Winning @ LifeSkills
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Life Skills and Values simplified. Relevant to both teenagers and their mentors. Learn life skills, improve your life.
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S2.9- How to Finance Your Dreams through HELB
February 26, 2024 08:54 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBHi, Let's be honest: tertiary education can be expensive and sadly, many people do not get the opportunity to pursue their dreams. However, HELB is here to help. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a State Corporation that offers financial support to Kenyan students seeking higher education in TVETs, Colleges, and Universities. In this episode, two staff members of HELB share important information to help you in your loan application process, and more importantly, give you a chance to...
S2.8- Standing on Business: All you need to know about Scholarships
February 05, 2024 07:55 - 37 minutes - 34 MBHow to take advantage of opportunities in pursuit of academic excellence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningatlifeskills/message
S2.7- Getting Ready: Post 8-4 and preparing for the next 4
January 30, 2024 07:49 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWhat next after KCSE? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningatlifeskills/message
S2.6- KCSE results are out- what next? [Rebroadcast]
January 09, 2024 11:46 - 24 minutes - 23 MBHappy New Year Friends! We hope you are excited and optimistic of the opportunities that lie ahead in 2024 as we are! We kickstart the year with a conversation on what follows after KCSE results have been released. Our guests, Maryanne Gitau, KCSE class of 2022 and Henry Machara, an accounting enthusiast offer some great insights on all you need to know as you transition to applying to campus from course selection to choosing a Uni. The answers to these and more are right here in this epis...
S2.5- Excellence- Lessons from a Sports Captain
June 15, 2023 06:58 - 17 minutes - 20.3 MBHi there! In this episode, we are joined by Venessa Sudi, the Female Sports Representative in the Student Council, Strathmore University. A lover of sports and a member of the University Hockey team, Venessa shares her experience preparing and participating in the prestigious hockey league and the lessons she learned along the way; in the wins as in the losses. Quite an insightful episode this is. Enjoy! Connect with us here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/winning_at_lifeskills_podcas...
S2.4- Reading_A must-have skill in the 21st Century
May 18, 2023 07:57 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBHi there! In this episode, the ever-jolly host is joined by Elsie Mungai, a published author, writer, leader and change maker in a conversation about reading. Reading, considered a hobby by millions of people, is one of the best transformational tools to exist. From providing new information to expanding one's horizons by challenging of existing perspectives, this skill could literally turn your world upside-down for the good. I hope this episode will inspire you to take up your book once ag...
S2.4 Reading_A must-have skill in the 21st Century
May 18, 2023 07:57 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBHi there! In this episode, the ever-jolly host is joined by Elsie Mungai, a published author, writer, leader and change maker in a conversation about reading. Reading, considered a hobby by millions of people, is one of the best transformational tools to exist. From providing new information to expanding one's horizons by challenging of existing perspectives, this skill could literally turn your world upside-down for the good. I hope this episode will inspire you to take up your book once ag...
S2.3 - Authoring books and more ft. Gabriel Dinda
May 09, 2023 09:13 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBHi! On this episode, we are joined by Gabriel Dinda, the Founder and CEO of Writer's Guild Kenya. Wondering how to get started on this journey of stringing words beautifully? Worry no more. In this enthralling episode, he shares his experiences as an author of three published books and several articles. There is nothing to hold you back anymore from the endless possibilities that await you. Happy Listening Hosted by Sofina Merinyo. Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...
S2.2 - Campo 411: Thriving in Uni
January 31, 2023 13:16 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MBHi! We bet you have fallen victim to the many myths surrounding the campus experience. Diana Mwamisi and Tess Maina in the company of the ever-bubbly host Sofina, debunk some of these myths and share insights that will help you thrive in campus! Happy Listening😁 Hosted by Sofina Merinyo. Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofina-merinyo/ Connect with us here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/winning_at_lifeskills_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSC_Strath Websi...
S2.1 - KCSE Results are out, what next?
January 26, 2023 09:12 - 24 minutes - 28.4 MBHappy New Year Friends! We hope you are excited and optimistic of the opportunities that lie ahead in 2023 as we are! We kickstart the year with a conversation on what follows after KCSE results have been released. Our guests, Maryanne Gitau, KCSE class of 2022 and Henry Machara, an accounting enthusiast offer some great insights on all you need to know as you transition to applying to campus from course selection to choosing a Uni. The answers to these and more are right here in this episo...
2022: The year that has been!
December 24, 2022 10:29 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBHi Friend, thank you for being here, listening to the last episode of 2022. This year has been very rich and buzzing with activity, and our new host, Sofina, engages Michael Babu who reflects on the lessons he's learnt this year. Hoping you enjoy the episodes as much as we did! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningatlifeskills/message
Ep. 12- Unajijua kwa kweli?
November 18, 2022 09:16 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBHi Champ! So good to have you here. In this episode, Gideon, Dalton and Josephine have a conversation on self-awareness and its contribution to good leadership. Drawing from their personal experiences, they explain their growth curve that saw them grow in knowledge of self and confidence that enabled them to serve in the 13th Student Council at Strathmore University. You might need a pen and paper for this episode. Enjoy! Hosted by Rachel Kiragu. Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/...
Ep.10- The Courage to Decide
October 11, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBDecision-making is an art that we get to perfect sooner or later on in life. On the real though, isn't it crazy to just think that every single aspect of our lives is simply a sequence of decisions made, consciously or otherwise. Like you being here, reading through this description, yes! You have made a decision too! In this episode, Sheila Kibicho, Dickens Onyango, and Rae Kiragu converse about Decision-Making, sharing perspectives to help you take the step and decide! Here at CSC, we are...
Ep.11- Debunking Myths: Is Math really that hard?
October 04, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBI am almost certain that at one point in your life you were convinced that Mathematics was hard, that you were not built for the many formulae that characterize the subject, and that you could survive the world without it. But the question is, can you really? Is Mathematics really a nightmare as many know it to be? In this episode, Prof. Peninah Kamina, a Math Professor based in the USA, simplifies the Math concept and offers linkages between Math and the real-life world. Hosted by Rachel ...
Ep.9- Assertiveness: a Necessary Muscle to Build
August 10, 2021 15:50 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, Michael Babu and Sylvia Tivi join Rae in this awesome conversation about assertiveness. As always, the conversation is deep and enriching. In the spirit of becoming life-long learners, get your preferred beverage, a notebook, and be comfortable as you indulge in this fire episode. Hosted by Rachel Kiragu. Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamthe_rae/ Connect with us here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/su_communityservice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSC_Strath...
Ep.9- Let's talk Assertiveness
August 10, 2021 15:50 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, Michael Babu and Sylvia Tivi join Rae in this awesome conversation about assertiveness. As always, the conversation is deep and enriching. In the spirit of becoming life-long learners, get your preferred beverage, a notebook, and be comfortable as you indulge in this fire episode. Hosted by Rachel Kiragu. Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamthe_rae/ Connect with us here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/su_communityservice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSC_Strath...
Ep 8- Time Management (Part 2)
July 19, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this conversation, we are joined by some incredible human beings namely Caroline Wakori, Firdowsa Ali, Dan Orina, and Luis Borrallo who share valuable insights about time management from varying perspectives. Undoubtedly, this episode will challenge you to do better and to focus your time and energy on the things that truly matter! Here's a quote you can live by: "If you kill time, you'll bury opportunities" ~ African Proverb Hosted by Rachel Kiragu. Follow her on IG: https://www.in...
Ep 7- Time Management (Part 1)
July 12, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this conversation, we are joined by some incredible human beings namely Caroline Wakori, Firdowsa Ali, Dan Orina, and Luis Borrallo who share valuable insights about time management from varying perspectives. Undoubtedly, this episode will challenge you to do better and to focus your time and energy on the things that truly matter! Here's a quote you can live by: "If you kill time, you'll bury opportunities" ~ African Proverb Hosted by Rachel Kiragu. Follow her on IG: https://www.in...
Understanding HELB ( Higher Education Loans Board)
June 28, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat next after high school? Form four leavers are tasked with figuring out the finances for their next step, higher education. HELB is a government initiative that funds higher education for students by giving loans and grants. In this episode we talk to two HELB officials who take us through the process of how to qualify for a loan as well as its repayment. We all deserve a chance to pursue our dream careers in order to be of service to society. HELB gives everyone that chance. Hosted ...
Ep 6- Financing Your Dreams- HELB
June 28, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBLet's be honest: tertiary education can be expensive and sadly, many people do not get the opportunity to pursue their dreams. However, HELB is here to help. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a state corporation that offers financial support to Kenyan students seeking higher education in TVETs, Colleges, and Universities. In this episode, Edna and Lydia of HELB share important information to help you in your loan application process, and more importantly, give you a chance to pursu...
Ep 5- Life After School
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Olukuru, Jeff Odhiambo and Rachel Wangui who share nuggets of wisdom on coping with the transitory period after finishing school. Hosted by Rachel Kiragu. Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamthe_rae/ Connect with us here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/su_communityservice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSC_Strath Website: https://csc.strathmore.edu/ Feel free to share your feedback on the episode by emailing us at [email protected] H...
Ep 4- All about applying to Uni & College- KUCCPS
May 25, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis episode features Johnson Gichinga of the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) who shares all that you need to know when applying for tertiary education here in Kenya. KUCCPS website: https://kuccps.net/ Hosted by Rachel Kiragu. Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamthe_rae/ Connect with us here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/su_communityservice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSC_Strath Website: https://csc.strathmore.edu/ Feel free to share you...
Ep 3-Resilience (Part 2)
May 04, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBPicking up from Episode Two, we are introduced to Reuben Apush, who in varying ways, is a jack of many trades. A third-year Communication and Journalism student, author of 3 motivational books, a political aspirant and currently serving as a Youth Representative, Reuben shares his life story, and having battled many life challenges, there is plenty to muse over. Hosted by Rachel Kiragu. Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamthe_rae/ Connect with us here: IG: https://www.instagra...
Ep 2- Resilience (Part 1)
April 19, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBResilience is defined as the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. Resilient people tap into their strengths and support systems to overcome challenges and work through problems. In this episode, you get to listen to a story titled 'Coffee beans or Carrots' that highlights the challenges experienced by Diana, a high school student trying to navigate the novelties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. You will also meet Evans, a Strathmore University stud...
Ep 1- Introduction to Winning @ LifeSkills
April 05, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBWinning at LifeSkills Episode One gives you an introduction to the team (and brains) behind this awesome podcast! Listen in to find out how the team from the Community Service Centre at Strathmore University came up with the idea, and what to expect in future episodes! Hosted by Rachel (Rae) Kiragu. Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamthe_rae/ Connect with us here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/su_communityservice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSC_Strath Website: https://csc.st...
Ep 1- Introduction to Winning @ LifeSkills
April 05, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBWinning at LifeSkills Episode One gives you an introduction to the team (and brains) behind this awesome podcast! Listen in to find out how the team from the Community Service Centre at Strathmore University came up with the idea, and what to expect in future episodes! Hosted by Rachel (Rae) Kiragu. Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamthe_rae/ Connect with us here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/su_communityservice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSC_Strath Website: https://csc.st...