In this interesting TED Talk, Arnon Kraft shares his insights on how planning out the first 90 days of starting something new can lead to ongoing success. To start with it’s worth noting what Arnon shares as not being successful within the context of starting a new job: Hide & Seek – The people that […]
Mental health in the spotlight
This TED talk from Guy Winch sheds a spotlight on mental health. Guy asks the question why is it not held in the same regard as physical health. From an early age we are taught about personal hygiene and healthy habits to look after our bodies. But similar lessons for emotional resilience and mental health […]
Work life balance is always evolving
In his Sydney TEDx talk, Nigel Marsh shares his observations on work life balance. This notion of work life balance often polarises: everybody loves the idea of it, but very few people actually believe that they have it. And it becomes that kind of “I wish” statement. Nigel has 4 observations which could very well […]
Making a good first impression at interview
If you are going for a job interview, you know just how important it is to make a great impression. The old saying is very true: ‘You never get a second chance to make a good first impression’. Job interviews can be daunting; yes, we all get nervous when it is our own […]
Grit, the true measure of success
This short TED presentation on grit by Angela Lee Duckworth probably reinforces what many educators already know: that people’s success is not based around talent or IQ, but rather the ability to persevere and see long term goals through to the end. While there is much still to learn in this space, Amy explores the […]
