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Some thoughts on how to answer interview questions
You will no doubt get asked lots of questions in an interview. In fact, an interview is…
Research the company before an interview
Why researching the company you are looking to join is a good idea When you go for…
How to run brilliant projects from the start
Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless. Thomas A….
Friction versus Reward – A supermarket shopping story
Preamble: The rewards we get from something, certainly in the retail space, tend to have to outweigh…
Dear Manager Poem and How to thrive in your career
Parent Brain Poem and Thriving In Your Career This week I have a short email exchange written…
Signs of life
Parent Brain Storytime : Checking for signs of life His job was to check for signs of…
How to get a conference talk accepted
So. You’ve made the decision to speak at a conference. You’ve got an amazing topic and talk…
How to take notes like a pro – and why note taking is great for your career
What follows are some thoughts on taking better notes – on how to become a pro at…
11 Tips for effective communication
My kids often get asked what they want to be when they grow up. They respond with…
The 10 Behaviours of Effective Employees
One of the most effective ways to become a great employee and to remain relevant is to…
How to support new conference speakers
Speaking at a conference can be very daunting. Here’s some advice for anyone supporting new conference speakers….
What’s a commonplace book? And how it may be good for your brain.
For many years I’ve kept a single notebook in Evernote called “Commonplace”. In that notebook are quotes,…
Idle thoughts on starting a blog
As you may be able to tell – I’ve found my blogging mojo again. I’m trying to…
The power of journaling for your parent brain
I started journaling a few years back and it’s been an insanely hard habit to develop. There’s…
How to be Effective AND Liked at work
Hey Parent Brains – it’s important that we are both effective AND liked in the workplace. By…
Become smarter with a Personal Knowledge Management System
The key to becoming a smarter parent is to become a better person – a more knowledgable,…
Develop your career with The Trinity of Career Development
Wouldn’t it be great to grow our careers in line with who we are? To know yourself…
How to treat your career like a project
You know that project that never ends? The project that seems to go on forever? Your own…
How to build a strategy for your career and life
Hey Parent Brains, Now we’ve painted a bright future for you and your career, it’s time to…
How to paint a picture for your life
How to paint a picture for your life Hey Parent Brains – One thing I see many…