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A Message From Dr. Helen This is one of my favourite times of the year, not just because of the festivities and good food (although it definitely helps), but because it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the year ahead. As we approach the end of the year, remember that there’s still time to (a) make use of an annual training or professional development budget and (b) prepare for upcoming hiring/promotion processes in the federal public service or elsewhere. I hope you enjoy this latest edition of “You Heard It Here!”

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What You Need to Know About Psychometric Testing

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WHAT’S NEW?

This month marks I/O Advisory Services’ 7th anniversary! I’m so grateful to the people who I’ve been able to meet and work for over the years. It’s been an exciting and interesting experience and I look forward to what’s possible in the future. To coincide with this milestone, I’m sharing the top 7 career tips that I’ve learned and/or recommended over the past 7 years. Read the full list 1. ‘How you do something is how you do everything’ I like this expression because it highlights the value of being consistent and having a close match between what we say and what we do.  Read the full list. 2. The most successful people are originals  It’s hard to be great or authentic when you’re imitating someone else. Read the full list. 3. Don’t underestimate the value of networking, or as I like to think of it, building relationships Many of the best insights and opportunities come through people who you know. Read the full list. 4. Diverse networks are better than narrow ones If we’re in regular contact with people who are older or younger than us, in different fields than us, who have different lived experiences than us, then we end up sharing ideas and ‘bumping into’ information that we would otherwise never have access to. Read the full list. 5. Chance favours the prepared I’ve always liked the expression ‘the harder I work, the luckier I get …’ since it’s a reminder that when we’ve done our part, we’re better positioned for success. Read the full list. 6. Make hay while the sun shines There are always some things that are within our control and I’m an advocate of doing what we can when we can.  Read the full list. 7. Perseverance beats intelligence Hard work beats smart every time when smart does not want to work hard. Read the full list.

DR. HELEN’S PICKS How being grateful improves your chances of success I love sharing information that helps people become happier and more successful. Since November is national gratitude month in the US, it’s a great time to share some data-driven findings on the correlation between gratitude and success. Read the full article on CNBC.

How to stay relevant amidst AI & Machine Learning Many changes linked to automation, artificial intelligence, and other trends will continue to affect the modern workplace. Over the past 18-months or so I’ve been reflecting on these coming changes and helping my clients stay on the right side of what’s ahead. In addition to my past AudioBlog articles on this topic, I’m sharing two articles here. One is on how soft skills will take on greater importance and the other is about the value of intrapreneurship.  Book a free initial consultation Use this link to forward this newsletter to a friend. We never spam or sell email addresses.  Copyright © 2019 I/O Advisory Services, All rights reserved.