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© Jacquie Wise - Coach, Counsellor, Speaker, Trainer and Author, specialising in personal, professional and spiritual development (www.wiseways.com.au)
What gives you the right to call yourself a writer? You don't need to be highly educated to be a writer. Some of the best writers have had no formal education. Dirk Bogarde had a reasonable education, but was 'useless' at spelling and punctuation, to use his own words. He relied heavily on his editor to correct his 'appalling grammar'. What he did have was a talent as a raconteur and a flair for evocative descriptions.
The ability to adapt is the key to survival, success and fulfillment in the rapidly changing world of work. In this article, Jacquie Wise discusses ways to optimise your career options and the growing trend of 'composite' careers.
It's tougher out there than when we were young. It's a numbers game these days-so many competing for fewer job opportunities. But your youngster wants to see the world before knuckling down. What should you advise?
A disorganised office may give the impression you are out of control and unreliable. A cluttered desk reveals a cluttered mind. If you are drowning in paperwork, find out how to clear the clutter, save time and minimise stress.
If the thought of relaxation sends you lurching from resentment to guilt, it's time to shift your focus. Instead of thinking of relaxing as an activity that interrupts your work, think of it as an investment in resources that will enhance your work.
Why Do You Work So Hard-Really?
If you are trapped in workaholism, says Life Coach Jacquie Wise, you need to find the right cause before you can find the right solution.
Staff Appraisals: The Key to Your Success
Performance appraisals have had bad press because they are often done badly, not because there is anything wrong with the concept. How can you make sure the appraisal process is the mutually beneficial communication exchange it's intended to be?
Interviewers Are Interviewed, Too!
Selecting the best personnel is vital to the quality of your organisation. Don't lose the best applicant because you didn't measure up.
Wise Words
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realise they were the big things.
Robert Brault