Author name: helena

Dear Monsters Wins Prestigious International Book Award

The International Book Awards celebrate the finest in independent and mainstream publishing, highlighting books that exhibit excellence in various categories. Dear Monsters received a distinction as Finalist in the popular category “Business: Career”. Winning such an award is both humbling and exhilarating, and it reinforces my commitment to bringing heartfelt and meaningful stories to my Monsters everywhere.

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Ageism Does Not Discriminate: It Affects Us All

When we think about ageism, we often overlook the harsh reality faced by older employees, such as Baby Boomers and GenX. Despite their vast experience and invaluable insights, they are often the ones bearing the brunt of workplace discrimination. The statistics are telling: a large proportion of the unemployed are over 50, and this isn’t because they lack skills or willingness to work. Instead, it’s due to persistent stereotypes and biases.

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Are your Limiting Beliefs Holding you Back?

First off, let’s get clear on what limiting beliefs are. These are the pesky, negative thoughts that sneak into our minds and tell us what we can’t do. They whisper things like, “You’re not smart enough,” “You’re too young,” “You’ll never be able to lead a team,” “They will never accept you,” or “You are too different.” Sound familiar? Yeah, I thought so.

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Why Following Your Purpose Can Be Risky

Young people, like me, are conditioned to believe that they must discover our purpose early in life and pursue it with unwavering determination. We’re told to choose our career paths, our life partners, and our life’s mission before we even fully understand ourselves and the world around us. This pressure to find our purpose can be overwhelming, leading many young people to make hasty decisions that may jeopardize their future.

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10 Strategies for Transformative Offsite Events

So, if you’re ready to ditch the boredom and reignite the spark in your team, join me on a journey as I share the insights and strategies I’ve gained through firsthand experience. Let’s dive into the art of designing offsite events that not only meet expectations but exceed them, leaving participants energized, inspired, and ready to conquer new challenges.

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Are GenZers too Cool for Corporate Life?

Much like their millennial counterparts, Gen Zers are navigating an economic landscape fraught with uncertainty, grappling with student debt, inflation, and soaring housing costs. The road to entrepreneurship is anything but easy, often requiring years of perseverance and resilience to transform aspirations into tangible success. It is no wonder that the current economic reality leaves Gen Zers stressed, anxious, and pessimistic when it comes to their financial future. Seems like job security is playing a key role in this young cohort of employees, making me think that they aren’t much different than their Baby Boomer or Gen X colleagues, who, according to multiple surveys, also prioritize stability in the long term.

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