Sat.Nov 05, 2022 - Fri.Nov 11, 2022

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Tips on Coaching: Conduct an Effective Coaching Session

Master Coach University

Tips on Coaching Here are some tips on coaching and conducting an effective coaching session: Set the stage for success You need to set the stage for success to get the best results from your coaching session. This means creating a safe environment in which open communication can occur. This can be challenging when working […].

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How to Make an Even Better Career Elevator Pitch

Let's Grow Leaders

Use this Simple Technique for a Better Career Elevator Pitch. Do you ever think of exactly the right thing to say — your perfect career elevator pitch — the moment you walk away from the conversation? Do you want to make a better impression when you have only a few moments to share your ideas or ask for something you need? Today on Asking for a Friend , we go old-school and talk about a very practical, and easy-to-implement technique for getting people’s attention and making an

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Fixed Thinking vs. Growth Oriented Mindset

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Mariam Alloush, Growth Mindset Coach, CANADA. Fixed Thinking vs. Growth Oriented Mindset. There is a famous quote by the stoic Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius who said. the happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. Let’s unpack this nugget of wisdom and get to the bottom of what it means and why it matters.

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Creative blocks, and what to do about them

The Creative Life

What to do when the ideas won't come. The post Creative blocks, and what to do about them appeared first on The Creative Life.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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The Road to Becoming a Master Certified Coach (MCC)

Master Coach University

Being a Master Certified Coach (MCC) is an honor few people earn. People who are certified as MCCs are not coaches who just train or teach and hand out certificates to those they deem ready. They are not just those with the best self-developed training programs or techniques. This guide will give you an inside […].

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How People Are Like Trees and Why That Will Help Your Leadership

Let's Grow Leaders

People are a lot like trees. You can’t make a tree do something, and the same holds true for people. No person brings the entire package to their work, just like no tree brings everything for every environment that you could possibly want. That’s not how any of it works. You’ll help your leadership when you can embrace and recognize the strengths that people bring and invest in that.

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Survey extended to 14th November: Careers in the construction industry

Adventures in Career Development

Photo by Monica Silvestre on Pexels.com. We have been running a survey on behalf of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) as part of a major new piece of research looking at careers in construction. Thank you to everyone who reads this blog who has been completing it. We have had a really good response from careers professionals of all types.

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Coaching Bytes from the Ajit Nawalkha Instagram

Master Coach University

Wanna learn coaching skills from the Ajit Nawalkha Instagram? To give you a bit of a backgrounder, he is one of the most respected coaches in the world. He is a Certified Master Practitioner, an International Coach Federation accredited coach, a member of the Association for Coaching, and a Certified Transformational Life Coach. He’s also […].

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How to Know if Your Boss is a Micromanager (or if you just need help)

Let's Grow Leaders

Is it micromanagement or the support you need? One of the biggest requests for help we receive is, “How do I deal with my micromanager boss?” In fact, that phrase consistently ranks in the top “ Asking for a Friend” questions in our Leadership Development Programs. Over-involved managers frustrate people all over the world, telling them what to do, slowing them down, and getting in the way.

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Confirmation Bias

International Coach Academy

A Research Paper By Marcela Bubnikova, Life Coach, SWITZERLAND. Why It Is Important to Understand Confirmation Bias and How to Manage It. In this paper, I will discuss confirmation bias which is one of the most common cognitive distortions. I believe that learning about confirmation bias significantly influences a coach´s competencies and skills to help their clients.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Living longer in better health: Six shifts needed for healthy aging

McKinsey

As many individuals live well past retirement age, stakeholders are examining how interventions, data, and innovation can transform aging.

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How to Charge For Coaching

Master Coach University

A coach recently complained that their potential clients resisted PAYING for coaching… …so she struggled getting them to ‘cross the finish line’, and ENROLL. She said “Giving valuable coaching isn’t my problem… it’s CHARGING for coaching that seems to elude me.” The process of CHARGING for coaching permeates every coaching practice… UNATTRACTIVE charging practices kill […].

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Delighting In A Playful Frog Brand With Entrepreneur Rainylune

Forbes Careers

Rachel Reichenbach is an artist and entrepreneur, who launched a business based on her drawings of cute and chaotic frogs who like to commit crimes.

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Careers leadership: An idea whose time has come

Adventures in Career Development

This article was written by David Andrews and myself and originally published on the Trotman Indigo website to announce the publication of The Careers Leader Handbook. In it we discuss the publication of the handbook and why we think that the development of the concept of careers leadership has been so important. Why careers matter. Our careers ensure that we can put food on the table, but they are also where we enact our values (or at least try to), where we participate in our communities, help

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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Scaling up: How founder CEOs and teams can go beyond aspiration to ascent

McKinsey

For many start-ups, the challenge is no longer about securing capital—it’s about learning how to restructure themselves as fast as their products or organizations can evolve.

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A closer look at Effie – a unique writing and mind mapping tool

Mind Mapping Software

Effie is a unique writing tool that combines a minimalist text-based interface that’s suitable for everything from jotting down an idea to writing a book with a mind mapping tool that enables you to view your thoughts and ideas in a different context. I recently had the opportunity to interview Nate Lee, the product manager and CEO of Effie, to learn more about the thinking behind it, how it streamlines idea capture, nurturing and writing and what makes it truly unique.

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How To Determine Your Superpowers And Use Them To Supercharge Your Success

Forbes Careers

Can you describe what makes you exceptional? Get clear about your superpowers and use them to stand out and achieve your goals.

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The future of undergraduate careers education: Seminar 29th November

Adventures in Career Development

NICEC is holding a seminar on the 29th November entitled The Future of Undergraduate Careers Education. The event will see Melanie Buford and Michael Stebleton , two of the editors of the recently released book Mapping the Future of Undergraduate Career Education (Routledge), discussing the origins and key points of the book. The seminar will provide an opportunity to learn more about the practice of career guidance in American universities, and how it has evolved over the last few decades in re

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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When things get rocky, practice deliberate calm

McKinsey

When faced with an unfamiliar crisis, most leaders spring into action. But wait—here’s why it’s better for those in charge to pause instead of pounce.

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46 Amazing Recipes For Thanksgiving Potluck In Office

Vantage Circle

The first image that comes to mind when we think of Thanksgiving is of a delicious, comforting, and (sometimes) extravagant feast. A full table laden with several courses of delicious delicacies with the turkey at its center. For a holiday centered around food, what better way to celebrate this day than by hosting a Thanksgiving potluck at the workplace?

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Women Set Lower Minimum Salary Requirements Than Men, According To Job Search Platform

Forbes Careers

New data from tech job search platform Otta reveals that women job candidates provide lower minimum salary requirements than men. The differences emerged across the board. For every role and every level of experience, women are setting their minimum salary on Otta 7-20% lower than men.

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Career guidance policy (Derby MA)

Adventures in Career Development

I’ve just finished teaching a session on career guidance policy at the University of Derby. It was a super interesting session as we have a number of students from overseas this year who work in contexts in the Global South. In many of their countries career guidance receives little or no support from the government. This opened up some really interesting questions about why government would be involved in this area at all.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Building a world-class Dutch start-up ecosystem

McKinsey

A strategy to both increase the number of start-ups and facilitate their ability to scale can elevate the Netherlands to a global leader in the world of entrepreneurship ecosystems.

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Combat Working in Silos with Microsoft Teams and Vantage Rewards

Vantage Circle

In the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic, technology came into play to connect people caught indoors. The Covid-19 pandemic has altered the way we live, think, and socialize with one another. Classrooms became silent, and offices turned into abandoned workplaces. People began relying on technology for work, education, communication, and sustaining relationships with loved ones.

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Jumping Into Multiple Story Worlds With Author And Illustrator Pablo Leon

Forbes Careers

Pablo Leon is an author and artist from Guatemala, currently living in Los Angeles, California, and jumping between the TV animation industry and comics world.

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Presentation to the Black Country Careers Hub conference

Adventures in Career Development

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to attend the Black Country Careers Hub conference and give a keynote and a workshop. It was a great opportunity to meet careers leaders and to have the chance to network with a wide range of people involved in careers in schools. I gave a keynote where I talked about the importance of placing careers at the heart of your school’s vision.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Tim Koller on the timeless truths of corporate finance

McKinsey

An expert on value creation shares insights from 20 years of leading McKinsey on Finance.

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When Humor Becomes Weaponized

Your Work, Your Way

“It was just a joke.” How many times have you witnessed mean and aggressive behavior explained away by that line? Actor Will Smith’s meltdown at the Academy Awards was inexcusable, but it ripped the cover off something we all know: humor, even when used by professionals, can become a weapon. The very things that make something funny are also the things that can make a joke hurtful.

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Welcome To Personal Branding 3.0—And What It Means For Your Success

Forbes Careers

We've entered Personal Branding 3.0. Here's what it means for your career.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Value-Based Strategy

Harvard Business School Online

Whether you’re a new product manager about to launch a product or service, an entrepreneur just getting your venture off the ground, or a business leader reevaluating the direction of your company, it’s crucial to have the right pricing strategy to maximize profits. Here's an in-depth examination of value-based pricing, including an overview of the value stick framework and the different components that make it so effective.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.