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Five Days in Dubai
I had an incredible opportunity to visit Dubai a year ago, in March 2018. It was a whirlwind of a tour as this city, the largest of the seven Emirates, has a lot to offer. From shopping to dining to…
SMART-ER Goal Setting for 2019
I remember one of the first professional development courses that I ever took . . . it was all about setting goals and using the SMART technique. It’s hard to believe that 25 years later, I still use this method…
How Is Your Brand Trending Today?
If you’ve been following my blog posts, you’ve discovered your Personal Brand and you are actively managing it. And by that I mean on a daily basis. Whether you are intentional about Personal Brand Management or not, know that Brands…
MS Lofoten – Life on Board a Vintage Ship
The MS Lofoten, a vintage beauty, is the oldest boat still in operation of the Hurtigruten fleet, built in 1964. It measures only 87 metres long and has 151 beds, capacity for 400 passengers but no vehicles. While it may…
Art & Culture Beat in Oslo
It started with Oslo’s award-winning Opera House which takes up over 400,000 square feet and is designed in the shape of an iceberg! From the exterior, the white and metal facade is imposing, fierce, cold. But as you enter, the…
Oslo – City of Contrasts
With a population of just over 600,000, Oslo is one of Europe’s fastest growing capitals. This was obvious to me by just looking up, way up, at all the cranes clearly visible on the skyline. There is construction everywhere, with…
Make More Meaning of the Season of Sell-abration
More and more I talk to people who are exhausted just at the thought of looking ahead to the Christmas and Holiday Season. While it should be a season of peace and joy, for most it is a time chaos…
6 Ways to Beat the “Blue Monday” Blues
Happy Blue Monday! Typically the third Monday in the month of January, it is reported to be the most depressing day of the year. This is the time of year that we struggle with freezing temperatures, lots of snow, and…
Does networking really make a difference? Absolutely!
The job market, as well as the workplace, has reached a level of ferocity and competitiveness like nothing ever seen before. Increasingly, we need to rely on our networks – regardless of what stage our career is at – not only…
Stress Less this Holiday Season – 5 simple strategies!
While there is always a lot of anticipation about the coming of the holiday season, it can also be a time of high stress. Not only do the regular day-to-day chores need to be completed, but there’s a whole host…