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Unorthodox upskilling

Wondering how to grow your skills without spending an arm and leg, quitting your current job or going back to school?

Our 3 part series gives unorthodox upskilling methods without changing much of your current context And just a heads up, studies show that some of the most critical skills for the future will include:

  • Problem solving
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Adaptation
  • Ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders for collaboration.

Wondering what direction to take in your career? 5 reflection questions to ask yourself.

by | June 25, 2020 | Career Happiness, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

The journey towards a career that is fulfilling is one that involves a series of self-examination and honesty. Many of us have career goals we want to achieve and we have an idea of what our ‘dream’ career is. To get there, we have to be intentional, and we have to...
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Feeling stuck in your career? These 5 things may be hindering you

by | February 19, 2020 | Career Happiness, Happy Workplaces, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Do you ever hold a mirror up to yourself when you feel stuck in your career? Do you ever wonder what you could be doing wrong that is preventing you from getting to that next level?  Career advancement means different things for different people; it could be a salary...
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5 Tips To Accelerate Your Learning With Online Courses

by | November 18, 2019 | Career Happiness, Happy Workplaces, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Are you worried about paying hefty fees to increase your skills and knowledge in an area that will improve your abilities at work? Worry no more. We are now entering the predicted most phenomenal era in workplaces. Predicted almost 20 years ago, the Future of Work is...
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Get out of your own way; 5 ways you’re sabotaging your career.

by | February 10, 2020 | Career Happiness, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Do you ever wonder about the things you could be doing that are sabotaging your career? We compiled a list of 5 things we have seen drag people behind in realizing their full potential. If any of these represent you, get out of your own way, now!  Or at least, try...
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3 Ways You Can Improve Your Self-Awareness For Career Success!

by | August 26, 2020 | Career Happiness, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Succeeding in our career paths is a dream many of us have and the journey towards that success is different for everyone. Self-awareness, however, is a common factor that plays into this success. What is self -awareness? "Self Awareness is having a clear perception of...
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New Year, New Me – 5 Introspective Questions to Set the Tone for 2020!

by | January 27, 2020 | Career Happiness, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

First and foremost, Happy New Year! 2020 has been dubbed as 20plenty, and we don’t know about you, but here at edge, this is the year we’re manifesting our visions, so please, get on board!  Now, we all know that a new year is seen as an opportunity to start on a...
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3 Traps You Should Avoid Falling Into In Your Career Journey.

by | November 6, 2020 | Career Happiness, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Our career journeys differ, based on multiple things; our upbringing backgrounds, access to resources and opportunities, who is in our network, our abilities, luck by design, etc. Many people are trying to figure out what career path best suits their needs, values,...
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Developing Confidence: Why It Matters For Work And Career Success.

by | October 1, 2020 | Career Happiness, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Why am I getting all these interviews but not getting hired? When will I ever get promoted? How will I transition into a different career? Have you ever grappled with these questions? And have you ever wondered how developing confidence may help you navigate them?...
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Looking to create meaningful LinkedIn connections? Here are 3 tips you can use to achieve this!

by | March 2, 2020 | Career Happiness, Job Applications, Job hunting, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Are you looking to forge more meaningful professional relationships? LinkedIn might be a good place to start. All you need is a smart device and internet to connect to as many people as you’d like, at the comfort of your living room, or wherever else you prefer. What...
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Two Simple But Necessary Questions To Ask Yourself In Your Career Audit This Year.

by | October 1, 2020 | Career Happiness, Mapping and Transition, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

We're in the last three months of the year! Can you believe how quickly 2020 has flown by? This years’ events have led many of us on a reflective journey, without doubt, this has included our careers and what this year may mean for our future career plans, or lack...
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It’s not them, it’s me: 5 ways to become personally accountable at work!

by | November 25, 2019 | Career Happiness, Happy Workplaces, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Picture this; John works in the Marketing department of a medium-sized Tech company. He is constantly behind on deadlines, is always making excuses as a result and incessantly points out that his supervisor is unfair to him, because of the several performance...
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3 ways you can practice self-care at work, as an employee!

by | March 2, 2020 | Career Happiness, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

What comes to mind when you hear the words; self-care? A spa date? Expensive dinner? Vacation on the beach? All these examples include spending money and that can quickly distract us from taking any action. Luckily, not everything pertaining to self-care needs to be...
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Wondering if LinkedIn is “that” important? Here are 3 ways LinkedIn can help you and your career!

by | October 13, 2020 | Career Happiness, Mapping and Transition, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Since 2003, millions and millions of people have joined Linkedin; for different reasons - to network, to find job opportunities, to find new talent (for recruiters and hiring managers), to build your personal brand, promote your services/products, etc. While many...
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WFH: 3 Ways To Set Work Boundaries And Why It’s Important.

by | August 27, 2020 | Career Happiness, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

With many people now working from home, a new challenge presents itself; how does one establish boundaries to prevent work-life from seeping too much into their personal life? Understandably, this is not an easy thing to navigate as it comes with worries of being seen...
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3 Ways Emotional Resilience Can Boost Your Career Development!

by | August 26, 2020 | Career Happiness, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

The world has dramatically changed in the last few months. Many of us have experienced a significant shift in our worlds of work; an increase in remote working, flexibility of working hours, and a focus on the outcomes rather than time spent working, virtual meetings...
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Thinking of transitioning into a new career? 3 ways to discover your core strengths.

by | June 11, 2020 | Career Happiness, Mapping and Transition, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Your career does not have to be static. I wish the eighteen years old me struggling to figure out what degree to pursue would have known this, ha! Choosing a career path can and often does feel very binding, and while it is, to an extent, it’s important to know that...
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5 mistakes you should avoid after landing a new job!

by | February 26, 2020 | Career Happiness, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Landing a new job is an exciting chapter in most people's lives. It brings forth an opportunity to learn new things, form new networks and hopefully, advance your career. The first few weeks of starting a new job can also be scary; you want to make sure that you're...
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Scared of approaching your boss? 5 tips to make communicating with your boss easier

by | May 29, 2018 | Career Happiness, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Have you heard of the term ‘managing upwards’? Try these communication tips to make the best of your time with your manager.

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3 ways values misalignment can affect you and your work!

by | September 3, 2020 | Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Our values are the bedrock of the decisions we make concerning our lives. They influence our actions, how we show up in our relationships (personal and work), determine what is important to us, our career decisions and so much more! When your personal values are...
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Tired at work? Shift from managing your time to managing your energy!

by | October 15, 2019 | Career Happiness, Happy Workplaces, Self discovery, Succeeding where you are | 0 Comments

Hey there, how are you feeling about your work today? Does achieving work satisfaction keep you awake at night? Start by figuring out what tasks give you energy and which ones drain you. Your STAR Tasks  You love these tasks! You want more! You wish work was only...
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Emotional intelligence at work!

Are you looking to thrive in your workplace?

Being bombarded right left and center in your workplace and wondering how to stay calm and productive? Become more aware of your reactions and shift things up in your EQ for effective collaboration! Check out this short video to arm yourself!