PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas–Young credit union professionals here were given some strategies for making the most of a meeting they were attending, as well as their own careers.
During a forum, the World Council Young CU Professionals (WYCUP) were given an action plan by making the most of the World Credit Union Conference and their own careers by Brandi Stankovic, an executive coach and motivational speaker who serves as chief strategy officer for Michigan-based CU Solutions Group.
Stankovic asked members to identify a challenge that is limiting their leadership abilities and solicit suggestions on how to improve in that area from their WYCYUP colleagues. She said it was something they should be able to use going forward.
"It’s not only for you, but also for the individuals giving the ideas. So often, when something is a challenge for us, we shut down the idea of looking for solutions. But we can't do that and still grow into the leaders we want to be," Stankovic told the Forum.
Philosophical Direction
WYCUP members were also given some philosophical direction during a workshop led by Chad Helminak, director of development education and cooperative culture at the National Credit Union Foundation. Helminak encouraged attendees to align their values with the values of the credit union movement—and explore ways to leverage those values to drive new ideas and deeper levels of engagement among their colleagues and members.
Eli Zgonjanin, CEO of FULM Savings House of Macedonia, spoke on the importance of WYCUP alumni giving back to movement to guide the next generation of young professionals.