Is Your LinkedIn Profile Doing Your Job-Hunting Harm?
Check your LinkedIn Profile – today – before it damages your precious employment opportunities.
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How To Fix a Broken One on One Meeting
You may be in the wrong kind of meeting with your manager. And your manager might not even know this.
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Ten Things to do Twenty Minutes Before a Meeting
How many meetings do you turn up to totally unprepared?
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Why I Spent $1,000 on an Office Chair
I spent $1,000 on an office chair… extravagant purchase or sensible investment?
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Why You Need to Understand the Psychology of a Performance Appraisal
There is a ‘psychology’ of a Performance Appraisal that is important to understand, so you’re appropriately armed and prepared when it’s your turn
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6 Strategies for Successfully Working Under a Clear-Desk Policy
It can be a pain in the butt. Here are six strategies for keeping within the policy, without it becoming a huge burden.
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5 Charitable Things to do to Increase Your Profile at Work
Raise money for charity AND increase your profile in your organization – it’s almost too good to be true!
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How To Use Your Performance Review to Get Promoted in 4 Steps – Like a Pro
Are you intent on a promotion? Sure you are. Here is how to achieve it
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Conference Call Services – 10 ‘Pro’ Considerations when Choosing a Service
Do you arrange conference calls? Here is how to choose the right service for you
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The 5 Essentials of Setting Up a Home Office
Are you setting up an office at home? Then you must ensure you’re focusing on these five things.
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How much sleep do we need to be high performers?
There is so much conflicting research and evidence on this subject, so how can we know we’re getting the right amount?
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How to Become Top-Recommended on LinkedIn – Like a Pro
Do you want more recommendations on LinkedIn to boost your profile? I will show you two ways to achieve this.
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Can you sue for workplace bullying?
This is a complicated subject, but the short answer is Yes, you can.
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Just Launched – Résumé Tune-Up Service
By popular demand, I have just launched a Résumé Tune-Up Service.
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How to give feedback to a co-worker – Like a Pro
If you are giving feedback to a co-worker, there is a ‘right’ way to do it.
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Short-Term Goals have improved my Long-Term Performance – want to know how?
I discovered a Performance Hack – one we can all do – that boosts my personal productivity.
Short-Term Goals have improved my Long-Term Performance – want to know how? Read More »
Do you know why ‘Big Data’ creates Big Career Opportunities?
What does ‘Big Data’ mean to you? Not a great deal, huh? But here’s why it could be good for you and your career.
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Freelancers: How to Protect Your Business from the Worst
As freelancers, our business is our livelihood. We don’t have the ‘safety blanket’ of the corporate environment. But have you protected it?
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Reaching out to my friends in Bengaluru
Are you in Bengaluru? Then let’s be friends!
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How to setup and manage a conference call – Like a Pro
Want to make your conference calls work like a real meeting? Then I’ve got the formula, right here.
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How to Recover from Upsetting Your Boss – Like a Pro
You made a gaffe and your boss is upset with you. Don’t panic. Here’s how to fix it.
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How to ask for training – Like a Pro
Employers love employees who are trained, certificated and competent to do their jobs. Employers hate paying for training.
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Use LinkedIn Publishing to increase your exposure and to grow your followers
If you’re not using LinkedIn Publishing, you’re missing a great opportunity.
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How to test if your business reports are really being read – Like a Pro
If you’re like me, you can spend many hours in a week writing business reports. How do we know if they’re being read?
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Insider Secret: How to Negotiate the Salary you are Really Worth
One of the most frustrating aspects of earning a living is when we are not earning to our potential. I’ll show you how to negotiate like a Pro
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5 obvious reasons why we shouldn’t be eating lunch at our desks
It seems that many people eat ‘al desko’ now. Is an invisible chain is tethering us to our workstations?
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I’ve just launched new forums – join my community!
I’ve just launched brand new forums! Please join my community to get them started.
I’ve just launched new forums – join my community! Read More »
What is Your Greatest Personal Achievement at Work?
This isn’t always the most obvious, and it isn’t necessarily the achievement we put on our résumé.
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How to deal with personal issues when you’re at the office
We’re told we should leave our problems at home behind, but that’s not how it really works.
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A bit on the side: Is Moonlighting OK?
There are a number of considerations with moonlighting. Ignoring them could put your side venture at risk, and even worse, your main job.
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How to Introduce Yourself to Co-Workers – Like a Pro
This isn’t something that gets taught. But it’s one of the most important things to get right to make a good impression on new co-workers
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5 Toxic People to Avoid in the Office
There are some people around you that, to be blunt, you need to steer clear of. These guys are bad news, and bad company.
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How to deal with intimidating people – Like a Pro
You’re quiet and don’t speak up to avoid being attacked. You probably avoid these people and dread contact. What can you do?
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The Five-Minute Performance Appraisal (with free template)
It can take six months, or even a year, so manager and employee to talk turkey about performance. Why does it have to take so long?
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Laid Off/Made Redundant? Here’s what to do with your finances
This is one of the worst things to happen – or so it feels at the time.
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What to do when you’re given a complex task… And then you PANIC
Your boss asks you to do something big and complex. You stare back like a rabbit caught in headlights…
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Is it OK to listen to music at your desk?
Listening to music whilst working is growing in popularity, but is it OK?
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How NOT to approach a Performance Appraisal – do these 5 things instead
Is your Performance Appraisal approaching? Avoid these things
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How to spot a stressed colleague; and what to do about it
Stress is a big problem in business. In the USA alone, $300bn is lost each year due to stress-related absence.
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5 Common Mistakes Not To Make When Answering Performance Appraisal Questions
When you’re in your performance appraisal, you want to be on top form, right? Don’t make the following common mistakes!
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Is it OK to wear sexy attire to the office?
Should you wear that sexy little number to work? What impact does it have? (And what impact would you intend it to have?)
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A simple way to avoid phishing scams
Many ‘phishing’ emails are cunning – aimed at fleecing you. Here’s how to avoid it.
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My $1million 2015 New Year’s Resolution
Happy New Year! This year, I have a New Years Resolution, and it’s a big one for me: I will listen to, and then ignore, all my self-limiting beliefs, in order to earn over $1m by Dec 31.
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Is Commitment to Action Killing Your Career?
Does a lack of commitment to taking the actions we agree on put our career at risk?
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How to review a business document: 6 Power Tips
Do you have to review business documents in your job, but not sure how to do it?
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How to avoid being ripped off by counterfeit goods this Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching we are all looking for those great bargains, but do you know how to spot fake or counterfeit goods?
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Kim Kardashian: Role-Model or just Bum-Model?
Did you see Kim Kardashian’s attempt to ‘break the Internet’ with the release of new photographs?
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The Secret of Getting to Know Colleagues: Invite them to Lunch
Just joined a new organization? Or struggling to make friends? Here is a tip to make stronger connections and improve working relationships.
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How to Answer “What do you do?” – like a Pro
Have you ever met a stranger and been asked “what do you do?” – of course you have. You probably answered wrongly by stating your Job Title.
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Why ‘Parity’ is Key during a Sales Meeting
Parity is when you behave and feel on a level with somebody else – and this could be a valuable tactic to present yourself confidently and share the value you can bring to a potential customer during a sales meeting. The classic imagery of a sales meeting is of the newbie salesperson nervously clutching their briefcase whilst being led into a room full of
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Why ‘Parity’ is Key during an Interview
Parity is when you behave and feel on a level with somebody else.
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One-on-One Career Coaching Services launched
One-on-One Coaching Services launched
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How to Communicate Powerfully in your Workplace – Like a Pro
Developing strong communication skills is one of the most important things you can invest your time in.
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How I use my Kindle for work, at work
How I use my Kindle to do my job
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How to create your dream ‘no experience yet’ resume
Applying for that dream job? But you think you have no experience to talk about, and don’t know what to do about it…
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How to ask a chatty colleague to shut the hell up
Chatty colleagues – those people who interrupt you over the pod divisions at almost every breath – are mega-annoying, aren’t they? Want to ask them to stop?
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5 signs of Silo Mentality in your organization
Silo Mentality – present when a division, department or function does not willingly share information, resources and support to others. Do you see this?
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Why your attempts at networking keep on failing: 10 tips for networking success
Do you go to ‘networking events’ only to leave with a feeling of disappointment and self-loathing? Then you’re probably not approaching it the wrong way, and missing an essential purpose.
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Colleagues not Collaborating? How to become an Organizational Power Broker
Organizations can be complex. The bigger the organization, the greater the complexity. But you can be a power-broker to great effect!
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Why be Happy in our work?
Work is important to us. It fills most of our day. So why not be happy in it?
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I’m The Boss! The Truth Behind Positional Power
So you’re the boss now. You’ve worked hard for that promotion and now you’ve got new people working directly under you, hierarchically speaking. How will you use this new power to get your job done?
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Respecting the Chain of Command – Like a Pro
Chain of command is an important tool in the hierarchy of a business and one that should be respected by employees
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When is it OK to Break The Rules?
Is it OK to Break The Rules? The old saying goes ‘Rules Are There To Be Broken’…
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How to Effectively Utilize Social Media in Your Career
Social media can help you in your career by allowing you to stay connected with the professionals in the community
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Inter-Colleague Relationships: Don’t Take it Personally
Take a deep breath and remember it’s all a story
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Are You a Workplace Leader?
If you have strong leadership qualities, you’re in a great position to advance your career by providing your employer with some important benefits.
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How to Ask your Boss if you Can Leave Work Early – Like a Pro
Something urgent has come up! How to ask to leave work early, the right way
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Alternative Tactics To Find A Job After Graduating
Here are some top tips for alternate post-graduation activities that will keep you afloat as you continue job seeking
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How to Explain Why You Left a Job
During an interview, one of the most pressing questions you are asked is why you left a previous job.
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10 Reasons to Give 100% in Your Job
Whether your employment revolves around a job or a chosen career path, give every job you do the most positive effort you can muster up
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Child Care Options for Working Moms
Child care is an important field that many non-parents overlook. However when you have a child and need to go back to work it becomes a matter of vital importance. But what are your choices?
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What is a ‘Stand-Up Meeting’? (and Why You Should Try Them)
‘Stand-Up’ Meetings are growing in popularity… but what are they? I’ll explain what this term means, and convince you why you should try them in your organization.
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Is This The Ultimate Guide To Job Interview Answers?
We all know how crucial job interviews are. If we could get any advantage to increase our likelihood of a job offer, we’d take it, right? I have something to share with you that could be the ticket…
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Why Being Articulate is an Essential Business Skill
Being articulate could possibly be the most important business skill you can develop
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Download Your Free ‘Effective Presentations’ Booklet
Dale Carnegie is offering a free booklet ‘Presentation Effectiveness: Speak More Effectively Guide’ for download
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How to Approach Your Boss About Personal Issues
How do you approach your boss about personal issues?
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Boost Promotion Potential: 4 Grave Mistakes Recent Graduates Should Avoid
If you’re a recent graduate, then you’ve mostly likely launched your career in a low paying, entry-level position. While it can be frustrating having to start at the very end of the totem pole, that won’t be the case forever.
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The Seven Types of Difficult Boss
Got a boss who is really difficult to work with? Want to resort to physical abuse, or create an effigy to burn? I know the feeling. Here are seven types of difficult bosses and how to deal with them.
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What I Learned in College to Remedy Writer’s Block
If I don’t write every day, how am I supposed to improve my skills?
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Use LinkedIn to Create Your Resume
It’s your online resume – anyone can find it, read and gain confidence in your abilities. So why not use LinkedIn to help create your offline resume?
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Is it OK to Discuss Salary With Co-workers?
Got a raise? You probably want to shout from the rooftops – especially in this climate. But is it OK to discuss your raise or salary with coworkers?
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How I Increased My LinkedIn Profile Views by 575%
I’ve increased my LinkedIn profile views by 575% – want to know how?
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What is a Performance Appraisal?
What is a Performance Appraisal? Do you know? Here’s what they’re all about
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Six Essential Secrets to Learn for Successful Job-Hunting
Are you struggling to get a job? Here are six things to make sure you’re doing, before you pull any more hair out. Think positively: you must do this first! Remember what makes you great. When you expel negative energy, you get it back. Nobody like to be dragged down. (I have a free course
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How To Get a Career in IT (without a computing degree)
Are you looking at starting a career in Information Technology (IT)?
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A Directory of Top Jobsites
I’ve pulled together a list of the best jobsites to give you a place to start.
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Knowing What You’re Worth
How Can You Find Your Worth to an Employer? This question can be a difficult one to answer, especially for younger generations trying to break into the workforce.
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6 Steps To Become Amazingly Inspirational
How often have you met someone truly inspirational who spurred you to do something great? Imagine being amazingly inspirational to others – how would that make you feel?
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How to Convince Your Manager to Send you to a Conference
some employers know the importance of sending their employees to conferences to keep them on their “A” game, other employers aren’t as gracious.
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Is the Work-Life Balance a Myth?
A post on the Harvard Business Review says that the work-life balance is a myth…! What do you think?
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10 Reasons Why Team Meetings Are Important
What is the point of a team meeting? Are they a talking-shop, or a vital organizational function? Here are some reasons why I think team meetings are essential.
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Three Signs It’s Time To Get a Better Job
You know the feeling when you wake up annoyed before the work day begins…
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Stand Up and Be Counted (in Meetings)
The ‘Meeting Culture’ is under challenge – many organizations are changing the way they run meetings and it’s going to be stand-up job.
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5 Powerful Ways To Make a Great Impression at an Interview
Want to make a great impression at your next interview? You only have 15 seconds to do it…
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Copying Ideas is the Shortcut to Success
Want to know the most effective way of discovering your ‘next big thing’? Try copying an idea from somewhere else…‘New Ideas’ are rarely new. Innovation is mostly about using other people’s ideas and executing them better. The greatest inventions in history haven’t been conjured up entirely from scratch. Instead, they’re improvements on other ideas and
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How New Managers Can Get To Know Their Employees
In days of old, managers were the king-pins of their domains and were to be obeyed without question. Not so today. Managers must understand their employees to build an efficient and effective working environment.If you’ve read Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, then you’ll know how Ebenezer Scrooge ruled with an iron-fist and commanded his staff
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Ask Yourself the RIGHT Question
If disaster or disappointment strikes, it’s normal to ask ourselves why. Why did I fail? Why didn’t I get the job? But these questions aren’t the RIGHT questions to ask.
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Are You An Order Taker or Solution Maker?
Do you accept requests from people and the dollar signs flash over your eyes, or do you view them as a way to add value to your colleagues/customers?
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How To Answer Performance Review Questions – Like a Pro
It’s your Performance Appraisal iand you want the best result. Here is a robust way of how to answer performance review questions.
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6 People to Avoid Becoming a Facebook ‘Friend’
There are six people you should avoid becoming ‘friends’ with on Facebook. Want to know who they are?
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Two Weeks Into My Yoga Experiment
I am two weeks into my yoga experiment, and I share the results…
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The Five Biggest Mistakes of Influencing People
Being influential is something we can all develop. In my years in both the corporate and SMEs, I’ve met people who are great and influencing others, and people who are lousy at it. Here are five observations I’ve notice in the latter!
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Just Added a Google +1 Button
I’ve just added a Google +1 button to my blog, and I need your help to test it out.
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The Beginning of the End for Internal Email?
French giant Atos has just announced a ban on internal emails. Others are bound to follow suit. So is this the end of internal emails?
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My Experiment in Yoga Starts Next Week
I’m getting a bit fed up of the shoulder and back-pain I’ve been carrying. Mostly through tension. So I am going to experiment with yoga to see if it can help me banish the ache, so I can continue with living and working!
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Managing Your Manager: Influencing Decisions
This is the first post in a new series ‘Managing Your Manager’. In this post, we’ll be looking how to influence your manager in making decisions.
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How To Avoid Sleepless Nights
If you’re like me, then you have the occasional sleepless night. I find myself tossing and turning and I can’t stop thinking about what’s troubling me.
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As a High-Performer, You’ve Gotta Cope With Defeat
It’s foolish to think that the great people of our day, and yesterday, did not experience defeat.
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Welcome, to Readers in India!
Looking at my Google Analytics stats, a quarter of visitors to my blog are in India. Welcome! So I was wondering, what would YOU like to see on this blog?
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! Let’s give thanks to the good things we have in life today! Let’s give thanks for our families Let’s give thanks for our health Let’s give thanks for our home Let’s give thanks for our wealth Let’s give thanks for our friends Let’s give thanks for our job
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