Student Testimonials: Conversations with CEOs - Mr. Gerry C. Brooks

Narelle Clarke

Status: Full-time
Programme of Study: B.Sc. in Management Studies
Expected date of completion: May 2019

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What did you like best about this event?
I like the room the event took place in. The space was comfortable but also the very conversational approach the series took. Moreover, Mr. Brooks did not hold back on giving advice and answering questions.

How has this event contributed to your personal and professional growth?
I obtained a lot of useful advice that can contribute towards my personal and professional growth. I intend to take the advice in order to get where I want to be in the world today.

What was your main ‘take-away’ from this event?
My main take-away from this event was to "never forget where you come from". This has honestly been a personal motto of mine and now I will continue to use it and share it.

What aspects of this event would you like to see improved in the future?
As a first time participant/attenddee to this event, I wouldn't say anything needs to be improved.

Overall, how will you rate this event:
Exceeded expectations

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Yeshana Gosine

Status: Full time
Programme of Study: B.Sc. in Leadership and Management (Special)
Expected date of completion: July 2021

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What did you like best about this event?
The event was very motivational and quite inspiring. I learnt a lot from tMr. Brooks.

How has this event contributed to your personal and professional growth?
Personally, I felt as though I am able to continue studying and to be able to motivate myself. Professionally, I really hope one day I can be a CEO just like Mr. Brooks.

What was your main ‘take-away’ from this event?
"It is not where you start, it is where you are going".

Overall, how will you rate this event:
Far exceeded expectations

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Neinke Nelson

Status: Full time
Programme of Study: B.Sc. in Accounting (Special)
Expected date of completion: May 2019

What did you like best about this event?
Mr. Brooks was very easy going. The information he provided was insightful. This event allowed me to view my career and entrepreneurship in a different way.

How has this event contributed to your personal and professional growth?
This event has given me the confidence to explore my options in both aspects. Additionally, Mr. Brooks provided many affirmative statements which will be applied to my personal and professional growth.

What was your main ‘take-away’ from this event?
Success does not come with a relaxed mindset; patience, hardwork and "delayed gratification" are essential for overall success.

What aspects of this event would you like to see improved in the future?
Longer conversation period.

Overall, how will you rate this event:
Exceeded expectations

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Faith Graham

Status: Full time
Programme of Study: B.Sc. in Accounting
Expected date of completion: 2020

What did you like best about this event?
Mr. Brooks' openness in sharing his life's journey and important points to be successful. Aslo, his honesty regarding what to expect in life.

How has this event contributed to your personal and professional growth?
Personally, listening to Mr. Brooks has encouraged me to keep moving forward and to try harder. Professionally, it has caused me to think more outside the box in regards to new business ventures.

What was your main ‘take-away’ from this event?
Ease is an enemy of success. Don't give up.

What aspects of this event would you like to see improved in the future?
More time allotted to share and ask questions.

Overall, how will you rate this event:
Far exceeded expectations

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Cassie Roopnarine

Status: Full time
Programme of Study: B.Sc. in Geography (Special)
Expected date of completion: January 2019

What did you like best about this event?
The connection and open-minded attitude made between the Mr. Brooks and the audience was well done. The experiences of the speaker and how well he conveyed his message made the conversation intriguing.

How has this event contributed to your personal and professional growth?
The event gave the necessary motivation and tips required to keep pushing towards goals and working on achieving success, both in my professional and personal life.

What was your main ‘take-away’ from this event?
The main take away I got was to use the rock that you fall on to build your way to success.

What aspects of this event would you like to see improved in the future?
A longer seminar time.

Overall, how will you rate this event:
Far exceeded expectations

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