What is a mentor?Best selling author and former Apple executive Darren Finkelstein describes mentors and business coaches as “a professional having inside knowledge and experience of your respective industry and market. They have the skills and understanding to help you evaluate the present situation of your business.”Mentors have been there,...
The Most Important Thing For Job Interview Success at Any Career Level
If you are looking for a job, then it's important to be able to describe the work you do. A common interview question is “can you tell me about your yourself” or “can you tell me about your work.” Both these questions ask the same thing.How many people cannot properly...
How to choose the right career path to reach your full career potential
Every profession provides a number of job types you can do and multiple career paths. Options include hands-on practical work, sales, teaching, and research / analytical work. There are also different subdivisions or branches in each field such as mechanical engineering and chemical engineering or financial accounting and management accounting,...
Does information overload cause indecisiveness (And what you can do to put yourself back on track)
Have you ever found yourself unable to focus, not knowing just what you were doing?Could information overload be a cause? There is simply too much information all around and the more we take in, the more confused and unable to make decisions we become. Information overload is defined as extensive amount...
New research unveils the specific barriers preventing women from reaching senior leadership in equal numbers to men
A new survey released by gender equality consultancy Shape Talent has unveiled new insights into how women are obstructed at all stages of their career by societal, organisational and personal barriers. The survey of over 2,300 women found that a staggering 95% of women feel the pressure to conform to...
Eco-anxiety can impact employee wellbeing and productivity: this is what employers can do about it
London, 27th October: A research paper from Imperial College London, Affinity Health, and burnout prevention consultancy, Softer Success® has revealed how eco-anxiety contributes to poor mental health and burnout at work, impacting employee wellbeing and productivity. The research paper outlines the workplace risks of eco-anxiety, as well what employers can...
Importance of Planning a Secure Future Early in Life
Planning a secure financial future is one of life’s most important tasks. Unfortunately, it’s something many people don’t learn until too late in life. The result is many disliked financial situations including not being able to maintain one’s standard of living, difficulty in paying for expenses, health problems due to...
Increasing Business Sales Through Email Marketing
One of a business’s greatest assets that can have a massive effect on business profits is an email list. Email marketing enables you to continuously reach potential customers and form a relationship with them. For this reason it’s vital to create an email marketing strategy early on in your business,...
Career advancement tips for employees
Trying to get a promotion? Here are 3 things to do to set the stage for career advancement1. Over deliver - Engaged employees tend to have more secure careers. When management feels they can count on an employee, it improves chances for long term employment and career advancement.2. Form good...
3 Simple Habits to Improve Mindset and Increase Motivation Whether You Work From Home or Office
These three simple success habits can make a world of difference in your mindset and productivity.1. Sleep early. Give yourself a bedtime by which you are in bed and lights are off. This ensures you get a good night sleep and wake up early the next day. Set a routine...
