Intentional Attention: The Power Move That Can Transform Your Life and Career

Apr 15, 2025

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In this powerful episode of the ROAR Podcast, Lakecia Gunter sits down with Shelmina Babai Abji—bestselling author, former IBM VP, and founder of ShowYourWorth.ai—to explore the transformative concept of intentional attention. From humble beginnings in Tanzania to becoming a global thought leader, Shelmina shares how learning to focus on what truly matters propelled her career forward and enriched her life.

Together, they discuss how defining success on your own terms, setting healthy boundaries, building meaningful relationships, and cultivating deep reflection can drive both personal and professional growth. This conversation is packed with actionable strategies and inspiration for anyone feeling stretched thin or stuck in reactive mode. You’ll walk away with a blueprint for channeling your energy toward what matters most—and ultimately, becoming unstoppable.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

[02:55] What inspired Shelmina’s journey from humble beginnings to executive leadership
[06:01] Why defining your own version of success changes everything
[09:08] The role of boundaries in sustainable success
[11:57] How to build your own Personal Success Plan (PSP)
[14:46] Why relationships are not optional—they’re strategic
[18:04] How challenges build confidence and resilience
[22:00] How to say “no” with grace and protect your personal brand
[25:00] Why weekly reflection builds momentum and motivation
[28:30] Intentional growth: how to stay relevant for the long game
[33:00] How to redefine success over time and trust your inner potential
[40:55] A call to action: pull others up as you rise
[42:30] Lightning round: Get to know Shelmina on a personal level

I hope you find as much inspiration in this conversation as I did. Let’s keep breaking barriers and lifting each other as we climb—together we can ROAR!

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