{"id":1561,"date":"2023-01-31T07:47:17","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T07:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abcthebank.com\/blog\/?p=1561"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:11:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:11:36","slug":"new-year-new-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abcthebank.com\/blog\/new-year-new-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Opportunities!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Early this year, we caught up with some of our staff to tell us what 2023 looks like for them and this is what they had to say:<\/td><\/tr>

Nancy M. – Product Development and Marketing<\/strong><\/em>
What is one thing you want to tick off your bucket list?<\/strong>\u00a0Tick off my resolutions for last year. In 2022, I was supposed to watch my weight, I only watched it … as it went up.\u00a0How are you going to take care of your mental or emotional wellbeing this year?<\/strong>\u00a0Positive vibes only.
What new skill would you like to learn?<\/strong>\u00a0To stop procrastinating, that way I will finally achieve my new year resolutions
What area would you like to improve on in 2023 and what will you do?<\/strong>\u00a0More self development, less character development
What is most memorable for you in 2022?<\/strong>\u00a0Having peaceful elections in Kenya and no longer having to wear masks in public…we can finally breeaaathe!
What do you look forward to in 2023?<\/strong>\u00a0Let’s get through the 50 days of Njaanuary first, I’m taking one month at a time.
If you were to have a super power what would it be?<\/strong>\u00a0I already have one, surviving in this economy…wueh!
What animal would you say you are most like and why?<\/strong>\u00a0Chameleon, I am colourful and adapt to fit the environment.


Anthony N. – SME Banking Department<\/em><\/strong>
What is one thing you want to tick off your bucket list?<\/strong>\u00a0I would like to test my adrenaline limits by going bungee jumping
How are you going to take care of your mental or emotional wellbeing this year?<\/strong>\u00a0Thinking positively, meditation and working out as well
\u00a0What new skill would you like to learn?<\/strong>\u00a0Hopefully web development
What are you most proud of achieving last year?<\/strong>\u00a0Going back to school, I’m loving the experience so far.
What area would you like to improve on in 2023 and what will you do?<\/strong>\u00a0Put more focus on my physical and mental health
What is most memorable for you in 2022?<\/strong>\u00a0Seeing some sense of normalcy return after the COVID-19 pandemic was memorable to everyone.
What do you look forward to in 2023?<\/strong>\u00a0Growth and Prosperity in my career
If you were to have a super power what would it be?<\/strong>\u00a0Time traveller, just to see what the future holds for me.
If you were to pick your theme song for the year, which one would it be?<\/strong>\u00a0It’s plenty- Burna Boy
What animal would you say you are most like and why?<\/strong>\u00a0Panda, very peaceful animals.


Liza S. – Reconciliation Department<\/em><\/strong>
What is one thing you want to tick off your bucket list?\u00a0<\/strong>Horse riding.
How are you going to take care of your mental or emotional wellbeing this year?<\/strong>\u00a0Connecting with people, exercising, focusing on the present and enjoying the little thingsWhat new skill would you like to learn?\u00a0<\/strong>Master the art of networking.
What is one fear you would like to overcome this year?\u00a0<\/strong>Fear of failure, I plan to overcome that by embracing new challenges and learning from failures.
What are you most proud of for achieving last year?<\/strong>\u00a0Moving to a new department.
What area would you like to improve on in 2023 and what will you do?\u00a0<\/strong>My intellect by reading more books.
If you were to have a super power what would it be?<\/strong>
Teleportation. I would go anywhere I want.
If you were to pick your theme song for the year, which one would it be?<\/strong>
I’m getting ready by Tasha Cobbs and Nicky Minaj.
“Prepare for a miracle blessing in these times
Now praise Him, raise Him, name it, claim it
Every tongue that rises up against me, shame it
I breathe success in and out my lungs
I got the power of life and death coming out of my tongue”<\/em>
What animal would you say you are most like and why?<\/strong>
A penguin because it’s a calm, curious and playful bird, just like me

James N. – Diaspora Banking Department<\/em><\/strong>
What is one thing you want to tick off your bucket list?<\/strong>
\u00a0Taking a trip to Garissa on a motorcycle.
How are you going to take care of your mental or emotional wellbeing this year?\u00a0<\/strong>Spend more time in nature disconnected digitally.\u00a0What new skill would you like to learn?<\/strong>\u00a0How to play the violin.
What is one fear you would like to overcome this year?<\/strong>\u00a0Unfortunately my fears have literal fangs, let me avoid them for now.\u00a0
What are you most proud of achieving last year?<\/strong>\u00a0Ending the year on a good note.\u00a0
What area would you like to improve on in 2023 and what will you do?<\/strong>\u00a0Taking better care of my physical health, I started off the year with morning exercise
What is most memorable for you in 2022?<\/strong>\u00a0Ending the year sharing a meal with the SME department and telling stories of the year.\u00a0
What do you look forward to in 2023?<\/strong>\u00a0New opportunities to grow.
If you were to have a super power what would it be?<\/strong>\u00a0Control of time.\u00a0
If you were to pick your theme song for the year, which one would it be?<\/strong>\u00a0Casting Crowns – Thrive
What animal would you say you are most like and why?<\/strong>\u00a0Newfoundland Dog, water is very therapeutic.\u00a0

Phylis M. – TRM Branch<\/em><\/strong>
What is one thing you want to tick off your bucket list?\u00a0<\/strong>Bungee jumping in Sagana.
How are you going to take care of your mental or emotional wellbeing this year?<\/strong>\u00a0Taking a day at a time and taking time to meditate and journaling.
What are you most proud of for achieving last year?<\/strong>\u00a0Learn how to ride a sportbike
What is most memorable for you in 2022?<\/strong>\u00a0Achieving\u00a0my targets both work and personal.
What do you look forward to in 2023?<\/strong>\u00a0Advancing in my career and taking a much needed vacation.
If you were to have a super power what would it be?<\/strong>\u00a0Hearing people’s thoughts. That would be very interesting.
If you were to pick your theme song for the year, which one would it be?<\/strong>\u00a0Everything (Amen) by Timi Dakolo<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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