Interview with Sownuya Quansah

Name: Sownuya Quansah

Company name: UCISION

What was challenges you’ve faced in your career and how did you overcome it?

Challenge: High Expectations and Pressure

Solution: Prioritizing tasks and setting realistic timelines

Challenge: Managing Multiple Tasks

Solution: Utilizing time management tools

Challenge: Stress and Burnouts

Solution: Breaking down workloads and implementing stress management strategies.

Challenge: Technology competence

Solution: Continuously upgrading technical skills and training sessions

What advice would you give to professionals looking to improve their communication skills?

Engage in active listening to help with comprehension and also organize your thoughts before communicating to ensure clarity. Lastly, seek feedback from mentors and colleagues so that you can actively work on improving areas highlighted in feedback.

How do you continue to develop your skills and stay current in your field?

• Attend workshops, training sessions and seminars

• Pursuing relevant certification and continuous learning to enhance skills

• Seeking task updates, progress and feedback from executives

What qualities do you think are essential for effective leadership, particularly in communication?

Clarity, Confidence, Active listening, Storytelling and Time Management

How do you keep motivated?

• I set clear goals and reward myself when the goals are achieved

• I breakdown workloads into smaller manageable tasks

• I establish a routine to make it easier to focus

How do you ensure you ‘switch off’ of work to take time for yourself and others?

Define work hours and establish boundaries and then schedule in breaks during work hours. You can also engage in hobbies by dedicating time to activities for enjoyment and fun purposes.

Which is the one tool that you cannot live/work without?

My laptop