Personal & Professional Development

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Three behaviours we need to practice right now

Patience, Perseverance, and Acceptance are not simply bestowed upon us from above… All three must be learned, practiced, fine-tuned, nurtured, and gently housed within us; inner resources to be drawn upon and to guide us when needed.

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Eight Criteria to Look for in an Online Community

The meaning of a “sense of community” has under-gone a dramatic shift since March of 2020.  Being a member of a community is as important, or more important, than ever before.

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Embark on Your Journey Through 2021, Armed With a Practice That Can Guide You

Writing in a journal, notebook, diary, logbook, commonplace book, or whatever you choose to call it, can be transformative.

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To Touch and Be Touched

Essential for our physical and emotional health, there has been a lot written about touch deprivation, or skin hunger, during this time of COVID.

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Nine Solutions to Deal with Eight Older Worker Stereotypes

Rosemary Bointon takes a look at some typical stereotypes that older workers encounter and offers some simple solutions to fight the good fight against ageism.

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Memory As We Age

According to the American Psychological Association, there is good news when it comes to memory changes in older adults. Research affirms that there is no such thing as ‘over the hill’.

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SĀGE

NEW Platform allows over-60s to monetize from their expertise by teaching online classes

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Getting the Most From Online Learning

Convenience, affordability and networking across the world are all possible with online learning.

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Personal Branding After 50

Showing your best and letting experience shine.

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Interpersonal Communications

Having better conversations is easy. These quick tips will help open the lines of communication.

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Value Your Values

When you live in alignment with your values, the quality of your life improves. Your values are a reflection of what makes you, you. 

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Public Speaking

Public speaking is scary.  75% of the population is thought to have this fear making it one of the most common.  These tips are intended help you manage the challenge of public speaking.

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Tough Talks

Nine tips that provide helpful hints for handling challenging conversations.

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Managing Stress

With all of the challenges, obstacles and even the opportunities that come with running a business, stress can grow until it becomes one more hurdle to overcome. Don’t ignore it. By managing stress, you keep yourself thoughtful and healthy and that’s good for business.

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Do You Have The Right Mindset?

Self-awareness is critical to entrepreneurial success. Understanding your strengths, weaknesses and capacity to improve can often make the difference between getting past difficult times and feeling overwhelmed by the pressure. More importantly, skills and attributes can be learned. 

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