I’m good at……..teaching, talking, cooking and singing.
I’m very bad at……….hiding my emotions and tolerating sloppiness. I guess it comes with the package
The last book l enjoyed reading is…………Shepherd Boy In Pursuit of Virtue, Maina Wanjigi’s autobiography.
The most surprising thing that happened to me was……..getting a client – a multinational pharmaceutical firm – in the first week of launching my company.
A common misconception of me is……..I’m too serious and aloof. Scratch the surface, and you find a laid back and engaging woman.
One of my worst childhood fears was………getting bitten (again) by a dog. It happened once, and the fear dominates my life to date.
My ideal night out is…….actually a night in, with a good movie, chilled drink and soft blanket.
In another life l’d have been……….a professor.
If I was a politician I would……..stay away from the limelight, honour my campaign pledges and seek to make a difference. I would definitely drive the 4×4 SUV myself.
The best age to be is…….40. Life takes on a whole new meaning as the Second Half of the journey kicks in.
The best part of my job is……..mentoring young people and watching them blossom in their careers.
My greatest regret………..none.
Historical figure I most identify with…….Steve Jobs.
Living person I most admire………my mother. She epitomizes strength, wisdom, excellence and compassion. Although she has a short fuse (I got that from her), she has the biggest heart I’ve ever seen.
My greatest achievement was…….establishing a professional consultancy firm.
My favourite writer is…….Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. No one paints a better picture with words than this Nigerian girl.
My lowest point of misery was…….losing my father at a very young age. It took me four miserable years to realise that he was gone for good.
My greatest possession is…….I am not a material girl, but my iGadgets. I cannt do without them.
If I was to die in five minutes my last words would be……..dear Lord, please comfort my son.
Julie Otieno runs Traction Communications, a corporate communications consultancy firm. She is the lead consultant in charge of strategy andb usiness development and is also in charge of the talent development programme at the firm.
SOURCE: Kenya: 5 Minute Interview – It Took Me Four Years to Realise My Dad Was Gone – allAfrica.com