Healthy and productive communication in the workplace can be difficult to nail down, especially when you’re working in a fast-paced environment. But the difference between getting it wrong and getting it right are like night and day. In the former scenario, miscommunication runs amok; few people feel heard and just as many feel misunderstood. Good […]
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Two years ago, I had a terrifying realization: I was in the wrong career. The work wasn’t fulfilling and the culture was wearing on me mentally and emotionally. As I looked ahead of me up the corporate ladder I realized it would only get worse at the top. How had this happened? And more importantly, […]
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It’s tough to find people who already have their lives figured out. More often than not, people are still struggling with their own life. They’re usually unsure about where they are right now and what kind of path they want to take for their future. This is just one of the reasons why working with […]
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The following is Part 1 of a Master Your Morning series meant to help you start each day the right way. Over the coming articles, I’ll introduce a handful of keys habits to implement to your morning routine. Adjust these ideas to match your age, interests, and ability to start each day proactive, positive and […]
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Planned Happenstance, yes where the magic happens. I am hoping to capture all of you career changers (life explorers) with this concept that I guarantee with a bit of curiosity, open-mindedness, and grit will get you exploring your options in no time! The planned piece is perfect for those of you that much prefer to […]
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I’m building a modern business the old school way. My business is the antithesis of the Silicon Valley golden child. We haven’t raised a multi-million dollar funding round. We’re not 100% tech. People are a big part of our process. We value sleep as much as we value hard work. Most investors would give us […]
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Working for Ama La Vida, a coaching company, I was bound to pick up some coaching skills of my own. Even though I’m not coaching clients myself, the environment is what we like to call a “coaching culture”. This means that coaching and development is a critical component of how we operate as an organization. […]
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Apart from being addicted to books and Adidas sneakers, I’ve discovered that I’m addicted to learning. It’s not really about collecting credentials, although I am really proud of my university degrees, it’s more about being curious. My recent Google searches include, but are not limited to: How to screen print a t-shirt? Why is there […]
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*Kiss on the cheek* welcome to the company…*kiss on the cheek* onboarding session…*kiss on the cheek* new coworker…*kiss on the cheek* training…*kiss on the cheek*…team lunch. While the kiss on the cheek is a cultural greeting here that I love, it was a bit overwhelming on Day 1 of my new HR technology role in […]
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Welcome back to Founding Females where we share the inspiring stories of passionate women who declared their independence and stepped out on their own to build the company they wanted to see in the world. Today we meet Iris Zhou of Comeback Magazine, a digital and print magazine for young creatives. I actually met Iris […]
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Choosing what kind of career to have in the future is an important life decision. More often than not, the career you’ll choose will be the basis for your course or major in college, and the organizations you’ll join while studying. As much as possible, you want your academic life to become the stepping stone […]
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Welcome back to Transition Tales, where we hear the true stories behind people’s bold decisions to leave the comforts of work they know to pursue work they love. Today we meet one of our clients from New Jersey who recently transitioned from insurance to a unique role within the construction and design industry. For him, […]
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