People who are Making a Difference

I hear many people (including myself) talk about how they want to make a difference at work or in general in the world. I believe most of us are genuine when we make this statement. However, wanting to make a difference and making a difference  are completely “different” things.

We now have scientific proof that, the more we care about the happiness and wellbeing of our fellow humans, the happier we get. One pleasant side effect of making that kind of a difference is that, by changing the world around us, we change ourselves. And vice-versa. It is a “virtuous cycle.” 

People who really want to make a difference in the world usually do it, in one way or another. And I’ve noticed something about people who make a difference in the world: they hold the unshakable conviction that individuals are extremely important, that every life matters. They get excited over one smile. They are willing to feed one stomach, educate one mind, and treat one wound. They aren’t determined to revolutionize the world all at once; they’re satisfied with small changes. Over time, though, the small changes add up. Sometimes they even transform cities and nations, and yes, the world.

Beth Clark from ‘Kisses from Katie’

This year I had the privilege of meeting someone who really wants to make a difference and is actually making it! Despite being an extremely busy professional, from February on, she regularly cleared a bit of her schedule to coach on a volunteering basis a boy based in a remote fishermen village in Malawi. From what I hear, the time she dedicated to him, the advices and guidance she provided are something which did not go unnoticed and will not be forgotten. To use Ramos’s (the boy) words ‘Marcelle is an exceptional coach who has made a profound impact on my life and business. She offered me guidance, support and expertise. Her dedication, wisdom, compassionate mentorship and enthusiasm have been invaluable and I feel really lucky to have her in my corner’.

Looking forward to meeting more committed professionals like Marcelle in the future!