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High Stake Situations – Why do some people stumble while others shine?

High Stake Situations – Why do some people stumble while others shine?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 7, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health

The 2019 US Open tennis finals have me thinking about high stake scenarios. The other night, my partner was talking about the upcoming rematch between Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu and Serena Williams, the most accomplished (male or female) tennis player of...
Q&A with Dr. Helen – Ethical ways to support university admissions prep in Canada

Q&A with Dr. Helen – Ethical ways to support university admissions prep in Canada

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Apr 6, 2019 | blog, Recent Graduates ​

Last week I shared some of my reflections on the US College Admission Scandal in which mediocre rich kids, with help from their parents, got into prestigious universities through bribery and other illegal schemes (if you missed it, read part one here). In part one, we...
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...

Are Nerves Ruining Your Job Interviews?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 10, 2015 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health

Nerves Getting in Your Way? A while back I wrote about job interview techniques for nervous job candidates. While those approaches will work for most people who get nervous prior to job interviews or other high-stakes situations there are some people who need more...
Job Interview Ideas for Nervous Job Candidates

Job Interview Ideas for Nervous Job Candidates

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 24, 2015 | blog, Career Advice

In my work as an HR Consultant, I often discuss the hidden dangers of self-promotion when I’m advising hiring managers and business owners. There’s often a misconception that the people who “perform” best during their job interview will perform best on the job. For...
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