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Even Introverts Can Excel at Networking by Following These Steps
By: Marguerita M. Cheng The three C's of networking -- Conversation, Connection and Collaboration -- create a context that helps even those most reticent about networking. Networking builds businesses. It brings in clients and partners and helps businesses grow, but...
Finding Happiness at Work
By: Laura BergerThe Proven Science of How to Enjoy Your JobIn True Grit, Grace, and Gratitude, I used the term “happy hour” as a constructive and necessary analogy, but I do have a good bit of aversion toward the expression. Why does an hour we reserve to be happy...
Elegant Negotiation Strategies for Women: How to Negotiate Even if You Hate Confrontation
Most people think negotiation is just for salaries, car or home purchases. Not so! When you learn the rules, you quickly realize you can negotiate anything — landing you the best deals, the best opportunities and the inner confidence that you too can get to yes, while still being authentically yourself.
Time Management Techniques for Work-Life Integration
By: Laura Berger Credit: Pexels Despite all the talk and best efforts, work-life balance remains elusive for many professionals. The generic advice about how to structure our time fails to account for each individual’s income requirements, career goals and...
How ‘Nice-Lady’ Negotiating Saved Me $4,300 in a Year
By: Jill Beirne Davi After a recent hospital stay, I opened one of dozens of health care-related bills and found one for $21.47 for the TV and phone in my hospital room. I never used the phone. I never used the TV. Yet here was this bill — one that my health...
Self Expression in the Workplace: The Case for Edited Authenticity
By: Raleigh MayerSignificant controversy and outcry arose when a Google executive lost his job after airing his views on the company's diversity policy . This sparked public debate regarding the benefits and risks of airing personal viewpoints, and the expectation...
How to Change the Networking Narrative
Success in life is a function of our interpersonal relationships. Networking is a learned skill and does not require the personality of an extrovert. An engaging introductory conversation and exchange of business cards can build meaningful relationships when you...
I used to let people walk all over me at work — until I learned how I could use my niceness to my advantage
By: Jill Beirne Davi 'Niceness' can be a helpful tool in a negotiation. Nice people can find it challenging to negotiate a business deal successfully. For 'nice' people who tend to let others take advantage of them, it is essential to prepare for negotiations. Using...
5 Tips for Educating Kids About Money
By: Allison Pearson Talking about money is difficult for most of us. Sometimes, talking about money to a family member is even more difficult. Teach your kids about money and family finances early. Growing up, I was fortunate to have parents who prioritized my...
Buy vs Rent: First time home buyers
Are you considering buying a home? Is being a home-owner a goal of yours? This webinar is designed for first-time home buyers to consider buying vs renting, but anyone that is thinking about buying a home will benefit from this presentation. We will go through some...
Five Strategies for Befriending Uncertainty
By: Laura BergerEvery rung I climbed on the corporate ladder was giving my ego the success it so craved. But there was one glaring problem: I wasn’t truly fulfilled. Compelled to reevaluate my life and career, I asked myself the all-important question: What truly...
My Self-Employment Success Story: How I Quit Corporate To Work for Myself
By: Jill Beirne Davi Since paying off $30,000 six years ago, I still use credit sparingly, and I didn’t take out any loans to fund the start-up of my business. Instead, I created a separate savings account called “Investments” to...
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