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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How two words will change everything at work for you… For many professional women finding out they’re pregnant provides mixed feelings. Delight that you are about to become a mum but also shear dread as you know your world is about to change in more ways than one. As soon as the words “I’m...
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“Communication is key!” If you’ve never heard this statement, let me tell you all about it. Before we get knee-deep – my name is Jarryd Irvine, multi-faceted sports and business coach and entrepreneur. Through this medium, I plan to communicate a message to you about communication. I have explored many methods to optimize our...
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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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We hear the phrase “watch out for the red flags” all the time. Now, recognizing red flags is important, but usually, once we recognize red flags, it is already unhealthy—maybe even toxic. Something I rarely hear people talk about is pink flags. Pink flags are very similar to red flags with one big difference:...
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Research has shown that social connections are an essential part of the human experience. Unfortunately, one in every six adults experiences childhood trauma that affects vital social and emotional development. An individual with a history of four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) has an increased likelihood of experiencing challenges with social functioning (Felitti...
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Communication channels have developed through the years and are known to be an important aspect of any occupation. It has become available around the world in the form of Skype calls, WhatsApp messages and emails. One of the most prominent forms of communication widely used by many different sectors is email. As letters have...
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