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The Franchise Option: Part 1

The Franchise Option: Part 1

by Rebecca Page | Mar 31, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Entrepreneurship, Leaders & Executives ​

A guest post from Rebecca Page, CEO, Concierge Home Services. Each Friday, social media is cluttered with TGIF posts from people watching the clock count down to the start of the weekend. I cannot relate to what they are feeling. I love Fridays for the same reason...
Q&A with Dr. Helen:  Ages have Stages

Q&A with Dr. Helen: Ages have Stages

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 24, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals ​, Recent Graduates ​

Lately, it seems like everyone I talk to is determined to really get ahead on the career front. The Q&A below highlights some of those work-related questions you might ask yourself  … and the answers you need. Q1. As a Career Coaching Psychologist, what...
Job Interviews … 3 Ways to Attack Anxiety When it Wants to Attack You

Job Interviews … 3 Ways to Attack Anxiety When it Wants to Attack You

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 7, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health

“Nerves and butterflies are fine — they’re a physical sign that you’re mentally ready and eager. You have to get the butterflies to fly in formation, that’s the trick.”  – Steve Bull Job interviews, if your nerves are getting the best of you...
Office Romance – Life Imitating Art?

Office Romance – Life Imitating Art?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 25, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR

Two Weeks Notice and Working Girl … what do these two romantic comedies have in common, other than the happily-ever-after theme? For any Rom-Com movie lover, the answer is obvious — they both take place in the office. In keeping with office romances featured in...
Tongue Tied About Public Speaking? You’re Not Alone …

Tongue Tied About Public Speaking? You’re Not Alone …

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 12, 2017 | blog, Career Advice

“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy”...
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