Confidence
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3 signs you should walk away from a business deal
Do you sometimes feel you need to walk away from a business deal? You are probably right. Whether you are an established big business or just starting out, the allure of growth through referrals, business partnerships and joint ventures can...
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11 simple ways to get more respect
Respect is a crucial factor in the career and business world, and we all want respect in our professional lives. Not only does it boost our self-confidence, it can also satisfy our second-highest (of Maslow’s famed hierarchy) of needs:...
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If-then: A HBR tip for goal setting we hadn’t heard of
Last week, Valeria (Diverse City Careers Co-founder) and I hosted the “Setting yourself up for success in 2016” Meetups across Australia. All events were fantastic and it was great to engage with such a wonderful group of career driven...
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7 reasons doing what you love can ruin your small business
They say that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day of your life. That’s rubbish. You’ll work harder than you’ve ever worked before! Of course, if you love it, you’ll enjoy it… and when it...
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11 great lines to start networking conversations
Meeting new people can be hard, nerve-wracking and often involves you going out on a limb to break the ice and make a contact. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do it because there are many times, especially at...
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3 simple tips to make conflict constructive
I love to avoid conflict on any level, personal or in the work place; it makes me uncomfortable and for the most part agreeing is an easier and safer option in the immediate moment. But if I’m honest, I’ve...
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7 ways to nail your public speaking
Public speaking is reportedly the greatest fear people feel. And what’s behind that fear? Concern about stumbling, or being thought foolish, or not being a ‘great orator’. But the truth is that very few people are born great public...
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6 simple tips for feeling fabulous
It’s now well into January and the rest of 2016 is racing towards you. Did you make lots of new plans for you and your business? Or have you just drifted into 2016 without a strategy or an Action...
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How to become an influencer
There are experts, and then there are influencers. Experts know their stuff. Influencers not only know their stuff, but are the people we look to for expert guidance and opinion about it, and about their industry in general. Many...
