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Oct 2
3 min

Big interview coming up?

Remember that just as they consider you, your experience and your personality, you should be evaluating them. Are they a good fit for you?

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When The Ability To Focus Isn’t Just A Positive

mariavole

Sep 24
3 min

When The Ability To Focus Isn’t Just A Positive

Generally, the ability to focus in a certain task is perceived as a wholly positive thing. To some extent, I disagree.

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The All-Important Distinction Between Hearing Your Client and Listening to Them

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Sep 9
3 min

The All-Important Distinction Between Hearing Your Client and Listening to Them

Henry Ford, the father of the automotive industry once said, “If I had asked what people wanted, they would have said faster horses."

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Sep 1
2 min

The Philosophy of Yes, And

For me, personally, the Yes, And philosophy is not necessarily just about collaboration – it’s also about possibility.

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mariavole

Aug 19
3 min

I've been thinking about plants

This is what I’ve found: it's sometimes easier to be kind to others than it is to be kind to yourself.

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Aug 11
2 min

I, too, like words

Ever since I first read 'I like words' as a teenager, it's been one of my all-time favourite pieces of writing.

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mariavole

Jul 29
1 min

Beginnings

First things first, welcome to my first blog post on my brand, spanking new website! I don't know about you, but I love a good beginning....

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