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Stephen Geason
shares his experiences
of GLP India
It was a challenging week which I
feel very privileged to be given the
opportunity to partake in. Thank
you to the Trust and the Yellow Edge
team.
I had considered applying for the
GLP in 2018 however, felt the timing
was not right. In 2019 I had achieved
significant goals which I had set
myself professionally and personally.
The Yellow Edge program offered
an opportunity to further assist my
growth and take me well outside my
comfort zone. The GLP once again
offered the fantastic opportunity to
engage in a global market.
The GLP allowed me to develop
new contacts within Bangalore
and further abroad in India who are
working within the entrepreneurial
and start up space assisting people
with disabilities, senior living and
dementia. The program allowed
me to connect with the other
members of the group in Australia.
As an incredibly diverse group of
individuals it was surprising the
amount of common values we
shared.
The 2-day primer conducted prior
to the program is a fantastic and
valuable process which assists
in putting the nerves at ease and
helps to set realistic expectations.
The experience programmed
by the Yellow Edge team and
the We School was exceptional
and delivered well beyond my
expectations. It is an immersive and
all-consuming week which I would
recommend to anyone looking
to develop their leadership and
creative thinking skills.
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The GLP taught me to stay nimble
and be able to adapt to changing
and variable environments, to act
with integrity and guide utilising
authenticity and meaningful
engagement.
Having limited knowledge in the
IT sector the site visit to Infosys was
insightful and allowed me to see the
future India. The company’s clear
vision, masterplan and investment in
their community is admirable.
One other very memorable
experience was engaging with
the students at the We Business
School on the last day of the
program assisting them to prepare
a traditional Indian lunch, which
was followed by a spectacular
performance by the students in the
evening. Again, we saw the future
India and as mentioned by Andrew
Simon from Yellow Edge, “it is in
good hands”.
India has a global conscience with
clear aspirations to become middle
class and a modern society. India has
significant challenges to overcome
to achieve this goal however due
to beliefs and a positive disposition
people know India will transition,
however it will not happen
overnight.
The application process for the GLP
allowed me to reflect on my career
and solidify the significant positive
impact the Fellowship has had over
the past 4 years. My advice is apply,
and if successful go in boots and
all. It truly is an amazing learning
journey. Finally, if successful for the
India GLP, take your dancing shoes.