“…the Snapchat generation may produce more writing than any group of teenagers before it, writing copious text messages and social media posts, but when it comes to the formal writing expected at school and work, they struggle with the mechanics of simple sentences.” – Dana Goldstein, The New York Times For more on writing andContinue reading “Skills Insight of the Day #1 – Writing”
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6 Movies That Teach First-Rate Entrepreneurship Skills – Featuring People of Colour
Have you ever tried learning entrepreneurship skills by watching a movie? The other day I watched a show about a character who was trying to make money without finding a job. So I thought, how cool would it be to learn entrepreneurship by watching a bunch of movies! But… the movies that leapt to mindContinue reading “6 Movies That Teach First-Rate Entrepreneurship Skills – Featuring People of Colour”
TikTok Health and Fitness Influencers that are Perfect for Entrepreneurs
Are you more fit or less fit than before the COVID-19 pandemic? Your fitness routine may have changed this year because gyms have closed and you’re no longer walking to catch the bus to work. If there were a year to gain weight before overeating at Christmas, 2020 would be it. My sedentary job andContinue reading “TikTok Health and Fitness Influencers that are Perfect for Entrepreneurs”
Halloween: How a Pandemic Made 2020 the Scariest Year of All
Halloween for most people is the scariest time of the year, but many would agree that 2020 is a whole year to be afraid of. I’ve seen memes warning time travellers to skip this year entirely! Unless you’ve been living in Antarctic and isolated from all communication, you would probably agree that COVID-19 deeply touchedContinue reading “Halloween: How a Pandemic Made 2020 the Scariest Year of All”
Storytelling at Work: Giving the Presentation They’ll Always Remember
Stories are a powerful motivator, wouldn’t you agree? You see the world through the storyteller’s eyes, feel what they feel, and rise when they rise to success. It’s emotional storytelling and compelling presentations like these that you always remember. But what’s the secret ingredient to keeping you engaged from start to finish? The audience’s levelContinue reading “Storytelling at Work: Giving the Presentation They’ll Always Remember”
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