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How to form meaningful connections through knowledge and life experience
We all want to feel connected to others. We just do. It’s human nature. There are different levels of connection, …
Tips for graduates getting into the corporate sector
These quick tips should hopefully help the soon to be, or already graduates working in the corporate sector over tips …
Your journey to financial self-discovery
There comes a time in everyone’s life where we realise: “Hey! I need to plan for my financial future!” Some …
Is your brain actually wired for your goals?
It might seem a little late to think about, but your choice of professional or academic pursuits may not be …
Think with your eyes: How understanding the brain will up your game on achieving your goals
Your mind is full of amazing ideas. Your heart is filled with enthusiasm, and your soul is overflowing with potential. …
Business 101: Turn your passion & side business into a career
I often tutored my classmates in various subjects and never once considered payment for my services. It hadn’t occurred to …
The 5 methods that helped organize my life
The five methods that I am about to share with you will shape how you organize your life and transform …
How to use credit card debt to your advantage
Let’s talk about credit card debt. This article is not aimed to tell you to stop using your credit cards. …
Communication as a mechanism for performance
“Communication is key!” If you’ve never heard this statement, let me tell you all about it. Before we get knee-deep …
Social and behavioural patterns of tomorrow’s leaders
Leaders of “tomorrow” are the next generation of talented and capable individuals who rise above the parochial limitations of life’s …
Four tips for email writing etiquette
Communication channels have developed through the years and are known to be an important aspect of any occupation. It has …
Some of the lessons I have learned whilst travelling
The most valuable lessons I have learned came from travelling extensively. Packing a suitcase has never been a problem before, …
Never leave college: Pursuing higher education as a career
I always heard that the years as an undergraduate college student are some of the most formative years of one’s …
Mental health from the perspective of an unemployed graduate
Mental health is one of the aspects that play an important role in the well-being of an individual. For years, …
Gaining perspective on food allergies
Having a food allergy is common, but we don’t know as much as we would like about the condition. It’s …
Keep calm and… find hacks to manage anxiety
‘Keep Calm and Carry On.’ It’s probably one of the most overused statements in the last decade. We’ve all seen …
Creating and maintaining a professional brand
We reside in a hybrid physical and virtual world where we can engage, communicate, and work with one another more …
How social media can impact your mental health
Social media has significantly impacted mental health in both positive and negative ways. On the positive side, social media has …
Indecision: A subtle drain for millennials
Making decisions is something we do every day. It moves us forward in life; it sets the wheels in motion …
Demystifying academic conferences
For students balancing work, school, and personal life, taking on an additional project, like attending an academic conference, might sound …
Managing the “imposter” in your life
It’s probably safe to say that we’ve all had moments in life where we’ve questioned our capabilities or achievements. Living …
How to survive as a ‘newbie’ and navigate the thrills and challenges
Everyone has likely been a ‘newbie’ at some point in life, whether trying a new hobby, starting a recent study, …
What to do and what not to do when networking
While developing a professional strategy along with the necessary skills, learning, and research, you also need to start networking. Networking …
How to ensure more resilience and productivity in the work place
Employee engagement is a crucial component of business performance. Some organizations use various methods to influence workforce satisfaction. Following the …
10 simple things you can do each day to reduce anxiety
According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 13 people have anxiety and it is only rising further with …
5 ways to stay creative in your everyday life
Life is not going to stop happening just because you want to stay creative; this means that you will have …
3 most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting
When starting the entrepreneurial journey, it is common to make mistakes, and some worse than others. Most entrepreneurs begin with …
Three pieces of advice to help you succeed in your career
I was first inducted into Golden Key in 1989. I was in my final year of college and preparing to …
Ask these three questions to help you better prepare for the unexpected
Isn’t it interesting how sometimes traffic is light and other times it is cumbersome? Where do all the cars come …
How to acquire relevant skills for the professional world
The foundation of any professional revolves around the skills they acquire. Skills have always been part of or essential to …
The pillars of a convincing discussion in academic writing
If you come from a science background, you might be familiar with the old adage that “scientific writing is boring.” …
How emotions can impact our decision making process
When I was still doing my second year at university, I was called in for a psychotherapy session with the …
Time for reflection in today’s rhetorical world
Who is the question, as is ‘what’ and ‘if.’ Door to door, we examine the hypotheses that lead to more …
How to utilize a lifelong learning system
The education system is relatively similar and structured for primary and secondary school students, the education system has seen fundamental …
The importance of celebrating life’s little goals
I am going to start by sharing a little personal experience. I had the most stressful and hectic weeks in …
How to find discounts and benefits when traveling as a student
Students who choose to pursue their education in a foreign country, away from the support system of their family and …
Five simple ways to save money for your future
We live in a very precarious age where consumerism has defied sound reasoning and it is rather getting worse as …
How to remain disciplined after seasons of success and failure: An antidote of fulfilment
Being brought up in a large township of Tembisa was probably one of the greatest gifts given to me because …
4 things you should know about moving from being a graduate to an employee
As I write this article I am taken aback, thinking about a time when I had just graduated and looking …
Four considerations for picking a good career coach
A good career coach can deliver many benefits to your development, whether you are just starting your career or an …
The importance of community development
People join together to work on issues that are important to them as part of the community development process. Community …
A metacognitive approach to reading on a deeper level
Critical reading is an important skill to utilize in graduate school. Conducting an essential examination of a text can prove …
How to acquire, analyze, and apply information
Information is everywhere now. You can easily access, view, read, and learn from it. However, the problem is that there …
What I learned from doing five internships
While navigating my six years of college, I had difficulty finding what lit my spark. I changed my major multiple …
Why nonprofit leaders should develop an entrepreneurial mindset
When people talk about nonprofit organizations, many people think the question of money, or profit, should not be discussed. Granted, …
5 tech tips for online learning success
You might call me an expert in online learning. I earned a Master of Public Health entirely online. I taught …
How to remain composed during difficult times at work
As a lawyer working in business and corporate law, dealing with urgent situations and important deadlines is an everyday part …
Why kindness matters
As a plant biologist, I have always been in love with understanding the complex behaviors of plants. My Ph.D. was …
How to pivot in life and stay financially sound
So you made a mistake in the major you chose or what you want to do for the rest of …
How to deal with conflict in an academic environment
While we aim always to be our best selves and hope that others do the same, we’re bound to run …
Before you apply to graduate school
It’s not uncommon for students to heavily consider their options following college graduation. This can be a torturous exercise for …
How being an effective follower will enable being an effective leader
Whether you are an individual contributor, team member, manager, or the organization’s CEO or President, three competencies are essential for …
4 steps for developing a professional strategy
There are many books, lectures, seminars, tips, and sites on approaching this. However, there are constraints. You may not have …
Advice from a nurse on how to stay calm in difficult situations
“My Father needs help!” I remember as the man stood alongside his elderly father, and I stood before them, tired, …
The mistakes great leaders never make
Leaders lead in diverse ways: authoritatively, collaboratively, aggressively, benevolently, and passively. Education and circumstances create leaders, and great leaders are …
4 essential points of purposeful writing
Communication has been my life’s interest and life’s work. Writing is, at its heart, communication. Written words can evoke feelings, …
How to balance work and home life
You just got home from a long day at work. You head to the living room to sit on the …
Leadership in a management world
Organizational success results from the “best” combination of the four management components. The list consists of scope (the definition of …
Something I wished I did more of in college: Ask more questions
Asking questions is a way in which we gather information on various topics. However, it can sometimes be difficult to …
Navigating self doubt using compassion and trust
I don’t know how to do this. I can’t do this. What if I fail? We have all been there, we …