At a time when we feel most isolated, networking is an ever-important component for career and personal success. Networking, for those unfamiliar, allows people to build themselves into a personal and professional brand through references and recommendations. These individuals that make up your network, including mentors, professors, managers, co-workers, supervisors, and colleagues, can speak...
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As far back as we can remember, we’ve been told to listen. In any organization with a top-down hierarchy, listening is paramount. However, as we move up the ladder, we tend to start talking more and listening less. You have to lead, you have to manage, you have to train, and you have to...
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With the advent of COVID-19, interpersonal communication has begun to evolve in ways few could have predicted. But whether you’re tasked with speaking before a small panel, in a crowded Zoom call, or even just across the table from a friend at lunch, clear, effective communication skills are a must. These five tips will...
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The COVID-19 Pandemic has shifted online public speaking to the focus. Many of us breathe a sigh of relief as the anxieties of speaking in front of an in-person audience are dissipated. No more stage fright, no more terrifying eye contact and no more bored faces to distract or intimidate us. Phew! But does...
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Back in my school days, students were often told, “Study hard: good employment will eventually come following good academic results.” As an international student on scholarship, I held on to that belief strongly until the graduation of my undergrad degree. Unfortunately, the top results on the academic transcript did not make it any easier...
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If 2020/2021 has taught us anything it is that we can’t leave our private lives outside the door. We are whole human beings, not corporate robots. We lead complex and often messy lives, and we have stories to share. Every single one of us. So why do we create presentations as if we were...
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You are sitting in front of your computer screen thinking about how you will respond to a recent email that you received from your boss or even your coworker. You are a bit upset regarding the email that you’ve just received. You want to respond; in fact, you want to respond in ALL CAPS,...
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As a result of the pandemic, learners were forced to transition their learning to online formats. However, online learning is not the preferred mode of learning for many students, especially from various cultural backgrounds. Although there were challenges faced with moving classes to fully online formats, several gains made from this mode of instruction...
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What is the secret to being truly self-confident? And what can a professional actor of over twenty years tell you that is different from what you would get somewhere else? You’re probably reading this and thinking to yourself. “I don’t need tips about confidence. I’m already a confident person.” And you’re probably right. At...
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People often wonder if leaders are born or developed. But, as a former Golden Key Chapter President and long-time leader in a national professional development organization, rest assured: leadership skills can be developed. One of the primary leadership skills to hone is communications, specifically small talk. Yes, public speaking is a common phobia, but...
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