{"id":8102,"date":"2026-07-12T09:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T03:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/?p=8102"},"modified":"2026-07-12T09:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T03:55:40","slug":"a-rewarding-journey-reflections-on-the-bold-code-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/?p=8102","title":{"rendered":"A Rewarding Journey: Reflections on The Bold Code &#8217;26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I have been a part of many initiatives over the past few years. While these initiatives required my<br>full potential, I was also able to position myself as an active learner. Not only did I learn the art<br>of effective decision-making, but also resilience, courage and confidence. I can think of many<br>other skills that I gained while engaging in these initiatives, and I believe The Bold Code \u201926 is<br>one of those events that could speak for the individual I am today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-08.57.54-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-08.57.54-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-08.57.54-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-08.57.54-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-08.57.54-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-08.57.54.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When I applied for the organising committee initially, I did not have a complete understanding of what this initiative was or even what was expected of me; however, as I started working with my fellow teammates, I was able to grasp the cause of this initiative. As the weeks passed by, I realised that every<br>individual involved in the organising committee was working towards a common goal, and it<br>was this shared commitment that made me understand the true purpose of The Bold Code \u201926. It<br>was not merely about organising an event but also about creating a platform that would<br>encourage people to develop confidence, leadership, and effective communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-09.21.11-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-09.21.11-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-09.21.11-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-09.21.11-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-09.21.11-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-09.21.11.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons why The Bold Code \u201926 became such a memorable experience for me was<br>because of the impact it had on the people who attended it. The initiative brought together people<br>from different backgrounds who shared a common interest in developing themselves through<br>public speaking and leadership. Throughout the organising process, I was able to witness the<br>amount of planning and teamwork that was required to transform an idea into a successful event.<br>Every team worked towards ensuring that participants would have a fruitful experience, from<br>inviting inspiring guest speakers to creating an environment where learning and interaction could<br>take place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-09.09.25-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-09.09.25-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-09.09.25-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-09.09.25-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-12-at-09.09.25-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the day of the event, seeing months of preparation come together was a rewarding<br>experience. It made me realise that the success of an event does not depend on one individual<br>alone but on the collective effort of every member involved. Being a part of this journey allowed<br>me to appreciate the value of commitment and responsibility on a much deeper level. Therefore,<br>The Bold Code \u201926 will always remain one of the most memorable experiences of my university<br>life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have been a part of many initiatives over the past few years. While these initiatives required myfull potential, I was also able to position myself as an active learner. Not only did I learn the artof effective decision-making, but also resilience, courage and confidence. 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