“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill You’ve worked hard to establish yourself in your career, and you like your job. You’ve put in the time and energy to master each new role, advance up the ladder, and build a solid professional reputation. […]
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Making a career transition can be an intimidating endeavor. We often feel loyalty to our team or employer. Many times we’re comfortable and fear the unknown. Sometimes we worry that we won’t be successful someplace else. So many fears and worries can keep us in the same role much longer than is good for us. […]
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We tend to spend a huge chunk of our time at work (more than one-third of each day). It’s safe to say that our work defines us as people. When everything is going well at work then chances are that most other parts of your life will prosper as well. That is why it’s important […]
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How do I know what my personal brand should be? Welcome back, my friends! In case you missed it, last time we dug into what actually is a personal brand and why should you want one. Quick recap: your personal brand is what you want to be known for (usually in the professional world), and […]
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Did you know what you do the night before significantly affects how you show up the next day? While the morning mindset, movement, and motivation routine will work wonders to shake the cobwebs off, there’s no replacement for a solid amount of shut-eye. I recommend adding these habits and upgrades to your nightly routine to […]
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With summer in full swing, it’s no surprise most of us are trying to enjoy the weather and still focus on personal development and growth. After all, time is of the essence! While we love listening to podcasts on our road trips, long flights, commutes, and anywhere in between, what podcasts are worth listening to? […]
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One of the ALV 9 Culture Commandments is Be a Perpetual Student. Even the smartest person in the room has something to be learned. Never stop asking questions. Learning is an opportunity, not a chore. Always be bettering. Learn. Grow. Develop. Repeat. This is really what personal development is all about, constant growth in pursuit […]
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“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have changed.” – Nelson Mandela I read this quote in seventh grade while reading The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (slightly embarrassing, I know). I hadn’t thought about it in years until I was back in […]
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In today’s world of perpetual busy-ness, it’s easy to forget to make time for play. (Did she just say play? I’m a grown@$$ woman.) Yes, play! Think about it, as children we are encouraged to play make believe and flex our imagination because it is a fundamental part of our development. So why should we […]
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Humans are wired for structure and routine. The certainty they provide creates order in the midst of chaos. But I’m not talking about the type that has you thinking, feeling and doing the same thing every day without any conscious thought. I’m suggesting you need a structure that provides you with balance, clarity, energy and […]
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Today we are talking about 5 ways you can give to yourself that will help you live your best possible life. A small change can make a big difference. – Ankita Singhal 1. Gift of Time…For Yourself A common complaint of American culture? Being too busy. The pressure to work constantly makes us feel lazy when […]
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Failure is such a scary word for most of us. We shy away from it, run from it, hide from it. Anything we can do to avoid it. But failure is what prompts us to rise. It’s what makes us evolve and become better versions of ourselves. We need to work on getting comfortable with […]
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