Feb 18 2025 36 mins
Life-changing moments often arrive in the most unexpected ways. When I sat down with Chakriya Bowman, I was inspired by her journey of resilience, reinvention, and impact. She transformed personal setbacks into a powerful mission—creating opportunities for people in Papua New Guinea through employment, education, and entrepreneurship. Her story is a testament to the power of trusting your instincts, embracing change, and using challenges as fuel for meaningful transformation.
Highlights:
03:48 - Embracing Uncertainty and Career Shifts
The journey of leaving behind a stable career to pursue a calling in international development.
07:18 - A Defining Moment: The Turning Point
A life-altering experience that reshaped the path forward and provided clarity on purpose.
11:07 - Creating Solutions Where None Exist
The importance of social enterprise in addressing unemployment and economic challenges.
14:53 - Building a Workforce, Not Just Jobs
Why sustainable development means providing training and creating opportunities that last.
19:23 - The Global Impact of Labor Mobility
How international job placements empower individuals and create economic growth at home.
22:44 - The Role of Women in Economic Growth
Breaking barriers and ensuring more opportunities exist for women in the workforce.
27:03 - Trusting Your Instincts in Major Life Decisions
The process of making bold moves and knowing when it’s time to take the next step.
30:18 - Creating a Legacy of Impact
Why long-term success is about empowering others and building systems that sustain growth.
About Our Guest:
Dr Chakriya Bowman spent half her professional life working for the Australian Government in international development. She now runs a social enterprise in Papua New Guinea, her home for eight years and a country with less than 400,000 formal jobs for a population of over 12 million people.
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