Nigerian Doctor Wins ‘Motivational Speaker Of The Year 2013’ Award In London

June 10,2013 First Ever Medical Professional To Win The Award DR Kem Thompson, a General Practitioner based in North London, has just been awarded the ‘Motivational Speaker of The Year Award’ at the 2013 Women4Africa Awards which took place at the Kensington Town Hall, London, England. The Women 4 Africa Awards recognises and celebrates Outstanding UK-Based African women whose efforts have positively impacted the community, in various categories. Dr Thompson was recognized for her various Health-based motivational talks that she delivered during the previous year in various communities, which each received rave reviews. According to the 2013 Award’s Committee, “Audiences love Dr Thompson’s fresh, no-nonsense yet non-judgemental approach to the topics she covers, and they leave empowered with practical tools they can use to improve their health. She is becoming widely known as the doctor to talk to in respect of coming off medication for such chronic illnesses such as Diabetes (type 2) and Hypertension, and also for people cultivating healthy lifestyle habits and managing weight safely. Her no-bull, down-to-earth approach gets her invited back for more presentations. Dr Thompson’s passion is obvious when she speaks, and this is what keeps her audiences rivetted”. The doctor disclosed that she had fought and triumphed over breast cancer in 2011,using the principles she is now so passionate about sharing with her audiences. After accepting the award, Dr Thompson expressed appreciation to God and the organizers of the award ceremony. “I wish to give all thanks and praise to God for giving me the gifts I possess. I thank everyone whose input has contributed to my winning this award. Special mention to Dayo Olomu for his unique role in the process. I’d like everyone to know this: if you have a desire or dream in your heart, know that it’s been put in there by your Maker, and with it, He will give you the ability to make it come true. So feed your dream, nurture it, go for it with all you have got -- and at the right time, you will see the fruits of your efforts manifesting. You’ve got what it takes to make it and you will succeed if you don’t give up! .. I am thrilled to have won this award. I hope it opens doors for me to reach a wider audience with my message of Positive Personal Proactive HealthCare, because from my day job, I see that it’s a message that is vitally needed today.” Dr Thompson is not a run-of the-mill medical doctor. She is also a prolific writer, having published widely in both online and offline media. According to her, she has published a book on inspirational principles for women, and she is working on a health-related inspirational book at the moment.