Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of the workplace however, many of us have had bad experiences with these kind of conversations in the past. The key is to learn how to handle them in a way that produces a better outcome, says Paula Quinsee, Relationship Expert and Author. She says research on dialogue at Read More
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Pick one self-discipline task to do for five minutes, every day this month. Commit to doing it publicly, or at least to a few friends or loved ones. Report to them weekly. Or you can do the challenge on your own – commit on Facebook or Twitter, for example, and report every week to hold
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Networking has been cited as the number one unwritten rule of success in business. It is a good part of what begins to separate the pretty successful from the very successful on the second leg of your career…and beyond. Here are the mistakes women (men too, but mostly women) tend to make according to Sallie
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Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) is pleased to announce that Rianet Whitehead, a GWII committee member since inception, has assumed the position of GWII President for 2019. On behalf of Rianet Whitehead and the GWII committee we would like to thank Nicky Eveleigh (2017 – 2018 GWII Chairperson) for all her efforts in leading GWII
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Meet GWII’s new Deputy President Kerry Van Niekerk Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) is pleased to announce that Kerry Van Niekerk, a GWII committee member, has assumed the position of GWII Deputy President for 2019. Stepping in as the new Deputy President, Kerry tells us about herself and how she came to join the GWII.
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Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) is pleased to announce that Michelle-Dee has been voted into the position of GWII vice president for 2019. Stepping in as the new VP, we ask Michelle a few questions about herself and her commitment to the association. Q.Why did you get involved with GWII and how do you believe
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Is your glass always half-empty? With the arrival of 2019 we all need a fresh perspective in order to take on the New Year. Retrain your brain to look on the bright side with these strategies from Shawn Achor, author of the book Before Happiness. Tell yourself you can change. “Happiness is not the belief you do not
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David Thomson, Senior Legal Adviser at Sanlam, breaks down all you need to know about customary law, so you can make an informed decision should you want out of your customary or traditional marriage. A customary marriage For a partnership to be recognised as valid under customary law, the following requirements must be met: Both
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According to an article on fortune.com, by Ritu Anand, deputy head of global human resources at Tata Consultancy Services, there is an infinite amount of studies that show young women who enter the working world are full of ambition and confidence. However, as women progress in their careers, various situations and circumstances test their confidence, which must be addressed if their potential is to be
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Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been managing profiles for a while, there are a few fundamental rules and guidelines that dictate best practice when it comes to social media. These seven deadly sins of social media, by Tailgunner – a digital marketing agency, will give you a glimpse of social media’s dark side,
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