Confidence
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5 powerful ways to open a speech or presentation
They say that first impressions count for everything, and that’s especially true in the context of important speeches or presentations. The first 30 seconds is all you have to make a lasting impression, setting the tone for what’s to...
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6 tips for dealing with unreliable employees
We’ve all seen them in action – the person who cruises along, flies under the radar of accountability and lets the team down just when they are needed most. Sometimes these people are just as capable of rising to...
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12 tips to stand up for yourself without being rude
Speaking up and standing up for yourself can be quite a challenge for some people. It can take courage—which you may feel you don’t have — especially when confronting someone higher than you on the food chain, or who...
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4 signs your partner can’t be trusted
From business to romance, trust is a foundational principal in any healthy relationship. However, it is one of the most compromised traits that anyone in business can overlook; especially when the opportunity appears to be exciting. Although we are...
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9 things you shouldn’t sacrifice for your career
A sacrifice is something you’re willing to give up for something else—usually for the improvement of one or the other but sometimes to the detriment of yourself. This is the case with wanting to get ahead with your career...
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6 clever tips to improve your networking results
The thirst for networking knowledge seems unquenchable these days as we of the mass communication era are constantly increasing the security on our personal spam settings. Snail mail campaigns, email campaigns, radio and television ads and those cunning little...
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7 key tips on how to pitch to investors
Congratulations if you’re progressing towards your goal of raising capital. An early step is pitching your business. This is a short presentation to potential investors, usually with the founder speaking, presenting a short pitch deck, and answering questions. We...
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How to deal with conflict in business
Conflict in the business world is more challenging for women than for their male counterparts. Women are socialized into being the nurturing kind. And that aside, we prefer to have everyone working together and getting along. That is why...
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Refresh your Business: Are you an introvert or extrovert?
Success in organising and operating a small business is highly correlated with an individual’s tendency toward extroversion. Extroverted individuals are sociable, active, occasionally impulsive, and enjoy working with people. They draw their energy from others and their charm and...
