School BUSRide spoke with Kamin Samuel , PhD , an International Rapid Business Transformation Coach , about her thoughts on the state of the pupil transportation industry . Samuel will be the opening keynote speaker at NAPT ACTS , the 47th annual NAPT conference and trade show , this October .
Kamin Samuel , PhD , is an international Rapid Transformation Business Advisor and Coach , a sought-out expert by executives and other coaches . Her unique expertise helps clients clear hidden barriers to achieving greater success and fulfillment in their businesses , as well as all areas of their life . She is also a keynote speaker and conducts workshops on various leadership topics for corporate and military , and is a frequent podcast show guest .
Samuel has the distinction of being the U . S . Navy ’ s first female African American helicopter pilot . Having served as Global VP of Website Operations at a billion-dollar company , she has a background in information technology , web development , online merchandising , and PhD in positive neuropsychology . Samuel is an award-winning and bestselling author of several books , her most recent books are the “ Conscious Luck Workbook ” she co-authored with New York Times bestselling authors , Dr . Gay Hendricks and Carol Kline , and “ Wealth Creation for Coaches ,” co-written with Steve Chandler .
Kamin Samuel , PhD
Samuel is now a filmmaker . Her documentary film , Courage to Thrive will be completed in 2024 . She serves on the board of EduCare Foundation , a large after school program provider in Los Angeles , as well as on the President ’ s Advisory Board of the USS Iowa .
Please introduce yourself and tell us about your experience as a business advisor and speaker ?
I come from a long line of educators . Both my mother and grandmother were principals . My mother spent over 40 years in education , so it is an honor to be asked to speak at NAPT . I grew up in Montgomery County , Maryland , using the bus system . My professional career began as a Navy helicopter pilot for nine years . After the military , I became an entrepreneur and that didn ’ t work out so well . I later went into corporate in website development and operations and grew my career to be an executive there . I then became a business coach and advisor , author of several books and speaker . I have been doing that full time for almost 12 years . I love to speak and share what I have learned and the challenges I have overcome .
What does it mean to embrace your inner superhero ?
Most people can easily tell me what their weaknesses are , more so than their strengths . When we can embrace our strengths and what we do best in the world , we see that we have superpowers that can contribute to a greater cause such as the transportation of students . When we understand our strengths and know how to use them , we can be in flow , be creative under stress , we can self-regulate quickly . Those things are really important in any role , but especially with students . When we can embrace ourselves and own that we are enough , that we are strong and powerful within ourselves as individuals , then our days go better , we can course correct when we need to , and we can collaborate with others in a much stronger way . That to me is a superhero !
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