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As work has changed and obligations have evolved pre- and post-COVID, we all still need to make sure we have …

Write with authority and ensure your message is heard every time with this highly informative webinar on structure and tone. …

This Golden Key Academy webinar will provide students and educators who support students with ADHD with resources and strategies to …

Everyone knows that being physically active is important for a healthy life. But did you know that it’s also highly …

There are several ways to be successful in college. However, to be successful, students need to learn certain skills to …

Applying for a promotion, new job or grad school is stressful enough. But what if you get asked a tricky …

The act of giving a presentation or facilitating a workshop can be a daunting task for the most experienced of …

Adult learners have many and varied learning needs based on their educational backgrounds, their age, gender, first or native language …

Are you giving your team the best version of yourself? Learn to identify what’s holding you back and how to …

Session 4: Embracing failure as a pathway to success In session 4 Dr. Woods will be explaining how embracing failure …

Have you ever wanted to start your own non-profit or for-profit business but was unsure where to begin? You’re not …

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 38 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021. Culture, including values …

There are several ways to be successful in college. However, to be successful, students need to learn certain skills to …

This engaging introductory webinar will explore the essential elements of effective communication. It will help you think strategically before you …

Are you currently in a leadership position or would like to be in the future? What’s the ‘why’ that drives …

In this webinar with Elizabeth Ruiz, you’ll learn how to harness the power of conflict by transforming destructive behavior into productive responses.

In session 3 Dr. Woods will be explaining the dynamics of the L.O.V.E communication model and the application thereof in …

Session 2: Combining Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs with Emotional Intelligence to drive personal success”

In Session 1, Maslow’s Hierarchy will be described in-depth as to how an individual’s needs drive their behavior. The hierarchy …

Find out about the three types of individuals that should know YOUR name, and how you can confidently cultivate and sustain long-term professional relationships. 

Peter will outline 10 of the most critical points to help ensure that you buy the right property. Whether it …

In this live webinar, Jacey Poppell shares the key steps you need to take to become a confident and commanding public speaker.

It’s a safe assumption that all of us have experienced our work lives being turned upside down over the past couple months. As organizations adapt to the mandates and changes brought on by COVID-19, a record-breaking number of people now find themselves working from home—including many who have never worked remotely until now.

Learn the proprietary secrets of a Fortune 100 recruiter who has helped thousands of candidates deliver compelling messages that capture the imagination of hiring professionals.

With the start of a new year comes a fresh chance to plan ahead and think about the future. But how can you make goals that will make a real difference to your life? And that you will actually keep?

Every great leader needs to start somewhere and this webinar for Golden Key Academy has been designed to provide you …

Motivation is an integral part of the teaching and learning process. It determines if a student completes a course or …

Our professional spaces can be sources of growth and opportunity, but they can also be one of the most stressful …

As the world rapidly evolves and technology facilitates the spread of information at speeds that we have never seen before, …

In our globalized, fast-faced world personal branding is more important than ever because: 1) It can help you highlight your …

Imagine if every purchase was guilt-free, every bill taken care of and every holiday paid for with savings instead of …

Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, and not challenged? It might be because you do not have the correct people in …

Understanding the dynamics at play in a family can help us to deal with our family members better. When we …

The psychology of money plays an intricate role in why we make financial decisions. Understanding the irrefutable laws/principles of money …

We are all a product of our environment and experiences. Our beliefs about ourselves and our capabilities are shaped as …

As students, we all want to gain successful employment upon graduation. However, do you know there are tactful strategies that …

Remote work is now the norm for many employees and video conferences have become a common occurrence. While there are …

Balancing culture and productivity is one of the great challenges facing many companies and managers – now more than ever …

Thinking about changing careers? Heading out into the job market post-graduation? Need to update your resume and polish your LinkedIn …

When most people hear the word noise, it is natural to think solely in the context of sound. But noise …

The psychology of money plays an intricate role in why we make financial decisions. Understanding the irrefutable laws/principles of money …

Are you one of those people who sets goals but has trouble following through on them? Or maybe even the …

The psychology of money plays an intricate role in why we make financial decisions. Understanding the irrefutable laws/principles of money …

Wits Thinkers Symposium: The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the world we live in drastically, working from home is the new …

Empowered women empower women. In recent years, messages of female empowerment have found a greater presence in popular culture. With …

Remote work is now the norm for many employees and video conferences have become a common occurrence. While there are …

Common childhood trauma responses in day-to-day lives, which seems harmless, but do you know what impacts it will have on …

Wondering how to write your resume to land a remote job? FlexJobs is here to help! Join us for this …

Presented by the team from Teach For Australia, voted best not-for-profit Graduate Development Program by the Australian Association of Graduate …

Whether you are buying a home, your first investment property or adding to an existing property portfolio, there are some …

The impression you make during an interview with a prospective employer is important, and the impression you leave after the …

Wanting to transform your fitness? Or even just fine-tune your health regime? Lots of us are ready to go on a fitness journey and so this Golden Key Academy webinar focuses on helping you get started, planning your pathway and setting goals.

Many of us fear the big ‘F’ or a ‘fail’ grade of any kind when we’re sitting an important test …

An academic initiative by GK Alumni North-West to help us rise up the candidate list of HR departments, remain encouraged …

Entrepreneurship: Share your story is a Golden Key Western Cape Alumni event that creates a platform for small business owners …

“Are you interested in kicking off your investment journey? Join us together with the Vuka Mngani Foundation, as we zoom …

Learn how you can optimize your academic performance by implementing a few powerful tools. In this webinar, Dean will be …

Are you one of those people who dreams of being an early riser, but can never seem to get up …

The year 2021 will mark 20 years of the Golden Key UJ chapter being in existence. We would like to …

Feeling tired, bored, stressed and/or unmotivated? You may well be on the path to burnout – and you wouldn’t be …

Entrepreneurship: Share your story was a Golden Key Western Cape Alumni event that created a platform for small business owners …

Golden Key in Collaboration with The Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation, will be exploring what it means to take up space and …

August, the women’s month is designated to celebrate women and acknowledge them. In a society that cares less about women, …

Now more than ever, we can appreciate the importance of teachers and teaching in South Africa. As the profession which …

Carrer coach, Vumile will share insights on public speaking for career positioning. You do not want to miss this. Vumile has almost a decade …

The event focuses on preparing individuals for the transition from the academic life to the working world. The purpose is …

What is trauma? Why is learning about childhood trauma important ? Common childhood trauma responses in day-to-day lives, which seems …

With the rise of emerging technologies, Australian businesses and the workforce are transforming rapidly. However, with such advancements, comes the …

This webinar for Golden Key Academy will offer an introduction to the art of negotiating starting salary, raises, and promotions. …

How you ever failed to achieve your study or research goals? Run out of time and felt rushed when working …

This webinar is carefully designed for individuals who are new to professional résumé compilation. CV Profs offer clear and user-friendly guidance in writing a résumé that opens doors to much desired interviews.

This workshop is designed to inspire and improve your learning skills and help you achieve your academic goals.

Students strive to achieve an outstanding academic performance, however there has been scant deliberation in understanding stress and academic pressure …

Youth financial knowledge and capability is an area that needs attention. Many young people remain in need of formal and/or …

Cindy Abrahams, professionally known as Shake It With Cindy (S.I.W.C), is based in Cape Town and operates and runs a …

James Howell once said, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” Let’s take a downtime and relax …

Areas of growth in the networking space, things one needs to learn and master.

How to maintain a professional relationship with the different individuals we meet in different spaces.

How to introduce yourself, how to get contacts, and the fundamentals of networking in a face to face situation.

Meghan Petri Smith Meghan Smith is a third-year medical student at Stellenbosch University on the Tygerberg Campus. She was the …

Join the Founder and Managing Director of Puzzle of My Life, Barbara Ayissi, for more information on the on-line counselling services offered free of charge to our members. 

Join Rudi Bouwer for an webinar on “An introduction to good financial health”.

This webinar for Golden Key Academy will offer some inspiration and will get you started on your investment journey by offering a top-level discussion on the “foundational principals” every investor should know and understand before investing in the stock market (or become a better, more disciplined investor).

During this workshop, you will learn a series of unique strategies that will make you standout and enhance your journey in becoming a young professional.

Are you about to start college – or already part way through – and looking for some support and advice? College can be a scary proposition for a new student, regardless of your age. The college journey can sometimes be lonely, confusing, and filled with endless decisions.

This talk will be centered around helping Golden Key graduates to apply for their dream jobs with intent when kickstarting …

This session will be a reflection among selected student leaders. The session will not only focus on the past 2 …

This keynote address will focus on Leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic: Building and sustaining trust in times of uncertainty. At …

Effective leaders must possess several key leadership skills. One of the most crucial is the ability to manage team conflicts. …

Leaders set the tone of their organization. If they lack emotional intelligence, it could have more far-reaching consequences. Emotional intelligence …

A critical aspect of effective leaders today is the ability to lead change. Indeed, many would argue that the most …

A strong organisational culture that invests in diversity and inclusion is one of the greatest competitive advantages any organisation can …

Covid 19 has forced all of us to be part of teams and projects remotely or rather from the comfort …

One of the most fundamental aspects that good leadership drives in people is their willingness to contribute. In this session …

One key characteristic of a good leader is that they are able to reach organizational goals by motivating others. Giving …

One key characteristic of a good leader is that they are able to reach organizational goals by motivating others. Giving …

Effective leaders possess some specific and key traits & qualities. This session is for leaders and aspiring leaders who must …

The ability to communicate effectively is a foundational skill required by all professionals. In order for a team to accomplish …

Authentic leadership is an approach to leadership that emphasizes building the leader’s legitimacy through honest relationships with followers which value …

This webinar for Golden Key Academy is designed to prepare students for one of the most fundamental skills of qualitative research: Fieldwork.

In this webinar we look at the differences between a resume and a CV, what information to include, and where to list your experiences. We will also review the different types of interviews related to graduate school applications, review some of the questions they are likely to ask you, and how to answer those questions based on your previous work experience and academic background.

In this webinar we will look at how to write a statement of purpose and what information to include. We will also discuss the difference between a statement of purpose and a personal statement.

In this webinar you will learn how to create a timeline to help you stay organized. Topics discussed will include when to take standardized tests (i.e., GRE, TOEFL, etc), when and how to ask for letters of recommendation and when to begin writing your statement of purpose.

In this webinar we discuss how to create a list of schools that is well suited to your academic and career aspirations. This is the second session in a six part series on graduate school applications.

In this webinar for Golden Key Academy, students interested in attending graduate school will gain an understanding of the various degree programs offered (e.g., master’s, Ph.D., MBA, etc) and the application materials required for graduate school applications.

Transforming digitally does not just mean adopting emerging technologies, it requires employees to unlearn and relearn, essentially embracing a growth …

Join Ms. Juan-Ri Potgieter for this Golden Key Academy talk where she will explore: •Defining flourishing, meaning, and happiness in …

Mental health is one of the issues often neglected but one which is of particular importance. As such, Golden Key Western Cape Chapters are hosting this collaborative mental health workshop with Moira Hamilton, focusing on stress management through arts.

Do you often find yourself getting overwhelmed and flustered by the workload you have? Do you find yourself falling short of your full potential and hence partake in self sabotage? Then this webinar is for you.

Recruiters generally make a split-second decision about whether to keep reading your resume or whether it goes to the ‘no’ pile.  It is essential to write a great resume and one that captures the interest of the reader. This webinar will help you understand how to do it.

This presentation explains managing social media for personal brands, mastering professional communication, and those tricky first impressions – even if you’re an introvert!

In this webinar Dr. Kevin Reynolds leads the panel on a thoughtful but frank discussion on the struggles facing organizations to sift through the noise and identify the underlying cause of their dysfunction and identify actionable plans to address and correct the behaviors impeding success.

Identifying, understanding and maximising your personal strengths is crucial when you want to develop and achieve professional goals, and a good way to do this is to adopt the BOSS technique: Be Outstanding at Something Simple. This webinar will inspire you to find the things that make you special and amplify them to help you achieve career success.

In this interactive webinar, Jessica will help leaders understand the value of relationship-building as a leadership strategy, create a plan to intentionally build relationships, and understand and apply core relationship-building practices as a part of their daily leadership to-do list.

In this interactive and engaging webinar, popular presenter Archie Messersmith-Bunting returns to GKA to provide student leaders with a framework that allows them to refocus on their most critical leadership priorities – their people.

Becoming an entrepreneur is an exciting experience as it’s all about making the decision to follow one’s dream and accomplishing self-made success. But it’s not all smooth sailing, and being informed before you start is crucial.

In this webinar we explore effective ways to make connections with people through teaching course material, but also through other roles in academia such as committee work, student advising, and community engagement.

In this webinar we explore the possibility that rejection does not exist, and that what we are really looking at is redirection.

what exactly does it mean to be a product manager? What does a typical day in this job look like? What do you create? What skills do you need? And is doing a course really necessary? In this webinar we answer these questions and more, and look at why product management might be the perfect path for you.

In this webinar for Golden Key Academy, you’ll learn a proven strategy for how to take control of your job and craft your own meaning in it, which will lead to positive outcomes for you, your business, and everyone around you.

Believe it or not, an acting class can be a useful training experience for anyone (not just actors or performers) – and it can be a fun and engaging way to develop crucial workplace skills such as confidence, public speaking, presentation skills, creativity, teamwork and more. Join us for this Golden Key Academy webinar to find out why taking an acting class could very well be the smartest thing you could do right now.

Looking for a new job, considering an internship or taking your first steps into full-time employment? Discover some expert tips on how to navigate the search for a position during particularly difficult times and stay resilient.

Explore what is holding you back from unleashing the confident version of yourself and how to break through those barriers. The session will include a hand-on activity exploring the process of limiting beliefs and rewriting them.

Do you have a 5-year plan, or do you feel like you need one? How do you even go about creating one? Check out this terrific webinar, hosted by GKSA, which delves into how to make a 5-year plan work for you.

In this webinar for Golden Key Academy, join Elegance Gozo, an experienced professional in Talent Development with over 15 years corporate experience, as she explains how to maintain sanity and optimism in these uncertain times. 

In this talk for Golden Key Academy, Andy Karesa provides simple, practical strategies that you can use to grow your leadership potential, regardless of your current role.

In this session, Leigh-Chantelle explains concepts around cyberpsychology, digital wellness, and digital equilibrium to Golden Key Academy members. She gives tips and tricks to help with understanding your technology consumption, balancing your technology needs, and empowering you towards practices for conscious and mindful lifelong healthy habits and digital boundaries to thrive online in our always-on digital culture.

In this webinar, Dr. Sanseviro discusses ways university staff, faculty and admin can support student engagement virtually due to COVID-19. 

Contraception is vital to women’s health care. Often it can be confusing to keep track of the different methods and their use. The global pandemic has a significant impact on access to and reliability of safe contraception. With healthcare resources redirected to combat COVID-19, less is available to deal with this issue. 

Join Golden Key South Africa for this two-part series on tips and tricks to help you be a more confident and effective public speaker.

Do you find public speaking a challenge? It’s okay, you’re not alone. Many people struggle to speak publicly, whether it’s giving a speech, speaking up in a work meeting or doing a presentation. But there are many things you can do to improve!

Feeling unsure where your career is heading? Or wanting to change direction and unsure how or where to start? Then join us for this Golden Key Academy webinar as we discover how to unleash the power of mentoring to bring clarity and purpose to your next step.

Access HFM flipbook here —-> https://online.fliphtml5.com/itgs/mxii/ We will be hosting Jaintheran Naidoo and Caitlin Quibell from HFM talentindex South Africa. …

In this workshop for Golden Key Academy we will be exploring reasons why you are possibly struggling to find happiness and what you can do about it.

In this live webinar for Golden Key Academy, you will find out how to manage your credit card and stay ahead of your finances, especially during uncertain times.

A guided 30 minute practice to help you clear out stress and mental clutter, in preparation for a fresh start. You’ll feel relaxed and refreshed in the moment, and leave with practical tips that you can apply anytime, anywhere.

In this webinar for Golden Key Academy, we explore a recent study that explains the various needs, challenges, and aspiration of culturally diverse learners. This talk is for educators, administrators, online students, and anyone who is involved in educating students in online learning environments.

https://fliphtml5.com/itgs/gtxt FPDs academic programmes focus on management and professional development across Africa and has reached around 480 000 participants to …

In this final session of our Stress Management series, we draw conclusions and answer questions.

In this session, the third in our four part series, we focus on strategies that students can use for preventing or avoiding stress. 

Join Yogavelli Nambiar for this webinar on “Professional and thought leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic”.

Join Jacky Pillay as she covers how to identify the right role based on your competencies and then how to use your competencies to build a professional cover letter that will make your next application stand out from the crowd.

Join Jamie Wyngaard for this webinar on “Thriving in a Pandemic – Entrepreneurship – building a business during a pandemic”.

This webinar will discuss the importance of a support system. Generally, the lack of a support system could delay your progress or prevent you from achieving your goals. Therefore, it is essential to schedule regular “coffee” or “connect” sessions and know what to discuss regarding your vision.

A community based initiative that drives enterprise development and supports local NPO’s in executing their mandates, building good governance and positioning them to make use of opportunities. 

Dr Nokukhanya Khanyile  actively promotes physical and mental wellness in both her everyday regime and on her social media accounts which also covers beauty and lifestyle inserts.

Join the discussion as we tackle the elements of personal branding, how to present yourself and make an impact.

Whether you’re letting go of relationships, work stress, issues at school or general life trauma, this 30 minute session for Golden Key Academy will give you some terrific tools and exercises to help you release the past and move forward.

Protecting your mental health is even more important now than ever before, and in this webinar for Golden Key Academy we will identify and discuss the major challenges that professionals struggle with around their mental health today, and how to overcome them.

Join Katrina Davis for an impactful, interactive (virtually) and hands-on (your keyboards) Golden Key Academy webinar on methods and subconscious steps you can take to alter people’s perceptions of you.

In this live webinar for Golden Key Academy we will challenge you to consider the process of how you’ve formed your relationships and your network. During this session you will be encouraged to consider a range of key principles that span across friendship, romantic, and family relationships.

Ways to overcome stress, anxiety and depression. Session 2 focuses on different solutions that will enable you to overcome and manage stress. 

September is known as Suicide Prevention Month and serves to provide as an intervention for those who might be suffering …

Defining stress and the causes of stress. Identifying the source that cultivate your stress. What it means to manage your stress. Session 1 is an introduction on understanding and managing stress.

When you feel you have no time to attend a webinar on time management, that is the point when it …

The aim of this webinar is to discuss the overwhelming challenge of building an appealing LinkedIn profile that will be appealing to employers in these competitive times.

In this webinar, Juanita Kapp describes her theology career, and explains how you can do it too. 

Join Raj Naran and learn how to prepare for virtual job interviews. This webinar covers different types of virtual interviews to look out for and also some of the best ways of conducting yourself through these interviews. 

In this webinar for Golden Key Academy, Paola Garcia will share her experiences and show you how being more in tune with opportunities and the world around you can have a positive impact on your life and choices.

This is the final instalment in our four week Zumba program, presented by Golden Key SA. Let’s do it!

And now it’s time for Week 3 in our four-week Zumba workout, brought to you by Golden Key SA.

Are you ready to Zumba? Join us for this energetic Week 2 workout, brought to you by Golden Key SA…

Golden Key SA is offering a month of free Zumba classes to all GK members! Is it your first time doing Zumba? This intro will tell you all you need to know…

Research indicates that nearly three quarters of organisational transformation fail to achieve their goals. So, why do such a large proportion fail to transform, when the organisational stakes can be high? Samantha will share her experiences with Golden Key members with the aim of helping navigate this complex transformation landscape.

Leadership evolves throughout the course of your life. Watch this session to appreciate how to understand yourself on your path to leadership and professional success.

In this 30 minute meditation for Golden Key Academy, you’ll learn the foundations of visualization – a powerful technique employed by elite athletes – and practice how you can harness it to achieve laser-like focus in your work.

In this webinar, we will examine 10 crucial actions under/postgraduate students can take to create long term career value in times of Black Swan events like COVID-19.

In this workshop, Rakin helps you identify how to unlock your true potential in both a tangible and intangible way. He helps you to identify ways to revamp your resume, prepare for virtual assessments and video interviews, prepare the Cheat Sheet that will assist you with the interviews and finally provide tips to revamp your LinkedIn account.

In this live webinar for Golden Key Academy, learn how you can harness the privilege of receiving (while also giving) to those you love and lead.

In this talk for Golden Key Academy, Devin shows men and women of all walks of life personally and professionally how to utilize pride to improve performance, relationships, and overall life satisfaction.

Discover the three common behaviours that are keeping people stuck when it comes to money. This webinar focuses on the importance of value and goal-setting while also discussing core money management tips and activities for a positive way forward.

Learn about the interview process, how you can prepare for interviews both in person and on screen and how to overcome your nerves and survive the process!

From simple savings techniques to tips on investing your future savings to create a safety net, this session is perfect for anyone ready to take control of their finances.

In this webinar for Golden Key Academy we’ll explore the common key elements to create a competitive grant application, basic approaches, community collaboration, and what it feels like to be the grant reviewer approving the story you’ve clearly outlined.

If you have already started your LinkedIn journey and want to explore more, this webinar is for you.

We are in an unprecedented time where a lot of us are anxious, confused and worried about what’s in store for the job market – and LinkedIn is a great way to network and look for new opportunities.

In this webinar for Golden Key Academy, find out how drawing the potential out in others enables us to reach our full potential.

This webinar for Golden Key Academy will provide you with the tools you need to support you in the process of planning the work and then working the plan, so that you can take a strategic approach to goal setting and create a MASTER PLAN for success.

Previously when people thought about working from home, they imagined sleeping in, lounging in their pjs, long walks and leisurely lunches. But as most of us have now experienced, working from home presents a whole new set of challenges as you navigate remote communication and online meetings, interruptions by restless children and pets, technology hiccups and, perhaps most importantly, switching off at the end of the day.

When you are unable to access calm, not only do you build up stress and damage your immune system and physical health, your cognitive capacity gets impaired as well. Even the smartest people can make poor decisions as a result. Learn the four mental strategies to access your inner calm so that you can respond creatively and wisely during these uncertain and changing times.

Learn practical tips for making mindfulness and stress management a regular part of your work, rest and play in this 45 minute Introduction to Meditation session, exclusively for Golden Key Academy.

This webinar for Golden Key Academy will allow you to reframe the way you prepare to present, learn how to retool current content, and identify ways to make virtual presentations more visually appealing.

How often do you think you don’t have enough hours in the day to get everything done? Maybe the issue is not that you don’t have enough time, but rather that you don’t use the time available to you effectively. Due to popular demand, Prof. Steve Neel returns to Golden Key Academy to tackle the universal and timely topics of productivity and time management.

In this webinar for Golden Key Academy, George reflects on his 25 years of leading technology teams and shares 6 critical leadership lessons, assembled in a “wheel of leadership”.

2020 the year of…health, social justice, and survival advocacy? In this unprecedented year, there are so many causes that need a voice. As communication professionals, students, educators, and everyday humans it is important to think about where we can make impact and how we might use our voices purposively, intentionally, and effectively.

Get a better understanding of how you are currently planning your time and how you could do it better, tips for avoiding distractions and setting boundaries, plus managing your email and goal setting.

Communication is the most important skill sought by employers, and will continue to be as the world moves increasingly online. During the workshop, Ricki will show you how employers assess communication in your applications, and how you can demonstrate great virtual communication at every stage of the application process.

In this webinar with Donald Wittman, you will discover how to make your LinkedIn profile work more effectively.