TRYING AGAIN: THE RECIPE FOR OR OVERCOMING CAREER SETBACKS.
Picking yourself back up or moving to a new industry proves to be difficult even for professionals. Handling losses and navigating the journey of regret is tasking not just to your finances but also detrimental to your career. First, you need to try again and ultimately overcome the fear of failure. As failure isn’t something […]
EMPATHY: A FUNDAMENTAL SALES STRATEGY.
Every human interaction is fueled by the need to empathize and consider someone else other than ourselves. However, Empathy in business is considering the needs/pain points of customers to satisfy them. Automation and AI are slowly replacing the human element when interacting with brands, but these systems lack the emotional intelligence needed to foster lasting […]
UNDERSTANDING CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY
Understanding what drives consumers to make purchasing decisions is crucial in today’s competitive marketplace. Studying the behavior patterns of consumers who go from awareness to the conversion stage is important, but first; Consumer Behavior: This refers to the study of individuals, groups, and organizations and their actions when selecting their preferred products and services due […]
QUIT THAT JOB: A GEN Z’s GUIDE TO SURVIVING CAPITALISM.
You always have the most to say, millennials. You grind so hard for “the man” so much that you lose the sense of fulfillment that comes with having a career. Why Peace Out? Burnout is real: Don’t let stress and constant exhaustion turn you into a zombie. Purpose over pay: If your job doesn’t align […]
GETTING REAL: THE THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING MY CAREER.
Just like everything I have done in my life, my career has taken such an unexpected turn. It is easy to consider me someone who has a stable career and is flourishing in the Fintech industry but I wasn’t always this person. From kicking off my career as an accounting officer to research assistant, business […]
MANAGING STRESS AND CAREER BURNOUT.
Many times, we neglect our health because meeting deadlines is more important, especially when we have procrastinated and are now doing everything all at once. Frequent exhaustion also affects the quality of your work. Here is why burnout and stress management are important for career development: Telltale signs you’re experiencing burnout. Stress Relief Strategies Burnout-Busting […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AS A CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOOL.
It is no longer a secret; with the fast-paced and competitive work environment, having high emotional intelligence (EI) is a necessity for navigating career-oriented relationships. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize and understand emotions in oneself and others and to use this awareness to guide thoughts and behavior. Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in […]
The Rise of the Self-Served Sales
In the not-so-distant past, sales teams relied heavily on manual processes, tedious data entry, and CRM systems. With the advent of self-service sales, the game has changed, and the numbers are telling a fascinating story. With recent statistics on sales, we have realized that; This shift lies in the empowerment of sales teams through automation. […]
A Manager’s Toolbox
In the world of management, being an executive isn’t enough. To truly excel, managers need to possess skills, traits, and qualities that set them apart from the rest. This is what truly makes a manager exceptional. Think of it as the ultimate manager’s toolbox packed with the tools required to help you build, motivate, and […]