Mary Baird, CSEP hosts the creative business podcast that breaks down topics in business + life and SIMPLIFIES them! Interviewing smart people from all over the world, we will discover new insights, simple action items and spark fresh ideas to help you DO. THE. THING!
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Forever fascinated by what motivates, shapes and guides the talented, hard-working and driven individuals behind some of our favourite beauty brands, Keeping Face is about the weak spot, the scary moment, the part of the story in each founder’s narrative, where things looked like they might go wrong - badly wrong. How did they get around these moments? How did they turn weakness into opportunity? Did they feel vulnerable? Was it hard to rally and rebound? Who was there to support them throug ...
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The conversations in this podcast will explore current and relevant topics in the early years. Together we will reflect on pedagogy, mentorship, early childhood education, professional learning, child development and parent engagement.
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How to Coach better. What we can learn from the Big Screen. Movie reviews with a difference. We are interested in seeing the Coaching/Mentoring side of each film and what we can learn from it. Join us each week to watch a new movie and listen in to our discussion on each Coach
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What if you really can have it all? No–really? What if everything you THINK you desire is only a starting point for the life you are truly capable of creating? On Love, Life, & All Things Weird, we playfully explore topics from money to magic, healing to wholeness, creation, relationship, business and more. There’s no place we won’t go, nothing too wacky or weird in the quest to live as grand a life as possible. Hosts Megan Sillito and Suzanne Stauffer are the embodiment of “opposites attrac ...
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357: How to respectfully disagree - with Justin Jones-Fosu
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Ever been in a heated debate (or worse) an argument where you flat-out disagreed with the other person? How did it go? How did it end? And more importantly, how is that relationship doing after that conversation? Let’s talk about respect today, my friend! My special guest today is author Justin Jones-Fosu and he’s simplifying how to respectfully di…
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Episode 41: A Conversation with Natalie Royer on Belonging
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This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes had with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode, ASCY’s Shari Bell and Camila Casas chat with Natalie Royer about the messages Natalie shared on using belonging as tool, what belonging means in the early years, and what does be…
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B145: How to choose what’s right for you (guided visualization - ALL-STAR)
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Time for a guided visualization exercise: this will help you choose what’s right for you, if you’ve got a big decision to make this week. That will be our focus and intention for the entire month ahead… making good choices that enrich our lives and raise our vibration. So to kickoff the month, today is another guided visualization episode, which we…
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356: How to be cybersecurity smart to AI threats - with Richard Hollis
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We’ve been talking a lot about AI (artificial intelligence) this season… And I feel now is an important time to talk about cybersecurity as it relates to AI. More specifically, do you know how hackers are using AI to infiltrate your business or compromise your private company, customer or employee data? It’s time to simplify it. My special guest to…
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Episode 40: A Conversation About Dr. Shelley Moore's book "One Without the Other"
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In this episode, ASCY’s Negin Zarifian and Community Living Hamilton’s, Sheri Noblett chat about the book study that they did together on Dr. Shelley Moore’s book "One Without the Other". During their conversation, you’ll hear how the book study got started, the benefits of their book study and what else we could look forward to in terms of continu…
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355: How to leverage your network to drive career mobility - with Susan Collins
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Real talk time: Is your career where you want it to be? When you think of your career mobility (as in how one role opens up other opportunities down the line), are you satisfied with where you are now and where you are headed? If things have veered off course, let’s talk about it! My special guest today is Susan Collins and she’s simplifying how to…
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Episode 39: A Conversation with Darci Lang on Focusing on the 90%
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In this episode “A Conversation with Darci Lang about Focusing on the 90%”, ASCY’s Tracey Webster chats with motivational speaker, trainer and author Darci Lang. During their conversations not only do we hear about some of the content from Darci’s book “Focus on the 90%”, we also hear Darci and Tracey build on the content with some everyday concret…
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354: How to uncover your #DigitalSwagger - with Tamika Brunetti
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Question: How important do you think it is to have a personal brand? As in, how you show up online, in person at work or at industry conferences… What do you want to be known for? In my opinion, it’s the secret to building and advancing your career, opening doors of opportunity, and getting one step closer to doing the work you actually love. My sp…
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B144: Where will you be in a year from now? (guided visualization)
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Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to gain clarity on where you will be in a year from now. How to drop down into your deep Intuition, get clear on what you want, where you want to go, and what you want to experience all along the way. You have the power to gain clarity right here, right now in this moment and I’d like th…
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B143: How to declutter your workspace - #DoTheThing (ALL-STAR)
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Here’s how to declutter your workspace in just seven minutes… but I want to do this one in a slightly different way. Instead of talking about theory, I want to make this a working episode, meaning in the next seven minutes, you and I are going to declutter our offices together. By the end of this episode, you’ll have made progress on refreshing you…
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B142: Top 5 AI tools to help you get a job (ALL-STAR)
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Are you looking for a job right now? If so, there are some incredible AI tools that you can use to help you along your job search. We are pleased to feature this popular ALL-STAR episode once again! Let me tell you about the top 5 AI tools out there that will help you get a job. If you’ve been laid off recently or just looking to move into a differ…
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353: How to stand out as a top job applicant - with Kim Dymond
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Job seekers: do you know what it takes to stand out as a top job applicant in today’s incredibly competitive job market? Even simply getting a first interview seems like an incredible feat these days. What does it take to land your next dream role… or really, ANY role for that matter? My special guest today is talent acquisition leader Kim Dymond B…
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Episode 38: A Conversation with a Preschool Speech Language Pathologist on What to Do After You Notice Some Red Flags
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In this episode, ASCY’s Kim Burns and Jacqueline Vignanello chat about what a parent or educator could do if they’ve noticed a child with some speech related red flags and what to do next. Jacqueline, shares information about the role of a Preschool Speech Language Pathologist and what speech and language programs are available in Hamilton. Kim sha…
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Episode 37: A Conversation With Lorrie McGee Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin About Caring and Connecting in a Complex World
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This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode ASCY’s Nancy Baverstock and Paola Hohenadel have a deep and rich chat with Lorrie McGee Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin about the conversations, reflections and ideas …
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352: How to stop procrastinating + get it done - with Sam Bennett
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Question: Ever find that when you’ve got a big, looming deadline, you’re doing everything else BUT the thing that’s due? “Oh, look at those dishes over there! Man, I should clean out this junk drawer. Hmm, wonder what’s happening over on Instagram?” Sound familiar? My special guest today is Sam Bennett and she’s simplifying how to stop procrastinat…
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B141: How to be more patient (guided visualization)
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Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to be more patient. Oh man, I think this one is more for myself than anyone else! When you want something, like yesterday, it’s incredibly hard to wait, hold things loosely, and be open to any outcome that may materialize. They say “patience is a virtue,” yet I think of it more like a mu…
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351: How to have a thriving, meaningful career - with Dr. Susan Hanold
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What does it take to have a thriving, meaningful career? For some, even asking the question seems so far out of reach and bubbles up a bit of Negative Nancy thinking, like, “Who am I to ask this? Oh, I’m too old… too young… too busy to stop and even consider that there might be a better way to work.” All of which is rubbish, you know that right? Yo…
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350: How to squash burnout at work - with Michelle Hartley
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Just checking in… How are you doing? No like, really. On a scale of 1-10 (10 = on the brink), are you feeling a bit frazzled, stressed, or overworked? Answer honestly, friend. How are you feeling these days? My special guest today is Michelle Hartley and she’s simplifying how to squash burnout at work. You see, this insidious little thing called bu…
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349: How you should (and shouldn’t) use AI at work - with Sarah Reitsma
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In the world of artificial intelligence, things are changing so fast. How do you stay on top of all the updates in AI? Today, we are taking a deep dive into the latest and greatest in AI, talking about how you should (and shouldn’t) use AI at work. No, AI is NOT coming for your job… but I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, people who know AI ar…
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Episode 36: A Conversation on the Pedagogy of Food with Emily Richards & Rosalba Bortolotti
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This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode, ASCY’s Kim Burns and Paola Hohenadel jump right back into the conversations, reflections and ideas that Emily and Rosalba shared at the EEY PL Day, around the feeli…
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B140: How to embrace change with grace (guided visualization)
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Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to embrace change with grace. You know the old adage, “change is the only constant,” which I suppose is true in most cases. However, I want to plant a seed of a new thought in your mind that might help you navigate change when it comes your way again: “I’m the only constant in my life, n…
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348: How to leverage better data to improve recruitment - with Neil Costa
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We are talking all about data analytics today, specifically for recruiters who work in talent acquisition. You see, the word on the streets is that many talent acquisition teams were downsized last year, yet the workload hasn’t reduced. What if how you tap into your data could help you attract top talent and help you fill more roles, faster? My spe…
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347: How to manage 5 different generations at work- with Dana Dillard
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We are in an unprecedented time right now where there are 5 different generations in the workforce. As a people leader, how can you effectively manage that wide spread of ages and background, keeping them motivated, engaged and productive? My special guest today is author Dana Dillard and she’s simplifying how to manage 5 different generations at w…
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Episode 35: A Conversation With Karen Davis On The Student Of Today
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In this episode “A Conversation With Karen Davis On The Student Of Today” you will hear ASCY’s Liz Soyka chat with Karen Davis about the college student of today in Mohawk College’s Early Childhood Education programs. Karen Davis is the Early Childhood Education Academic and Practicum Program Coordinator at Mohawk College in Hamilton. Karen is a pa…
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346: How to help your team when emotions run high- with Ammie Michaels
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Ever been in a heated debate at work where the emotions were running a bit high? Maybe someone had an outburst or lost their cool… Maybe that someone was you. How would you handle that situation to de-escalate things and keep it professional? My special guest today is HR pro Ammie Michaels and she’s simplifying how to help your team when emotions r…
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B139: How to ask for what you need (guided visualization)
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Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to ask for what you need. Easier said than done sometimes, huh? But an incredibly important skill to master if you want to live a life of peace, prosperity, and in true community with others. You see, when you ask for help from the people you know and trust, most times, they are willing …
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Episode 34: A Conversation with Dr. ABC on Flourishing in All Our Identities
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This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Dr. ABC about flourishing in all our idenities” you will hear ASCY’s Leslie Busija and Shanda Licop jump right back into the conversations, idea…
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345: How to drive your vision, mission, + core values at work - with Andrew Stoute
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Vision, mission, and core values… could you recite your organization’s ones off the top of your head, without peeking? Truth be told, many people can’t and that might be the root cause of why some companies are struggling in today’s economy. My special guest today is HR professional Andrew Stoute and he’s simplifying how to drive your company’s vis…
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344: How to create impactful ERGs for your organization - with Kenny Braxton
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Let’s talk about ERGs today… employee resource groups. They are affinity groups where you can connect, grow and learn with other folks at your organization over shared interests or backgrounds. For a larger company, ERGs can be a wonderful way to build community and a sense of belonging at work. But what if you don’t have one yet… and want to creat…
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343: How to rebuild company culture after a massive layoff - with Daniel Stokes
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Raise your hand if you’ve been through a layoff. Keep your hand raised if you kept your job through it and are faced with the reality of attempting to rebuild the company culture after a massive layoff. You are what people call a “survivor” and my goodness, that’s a lot of pressure on your shoulders to help the organization recover, eh? My special …
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Episode 33: Une conversation sur l'acquisition d'une langue seconde
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La conversation dans ce podcast entre Chantal Pelletier, Orthophoniste et Chelsea Plouffe Assistante Orthophoniste avec le service Premiers Mots, explorera les questions fréquemment posées sur le thème de l’apprentissage d’une langue seconde dans la petite enfance. In this episode you will hear, Chantal Pelletier, Speech Language Pathologist and Ch…
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342: How to find + recruit great talent - with Kelly Simants
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Switching gears, we’re now focused on simplifying topics for those who work in all aspects of HR, human resources next. Recruiters - are you struggling to find and recruit great talent these days? Word on the street is that recruiters are inundated with hundreds of applications for open roles but that doesn’t always mean they are qualified candidat…
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Episode 32: A Conversation with Stacy Hill on Earth Based Wellness
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Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Stacy Hill About Earth Based Wellness” you will hear ASCY’s Negin Zarifian have a conversation with Stacy Hill on earth based wellness in the…
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B138: How to keep calm before a big presentation (guided visualization)
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Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to keep calm before giving a big presentation. It’s so easy to let your nerves get the best of you right before you take the stage or stand up to present. Ultimately, you want to do a great job, show up 100% authentically as you, and get your point across with charm, intelligence and gra…
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341: Why you should treat your job search like buying a house - with Shannon Taylor
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Have you ever stepped back and thought about how similar the process is, of finding a job to buying a house? Like in nearly every single way - the parallels are eerie! So let’s talk about it… My special guest today is global talent acquisition leader, Shannon Taylor and he’s simplifying why you should treat your job search like buying a house. Beca…
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Episode 31: A Conversation with Rusty Keeler About the Outdoors
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Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Rusty Keeler About The Outdoors” you will hear ASCY’s Leslie Busija have a conversation with Rusty Keeler about the outdoors, risky play and …
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340: How to prepare for a great job interview - with Cecile Webster
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Job seekers - do you need to prepare for a big job interview coming up? There’s nothing more stressful than feeling overly excited, totally under prepared, and wanting to make a good first impression. The truth is with a few simple steps, you can be more calm, cool, collected, and confident, which is EXACTLY what recruiters want to see. My special …
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339: How to stand out as a top candidate for a job - with Shreya Mehta
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Want to learn the secrets on how to stand out as a top candidate for a job? In this day and age when the market is flooded with great talent, how do you rise to the top and make a great impression all along the way? My special guest today is talent acquisition partner and recruiter, Shreya Mehta and she’s simplifying how to stand out as a top candi…
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ISAMAYA FFRENCH: FROM BURNOUT TO BURNER PHONE, HOW TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
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Isamaya Ffrench’s eponymous beauty brand ISAMAYA is very new - two years! But what an impact it’s made. Shocking us with her lipsticks in penis-inspired packaging (a sentence I never thought I would write!) and her Steven Klein campaigns, her brand of cosmetics has landed - as she says - “exactly where I wanted it to land”. But juggling it alongsid…
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B137: How to nail a job interview (guided visualization)
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Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to nail a job interview. You know, when you get off that call or leave the building, immediately after a job interview, knowing you presented the very best version of yourself to the recruiter, hiring manager, or panel. Calm, cool, collected, confident… and you charmed the pants off of t…
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Episode 30: A Conversation With Drew Dudley on Leadership
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Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters that we had at our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Drew Dudley on Leadership” you will hear ASCY’s Amanda Karr and Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Drew Dudley about the ele…
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AMAZING AMY: THE PERFUMER WHO WANTS TO CHANGE THE WORLD FOR THE BETTER
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AMAZING AMY: THE PERFUMER WHO WANTS TO CHANGE THE WORLD FOR THE BETTER Passionate about fragrance, Amy Christiansen, founder of Sana Jardin, created her luxury perfume house of intoxicating scents with a Master Perfumer. A social justice activist, her business model has a strong social conscience driving it - she ensures that the women harvesting t…
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338: How to an excellent networker + land the job - with Melissa Grabiner
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Would you consider yourself an excellent networker? You know, someone who can walk into any room and spark a conversation with a stranger with ease and grace. Or maybe someone who knows the ins and outs of how to build relationships on LinkedIn naturally and seems to know everyone? Well, if you’re in the middle of a job search right now, you know t…
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Episode 29: A Conversation About Working Through a Work Plan
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In this episode, “A Conversation About Working Through a Work Plan” you will hear ASCY’s Charlotte Edwards have a conversation with Nicole Hayes from Brightpath Waterdown Child Care Centre. Together they’ll share a community perspective and reflect on the year long journey of working through a work plan together.…
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How Nyakio Grieco Learnt to Be Her No1 Advocate
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How Nyakio Grieco Learnt to Be Her No1 Advocate Nyakio Grieco is what they call a beauty industry veteran, having lived and breathed it for years before starting her own brand, Nyakio, which was acquired by Unilever in 2017. She’s now both a retailer with Thirteen Lune in the US, a beauty emporium that focuses on brands developed by people of colou…
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337: How to navigate a job search with success - with Sahara Alexis
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Job seekers, are you feeling frustrated with your job search so far and feel like you are hitting a wall? Oh man, I know that feeling. It seems like you’re pounding away at applying for jobs, taking the time to tailor each and every one of your applications, and getting zero interviews. If this sounds familiar, don’t give up… the answers are on the…
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Vivek Sahni believes in kindness, empathy, and being authentic
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Visit the Westbourne Grove branch of Kama Ayurveda and it's like stepping into India. Jungles with elephants and banana leaf murals, smart red striped ceilings and marigold garlands invite us to discover the ancient wisdoms of Ayurveda. Started by the former graphic designer Vivek Sahni over 20 years ago, Kama Ayurveda is now owned by the Spanish f…
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B136: Top 5 AI tools to help you get a job
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Are you looking for a job right now? If so, there are some incredible AI tools that you can use to help you along your job search. Let me tell you about the top 5 AI tools out there that will help you get a job. If you’ve been laid off recently or just looking to move into a different job at a different company, let me tell you… the job market has …
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Kate Somerville Doesn’t Care About The Money - It’s All About Changing Peoples Lives By Changing Their Skin
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I first met Kate when I was beauty director at Tatler magazine many years ago. I happened to be in LA, and asked some friends which facialist might be worth visiting, and hers was the name that came up time and time again. But her's is not an overnight sensation type of story - she worked in a top cosmetic surgery office for many years before setti…
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B135: How to see yourself in a new job this year
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Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to see yourself in a new job this year. Whether you’ve been impacted by a recent layoff or just ready to move on to a different role at a different company, this episode will help you get crystal clear on what you want, so you can begin to take action on it. Listen and participate in a g…
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