Climbing Mountains

The biggest challenge with success is that it presents only the tip of a very large iceberg; while others will see just the tip, only you will personally know, see, and feel what lies beneath.

Professor Funke Abimbola epitomises what it means to be a successful, resilient leader, but what does it actually take to be successful as a Black woman in today's business world?

After all, as a Black woman, she has faced (and continues to deal with) more rejection in the business world than anyone could possibly imagine.

Despite these setbacks, however, she has remained consistent, even when lacking the motivation to do so.

She has learnt to dig deep and persist, even when she felt she was at her lowest point.

She has chosen to be authentic and true to herself - despite the vulnerability this requires, and the attacks that sometimes follow.

Climbing Mountains: My 5-Stage Journey to Resilient Leadership is an incredible account of Funke's journey to becoming a resilient leader - how to face life's challenges head-on, how to overcome them, and how to survive and thrive.

It is an inspiring story about refusing to give up on your goals, being flexible in the methods you use to achieve them, and taking others along for the ride - whilst also maximising their own amazing potential.

It is also a moving reminder that whilst life is full of obstacles and curveballs, we need only take things one step at a time.
Soon enough, we'll be able to look back and realise we have climbed a mountain.