Senior Manager Strategy & Transformation in the Financial Services | Strategic Leadership Coach | Speaker | Mentor | Leader, passionate about people and continuous organizational improvement | 2x LinkedIn Top Voice

Global Senior Manager with 15+ years' banking experience in areas of Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Strategic Transformation Projects, and Change Management with a heavy focus on Executive Leadership Reporting. Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong relationships, influence others, and lead high performing teams that advance global priorities. 

Committed to continuous organization improvement, enhancing customer experience and delivering solutions to support strategic financial and business decision-making. 

As a persuasive communicator fluent in English and Spanish, I effectively engage with clients, regulators, stakeholders, management, and staff at all levels. My diverse background includes extensive experience in ERM frameworks, risk culture programs, control assessments, audits, capital structure optimization, and statistical modelling for risk management matters. Leader with a proven track record of leading large-scale projects, implementing change management strategies, and delivering cost savings through efficient project management methodologies.

Core competences include:
•Enterprise Risk Management •Governance & Compliance •Operational Risk •Internal Audit • Executive Leadership Reporting & Analytics •Project Management •Change Management •Data Risk •Model Risk •Strategic Risk •Coaching & Talent Development •SAS/SPSS/DWH •SharePoint & Power Apps •Power BI/Python/R •Copilot •Agile/ Waterfall •JIRA/Confluence •Six Sigma/Kaizen •Protiviti

Diana Lasso

Fear isn’t the enemy. 
Staying stuck is!

Comfort zones feel safe.
But they also keep us small.

You want more:
➟ Impact
➟ Fulfillment
➟ Confidence

Yet fear whispers: What if you fail?
Instead, ask: What if you don’t?

Every breakthrough starts with discomfort.
Every success story begins with a risk.

As Nelson Mandela said, 
"Courage is not the absence of fear, 
but the triumph over it."

You don’t need to take a giant leap.
Just one step forward.

P.S. What’s one change that helped you grow?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? DM me.
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

Visual: theopeninvite🙏

What makes someone a Top Performer?
 → It’s not a title
 → It’s not a one-time win
 → It’s who you are, every single day!

In a company with 90,000 employees across 55 countries, 
standing out is hard.

→ The pressure is real.
→ The expectations are high.
→ And some days feel heavier than others.

But I’m here to tell you something important:
It is possible!

Yesterday, I felt deeply humbled and grateful
to receive the Best of the Best award
in the Top Individual Performance category.

Thank you to my Senior Leadership Team,
my team, my mentors, my mentees,
my LinkedIn community, and to you reading this.
This recognition belongs to all of you!

Thank you for the space, the trust, and
the support to live my purpose and 
show up as the best version of myself.

Leadership is a shared journey, and
I’m grateful to walk it with you.

Here are my 3 secrets:

1- Clarity of purpose:
 → Know exactly why you do what you do.
 → Turn that “why” into daily, intentional actions.

2- Commitment to growth:
 → Invite feedback, even when it’s uncomfortable.
 → See every challenge as a chance to evolve.

3: Consistency with heart:
 → Show up fully. especially on the hard days.
 → Deliver not only results but trust.

As Aristotle said,
"Excellence is not an act, it is a habit." 

Be the person who gets things done.
You already have what it takes!

P.S. What’s your go-to strategy to perform at your best?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Happy to support your journey
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

Good luck is a myth.
A story we tell ourselves.
A comforting tale that makes success look effortless.

But here’s the truth:
The master has failed more times
than the beginner has even tried.

This isn’t about luck.
 ↳ It’s resilience.
 ↳ It’s persistence.
 ↳ It’s showing up, again and again.

Think of Thomas Edison.
When asked about his thousands of failed attempts
before inventing the light bulb, he said:
“I have not failed.
 I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

Success is a collection of failures.
 
Failures that:
 ↳ Teach
 ↳ Shape leaders
 ↳ Build character

Leaders aren’t born.
They are forged through experiences,
especially the painful ones.

Mastery evolves every time you show up.
 ↳ Showing up builds resilience.
 ↳ Showing up strengthens your effort.
 ↳ Showing up reinforces your choice to grow.

So, the next time you see someone succeed, remember:
It wasn’t good luck.
It was good lessons learned.

The road to mastery is built on failures,
each one a stepping stone to something greater.

Your story is proof of your resilience. Own it!

P.S. What small win are you proud of today?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

Visual: strengthvisuals 🙏

Sometimes all you need is charisma
(and one moment taught me exactly why).

Five years ago, I walked into a meeting
already feeling rushed.

Too many tasks.
Too many tabs open in my mind.
Too many versions of me trying to keep it together.

I sat down, pretending to be fine.
Inside, I was overloaded.

Then a colleague looked at me
and gave me a simple, open, genuine smile.
I still remember it like it was yesterday.

We’ve all met someone like that.
Someone whose presence feels warm.
Someone who makes you feel good
before a single word is spoken.

In that moment, something shifted.
My shoulders relaxed.
My breath slowed.
I felt seen.

No words.
Just presence.
And the entire room felt different.

That moment taught me something powerful:
Charisma begins before you speak.
It’s the emotional message you send
When your inner world feels steady.

Charisma is not a performance.
It’s a practice.

Charisma is about:
→ Feeling aligned with yourself.
→ Connecting with warmth and intention.
→ Leaving people emotionally better.

If you want to lead well,
You must work on your presence.

When we train our presence, we:
→ Build trust faster.
→ Strengthen connection.
→ Create safer, warmer spaces at work.

Here are 5 simple ways to train your charisma every day:
→ Ground your energy before you enter a room.
→ Show warmth in small, genuine ways.
→ Keep your posture open and steady.
→ Listen fully, without rushing the moment.
→ Aim for people to feel lighter after talking to you.

As Brené Brown says,
“Connection is why we’re here.”

Charisma grows when you feel calm inside.
It expands when you lead with warmth.
And it becomes unforgettable
When your presence helps others breathe easier.

P.S. What’s one small action you'll practice today to grow your charisma?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

Your team needs a leader, not just a boss.
The difference changes everything.

Bad Leaders:
→ Focus on blame
→ Criticize in public
→ Avoid responsibility

Good Leaders:
→ Praise in public
→ Focus on solutions
→ Take responsibility

As Simon Sinek said,
"Bad leaders care about who's right, and 
Good leaders care about what's right."

Leadership is not about power. 
It's about empowering others!

Do the right thing, always. 
Be the leader you wish you had.

P.S. What's one quality you admire in a great leader?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

Anyone can lead when things are easy.
But the real measure of a leader?
How you treat people when things fall apart.

Kindness is often misunderstood.

It’s not:
 → Saying yes to everything.
 → Pretending everything is fine.
 → Avoiding the hard conversations.

Kindness is how you show up when it matters most.

→ It’s courage to make the right call.
→ It’s respect, especially when emotions run high.
→ It's clarity, even when the truth is uncomfortable.

As Brené Brown said, 
“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”

Kindness costs nothing.
But its impact?
↳ Huge

Lead with heart and let that be your legacy.

P.S. What’s your go-to strategy to lead with kindness?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership

Visual: Justin Wright🙏

Your next chapter starts with one simple step:
Understanding the one you just finished.

Most people rush into planning 2026:
→ New goals
→ New dreams
→ New intentions

But here’s the truth:
You can’t design your future 
If you don’t understand your present.

→ We forget our wins.
→ We magnify the hard moments.
→ We overlook the small things that made us feel alive.

As Stephen Covey said,
“Begin with the end in mind.”
And that starts by knowing where you’re standing today.

Here are 5 Tips to Create Intentional Goals for 2026:

1. Revisit your year:
✓ Review your calendar to remember what actually happened.
✓ Write down the top 3 moments that defined your year (good or bad)

2. Track the moments that made you happier:
✓ Identify where you felt most alive (places, people, activities)
✓ Highlight 3 things you want to feel more often next year.

3. Write down what worked, and what didn’t:
✓ Capture 3 wins you want to repeat in 2026.
✓ Capture 3 things you’re ready to leave behind.

4. Capture the lessons that shaped you:
✓ Write the 3 biggest lessons this year taught you.
✓ Turn each lesson into one simple action for 2026.

5. Notice what is changing around you:
✓ Acknowledge shifting priorities (family, health, values)
✓ Set one goal that honors the reality of where you are now.

2026 isn’t just another year.
It’s an invitation to create a life with clarity, intention, and truth.

And when you're ready, use the SMART method:

 S —  Specific: Clear and concrete.
 M — Measurable: With a number you can track.
 A —  Achievable: Realistic for your life today.
 R —  Relevant: Connected to your values and priorities.
 T —  Time-bound: With a deadline that creates momentum.

SMART makes your goals:
→ Real
→ Visible
→ Actionable

And here’s the best part:
When you gain clarity, your confidence returns.
When you choose with intention, your energy rises.
And when you design your year with truth, 
Your life begins to feel like it’s finally yours again.

Step into 2026 with clarity. Lead it with purpose.

P.S. What’s one insight from 2025 that will guide your goals for 2026?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership

Your resume opens the door.
Your Power Skills decide if you stay in the room.

The game has changed.

Today, everyone has:
↳ Talent
↳ Credentials
↳ Experience

So, what makes you different
In a global, fast-moving world?

Your judgment.

Maybe you’ve felt it too,
you deliver, you show up, you care…
and still, growth feels out of reach.

Your next promotion isn’t about time in the company.
↳ It’s about how you interpret information,
↳ anticipate what’s coming,
↳ and make decisions with a human touch.

And the data is clear:
LinkedIn: Power Skills drive 89% of promotions.
McKinsey: Strong judgment improves decisions 3.8x.
IBM: Critical thinking and adaptability are CEOs’ top 3 priorities.
WEF: Cognitive flexibility is the #1 differentiator for 2030.
PwC: 72% of executives value judgment over technical expertise.

AI can give you all the data you want.
But your Power Skills
will define your future.

That’s why I created the 5-step MINDS Formula
to help you stand out in rooms where decisions are made.

M — Map:
→ Name the real problem in one sentence.
→ Identify the three elements that shape the outcome.

I — Investigate:
→ Look for the pattern behind the data.
→ Ask what’s missing, not just what’s shown.

N — Notice:
→ Picture the best and worst scenario.
→ Identify who will feel each choice.

D — Design:
→ Create two or three real options.
→ Test a small step before a big decision.

S — Sense:
→ Combine data, intuition, and ethics.
→ Choose what you can explain calmly a year from now.

As Albert Einstein said:
“Not everything that counts can be counted.” 

Leadership starts when you trust your own decisions.
Own your growth.
Own your judgment.
Own the leader you’re becoming.

P.S. Which step of the MINDS Formula speaks to you today?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

Use my 5-step MINDS formula to help you stand out by DL

Now that you’re back in person,
You feel more tired when you get home.

You are not alone
This has a name: Neurofatigue.

When your brain moves from a controlled environment
to noise, movement, conversations, fluorescent lights,
and constant social evaluation,
Its energy drains faster.

Deloitte found it in 2024:
↳ Emotional exhaustion rises by 52%

You’re not losing capacity.
You’re navigating overexposure.

But you can protect your energy.
You can also train your brain to adapt.

Here are 5 Simple Anchors to Stay Strong During In-Person Work:

1. Manage your brain’s load early:
↳ Simple mornings create stronger days.
➟ Pick one clear priority first.
➟ Delay non-urgent chats until after your focus block.

2. Give yourself small pauses:
↳ Tiny resets work wonders.
➟ Take a quiet 3-minute pause between tasks.
➟ Stand and walk every hour to release tension.

3. Use your social energy wisely:
↳ Connection fuels you. 
➟ Choose two meaningful conversations to invest in.
➟ Step away when everything feels too intense.

4. Protect the space where you think:
↳ Your attention is gold.
➟ Review emails in set time blocks.
➟ Turn off notifications during deep work.

5. Take care of your body:
↳ Physical comfort boosts mental clarity.
➟ Keep water at your desk and sip often.
➟ Add small stretches during the day to release tension.

As Maya Angelou said,
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.”

You may not shape every moment in the office.
But you can shape how you care for your energy.

You grow stronger when you honor your rhythm.
You gain clarity when you support your mind.
You protect your presence when you lead yourself first.

P.S. Which anchor will you practice today?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? DM me.
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

Your work opens the door.
Your evidence keeps you in the room.

The competition isn’t the real challenge.
The lack of documentation is.

In a world where excellence is the baseline, everyone brings:
 ↳ Skill
 ↳ Ambition
 ↳ Performance

So, what truly sets you apart
in a fast-moving, global environment?
Your visibility.

Maybe you’ve felt it too…
 ↳ you deliver, you show up, you exceed expectations
and still, your growth moves slower than your impact.

Your next promotion isn’t about effort.
 ↳ It’s about what you can prove,
 ↳ how clearly you show your value,
 ↳ and the story your achievements tell for you.

Here’s the truth:
What isn’t documented gets lost.
What you capture becomes career capital.

That’s why I created the 7-step EVIDENT Formula
to help you make your results impossible to ignore.

E — Extract:
 → Capture the real outcome you created.
 → Name the problem you solved in one sentence.

V — Verify:
 → Collect numbers, emails, and indicators that prove impact.
 → Anchor your narrative in real data.

I — Illustrate:
 → Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
 → Make your contribution unmistakable.

D — Document:
 → Keep a monthly log of actions, results, and insights.
 → Build a timeline of measurable growth.

E — Elevate:
 → Share wins with intention in meetings and updates.
 → Visibility with substance, not ego.

N — Normalize:
 → Make evidence a habit, not an exception.
 → Review it before interviews, evaluations, or negotiations.

T — Tell:
 → Turn your data into a compelling story.
 → Show how your impact moves the business forward.

As Seneca said:
 “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

Your achievements deserve a record.
Your career deserves visibility.
Your future deserves to be EVIDENT.

Leadership grows when your impact is seen.

P.S. Which step of the EVIDENT Formula speaks to you today?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

7-step EVIDENT formula to help you enhance your results

What my niece taught me about delegation 
(it transformed my team’s productivity since)

Last weekend, I decided to teach my 5-year-old niece
how to make the bed. 

Normally, it takes me just a few minutes. 
But she was excited to help, so I couldn’t say no. 

I showed her how to pull up the sheets, 
smooth out the blanket and arrange the pillows. 

She struggled a bit ... tugging the blanket unevenly
and getting the pillows all mixed up. 

We had to redo a few steps, and 
it ended up taking much longer than usual. 

In the end, it took nearly 20 minutes. 
But by the time we were done, 
she had learned something new 
and something to brag to her brother about!

Delegation is not just about offloading tasks.

Delegation is about:
→ Empowering others to learn and grow. 
→ Fostering a culture of capability and independence. 
→ Leveraging diverse strengths to achieve greater results.

When we invest our time in training and coaching others, we: 
→ Cultivate trust.
→ Build a stronger team.
→ Encourage innovation. 

As John Maxwell says,
“Leaders become great, not because of their power, 
but because of their ability to empower others.”

Delegation is an investment 
in someone else’s growth and confidence. 
Invest in your people today!

P.S. What’s one small responsibility you could delegate today to help someone grow?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

We all have days when you feel on top of the world. 
The next day, it’s hard to get out of the bed. 
But let’s be honest: motivation doesn’t last.

Here’s why you shouldn’t rely on it:
→ It’s Unpredictable: Motivation varies daily 
→ It Can Fade: Excitement diminishes over time
→ It Lacks Structure: No plan for sustained progress 

That’s where discipline comes in.

Discipline is like a muscle:
→ Provide Consistency: Ensures daily commitment 
→ Builds Strong Habits: Habits drive results 
→ Keeps You Accountable: Maintain focus on goals

As Aristotle said,
“We become what we repeatedly do.” 

So, the next time you rely on motivation, 
Remember: it’s your discipline that will carry you through.

In the end, Discipline is doing what needs to be done, 
even when you don’t want to.

P.S. What habit are you strengthening this week?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

Visual: strengthvisuals 🙏

People love the finish line.
Few see the grit it took to get there.

Because success isn’t built on luck.
It’s built on resilience, focus, and 
tiny steps that no one applauds.

For years, you might’ve believed:
↳ “Once everything aligns, I’ll move forward.”
↳ “If I had more time, I’d do better.”
↳ “When things calm down, I’ll start.”

Those beliefs once protected you.
Now, they hold you back.

Many high performers professionals lose momentum because:
❌ They wait for perfect conditions.
❌ They let setbacks define their pace.
❌ They forget that progress requires endurance, not ease.

Here’s the truth:
You don’t need a smoother road.
You need a stronger mindset.

Here are 5 Ways to Stay Strong When Growth Feels Slow:

1- Start before you’re ready:
↳ Courage grows through movement.
➟ One imperfect step beats endless planning.

2- Treat challenges as training:
↳ Pressure shapes character.
➟ Every hard moment prepares you for the next.

3- Focus on what you can control:
↳ Chaos is constant.
➟ Your focus is your anchor.

4- Protect your recovery:
↳ Your brain needs oxygen to think.
➟ Resilience depends on renewal.

5- Keep your “why” close:
↳ When you know your why, you can handle any how.
➟ One priority. One outcome. Real progress.

As Angela Duckworth said,
“Our potential is one thing. 
What we do with it is quite another.”

Don’t chase perfection. Build persistence.
Rome wasn’t built in a day
and neither is your growth.
You already have what it takes.
Trust your process, the results will follow.

P.S. Which step speaks to you the most?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

The moment you choose yourself…
your energy begins to return.

But burnout rarely starts with a big moment.
It starts with the tiny ones you ignore:

The moment you push through the headache.
The moment you answer one more email at 10 PM.
The moment you whisper, “I’ll rest later.”

And suddenly…
Later never comes.

According to Gallup,
1 in 5 professionals is experiencing burnout right now.

Not because they lack talent.
But because high-performing professionals tend to overgive.
Instead of reducing their load, they carry more.
And what begins as dedication slowly becomes depletion.

Burnout is a silent disease.

Maybe you’ve been there:
➟ You deliver
➟ You support
➟ You show up

And still, your body struggles.

Not because you lack discipline.
But because you stopped listening to yourself.

That’s why I created the 7-step RENEWAL Formula
to bring you back to the leader you are:

R — Reduce strain:
➟ Ask for clarity on deadlines.
➟ Cut one commitment that drains you.

E — Ease your nervous system:
➟ Practice 3–5 breathing twice a day.
➟ Take short pauses to reset your mind.

N — Nurture connections:
➟ Share pressure points early.
➟ Reach out to someone supportive weekly.

E — Establish daily limits:
➟ Protect recovery windows.
➟ Set a hard stop for the workday.

W — Withdraw from noise:
➟ Silence notifications before sleep.
➟ Reduce evening screen exposure.

A — Adjust your workload:
➟ Clarify what truly needs you.
➟ Redistribute tasks with your leader.

L — Live your core values:
➟ Write your top 5 values.
➟ Choose actions that honor them.

As Maya Angelou said:
“Nothing will work unless you do.”

Sustainable leadership begins the moment 
You choose your health as part of your success.

Honor your energy.
Honor your health.
Honor the life you’re building.

P.S. Which step of the RENEWAL Formula speaks to you today?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

Use my 7-step RENEWAL formula to bring you back by DL

Do you feel your team could achieve more?
The secret lies in investing in your people.

Last week, we celebrated the graduation of 
our HOLA Mentorship Program 2025.
What a journey it's been!

Leading this program has been a true honor.
Seeing 270 Mentors and Mentees 
grow has been truly inspiring.

A huge THANK YOU to our Mentors and Mentees
for believing in our team's growth. 
Your dedication and commitment make us stronger every day.

Special thanks to our allies in Mexico Adda Nelly Lopez Gallegos, Emmanuel Serrano Loza, Edgar Ricardo Araujo Alcántara and our HOLA Canadian team Ellis Mendez (MSc, MBA, PMP®, CSM®, CSPO®, ITIL®), Federico Yu, 
Andrea Alonso-Kuri and Pablo Cuevas. 
We couldn’t have done this without you.
Thank you for your collaboration and support.

Why invest in your team?

→ Growth
↳ Investing in your team fuels their personal 
and professional growth.
A growing team is an evolving team.

→ Retention
↳ People stay where they feel valued and developed.
Retention isn’t just about pay; it’s about purpose.

→ Innovation
↳ A well mentored team is an innovative team.
They bring fresh ideas and solutions to the table.

As John Quincy Adams said,
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, 
learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

Your team’s growth reflects your leadership.

P.S. What’s your favorite strategy to help your team grow?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership

If you only measured three things this week,
you’d transform your entire career.

Anyone can look busy.
But the real measure of a strategic leader?
What you choose to track.

Because productivity is often misunderstood.

It’s not:
 → Checking off tasks.
 → Going from meeting to meeting.
 → Replying to every email the moment it appears.

Productivity is how you direct your energy with intention.
 → It’s moving one strategic goal forward.
 → It’s solving the problem that actually matters.
 → It’s strengthening the relationships that elevate your influence.

For years, many professionals believed:
 ↳ “If I finish everything on my list, I’m performing.”
 ↳ “If I stay busy, I’m adding value.”
 ↳ “If I join every meeting, I’m leading.”

Those beliefs once helped you survive.
Now, they limit your impact.

Here’s the truth:
You don’t rise by doing more.
You rise by measuring what matters.

Here are the 3 metrics that can elevate your leadership:

1- Value (Impact Today):
What problem did you truly solve?
Real value comes from outcomes, not effort.

2- Progress (% Implementation):
How much did you move your quarterly goal?
One needle moved is worth more than tasks completed.

3- Relationship (Influence & Alignment):
Who did you align, support, or strengthen this week?
Leadership grows through trust, not titles.

As Peter Drucker said,
“What gets measured gets managed.”

 ↳ Lead with clarity.
 ↳ Measure with intention.
 ↳ And let your metrics tell the story your calendar never will.

P.S. Which of these 3 indicators is your favorite?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership

Big goals don’t fail from lack of talent.
They fail from a lack of focus.

You don’t need more time.
You need fewer distractions.

The hard part isn’t setting the goal.
It’s protecting it.

Every ping, every scroll, every “just 5 minutes” 
chips away at the future you said you wanted.

Distractions aren’t harmless.
They’re expensive.
And they often wear the mask of productivity.

Answering one more email.
Rewriting the plan instead of executing it.
Saying “yes” to things that don’t move you forward.

Here’s the truth:
If everything matters, nothing does.

When you protect your goal:
➟ You move with intention
➟ You reclaim your energy
➟ You make progress faster

As James Clear said:
“You don’t rise to the level of your goals. 
You fall to the level of your systems.”

So, build systems that honour your focus.
And stop negotiating with your distractions.

P.S. What’s one small habit that helps you stay focused each day?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ DM me for coaching, and speaking
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership

Visual: VisualsbyMelodi🙏

You can ask for a raise all year…
and still walk out with nothing.

Because compensation isn’t about effort.
It’s about value, demonstrated with clarity.

For years, you believed:
↳ “If I show how hard I work, they’ll see it.”
↳ “If I’ve been here long enough, I deserve more.”
↳ “If others earn more, I should match them.”

Those beliefs once helped you survive.
Now, they’re hurting your strategy.

Many high performers fail in negotiations because:
❌ They negotiate from efforts, not impact.
❌ They compare themselves to others and create friction.
❌ They speak from emotion instead of measurable results.

But here’s the truth:
You don’t need more justification.
You need more evidence.

Here are 5 ways to negotiate your salary like a Strategic Leader:

1 — Know your impact before you ask:
↳ Confidence comes from data.
➟ List your top wins and estimate your results.

2 — Speak in outcomes:
↳ Effort is invisible. Results are undeniable.
➟ Turn your work into numbers, savings, or improvements.

3 — Build a simple business case:
↳ A raise is an investment, not a favor.
➟ Show how your contributions strengthen the future of the team.

4 — Think in total compensation:
↳ Growth has many forms.
➟ Explore bonuses, stock, certifications, or development programs.

5 — Choose your moment wisely:
↳ Timing gives you leverage.
➟ Ask after a win, a success, or a visible achievement.

As Peter Drucker said,
“What gets measured gets managed,
and what gets measured gets rewarded.”

You don’t earn a raise with hours.
You earn it with impact.
Visible. Measurable. Irrefutable.
And it all begins with one step: own your value.

P.S. Which of these steps will you apply in your next negotiation?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

You can work hard all day…
and still feel like you didn’t move anything forward.

Because productivity isn’t about doing more.
It’s about directing your mind with intention.

For years, you believed:
↳ “If I keep multitasking, I’ll get ahead.”
↳ “Jumping between tasks means I’m fast.”
↳ “Being busy means I’m productive.”

Those beliefs once helped you survive.
Now, they’re draining your clarity.

Many high performers lose impact because:
❌ They overload their brain with constant switching.
❌ They stay in reaction mode all day.
❌ They confuse activity with progress.

But here’s the truth:
You don’t need more speed.
You need more focus.

Here are 5 ways to work smart when your mind feels overloaded:

1- Choose one task at a time:
↳ Your brain performs better with one target.
➟ Single task. Full presence.

2- Cut distraction triggers:
↳ Noise kills clarity.
➟ Fewer tabs. Fewer apps. Fewer pings.

3- Protect your deep work:
↳ Focus is a boundary.
➟ Block time. Close doors. Own your attention.

4- Reset your mind often:
↳ Your brain needs oxygen to think.
➟ Step away. Take breaks. Breathe.

5- Pick your “one win” for the day:
↳ Impact comes from direction, not volume.
➟ One priority. One outcome. Real progress.

As Cal Newport says,
“Focus is the new superpower.”

You can’t multiply your brain.
But you can multiply your impact when you protect your attention.

P.S. Which habit will you reset today?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

What my high school nuns taught me about managing energy 
(It transformed my leadership style and my team's effectiveness)

At high school, I was juggling basketball, volleyball, and homework, often feeling drained by the end of the day.

No matter how organized I was, 
The exhaustion never seemed to go away.

One afternoon, one of the nuns looked at me and said:
“You don’t need to manage your time.
You need to manage your energy.”
That sentence stuck with me for life.

Here’s what I learned over the years:

1- Set a clear goal: 
Such as ending your day feeling energized.

2- Identify your why: 
Like being present for your family and pursuing your passions.

3- Implement a plan: 
Simple changes like regular breaks and 
focusing on energizing tasks can make a big impact.

Managing energy keeps you going when the tasks seem endless. It allows you to show up as your best self.

As Oprah said:
“You can’t be a source for others if you’re running on empty.”

So, if you feel drained, pause and reassess.

Ask yourself not just what you need to do, 
but how you want to feel while doing it.

Your energy is your most valuable resource.

P.S. What’s your goal for energy management?

♻️ Repost this to inspire others
➕ Need support? Send me a DM
🔔 Follow Diana Lasso for more Strategic Leadership Insights

The French Language Coach | 350+ professionals transformed | Building the Harvard of French learning | Follow me for French tips, personal development, and productivity ⚡

Bonjour, I'm Sunmoluwa.

In 2019, my love for the French language helped me pass the TEF French exam, which paved the way for my permanent residence in Canada. 

But French has given me so much more than just residency.

➤ It's how my husband and I first connected, 
➤ Opened doors to traveling with confidence across French-speaking countries, 
➤ Helped me build meaningful relationships with people from different cultures,
➤ And made me eligible for any bilingual position in my field.

Learning French wasn't just about mastering a language—it was about completely transforming my life and unlocking opportunities I never imagined.

Today, I help others experience these same life-changing benefits through French Arena, where professionals and language enthusiasts learn French to elevate their careers and expand their opportunities.

👋 Follow for daily French learning tips, consistency hacks, and building your immigrant dreams across borders.

Here are 3 ways I can help you:

📧 Try my newsletter — The Daily Progress
Turn small daily actions into life-changing results. Join 5,000+ readers getting weekly insights on consistency, productivity, and progress delivered every Monday morning.
→ https://frencharena.com/the-daily-progress/

🇫🇷🇨🇦 Start learning French
Whether you're preparing for TEF/TCF exams, advancing your career, or building confidence in French, my programs are designed for busy professionals who want real results.
→ https://frencharena.com/home/courses/

📺 Watch my YouTube channel
Get practical French learning tips, productivity strategies, and insights from my journey building a life without borders.
→ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHPwpRr609iMKePKR6UBT1Q

🤝 Get in touch for sponsorships & brand partnerships (For my newsletter, LinkedIn posts, YouTube channel) → hello@frencharena.com

Outside of work, I'm passionate about personal development, travel, personal finance, and diving deep into research on anything that sparks my curiosity.

Bonne journée!

Sunmoluwa Ajala

Last year, I decided to take LinkedIn more seriously.

I wanted to share my journey as a Nigerian who learned French, used it to relocate to Canada, and now teaches it in a way that’s simple, relatable, and achievable.

But I didn’t know where to start.

So I got a LinkedIn coach, Tobi Oluwole.

And if you know Tobi, you know he never stops talking about one person: 

Justin Welsh, the person he learned from.

Naturally, I started following Justin too. 

His writing style, clarity, and approach to content resonated with me instantly.

When he launched the Unsubscribe community, I joined.

And when he announced an in-person meet-up in Toronto, I signed up immediately.

Fast-forward to the event…

I walked in, and it genuinely felt surreal meeting someone I’d learned from indirectly. But what shocked me most was how invested Justin was in my story:

- Learning French in Nigeria
- Relocating to Canada
- Building French Arena
- Helping people pass TEF/TCF exams and speak confidently

His wife, Jennifer Welsh, was just as incredible — warm, brilliant, and truly “fantabulous,” if I can use that word.

My friend Erhi and I had the best conversations, the kind you remember long after they’re over.

Then the highlight of my month:

Justin mentioned me in his newsletter (screenshot attached). Still unbelievable.

So today, I just want to say:

Thank you, Tobi, for pushing me to start writing.
Thank you, Justin Welsh, for inspiring a style that so many of us learn from.

Thank you, Sumoluwa, for taking the leap to start writing on LinkedIn not knowing that one day you’d sit across the table from someone whose work shaped your journey.

Here’s to showing up.
Here’s to taking chances.
Here’s to reaching out to people you admire.
Here’s to meeting those who impact your life in ways you didn’t expect.

Because you never know, the person whose posts you read today might be the same person sitting across from you tomorrow.

One of my friends tells me how much he wants to learn French every month. 

We've been having this conversation for about 3 years. 

He's genuinely one of the smartest people I know - he taught himself photography in just a few months! 

But every time I recommend starting with just 30 minutes daily to build fluency over time, he panics. 

Immediately, his concerns are perfect pronunciation and making mistakes. 

The irony is that if he started 3 years ago, he might have been fluent by now.

Now his student visa is about to expire, and he's devastated at the thought of leaving Canada - the friends he's made, the lifestyle he's built, the freedom he's enjoyed. 

He's realizing how French bilingualism would have qualified him for permanent residency, a better-paying job (potentially $30K+ more annually), and the ability to stay in the country he now calls home. 

That extra income could have funded investments, travels, or a home. 

Instead of planning his next adventure in Canada, he might be packing his bags.

Stop waiting for "someday" to learn French. 

Every day you delay is another opportunity lost. 

Ready to secure your future in Canada? 

Book a call with me today and let's create your personalized French learning plan: https://lnkd.in/gF8AKcWM

The life you want is just a decision away.

It took me 8 years to finally commit to learning French.

(Spoiler alert: this isn’t an overnight fluency story.)

I’d dreamed of speaking French fluently since my early 20s.

I bought books. Downloaded apps. Signed up for courses.

But every time, life got in the way or so I told myself.

I’d learn for a few weeks, then quit when it got “too hard.”

Convincing myself I didn’t have time, I’d shelve the dream… again.

The years kept passing, but the desire never left.

Then one day, it hit me: If I keep quitting, I’ll never get there.

So I decided to stop starting over and commit fully.

Every day, I studied.

Every week, I practiced speaking, even when I felt embarrassed.

And guess what? Months later, I was conversational. Fluent, even.

The years of avoiding the work melted away in a matter of consistent, focused months.

That lesson changed my life.

It’s why I’m so passionate about helping others start their French journey and achieve their goals.

This year alone, I’ve worked with over 100 students in my course.

Whether their goal was to learn phrases for traveling, secure a job, pass immigration exams, or prepare for postgraduate studies, I’ve helped them make it happen.

And now, I’m making it easier than ever to start.

I’m offering 50% off my French Made Easy online courses this Black Friday: https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

Don’t wait 8 years like I did. Start today.

I failed the IELTS English exams 4 times.

Yes, even as a native English speaker.

But when it came to the French TEF exam, I passed it on my first attempt.

The difference? It wasn’t just knowing the language.

It was understanding the exam’s structure and practicing like my life depended on it.

If you’re planning to write the TEF/TCF, chances are you’re feeling the pressure of time. 

Maybe your post graduate work permit visa is about to expire, you need to boost your CRS score, or you’re looking for a Plan B as a student already in Canada. 

You might even be starting from scratch as a beginner.

I’ve been there. I know how overwhelming it feels. 

But here’s the truth: passing this exam is possible if you approach it strategically.

Here’s what helped me pass:

1. Mastering the exam structure:
↳ I didn’t just learn French. I studied how the TEF is scored, the question formats, and the timing. Understanding the structure gave me clarity and confidence.

2. Consistent practice:
↳ Practice makes progress. I used mock exams and real-world exercises to prepare like there was "fire on the mountain." Every single day, I treated my prep like a priority.

3. Targeted guidance:
↳ I didn’t waste time on random resources. Instead, I used materials that were laser-focused on my goals and worked with an expert who knew how to prepare efficiently.

If you’ve been putting off your TEF/TCF prep because it feels overwhelming, let me tell you, it’s possible to get results faster than you think. 

You just need to start.

And guess what? There’s no better time than now.

Take advantage of my Cyber Monday Sale and start your journey today. 

I’ll show you exactly how to prepare strategically, even as a beginner, so you can pass and achieve your goals.

Join the program and start today: https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

Your future is waiting.

Answering the 5 questions I get the most from professionals thinking about learning French (but feeling overwhelmed):

1. Is it really possible to become fluent without moving to France?
2. How do I stay consistent when I’m busy with work and life?
3. Do I need to take expensive classes to see real progress?
4. How long will it take me to speak confidently?
5. What’s the best way to start—Duolingo, private tutor, YouTube?

_____________

1. Is it really possible to become fluent without moving to France?
↳ 100% yes. I’ve helped dozens of professionals become fluent from their living rooms.

You don’t need a plane ticket.

You need the right method, support, and accountability.

I’ve had students pass the TEF, DELF, and even relocate—all without stepping foot in France.

2. How do I stay consistent when I’m busy with work and life?
↳ You need structure, not more apps.

Busy professionals don’t need 2-hour classes.

You need a smart, daily system—20-30 mins of focused, guided practice.

That’s what I teach. It’s what works.

3. Do I need to take expensive classes to see real progress?
↳ Not at all.

You need clarity, not cost.

Many of my students wasted money on random apps and courses before finding a clear step-by-step approach—one that actually got them speaking.

It’s not about what you pay. It’s about what works.

4. How long will it take me to speak confidently?
↳ Sooner than you think.

If you commit 20-30 mins a day with the right focus, you can start having basic conversations in 90 days.

I've seen students go from beginner to intermediate in 6 months—with the right guidance.

5. What’s the best way to start—Duolingo, private tutor, YouTube?
↳ Start by talking.

Talk out loud. Record yourself. Get feedback.

Apps are cute, but they don’t build confidence.

Speaking does.

If you're serious, find a system that includes coaching + conversation. That’s how fluency grows.

______

What other questions do you have about learning French for your career?

Drop them in the comments, or DM me if you're ready for a personalized strategy that fits your professional needs!

Citizenship doesn't guarantee opportunity.

Bilingualism does.

"I'm learning French, which could help me open doors in my R&D, research and the government side of things," shares Amangel, PhD student and Canadian citizen.

"Nowadays, I see a lot of bilingual jobs coming up. Since the job market is changing and they're looking for more competitive people, I am learning French to keep myself in the competition."

LinkedIn is full of opportunities, not just connections.

Start studying: 
→ Which industries prioritize bilingual candidates 
→ What roles require French 
→ Who is winning in the bilingual job market

Career advancement is about leveraging your unique advantages: Your bilingualism is the secret weapon that can put you at the top of every candidate list.

A six-figure salary opportunity is waiting. 

It's time to unlock it.

Source: CBCNews https://lnkd.in/gspQGk_T 

__________

I work with corporate professionals in Canada who are ready to:
- Upskill their French in 90 days 
- Gain conversational fluency fast 
- Position themselves for promotions and new opportunities

We work on:
> Mastering pronunciation so you sound confident and clear
> Conversational fluency strategies tailored to your work life
> Preparing for recognized exams (like the TEF or DELF) that boost your credibility on LinkedIn and beyond

You're not here to "figure it out." 

You're here to upgrade your career by becoming bilingual. 

Let's make French your next power skill.

Currently enrolling new students in my signature 90-day French acceleration program for professionals. 

📩 DM me "FLUENT" to chat and see if it's a fit.

I make all my French students do this one thing.

(They're always surprised when I ask them to do it.)

On our first lesson, I tell them to speak less.

99% of my students are eager to practice, but they try to speak as much French as they can—no matter how hard.

- They might’ve been told speaking often is the key to fluency.
- They push themselves to speak even when they don’t feel ready.
- They want to say everything they know.

But here’s the truth: speaking without mastering the basics first can hold you back.

Instead, I focus on building a solid foundation: proper grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

Quality over quantity, always.

Consistency is what transforms beginners into confident speakers not rushing through it.

If you’re serious about improving your French, take it one step at a time. 

And when the time comes, I’ll be here to help you shine.

🎉 This week is the LAST week of the Cyber Week sale!

Take advantage of it now and secure your spot in my course: https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

Are you going to be in the next live session, like the picture? 

Imagine being part of a fantastic community of learners, speaking and growing together. 

Only you can make it happen. 🌟

I’ve read many books, but this one changed my language learning journey:

(And it’s not just any language guide)

→ Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Here's how to apply its principles to stay committed to learning French:

1. Make it obvious: 
↳Set a specific time each day for French practice and turn it into a habit.

2. Make it attractive: 
↳Use engaging resources like French music, movies, or podcasts to keep things fun and interesting.

3. Make it easy: 
↳Start with small, manageable tasks. Learn just a few new words each day to build momentum.

4. Make it satisfying: 
↳ Celebrate your wins! Reward yourself for achievements like holding a short conversation or understanding a song.

5. Focus on systems, not goals: 
↳ Concentrate on daily practice and routines that lead to fluency, rather than fixating on the end goal.

6. Track your progress: 
↳Keep a journal to reflect on your journey and boost motivation.

"Atomic Habits" reshaped my approach to building habits, both in language learning and life. 

I revisit its lessons often to refine my teaching methods.

Apply these principles, and you’ll see real progress in your French learning journey.

Ready to take the next step? Join my online course for immersive lessons and personalized guidance: https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

Immigration lawyers don't sell language courses.

They sell solutions.

And for two years, Toronto immigration lawyer Lou has been advising clients to learn French as their ultimate backstop.

"You stand to increase your CRS points, and that increases your chances to get drawn," he explains.

But it gets better: "You receive the possibility of being classified as a Francophone under Express Entry... which has a lower cutoff score."

LinkedIn is full of opportunities, not just connections.

Start studying: 
→ How French impacts your Express Entry profile 
→ Which immigration streams prioritize bilingual candidates 
→ Who is winning in the CRS scoring system

Immigration success is about leveraging your unique advantages: Your bilingualism is the secret weapon that can put you at the top of every candidate list.

Your permanent residency is closer than you think. 

It's time to unlock it.

Source: CBC https://lnkd.in/gspQGk_T 

_____

French isn't just a language, it's a strategy.

And if your dream is to get PR or boost your CRS score, learning French might be the edge you're missing.

Inside my 90-day French fluency program, I help skilled workers and professionals:

- Learn workplace-ready, immigration-relevant French
- Build confidence to speak and understand real conversations
- Prepare for high-stakes exams like TEF or DELF to gain extra points

You're not here to figure it out.

You're here to unlock permanent residency.

Currently enrolling new students in my signature 90-day French acceleration program. 

Book a call with me if you’re ready to make French your immigration superpower: https://lnkd.in/gF8AKcWM

Recently, one of my clients shared some great news:

her company agreed to reimburse her for my French course! 

She had wanted to improve her French for a while, especially to better connect with French-speaking clients.

Thanks to her company’s learning budget, she’s making serious progress.

It got me thinking… so many companies have learning budgets in place for exactly this reason!

If you’re interested in learning French and aren’t using that budget, you are missing out. 

If your company offers a learning allowance, here’s how she got approved:

1. Check Your Company’s Learning Budget
2. Prepare a Justification
3. Find a Course (Like This One!)
4. Show the ROI
5. Submit a Request to HR or Your Manager

Upskilling doesn’t have to come out of your own pocket, and it’s a great way to end the year strong!

Imagine where you could be in just 6 weeks if you start your French journey today.

My goal is for you to succeed this year, so I’m offering French Made Easy for just $125 until tomorrow.

I wish I had this when I started, so I created it for you.

Grab your spot today and start building the foundation for 2026: https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

Remember: 2026 results start today!

When I read this message, I was truly touched and was instantly reminded why I do what I do.

My student is about to turn 77. 

She watched one of my YouTube videos and decided to sign up for my French course.

When she enrolled, I asked her, as I ask every student, “What is your WHY?”

Why do you want to learn French?

Everyone’s reason is deeply personal. And your WHY is what keeps you going on the tough days.

For her, her WHY is powerful:

✨ To keep her mind active and sharp as she ages.
✨ To avoid the decline she saw in her mother’s final years.
✨ To surround herself with fluent French speakers and stay engaged with life.

She’s also learning the guitar and taking art workshops, living proof that age is just a myth when it comes to learning and growth.

I always tell people: it’s never too late. 

- You don’t need perfect time. 
- You don’t need to be young. 
- You just need your WHY and the courage to start.

We’re wrapping up the year already. Are you still making excuses?

Are you still telling yourself you’re too old, too busy, or too scared of making mistakes?

It’s not about how old you are. 

It’s about what you do with the years you have.

If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start speaking French today, check out my Black Friday Sales here: https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

Let’s do this together.

I made all the rookie mistakes when I started learning French.

Every single one. 🙈

- The wrong methods.
- The wrong expectations.
- Trying to sound perfect before I even understood the basics.

It was really uncomfortable to be bad at something in public.

But here’s the truth:

If you can endure the awkward stage, the mistakes, the slow progress…

You unlock opportunities most people only dream about.

If I hadn’t pushed through the discomfort of being a beginner, I wouldn’t:

- have passed my French exams
- have moved to Canada
- be teaching French today
- be helping students relocate, get better jobs, and speak with confidence

And now I get to watch my students do the same:

- Students passing DELF & TEF/TCF
- Students making it to final stages of bilingual job interviews
- Students speaking on Zoom for the first time without freezing
- Students relocating abroad because of French

All because they chose to be uncomfortable long enough to grow.

An extraordinary life always requires out-of-the-ordinary decisions.

So here’s your sign:

Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

That’s where fluency is built. 

___________________________
If you’re ready to stop overthinking and finally start speaking French with real structure and real support, join my French Made Easy program: https://lnkd.in/gg3snSM9

We learn.

We speak.

We grow.

And you don’t do it alone.

Your future French fluency depends on one calculation:

“Do I trust this coach more than the others I’m following?”

Trust isn’t built by flashy posts or empty promises.

It comes from:
- consistent guidance
- clear, targeted learning plans
- real proof of student success
- honest support with clear boundaries
- delivering what you promise

Not quick fixes or viral content.

Here’s what actually works to get you speaking French confidently:

My 5-Part French Fluency System

1. Clear Learning Path
 ↳ Structured courses that take you from beginner to fluent.

2. Real Conversations, Real Confidence
 ↳ Speaking practice designed to get you talking immediately.

3. Relevant, Practical Content
 ↳ Lessons you can use every day, for work, travel, or exams.

4. Personalized Support
 ↳ Feedback and coaching tailored to your unique challenges.

5. Accountability to Keep You Moving
 ↳ Check-ins and encouragement so you never get stuck.

Watch this quick clip of one of my amazing students speaking French confidently after following this system.

If you want to be next, join the French Made Easy program now: https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

_________________

🚨 Cyber Week sale ends tomorrow! 🚨

This is your chance to lock in the best price of the year and finally start speaking French with confidence.

The advice that changed my French learning journey sounded completely wrong when I first heard it.

My teacher told me: "Speak more badly."

I thought she was joking. She wasn't.

For months, I was trying to speak French perfectly.

I'd rehearse sentences in my head before saying them.

I'd stay silent if I wasn't sure of the grammar.

My teacher said: "You're optimizing for correctness. You need to optimize for communication."

"Speak badly, but speak often. You'll improve faster than speaking perfectly once a month."

Doing something badly 100 times teaches you more than doing it perfectly 10 times.

I started speaking French terribly on purpose.

Mispronunciations? Who cares. 

Grammar mistakes? Keep talking.

It felt awful. I sounded like a toddler.

But three months of terrible French taught me more than six months of careful French.

Sometimes the best advice is permission to do the thing you've been avoiding because it feels wrong.

The best results come from embracing imperfection, not avoiding it.

I write about counterintuitive insights like this every Monday morning in my newsletter about daily progress in life, learning, and growth.

If you'd like advice that challenges conventional wisdom, join my newsletter. 

Tomorrow's edition drops at 9am EST.

Click here to join: https://lnkd.in/gtyqsbtB

"Learning with you has shown me that your students' progress always comes first."

These words from Yinka, one of the incredible students in my French Made Easy Online Course, truly highlight why I love what I do.

When Yinka joined the course, she was looking for a program that could simplify French and make it less daunting. 

She shared how the program broke down the learning process into simple, easy-to-follow steps, making French feel less intimidating and more achievable.

Here’s what worked for her:

1️⃣ A clear, structured path: The course is designed to help learners understand French step-by-step, so you can confidently express yourself, no matter their starting point.

2️⃣ Consistent follow-up: As Yinka put it, “Thank you for the constant follow-up to ensure that I don’t give up, even when it could be tiring.”

3️⃣ Motivation and practice: Between motivational emails, weekend exercises, and personalized corrections, she always had the support she needed to keep going.

Her success is a reminder that with the right approach, anyone can learn French and actually enjoy the process.

What’s stopping you from starting your own French journey?

I’m currently running Black Friday sales: 50% off all French Made Easy courses.

This is your chance to start and finish one level of French in just 6 weeks.

Join the program today and see how far you can go:
👉 https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

Everyone says consistency is the key to success…

But let’s talk about why that’s true especially when it comes to learning French:

Here are 4 reasons why consistency works (yes, even when you don’t feel like it):

1. Most people won’t stick with it.
↳ We live in a distracted world. If you show up consistently, you're already ahead of 90% of learners who give up too soon.

2. It builds trust with yourself.
↳ The more you show up, the more confident you become. You start to believe, "Hey, I really can do this."

3. It creates momentum.
↳ One hour becomes two. One sentence becomes a full conversation. Progress multiplies when you're consistent.

4. You go from “a French learner” to THE bilingual candidate.
↳ It’s one thing to say “I’m learning French.”
 It’s another to walk into an interview and switch fluently to French when needed.

Consistency makes that happen.

I always say: You're 6 months of consistency away from a different life.

A life where speaking French is no longer a dream, it’s your everyday reality.

Ready to start speaking without fear and access six-figure paying jobs?

Join my French Made Easy Course and start building the consistency that creates results: https://lnkd.in/gg3snSM9

The number 1 reason people struggle with French:

They focus on perfect grammar instead of real practice.

↳ Memorizing endless vocabulary lists
↳ Getting stuck on verb conjugations
↳ Waiting for the “perfect moment” to start speaking

The result? Lack of confidence and zero fluency.

Here’s what worked for me instead:

1. Focused on building basic conversational skills first
2. Set small, realistic goals and celebrated each win
3. Used French in everyday life: texts, labels, playlists
4. Practiced speaking (even if I made mistakes!)
5. Built a habit of consistent, daily practice

Stop waiting to “master” French before you use it.

Start using it while you’re learning it.

Daily progress will get you further than perfect planning.

Want to make the last 6 weeks of 2025 count?

Join my course and upskill in French, it’s never been a better time to start. https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

♻️ Share this with someone today.
🔔 Follow Sunmoluwa Ajala for more.

Learning French can change your life.

Think about what it could mean for you:

1. Helping your kid with their French assignment.
2. Access to bilingual job opportunities.
3. Achieving your dream of studying, working, or living abroad.

I’ve seen it happen with so many of my students.

Take Tunde, for example. 

He went from hesitation to fluency, passed his DELF and TCF French exams, and moved to Quebec in less than a year.

It all started with one decision: investing in himself.

Now it’s your turn.

This Black Friday, you can take the first step for 50% OFF all my French courses.

↳ Speak French with confidence.
↳ Prepare for and pass French exams with ease.
↳ Get the skills you need to achieve your dreams.

Sale ends Monday at 7 AM EST. Don’t wait!

Claim your 50% off now: https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

Your future in French starts today.

Learning French has never been easier.

No more:

• Struggling with boring textbooks
• Feeling stuck and unsure where to start
• Wishing you could speak confidently

Today, you can:

• Learn with engaging, proven methods
• Gain the skills to pass exams like DELF and TEF/TCF
• Achieve your language goals faster than you imagined

The resources are available.

The guidance is here.

Your success is waiting.

The only thing missing?

Your decision to start.

This Black Friday, I’m offering 50% OFF all my French courses.

Learn to:

• Speak fluently and confidently
• Master essential grammar and vocabulary
• Pass French exams with ease

👉 Get instant access now: https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

Your French journey begins today. Let’s do this together.

French learners only need 3 things to succeed:

1. The courage to start
2. The discipline to learn
3. The heart to never give up 

But maybe… we need a number 4:

The best French program ever,  the one I offer you: https://lnkd.in/g7c-9qmW

Bon vendredi à tous!

PS: And a cup of yummy ice cream to keep you going 😍🍦

PPS: My Cyber Week sale ends today at 11:59 PM EST, last chance to grab it at the best price.

taplio

The Battle

Diana Lasso

Sunmoluwa Ajala

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance ScoreDiana Lasso's LinkedIn Performance

Performance ScoreSunmoluwa Ajala's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

taplio

The Battle

Diana Lasso

Sunmoluwa Ajala

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance Score.css-goub6s{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:500;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);display:block;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-1);}Diana Lasso's LinkedIn Performance

Performance ScoreSunmoluwa Ajala's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

Performance ScoreDiana Lasso's LinkedIn Performance