How We Develop Our True Potential During An Internship
In a recent blog post, we took a look at positive career development and how we cultivate career competencies by drawing upon our distinctive strengths. A key takeaway is that the right career and job is a kind of gym, exercising what we do best and find most meaningful. The idea of positive career development […]
Read MoreThe Lifelong Internship
I’m looking forward early next month to doing a presentation for the alumni of Connect-123. For 14 years, students have studied abroad through Connect-123 and learned valuable skills that they’ve used in their subsequent career development. Now, as alumni, they can still Connect with one another and participate in up-to-date learning. What’s more, the alumni […]
Read MoreHow Connect-123 Prepares Students For Tomorrow’s Workplace
In a recent Forbes article, I draw upon my experience as Director of Student Development at Connect-123, as well as my work in the world of finance, to explore the workplace of the future. I describe it as a hybrid environment, where we will enjoy the unique benefits of working from the office and working […]
Read MoreIntern Abroad…From Home!!
In my work as a performance coach for portfolio managers at financial firms, I’ve seen first-hand how teamwork has changed in the work-from-home environment. Since the onset of the virus, many things that used to be coordinated in person now are conducted online. Surprisingly, many teams have found that the virtual environment has made them […]
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