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18 effective strategies to improve your communication skills

Effective communication skills are some of the most utilized and sought-after abilities in the workplace. They’re essential for leaders, ...

Professional Development Communication & Interpersonal ...

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What is career coaching? 4 signs you need a career coach

A career coach is a professional who provides guidance and support to individuals on issues related to their careers. They aim to help cl...

Coaching Career Development & Planning

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The only guide you’ll ever need for career planning

Whether you’re fresh out of college or you’ve been in the field for some time, everyone can benefit from career planning. Plus, if you’re...

Professional Development Career Development & Planning

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How to make friends as an adult and why it is so hard

It’s hard to make friends as an adult. The research backs this up: making friend...

Well-being Social Skills & Relationships

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How sunk cost fallacy limits potential & how to overcome it

Leadership & Management Productivity & Time Management

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Understanding the role of reaction formation in our daily lives

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How to start journaling and ideas for what to write about

Journaling is the practice of regularly writing down your thoughts, feelings, ex...

Well-being Self-Discovery & Self-Awarenes...

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Self-promotion: how to showcase your skills and experience

Professional Development Career Development & Planning

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27 soft skills and how to develop them

Jump to section What are soft skills? Hard skills vs. soft skills Key soft skill...

Leadership & Management Personal Growth & Self-Improve...

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How to improve your creative skills and supercharge your resume

Creative skills are the key to unlocking innovation and problem-solving excellen...

Professional Development Life Management & Resilience

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Good stress vs. bad stress: definitions, examples, and uses

Stress is a part of our everyday lives, but not all stress is bad. While many pe...

Well-being Health & Wellness

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Personal branding 101: how to showcase your unique value

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