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When I was in Junior Achievement's Company Program as a teenager we would often pack up all our products and pop up at a local business for the day to see if we could pitch and sell what we had created. It was terrifying! And also, I learned that most businesses want to help other businesses succeed. You just have to ask. Well, I'm almost 40, and have lost my "cute" and "kids are our future" essence but... when we were brainstorming on what weekday opportunities we could create to meet new customers, I remembered my younger days and wondered: Would businesses be just as open to supporting adult-run product-based businesses through pop-up opportunities? Thoughts? Experiences? Are you a business who offers these opportunities? Would you be open to it? If this isn't something you'd be open to, why not? And, as younger Jenna learned; The Ask: "Would you be open to our company popping up at your workplace to do a demo with our wellness coffee and to sell products to your team?" (With the zest and humbleness of a high school student of course ;))

Summer Prep (For Autumn Action) Summer is not just the best time to relax. It is also the perfect moment to think about fresh ideas and new innovative strategies! So, in this video, I'll propose three things you can think about during the sunny months (in the Northern Hemisphere, at least...) and implement when everyone is back at work in the autumn: 1) Boost learning and growth 2) Promote open chat and teamwork 3) Set up clear decision-making steps Focusing on these areas over the summer will prepare you to bring your team back ready to innovate, decide, and solve problems like pros this autumn! #innovation

☕Every month at ITPEnergised (part of SLR), we hold a 'Graduate Coffee Morning' where we have internal and external speakers join our graduates for an hour of inspiration and knowledge sharing. This month's Graduate Coffee Morning was a fantastic blend of inspiration and creativity! 🎨☕ Michael McKeown shared his insights on the importance of stepping out of comfort zones and being comfortable with making mistakes. But it wasn't all serious learning; the last 15 minutes of the session gave the graduates a chance to tap into their creative sides and have a little fun. Embracing our company value of curiosity, our graduates unleashed their imagination by designing their own unique monsters on Miro. It was a wonderful way to channel creativity, embody the spirit of innovation and get to know each other a little better. These gatherings are more than just meetings; they're a celebration of growth, learning, and the fun that comes with exploring new ideas. Can't wait to see what next month's coffee morning brings! #Graduates #curiosity #understanding #fun #innovation #creativity

#wednesdaythoughts (because I missed last week's #fridaythoughts) I've been trying an analogy on for size - "stretch the taffy" If you grew up in New Jersey like I did, a main treat of any summer was going to the jersey shore for salt water taffy. The process of making taffy is fascinating, and involves many steps including stretching a gluey like substance before the final product is created. So what does this have to do with the future of learning and work? Too often we think about the unit of the educational program. In conducting the value chain analysis perhaps we get as early in the value creation process as marketing / enrollment and the conclusion is always the same...completion of the program (with the support of career services, of course...but no guarantee *in most cases* of employment on the other side). But, what if we "stretched the taffy" and thought on the dimension of value architecture, with all partners working in concert to deliver on the ultimate value prop of a "good" or "better" job? How would we consider different sources of learners and talent? Beyond community-based marketing, but really getting to the very beginning of the talent pipeline? (I smell another analogy around river sources and tributaries!) On other hand (quite literally in this image) how do we think about closing the next-mile into job placement and employment outcomes? And if we really stretch it, into career pathing and up-skilling? There are already plenty of notable examples of this thinking, but more players across the learn-work ecosystem need to "stretch the taffy" of their own thinking and understand their unique role in this value architecture. What do you think? Should I keep stretching the taffy of my own thinking? #learninginnovation #learningoutcomes #futureoflearning #futureofwork

The value of building a network and building relationships cannot be overstated. Our summer intern Lucia Cavalluzzi (incoming University of California, Berkeley sophomore) recorded this amazing video explaining why she disagrees with Suzy Welch on the subject. Watch it! #networking #relationships #showingup #youngpeopletoday #hustleculture #business #genZ

What are you doing this summer? When the beach is calling but so is your boss, what will you choose? I know what I'll be doing: enjoying life with my kids, taking some me time, and meeting with my Academy clients each week. I'll be helping them prioritize themselves, reclaim their balance, get clear on their non-negotiable futures, and manifest their dreams so they can live their best lives, not just their most productive ones. 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲. 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝟏𝟐-𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭. What will you decide? Curious about the Academy? 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐏 and let's chat (if you know me, you know how much I love a voice message 😂).

We hope you all enjoyed your summer! Taking a break helps clear your mind and provides a fresh perspective, making it easier to dive back into your work with renewed enthusiasm. I’m hoping that summer has brought you the energy to approach challenges with curiosity, see things through a fresh perspective, and bring forward a commitment to continuous growth. How will you use your renewed energy to kickstart your learning journey? www.covalencycoaching.com #RenewToLearn

Tim Martinez knocks it out of the part with this month's challenge. If you need a supportive, or accountability group, reach out and join. We officially kicked off our May Challenge of "Building Your A-Team". Here’s how to participate in this month's challenge. Make a comprehensive list of everyone that you need on your bus.  List who you have on your team now and where the gaps are. Create a hierarchy list of who is the highest priority to get on the bus. Define the roles and responsibilities for each person Start having conversations with prospective team players Remember your "A-Team" can also be composed of peer advisory groups such as EntrePowerment, mentors/advisors, coaches, consultants, strategic partners, interns, virtual assistants… Make this the month that you gain clarity on WHO you need to build your empire! “If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together” 58:57

Meet our November employee spotlight, Jill! 👋 Since joining us at the end of 2022, we have been very fortunate to have Jill on board as our Science & Engineering Advancement Officer. Before the year draws to a close, we sat down with Jill to learn more about her role and what she gets up to outside of work. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 & 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦? The importance of community and building a network of like-minded people who care about the same mission and are invested in its students’ successes. It’s amazing to be part of something that can change people’s lives – whether through scholarships, events, or even casual conversations. I feel fulfilled knowing that we exist to support, strengthen, grow, and create positive change where we can. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞? The variety of projects that Advancement plays a role in. When one thinks of university, Advancement is rarely something that comes to mind, but we are often on the ground floor of projects (e.g., Scholarships) that come up; not only that, but each one is different, and it makes for exciting times. It’s great to see how much of an impact Advancement has on things, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤? I love playing video games and have loved it since I was young. My favourite game– if I had to pick only one – would be Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (the Uncharted Series would be my favourite collection). Stardew Valley and Sims 3 will always have a place in my heart, though. I owe a lot to gaming and there’s nothing I love more than finding new stories and revisiting the classics! 👾🎮 Want to learn more about Science & Engineering alumni opportunities? Find out more here 👉https://shorturl.at/Qx8xO #CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #Advancement #Employee #Spotlight #Team #Culture #CommunityRelations #Alumni #TeamCulture #Science #Engineering #STEM #Perth #Australia #HigherEducation #University

I recently had the privilege of attending the Womentee 9 to 5 program by Parity, courtesy of my company, BGSW, and with the support of my managers, Sudarshan and Manju, who clearly saw potential in me (or maybe they just knew I needed a solid push!). The program was a powerhouse of sessions aimed at developing a growth mindset, staying in sync with market trends, and making the most of our strengths—a true wake-up call for those of us who thought multitasking was an actual career path. A key takeaway was the value of setting long-term goals—because let’s face it, sometimes we all need that guiding light to avoid “achievement by accident.” The added bonus was realizing how personal growth fuels company goals, and who doesn’t enjoy a bit of professional win-win? Plus, the networking was as rich as the coffee breaks, leading to inspiring connections with fellow members. The concept of mentoring was another highlight. Streamlined sessions provided the perfect framework to steer my ideas, path, and growth in a meaningful direction (and away from my “it’ll sort itself out” phase). Special thanks to Saraswathi Ramachandra (She/Her/Hers). and Shivaprakash MS for their perspectives, bringing wisdom from their varied domains and professions—and for keeping us all on our toes with their insights!