The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SES HD Plus Ghana Ltd, Mr Theodore Asampong has shed light oh his 16-year experience if combining fatherhood and business.
The CEO and avid golfer in an interview on the ‘Y Leaderboard Series’ with Y 107.9 FM’s Rev Erskine, said spending time with one's family was very important.
Speaking in the interview, Mr. Asampong stressed the importance of maintaining a cordial relationship with one's children.
“My kids and I are like friends, we talk about everything and I want to develop that relationship where the kids can come to you and share everything, like telling me about their relationships in school and neighbourhood, which we do sometimes,” he said.
He also advised parents especially fathers, to give their children listening ears and discipline and not only heed to their requests.
He said: “Being there for the kids and the family, being the rock, giving them a listening ear and not just providing them with what they need, but provide them with discipline and direction.”
Adding up to his advice, he entreated parents to allow their kids to explore various interests and guide them to develop in their chosen fields of interest.
“We have to give them some freedom as well, we grew up differently but the world has changed so you want them to explore, give them a little of guided freedom. As a father you have to allow your kids to develop and guide them on the way, talk to them and guide them,” he added.
Theodore Asampong is the CEO of SES HD Plus Ghana with Broad knowledge in satellite broadcasting, Online Video Platforms, OTT, FTA and Pay TV Broadcasting models. His illustrious career has occasionally presented him the opportunities to give presentations and sit on panel discussions at conferences across the globe and media activities including; hosting press launches and TV and Radio interviews. Other specialities he harbours include; Sales negotiations, account management, growth and trends forecast, interpersonal skills and team leading and project management.