the larger vision.
If you do not design your year, you will spend it executing other
people’s plans.
A year-end gathering created for EYCLF Fellows to reflect on the
journey of 2025, celebrate progress and contribute ideas for the year
ahead.
20 December 2025Online Family MeetingCommunity ReflectionGoogle Meet
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EYCLF Year-End Family Meeting
Reflecting on the Year and Planning for What Comes Next
The EYCLF Family Meet-Up was designed as a relaxed and interactive
space for Fellows to review the year together, share their experiences
and contribute ideas for the future direction of the fellowship.
Date
Saturday, 20 December 2025
Time
7:00 PM GMT
Venue
Google Meet
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Featured Voices
The EYCLF Fellows
Unlike a traditional masterclass, this gathering centred the voices
of Fellows and encouraged open reflection, feedback and shared
planning.
Purpose of the Family Meet-Up
The gathering created space for the community to pause, connect and
shape the next stage of the fellowship together.
01
Reflect on the Year
Review the programmes, learning experiences, challenges and
achievements that shaped the EYCLF journey during 2025.
02
Hear from Fellows
Give Fellows an opportunity to share feedback, personal experiences
and ideas about how the community could serve them better.
03
Plan for the Future
Discuss priorities, opportunities and possible improvements for
EYCLF programmes and community engagement in the coming year.
EYCLF is more than a programme calendar. It is a growing community of
emerging leaders learning, connecting and building together.
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From NSS to the Next Step | EYCLF Masterclass Recap
EYCLF In-Person Masterclass Recap
From NSS to the Next Step
Honest reflections and practical lessons from emerging professionals
navigating National Service, career uncertainty and the transition
into the next stage of professional life.
September 2025In-Person MasterclassNational ServiceCareer Transition
In September 2025, EYCLF hosted a unique in-person conversation
featuring three young professionals who had recently completed their
National Service. They shared the lessons, uncertainties and practical
realities that shaped their journeys during and immediately after NSS.
A Conversation Grounded in Real Experience
The discussion was practical and deeply relatable to fellows who were
preparing to begin National Service, currently completing it or
approaching the end of their service year. Rather than presenting one
perfect route, the speakers showed that professional growth often
requires adaptability, patience and intentional action.
Their experiences reinforced the importance of viewing National Service
as more than a compulsory requirement. It can become a period for
building confidence, testing professional interests, developing useful
relationships and creating a stronger foundation for the future.
Key Takeaways
Four major lessons emerged from the speakers’ experiences and the
discussion with EYCLF Fellows.
01
NSS Is Not the End
Treat National Service as a platform to perform at your best, learn
actively and begin taking bold steps towards the professional future
you want.
02
Stay Open to Opportunities
Avoid becoming too rigid about how your career must unfold. New
assignments, industries and experiences may add unexpected value to
your journey.
03
Invest in Personal Development
Continue building your knowledge, confidence and professional
skills before, during and after your National Service period.
04
Network Intentionally
The people you meet during National Service may become mentors,
references, collaborators or connections to opportunities you did
not initially expect.
National Service is more than a requirement. It can become a launchpad
for growth, self-discovery and career direction.
Turning the Service Year into a Launchpad
A meaningful National Service experience does not depend only on the
organisation where one is posted. It also depends on the initiative,
curiosity and discipline of the service person. Asking questions,
volunteering for responsibilities, documenting achievements and
building relationships can make the year far more valuable.
Practical lessons on digital fluency, professional visibility and
building an online identity that supports your career ambitions.
August 2025Online MasterclassDigital BrandingSpeaker: Mcloyd Fiifi Quayson
In August 2025, EYCLF hosted a practical masterclass focused on digital
fluency and the importance of intentionally building a professional
presence online. The session challenged participants to consider what
their current digital footprint communicates about them.
MFQ
Guest Speaker
Mcloyd Fiifi Quayson
A seasoned digital marketer who shared practical guidance on
professional visibility, online engagement and intentional personal
branding.
The discussion showed that digital presence is no longer separate from
professional identity. The way people engage, contribute and present
themselves online can influence how colleagues, employers and
professional contacts perceive their value.
Key Takeaways
Three major lessons stood out from the conversation about building a
stronger and more intentional digital identity.
01
Understand the Pull Factor
Engagement matters. Your likes, comments, reposts and contributions
can influence how people perceive you and the professional identity
you are building.
02
Be Intentional
Your online presence should reflect the professional image,
interests and values you want employers, peers and collaborators to
associate with you.
03
Review Your Digital Footprint
Search your own name and examine what appears. This helps you
understand the story your current online activity may already be
telling.
The “Google Yourself” Exercise
During the session, participants searched their names on Google to see
the information, profiles and content connected to them. The exercise
provided an immediate view of the digital footprint each person was
creating and whether it aligned with their desired professional image.
