Ipumped my hands in victory when I received my Letter of Appointment. My mind flashed back to the rigorous interview process we had endured, and I felt genuinely proud to be among those selected. It was a big moment—the beginning of something new. After some years in banking, I had taken a bold step—to the British High Commission, where I joined as a Service Delivery Manager. It was a completely different environment and, in many ways, a fresh start. But more importantly, it opened a door I hadn’t even realised I needed. That’s where my journey into Human Resources (HR) quietly began. I was nominated as the Learning and Development Champion, and that role changed everything. Suddenly, I was drawn into the people side of the organisation—engaging with learning systems, development pathways, employee engagement, and policy work. I realised that while I enjoyed service delivery, my heart was in something deeper: helping people grow, and shaping how organisations support their people. That’s when I knew—I was meant for HR. Through the Fire Flow and the C H A P T E R 4 “Some storms don’t come to destroy you. They come to reveal who walks with you.” The Birthday Journal 23
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