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Try to figure out what triggered the bad mood. Then look around. Appreciate your surroundings, the people you are with and the conversations you are having. Put your focus and energy on this by being present and in the moment.

It goes away when you truly believe in yourself, your abilities and the direction you are heading. You respect people. However, the desire to be like them has disappeared because you have every confidence in you.

Show them the ropes, explain the business, company culture, and the importance of their role. Give them the knowledge and tools they need. Provide freedom for them to bring their personality and unique strengths into the role. Your investment in time will yield greater results.

Your drive and excitement for going above and beyond may be telling you one thing and your list of priorities may be telling you the opposite. Determine how realistic it is for you to take this task on, whether you will be able to succeed at it, and at the

From time to time potential clients may want to see you during an online meeting. Treat online meetings the same as in-person meetings. Dress professionally and ensure that you are in an office environment. Clean up any areas that they may see such as a white board with confidential information

Post-performance (e.g. presenting, leading, managing, doing a task, being a mentor or a mentee, etc.) ask yourself what you did well and what you can improve for the next time. Come up with at least one response for each question. This reflection will help you develop your skills at a

Prepare for each meeting separately by knowing the audience, company, agenda and key messages that need to be conveyed. Know where you need to be, at what time and how you are going to get there. Review notes, breath and deliver.

A candidate’s reference is helping you to make a good business decision. Honour and be appreciative of their time by only asking a few key questions that relate to the core attributes that you are looking for in a candidate. Listen closely to their voice when responding to questions –

You have a strong sense of what is needed to take you to the next level. Now is the time for action. It’s time to leap forward.