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4 ways to fight impostor syndrome

Will someone find out I really don’t belong here? Fighting the nagging thoughts of impostor syndrome can feel like an uphill battle but we have the solution,Will someone find out I really don’t belong here? Fighting the nagging thoughts of impostor syndrome can feel like an uphill battle but we have the solution,Will someone find out I really don’t belong...
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Are you ready to be a consultant?

If you’re at a crossroads and wondering if becoming a consultant is right for you, then ask yourself these questions to help you make the right decision.,If you’re at a crossroads and wondering if becoming a consultant is right for you, then ask yourself these questions to help you make the right decision.,If you’re at a crossroads and wondering if...
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Failing up: how to spin failures into gold

Failure happens to the best of us and happens to the rest of us. But it’s how a person faces it and moves forward that separates the good from the great.,Failure happens to the best of us and happens to the rest of us. But it’s how a person faces it and moves forward that separates the good from the...
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How to convince your boss you're ready for a promotion

Professional conversations take place on a daily basis. Some require a bit more care and preparation. Case in point: asking for a promotion.,Professional conversations take place on a daily basis. Some require a bit more care and preparation. Case in point: asking for a promotion.
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5 essential tools for building your professional network

Creating and cultivating a strong professional network is imperative for your career growth, and it’s not just something for extroverts.,Creating and cultivating a strong professional network is imperative for your career growth, and it’s not just something for extroverts.,Creating and cultivating a strong professional network is imperative for your career growth, and it’s not just something for extroverts.
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How you can find new clients as a freelancer

Finding new clients is a natural part of the freelancer life, but it can be a lot of work. Here are a few of the best ways you can boost your clientele.,Finding new clients is a natural part of the freelancer life, but it can be a lot of work. Here are a few of the best ways you can...
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Is there such a thing as “too old” for the workplace?

With 35% of the American workforce expected to be over the age of 50 by 2022, we’re left with a very real question: how long should we continue working?,With 35% of the American workforce expected to be over the age of 50 by 2022, we’re left with a very real question: how long should we continue working?,With 35% of the...
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How to improve as a female leader

Wanna be CEO? You gotta be good. As gender equality in the workplace moves forward, here are five ways you can become a strong female leader.,Wanna be CEO? You gotta be good. As gender equality in the workplace moves forward, here are five ways you can become a strong female leader.,Wanna be CEO? You gotta be good. As gender equality...
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Women in business: how I grew my franchise

Jennie Mills, recipient of the 2019 BFA Young Female Franchisee of the Year, gets candid about her experience as a franchise owner and operator.,Jennie Mills, recipient of the 2019 BFA Young Female Franchisee of the Year, gets candid about her experience as a franchise owner and operator.,Jennie Mills, recipient of the 2019 BFA Young Female Franchisee of the Year, gets...
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