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How to Be Strategic for Greater Success in Your Career and Life
It’s hard to be strategic when you’re constantly in fire-fighting mode. But adopting a strategic approach to your career and life is the key for moving forward and being more successful. Which of these ways would help you to be more strategic?
How to Build Relationships to Deal with the Ups and Downs of Life
Having the right people in your life is incredibly valuable. None of us succeeds alone. That’s why we need a network of supportive relationships to rely on. These three strategies helped me build a network that made this year happy and worthwhile for me.
How to Manage People’s Perceptions of You
Whether you’re interviewing for a job, getting hired by a new client, or getting senior managers to notice you in the right way, managing perceptions is key for career success. So, how do you go about managing other people's perceptions of you?
How to Stay Positive and Be More Resilient
Imagine having a more focused, balanced and peaceful life. Wellness expert Anusha Wijeyakumar reminds us what we can do to take care of ourselves and become more resilient in the face of today’s challenges.
How to Dial Up Your Positive Energy and Motivate Your Team
Whether you’re the team leader or a team member, there will be times you need to raise the energy level and motivation in the group. When you find yourself in this position, here are three things you can do without needing anyone else’s permission.
Procrastinating on a Big Goal? Use These 3 Success Factors to Achieve It
There's a special kind of procrastination that often applies to the bigger goals in your career and life. When you look at the things you haven’t gotten done yet, there are three success factors you need to have in place in order to move forward.
How to Regain a Sense of Calm and Control in Uncertain Times
Worrying about things you can’t control can lead to feeling weak, vulnerable and hopeless. When the world around you feels out of control, here are three things you can do to regain your sense of calm and control.
Quick Stress Busters to Handle These Challenging Times
If the pressures of work and home life aren’t already enough, there’s the added stress of COVID, US elections, Brexit, the global economy just to name a few. Here are three ways to help you deal with the stress and break the tension that’s all around us.
How to Get the Most From Your Year End Performance Review
Your career is a journey, and feedback is essential for you to learn, grow and improve along the way. How you handle your year end performance review is key. So when it’s time for your year end review, get the most from it with these three steps.
How to Bring Out the Best in Your Team by Avoiding “The Golden Rule”
The “Golden Rule” for how to treat team members can trip up many leaders because things that sound supportive to you may come across as completely off base or out of touch. Instead, here are three ways to gain insights to support your team.
How to Keep Your Mindset From Sabotaging Your Career
Your mindset determines how you show up in the world and makes the biggest difference to how things turn out in your career. These three steps can help you adopt a mindset that serves you well and helps you be successful.
How to Achieve Your Goals When Things Don’t Go as Planned
What did you hope to accomplish this year? If you haven’t made more progress towards your original goals or feel it’s impossible to achieve them, then discover how to make the most of the rest of the year to move forward successfully.
How to Defuse Conflicts Between Team Members
Conflicts at work are messy and there are common pitfalls that can make the situation worse. Prepare yourself and avoid these pitfalls with these three strategies to resolve a conflict between the parties involved.
How to Get Outstanding Results Without Working Harder
Even though hard work is something we praise in the workplace, more isn’t always better. The next time you have the urge to simply “work harder” to generate results at the next level, remember these three simple steps.
How to Set Yourself Up for Career Success in an Uncertain Future
In challenging and uncertain times, the key to succeeding in your career is to take ownership and create your own way forward. Here are three actions you can take to set yourself up for success despite the uncertainties.
How to Keep Your Composure Under Stress
In stressful times, being able to stay composed and perform at your best is a true differentiator. While others fall into the trap of getting mired in the negatives, you’ll be able to set yourself up for success and show you’re ready for the next level in your career.
How to Sound More Senior When Briefing Your Boss’s Boss
When you’re faced with keeping your boss’s boss (or someone in senior management) updated in the best possible way, these steps will help you to sound more senior – and avoid upsetting your boss!
How to Get a Meeting with Your Too Busy Boss
If your boss is always too busy, it can feel like you have little chance of getting a meeting with them. These three strategies can improve your chances of getting a meeting to keep your busy boss updated and stay top of mind.