These 3 Cs Have Helped Me Grow Personally and Professionally Throughout My Career

I recently had the opportunity to visit my alma mater Bryant University. It was my first time being back on campus since I graduated.

It was great seeing how much has changed. From new student housing facilities, now 25 D1 sports teams, a new state of the art athletic center and field house which will host Team Ghana in the 2026 World Cup, new data science and AI labs, and more. The growth has been exceptional. I also got to reconnect with some of my professors who haven’t changed much! 

During my visit, I spoke to a finance class about my journey after Bryant.

With graduation right around the corner, I thought it was timely to give the class a few takeaways on how to be intentional as a professional when they enter the “real world”.

I explained how these “3-Cs” have helped me grow personally and professionally throughout my career:

Communication

How you speak, how you write, and how you deliver your message to your audience will be one of the strongest factors that contribute to your success in your personal life and career. If you aren’t able to effectively communicate, you will yield to others that can. There are troves of research supporting the link between effective communication skills and being successful in life and business. The earlier you start honing these skills, the stronger a professional you’ll be later on.

Consistency

As an owner and operator of a business, there is no trait more valuable in an employee than one who is reliable and consistent. To know that they will be at their desk at the same time everyday and will complete their work on time with the same quality and integrity is invaluable. Be that person. Remember that how you do anything is how you do everything. Consistency compounds and if you let it, it will improve your health and wellness, personal relationships, and family life.

Continuous learning

We’re very fortunate to be living during a time when we have the world at our fingertips. Incredibly complex topics can be summarized and learned in minutes. Find something that interests you and research it. When you’re finished, do it again. YouTube videos, Podcasts, Ted Talks, it’s all there for you - for free. It may seem like you’re at the finish line, but graduation is just the beginning. Take full advantage. The possibilities are endless.