How To Use Disagreements to Build Stronger Teams
Because I facilitate team sessions for a living, I’ve seen lots of team interactions. All kinds of drama, some shouting and tears, but also lots of laughter, joy, and bold action. Much about teamwork...
View ArticleOur Top Ten Spring Reading Roundup
Whether it’s time to get a head start on your Summer tan on the patio or you’re impatiently waiting for just a little warmer weather, a good book is definitely a good part of your scene. And now is a...
View Article5 Reasons to Adopt Your Next Pet at a Shelter!
Thinking of sharing your life with a pet? Good for you! Pets provide love, companionship, laughs and a sympathetic ear. A dog gets you out walking. A cat will curl up with you at the end of bad day....
View ArticleMiss America on The Value of Public Speaking
The Miss America Organization is more than a competition, it’s a 365 day effort to advance scholarship and service. It is a voice for young women who are looking to participate in social change. Today,...
View ArticleFemale Inclusivity in the Tech World
With talks of female representation becoming increasingly popular in public arenas, you may have noticed a lot of pushback. This rarely comes in the (public) form of “that’s a man’s job!” nowadays, but...
View ArticleWhy Face-To-Face Networking is Still Important
Why, in an age of social media, is face-to-face networking still important? It’s not a good business strategy to forego face-to-face networking, event if you’re doing a good job digitally connecting...
View ArticleIt’s Okay To Give Yourself a Break
When work and deadlines are piling up, feeling overwhelmed can feel like a given. Sometimes it can feel as if we are expected to feel overloaded, that if we’re not rushing around at a million miles an...
View ArticleCombating Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
Pregnancy discrimination is a real threat, even in first world countries such as the United States. While it may seem contradictory, pregnancy discrimination is one of the most blatant ways employers...
View ArticleSkincare Help You Can Find In Your Own Kitchen
With Spring’s unpredictable weather approaching, keeping your skin healthy and glowing can be a challenge. From the heat’s dehydrating effect to humidity’s pore-clogging grief, an at-home facial is...
View ArticleHemingway’s Havana – A Perfect Coffee Table Book
While not as popular as it once was, there’s something elegant and inviting about a carefully chosen coffee table book. It beckons you to embark on a very personal journey to some mysterious,...
View Article7 Kinds of On-the-Job Training to Look for in a Job
Your job doesn’t just come with a list of responsibilities — it should have a few benefits for you, too. Aside from healthcare and vacation time, though, there should also be an opportunity to train on...
View ArticleThe Best Beach Reads for Your Summer Vacation
One of the best parts of summer is kicking back on a warm beach with a good book. As the warm weather moves in, we’re picking up these brand new titles—the perfect books to get lost in during your...
View ArticleFive Reasons Women Tend to Make Better Bosses than Men
Generalisations can be dangerous in the world of work, and stereotyping by gender particularly so. That said, research carried out over the past few years has regularly reached the conclusion that...
View Article3 Way Balance: Your Life, Your Job and Your Side Hustle
Life Balance – on a 3-Sided Seesaw I work full time, run a side hustle and try to keep up with friends, family and the rest of life. It’s a real juggling act – and I don’t even have children or a...
View ArticleThree Signs You’re Financially Disempowered
Why that’s dangerous and what to do about it. Do you know how much money is in your savings account today? Are you aware of the current interest rate on your mortgage? If not, you are probably...
View ArticleFrom “Reality Shame” to your “Dream Life”
There’s a bit of an epidemic happening right now! I’m calling it “reality shame.” Can you relate? Someone asks how things are going and what you’ve been up to and you kind of shrink back and beat...
View ArticleThe Art of the Interview – Three Ways to Nail Your Interview
In every interview, as we strive to share our authentic self, there is an element of a star performance. The essentials of preparing for the interview, including professionalism, enthusiasm, and...
View ArticleSix Steps To Make The Job Search Less Lonely
A BBC Loneliness Experiment sounds like it comes from Orwell’s 1984. Thankfully, though, it is in fact a timely investigation into the rising loneliness ‘epidemic’. The aim: what can we as a society do...
View ArticleEmpathetic Leadership: How to Improve Your Business Performance
Some people consider leadership to be an overestimated skill, but it’s really one of the key success drivers in the business. According to one study, over 80% of organizations claim it is important to...
View ArticleGreek Sororities Are More Than Just Fun And Games
Greek Sororities, and Fraternities, have been a part of the college scene since 1870. They often struggle with a poor reputation, either because of the “Frat House” image portrayed in movies and...
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