Union Bank of Colombo

Today, I had the opportunity to meet one of my mentees from the PSB Academy mentorship programme for the first time in person. Ahmmed left his home and came to Singapore to work while pursuing his part-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at PSB Academy. Listening to his journey was truly inspiring. Despite the challenges of balancing work, studies, and life in a different country, I could strongly feel his determination to keep improving himself and creating a better future. During our one-hour conversation, we shared our personal experiences, challenges, and aspirations. I shared some thoughts on growth mindset, grit, the different stages of life, and the importance of continuously improving our personal values and work capabilities. We also discussed how AI can become a powerful tool to help individuals stay relevant and create new opportunities for their future careers. What touched me most was his hunger to learn and his motivation to continue upgrading himself further and even aiming to pursue a part-time degree in the future. I told him honestly that I could feel his hard work and determination. Sometimes, mentorship is not about teaching. It is about creating a genuine connection, exchanging perspectives, and growing together through conversations. Although it was only a short one-hour meetup, I hope we created a meaningful resonance and mentor-mentee bond that will continue to grow over time. Wishing him all the best in his journey ahead. Looking forward to catching up again someday and seeing his growth in both career and life. Take care. Bless you. #ivanmotivation #Mentorship #GrowthMindset #LifelongLearning #PSBAcademy #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #AI #Engineering

AI may replace repetitive tasks, but it cannot easily replace human qualities such as leadership, creativity, empathy, mentorship, judgment, and the ability to navigate complex real world challenges. Reading this article reminded me that the future does not belong to people who avoid AI but it belongs to people who learn how to work together with AI effectively. In research and innovation, AI can predict, analyse, and accelerate discovery. But humans still provide the vision, purpose, collaboration, ethics, and courage to turn ideas into real impact. This is also why I strongly believe platforms combining AI with real world validation and experimentation will become increasingly important in the years ahead. Technology may move fast, but human values, wisdom, and the ability to inspire others will continue to matter even more. #AI #Leadership #Innovation #FutureOfWork #Mentorship #MaterialsScience #DigitalTransformation #ivanmotivation

Togeher with Chairman and the Board, I am pleased to welcome Shaheeda Barrie to the Board of Union Bank. As we continue to evolve and sharpen our strategic focus, Shaheeda’s extensive expertise and unique perspective will be invaluable. Her appointment reflects our commitment to robust governance and our drive towards sustainable growth. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Shaheeda. https://lnkd.in/gPr_7e9W