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How to say no, not NO
Understanding how to say no effectively is a critical career and communication skill. Use this bridging technique to help you.

Louise Newton
6 days ago3 min read
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Know your strengths
Strengths are the fuel that makes work feel energising rather than draining. When you take your strengths from good to great, and then from great to extraordinary, you not only stand out in your career, you also feel more confident, motivated and fulfilled.

Louise Newton
Sep 254 min read
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How to ask for what you’re worth
Successfully asking for a pay rise isn’t about money. Of course, it is about money, but there’s far more to it than the figure itself. Use this simple, structured approach that is proven to work.

Louise Newton
Jan 94 min read
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Want more confidence? Take control.
Our confidence understandably grows when we perceive we have control over what is happening. Conversely, that confidence shrinks when we feel like things are happening beyond our control and, even worse, get ‘out of control’. We feel more confident when we are in control because we know what we are doing and what is expected. We know we have the knowledge/skills/resources required by the situation.

Louise Newton
Jul 31, 20244 min read
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The power of passion for career growth
Connect with and articulate your passion in a way that is authentic to you so you can be happy and productive in your career.

Louise Newton
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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The superpower of knowing your why
Why questions create space to explore our motivation, assumptions, reasons and purpose - and challenge accepted thinking.

Louise Newton
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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Why should we hire you over other candidates?
How do you stand out at interview when you don’t know the competition, but you do know that they have similar skills and experience to you?

Louise Newton
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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Is being stressed a choice?
Stress is a fact of life and being stressed, feeling stressed, is a choice. How we react, how we manage our mental health and how we choose our perspective are our choice - even if we feel like we have no control.

Louise Newton
Jun 22, 20224 min read
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Perfect Presentations Tip 3 – the 4Ps
Perfect Presentations Tip 3 – The 4Ps covers the steps you need to take to develop your skills, build competence and confidence and deliver impactful presentations.

Louise Newton
Feb 21, 20224 min read
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