Early in my career planning stage, I would watch Law films, several news channels and listen attentively to radio interviews as a family. At no point in this learning experience did I understand the importance of communication until I took up an opportunity to be a debutant for the Cancer Association for South Africa...
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Personal and professional development depends on networking in great measure. However, the actual worth of networking is in preserving and tending to those connections over time, not in the first connection. These valuable ideas will enable you to keep in touch with the individuals you have networked with and transform those contacts into enduring,...
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Fear is a beautiful thing. The social story, however, is that it’s something to, well, fear. You see, when fear presents itself, the body goes into a state of panic – the two most significant symptoms are increased heart rate, and shallow breath. Though these responses are physiologically sound, in that they serve the...
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Over the last few years, a new phrase has become commonplace in the workplace: Imposter Syndrome. Merriam-Webster defines Imposter Syndrome as “a psychological condition that is characterized by persistent doubt concerning one’s abilities or accomplishments accompanied by the fear of being exposed as a fraud despite evidence of one’s ongoing success.” It can be...
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Imagine you’ve found a job that you’re qualified for, and it seems mildly interesting. Better still, the company is interested in you, and you don’t even have to fuss over what to wear to your interview because they conduct everything via phone. Now it’s the day of your interview, and you are prepared with...
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Isn’t it interesting how sometimes traffic is light and other times it is cumbersome? Where do all the cars come from? Some sections of a single morning or evening commute could be faster-moving, way below the speed limit, and others are fast. Even when you start your commute at the same time every day,...
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First time jobs can be very intimidating. You may have an idea of how things may go, but not know exactly what to expect. I remember how clueless I was when I entered the corporate world, I had no idea where to start or what to do, there was a lot I needed to...
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Navigating the job search can be difficult—especially when you’re heading straight out of college. Often times, you’re labeled “entry-level” because you haven’t held a full-time position. It’s assumed you’ve spent the prior ~4+ years sitting in a classroom, learned straight from PowerPoints. So, I’m here to tell you that this isn’t true, and here’s...
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Storytelling is a tale as old as time, but being able to tell a great story can give you an edge over the competition. Stories are all around us. However, they can be woven into many different aspects of your life. Here are five ways to use storytelling to stand out from the crowd....
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At some point everyone will face a stressful situation whether in school, work, in dealing with relationships or just the road bumps that naturally cone along with life. Having healthy strategies to deal with and manage stress can make all the difference. Below are a few tips to help manage some of those stressful...
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