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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.

Pay attention to all details when considering a candidate to join your company. You will probably discover that they have some of the core attributes that you are looking for outside of the interview process such as their responsiveness to messages, their follow-up approach and their communication style. Take time

The past shapes your experiences and who you have become during your life journey so far. What’s more exciting is where you are going – to work on new projects, ideas and challenges instead of redoing what you have already done.

Know what you want to say, how you want to say it and what you would like to achieve. Communicate clearly and confidently. Be understanding and at the same time stick to your message.