4 hours agoDon’t Say, “I Know How You Feel.”Do This Instead. An easy rapport building technique for new managers — When we say things like “I know how you feel,” we’re actually trying to communicate empathy. Still, we make it seem like there’s only one way to feel when something wrong happens in work or life (and that’s bad). New Managers make this a default response, and I don’t blame…Management3 min read
10 hours ago9 Effortless Ways To Agree When You Disagree And Still Keep RapportIncluding Doing A Runner — There’s no need to get your feathers all ruffled when it comes to disagreements. The world of work is full of people who disagree with you. It’s inevitable, and it can be frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be that way! The skill is to agree rather than disagree while…Work4 min read
1 day ago9 Reasons Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wine Is The New FizzAnd why it’s transforming the drinks market in the UK — In the past, alcohol-free sparkling wine was a bit of a novelty item that you’d only see at weird parties. And everyone would think which freak is drinking that. But, in fairness, it was actually some sparkling grape juice in disguise. Now, it’s become the drink of choice for a…Health4 min read
1 day ago3 Benefits Of Inner Child Therapy and Why It Isn’t Just FluffGive that younger you a hug — Inner child therapy is a relatively new form of therapy that helps people work with their inner child — the parts of themselves that were hurt, neglected or traumatized in childhood. The idea behind it is simple: You can’t heal what you don’t acknowledge. The basic premise is this: Our…Health3 min read
2 days agoI got my resume evaluated and rewritten. But don’t fall for it.My cat could have done a better job. — Just last month, I was sitting with my cat looking at my career history, watching him roll around on the balcony, when he started to meow at me. I thought he wanted to play, so I threw a ball of yarn at him, but he didn’t go after it —…Career Advice3 min read
2 days ago3 Reasons Why Just Saying “I Was Wrong” Is The Most Empowering Thing EverBut you are not sorry. Nope! — Have you ever been in a situation where you were so sure of yourself, convinced that you were right and someone else was wrong? And then you realized… you were wrong? It’s not fun. …Imposter Syndrome2 min read
2 days agoWhy Giving Feedback Is a High-End Power Skill Worth Knowing in 2022Enhance your value, help others, and grow your career — Employers are searching for this attribute right now! The easiest way to give feedback is to identify something that needs improvement. This may seem like a no-brainer, but people often don’t actually understand what they are trying to accomplish when giving feedback. It’s like the old story of three blind…Feedback7 min read
2 days agoAre Your Pressure Words Holding You Back And Killing Your Dreams?Is it a should, could, must or want? — I should do this; I should do that! But it’s not what you want to do, or that old chestnut “I can’t find time to do it”. It can be overwhelming and stressful. It is time to think about the should, could, must and all those other pressure words you…Imposter Syndrome3 min read
3 days agoOppose A Limiting Belief That You Have About YourselfHere’s what you’ll need: A Simple Reframe — A piece of paper or notebook. No computer allowed. Pen (preferably with dark ink). The first step is to write down the limiting belief keeping you stuck. This can be anything — “I’m bad at achieving goals in general” or “I’m not smart enough to get good grades.” How Can Affirmations Help You? The subconscious will always win — this is your secret sauce.medium.comImposter Syndrome2 min read
4 days ago3 Traps to Avoid When Making an Impression at WorkAnd yes, don’t be creepy — You may have heard the old saying, “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know.” That adage applies to your career, too. The people you network with and impress can open doors to new opportunities and even promotions. So what’s the best way to impress without being annoying? 1. Don’t Follow Up Too Much If…Careers3 min read