Thoughts about communication …

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Photo by Igor Ovsyannykov on Unsplash.com

Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the emotions to affect other people.
~ Jim Rohn

How emotionally agile are you?

Susan David is a Harvard psychologist. She says that we can lead better lives if we can manage our emotions – to harness their power, and not be “caught up in them”. This short clip explains the essence of a concept that she calls emotional agility. 

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How to psych yourself up for successful performances

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Photo by Jason Rosewell on unsplash.com

Preparation is critical to giving a good performance – be it a business presentation, a sporting event or a music/drama gig. No surprises there. What is the science behind psyching yourself up though?

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How to make a good first impression?

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Photo by Nik Macmillan on unsplash.com

How long does it take for someone to form a first impression? A few seconds. The good news is that you can influence the impression cast. Here’s how.

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10 Ways to make the most of your career

Are you happy in your career? Would you like a change? Before you seriously consider this, make sure you have made the most of your current situation. Here are ten ways to do it.

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Good news story: Social enterprise

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Photo credit – Amador Loureiro on Unsplash.com

Have you heard the term “social enterprise”? This concept is the basis of many good news stories, where business and community development come together. Here are some surprising statistics about social enterprise activity in Australia.

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Ideas about conquering fear

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Photo by NordWood Themes on unsplash.com

There is much written about fear. It is an emotion we all learn early in life. We learn to conquer and to fall prey to it. The most significant fears are perhaps the quiet nagging ones that create doubt in our minds about our abilities to do things. Perhaps you have wondered what you could do, if you had no fear?

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