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Ever feel like you're juggling a million demands while trying to stay upbeat and be nice to EVERYONE? 📞 Maybe the phone is ringing off the hook (is that even a term anymore?) ⁉️ Maybe you get endless questions at events. 📧 Or more endless emails? Engaging can be hard when you or your staff are all peopled out. Here's how to deliver those fantastic experiences, especially during busy times. Plus, you'll learn about: 🌝 Full moons 🧍♂️ Other-person-fatigue 💵 My quirky summer job https://lnkd.in/exigTxJD #ElevatingEngagment #Engagement #Engaging

Ever feel like you're juggling a million demands while trying to stay upbeat and be nice to EVERYONE? 📞 Maybe the phone is ringing off the hook (is that even a term anymore?) ⁉️ Maybe you get endless questions at events. 📧 Or more endless emails? Engaging can be hard when you or your staff are all peopled out. Here's how to deliver those fantastic experiences, especially during busy times. Plus, you'll learn about: 🌝 Full moons 🧍♂️ Other-person-fatigue 💵 My quirky summer job https://lnkd.in/exigTxJD #ElevatingEngagment #Engagement #Engaging

It’s perfectly natural to enjoy time away from work. However, if the thought of returning to work after the Bank Holiday weekend is filling you with dread, then it’s time to do something about it. Take some time to think about: What do you want from your career? Review the list that you come up with and ask yourself: * Which of these things do you get from your current job? * Which of these things do you not get from your current job? * Can you get them from other areas of your life? Be objective. Does your current job give you enough of the things you want from your career? If not, what are you going to do about it? Before you know it, you will be wrapping up for your summer holiday, then it will be Christmas and another year will be gone in a blink of an eye. If your work is not making you happy, do something. Even taking the smallest step will make you feel like you are taking control.

Today marks my two-year anniversary in the corporate realm, and it has been a journey filled with valuable lessons and significant growth. At the start of my career, I was forced to resign from my high-paying first job. The desperation to get another job as quickly as possible got me an amazing opportunity but at a huge pay cut. (Not a sob story). This opportunity proved to be a stepping stone towards learning, work life balance and rebuilding my profile. After a rigorous year of learning and delivering targets, I grabbed the next best opportunity with open arms to grow at par with my skill set and qualifications. Contrary to the conventional idea of stability, 2 years and 3 companies later, I learnt a few more things apart from B2B Sales of course: 1. Your health, peace of mind and family time is a priority. Learn to establish work life balance. 2. Your qualification is not enough! You'll get good money and great opportunities if you have the right skill set with qualifications. 3. You need to believe in the company and their product/service to be able to work towards mutual success. Choose your company wisely. 4. Cannot emphasize enough on this- consistently build your skills and experience in a domain/ industry you feel confident, interested and passionate about. CTC will follow. 5. Have short term and long term goals to excel in your professional life and consciously work in the direction which leads to its attainment. I learnt and practiced it all in 2 years. Am I at a better place today compared to 2 years ago? Hell Yes! P.S. my career journal.

Could You Be Thankful for What You Have? Hey fam, it’s #Friday o! The close of another work week. Maybe you set out to meet some #deadlines, close #deals, complete a #training, execute a #project, or even start a new job. Congrats if you smashed your weekly #goals! But let's pause a bit and be grateful for what we have and what we achieved this week. Here’s a quick list to appreciate: - Your #Job: It might not be the best pay, but at least you get something to hold body and soul together. - #Family and #Friends: The people wey sabi you, your own personal people. - #Colleagues: You have people to share the workload and make the day lighter. - Your #Education: Even if you no get job yet, being a graduate is no small thing o. - Health: Being able to waka go #work in good #health is a blessing. This is your reminder to deliberately be #thankful for all you have as you strategize for another work week. Cheers to a great weekend and a productive week ahead!

Not feeling fulfilled in your career? Missing something in your work? Then read this short post... I have been working a lot in my garden the last days. I was working very hard (and tried to work as smart as possible), but didn´t make a lot of progress. Frustrating and tiring. But I realized something. I was trying to do the work with the tools I had. The tools made the work easier, but weren´t the right tools. So, I made a decision. Let´s ask an expert and get the right tools. Now, I do have the right tools, and I am sure that: - It will be easier - It will go faster - And it will become more fun Well, what has my garden to do with your career? When you´re on holiday or just back, you probably had some time to reflect on your life. Is it in balance? Did you choose the right career? Are you setting the right priorities? And let´s be honest, this is not the first time you have wondered about this, but you have never had any breakthrough results yet. Well, then, it´s good to get access to the right tools to take more control of your life and career. In September, we will host a free session in which we will help you take the first step in aligning your purpose with your work. We have a whole bunch of tools for you. It will help you 1) to look holistically at yourself and your life 2) set the right priorities and help you make better decisions aligned with your personality Just send me a message when you want to join this free session!

🌞Unfortunately, I didn't bring the sun back from Tenerife...but here's a sunny photo from my time away... Back from a break and dreading the workweek? 🏖️👔 We've all been there - that first day after annual leave. Your out-of-office is off, and as the emails pile up, so does the realisation; you're yearning for something new. It's not just post-holiday blues; it's a sign for change. In the UK, we're seeing a wave of professionals who, upon returning from leave, are deciding to turn that desire for change into action. It's not just about landing a new job; it's about realigning your career path with your passion and ambitions. ✅ Are you feeling stuck post-leave? ✅ Looking to infuse excitement back into your career? ✅ Ready to find a role that sparks that Monday motivation? It's all about finding where you fit, not just filling a gap. At Hamptons, we understand this sentiment intimately. We know it's more than just a job swap; it's about shaping your future, and we're here to guide you every step of the way. Let's chat below about what you're looking for in your next opportunity. Your next career chapter is just a conversation away. 🌟 #CareerChange #NewBeginnings #JobSearch

Working during the beautiful summer can be a huge bummer... we really get it. Summer is our busiest time! But it doesn't need to be a drag. Here's how to actually enjoy those hot summer workdays ☀️😎: 🌿 Start your workday with a few minutes outside making your to-do list 🚶♀️ Take walks to break up the day and give your brain a productive rest ☕ Work from air conditioned coffee shops or under umbrellas to keep it fresh and stay cool 🥤 Sip on fun cold summer drinks throughout the day (non-alc obviously...) 🎉 Plan fun activities for your team, even if they're virtual 🌅 Schedule fun activities or periods of rest after work so you actually shut your laptop down at a reasonable time 🏝️ Have at least one fun summer adventure on the horizon to look forward to (so you actually need to get your work done) Let's make this summer a breeze, shall we? 💨✨ What else would you add in here, fellow summer worker? #eeva #summer #workfromhome

Time flies. After summer holiday I have been working 2 years at Gofore. Before staring the summer holiday, I reflected, why I am so happy in my role at Gofore: 1. Great collegues. My favourite partner in crime is Malla Danska. We just finished the second project together and we just know how to get things to rock. Working with someone, who keeps on exceeding the expectations is just pure 💎 2. Great management. Antto Seppälä is the rockstar of our DA-crew! We have managers that understand that we do not need hand-holding at this point in our career. They understand we make right choices and support us. 3. Challenging and variating work. Working in different roles in different projects in different companies keeps on challenging and I get to learn of a lot of new things at work every day. 4. Great team at customer. I have had amazing luck in getting professional and wonderful people to work with! I have felt home working in the projects and assignments. 5. Freedom. I have freedom to choose the assignments. This is actually first time in my career I have had this much freedom. Though of course in current economical situation I might not have chosen to be as "picky" as usually, I have still always had the full option to decline or approve an assignment. 6. Being able to choose, when I work more. Hence I have the pleasure to use saldo hours for a long holiday e.g. in my upcoming 6 weeks summer holiday 7. No politics, stupid governance practices or waste of time from line organization. What could I wish more? Well, I have not figured out yet. Maybe a few more projects with my favorite colleagues! With this reflection I wish you all a wonderful summer!

Over the last few months my husband and I have been watching our kids working their asses off to get what they want - personal and in their careers. Some of the things they've been working so hard for are starting to come to life; marriages, families of their own, leads on their dream jobs and so much more. While I was walking around the house this morning tidying up I got to thinking... is there a job offer I would walk away from everything for? Here's what I'm thinking would make me take a leap of faith: 👉🏻a seat at the management table 👉🏻four day work week 👉🏻5 weeks holidays per year 👉🏻$100,000+ per year 👉🏻opportunity to travel but not consume my life 👉🏻opportunity to showcase my skills - problem solving, systems creation, long term strategy thinking, analysis of data, managing people and being part of team 👉🏻a company culture that is truly about its people 👉🏻recognition for hard work and work well done 👉🏻a place where they are tired of "always having done it this way" and are looking for people who are ready to question the status quo I'm not picky about industry or sector, I love to learn and I think jumping into something I know very little about would be fun. How about you? Do you have a job offer that would make you at least think twice about packing it all in and walking away and starting something new?