How to find the right career

Finding the right career or business idea is one of the most common challenges people face around the globe, regardless of age, race, culture or nationality. Often, individuals find themselves pulled in many different directions by societal expectations – what parents and significant others want, what the internet says is most profitable, a desperate need…

How to take a career break without losing your career

There are times when life throws us a curveball and we find ourselves having to put our careers on hold, for several months, and in some cases, a couple of years. This is what we call a “career break.” Monster.com defines a career break as “an unpaid, purposeful time out of the workforce…” According to…

4 things you need to know before starting your business

I come from a country where unemployment is at an all time high. Approximately three in ten people have jobs, and among those three, only one has a well paying position. As a result, many young people go through the school system with very little hope of making it in life. School is just something…

Become successful before 30 – things I wish I knew in my teens.

I recall my 30th birthday several years ago – yes, I’m that “old.” As I got ready to blow out the many candles on my birthday cake – a delightful, “death by chocolate” masterpiece, I remember evaluating my life. At 28 years old, my parents were married, had great careers, owned a car and had…

Upgrading your personal image for success in 2023

Several years ago, I struggled tremendously with my weight. Despite being immensely talented as a Creative, I barely received a second look until I transformed my physical image by losing weight and updating my wardrobe. My weight loss formula is a story for another day. This time around we are exploring a few pointers for…