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Human nature leads us to rely on the identities that we are most comfortable with and to allow the others to diminish. Some of us keep our most compelling leadership identities hidden from work, only to keep them alive and well at home, with friends and family, or in our community. We can choose to extend our leadership skills by granting ourselves access to a greater range of leadership identities, increasing our leadership capacity, enhancing collaboration, generating innovation and creating...

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By understanding what an entrepreneur is, how they operate, and the competencies that are needed to ensure success, you will then be armed with the knowledge to decide if an entrepreneurial life is right for you. This article will uncover the makings of an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship is now even becoming identified as a career choice in its own right. Harvard Business School have the definition formulated by Professor Howard Stevenson, who defines entrepreneurialism as ‘a pursuit of opportunity beyond resources...

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Despite a relatively slow start, businesses of all sizes and in all sectors are realizing the immense value of social media in driving business growth and building authentic relationships with their consumers. Incorporating social media into your business strategy is essential, but how successful you are may depend on a number of different factors. How do you ensure your venture into social media is a success? Source: The Right Plan, Business in Gulf, Bahrain, October 2015

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Remember a time at work when there was enormous stress or uncertainty? You had a conversation that may not have given you the answers you wanted to hear, but gave you some of what you needed to hear. In that moment, you were able to make more sense of your work environment. You were engaged in conversation. You felt heard. You left knowing more about the situation and your role in it. You just had a ‘clean conversation.’   Source:...

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Celebrated academic, author and life coach Dr Clare Beckett-McInroy has released a new book that aims to guide readers to networking success on and off- line. With more acronyms after her name than a box of Scrabble; Dr Clare EdD, MAEd, PG Cert, PG Dip, BA Hons QTS, CPCC, PCC and MAC, is an authoritative figure in many areas. Her latest project, Coach Me Networking Know How, has more than 40 reflections and snippets of sound advice from international professionals...

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High net-worth clients tend to have Family Offices to manage and recommend on their private wealth and other family matters. Family Offices may deal with staffing for families as well as finances and investments, including budgeting, insurance, donations, family-owned business, wealth transfer and tax. Family Offices also ensure due diligence and strategize on wealth distribution and succession.   Source: Managing Your Millions BIG, September/October 2014

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It’s that time of year when 16- and 17-year-olds are assessing their university choices. What’s your role in ensuring your child is making informed choices to enable long-term career? It is a fact that each year thousands of students drop out of Sixth Form and university or change course due to the lack of objective or clarity around their decisions. Sadly, there are millions of adults who are in careers that they ‘ended up in’ or are unhappy with. Source:...

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There has been a recent shift from the old rule of ‘never talk to strangers’ to ‘never go anywhere with anyone without asking permission first’. This is justified by the idea that a child, who has been taught to never talk to strangers, may feel they have nowhere to go if they find themselves lost in a public place. Should you be teaching your children which strangers to ‘trust’ and how to approach an adult for help?   Source: Hello...

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We’ve all been told about the dangers of sugar, fast food and poor sleeping patterns. Prolonged sitting might not sound like a game changer, but the reality is that it poses huge problems to your health. Dr James Levine from the Mayo Clinic has stated, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Why is sitting so dangerous and how can we minimise its effects in our modern world? Sitting in itself is not an issue but the problem arises with uninterrupted prolonged...

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Pro-active parents across the globe have raised concerns about the commercialisation and the sexualisation of children. The claim is that a shield of protection is needed to ensure that children are not bombarded with inappropriate images and content. This is not just a concern on the web through social media and on-line purchasing, it is also evident implicitly and often explicitly through services and goods, such as toys and clothes that are advertised with children and young people as their...

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I am sure that we all remember bedtime stories when we were children. There was the thrill of choosing a book and having the undivided attention of one of our parents or carers for those few precious moments before drifting off to sleep. Reading is a skill which needs to be taught. When modelled by someone they respect, children learn to value its pleasure.   Source: Today A Reader Tomorrow A Leader Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, December 2013

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The role of a mother is multidimensional and multifaceted — you know that already. So where’s the link to creativity and innovation? Research from business and industry shows that creativity promotes efficiency, increases productivity, improves quality, encourages benchmarking and accelerates change. Have you ever really considered the impact of what you wear, your environment and how you act? This article will provide you with room to reflect upon parenting in the broader sense of the word. Read Article on Woman...

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Source: Time Out TV Shows And A Treaty Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, October 2013

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Children can be brutally honest and sometimes that can hit a nerve, possibly confirming that their comment is totally relevant. One thing that is great about bringing up children or being involved with children is that every day is different. As you learn and support their learning, real lessons of life can help you and your children grow stronger together. As a parent you have a very important job of being a great role model for your children.   Source:...

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If you’re the parents of a 17-year-old, the chances are that there’s one topic that dominates the family agenda — next steps. You’re probably going through all those serious thoughts that parents think: the right choice, career prospects, and best university. Quietly, you might also be thinking about your baby flying the nest and worrying about whether she/he will cope and how you can keep her/him on the straight and narrow when she/he is thousands of miles away.   Source:...

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There has been a considerable amount of research, conducted mostly on preschool children, on the relationship between play and problem solving. A child’s natural response to a problem is often to ask for help, for example, if they need a drink or if they require their shoe laces tying. We even see children handing rubbish to parents for them to put it in a bin. Through your caring nature you may wish to solve their problems for them — this...

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There are strong links between career development and such factors as socioeconomic status, parents’ educational attainment and cultural background. However, there is a growing body of research related to the effects of family relationships and career success where close relationships provide experiences of security that promote exploration and risk taking. Early experiences are a basis for developing career self-efficacy and interests, as well as career goals and choices throughout life. So, how can your parenting styles, family functioning and interaction...

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There are so many activities that are improved by taking things a little slower. Exercising, eating, speaking, that extra coffee in the morning and the dreaded homework that young people have to endure can all benefit from an unhurried, more focussed attitude. Simply breathing slowly before you begin a task or when things get tricky can help you centre your thoughts.   Source: Teach Your Children To Take Their Time Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, January 2013

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Each year thousands of students drop out of 6th Form and university, or transfer to a different course, due to lack of quality, professional career advice as well as self-awareness. Similarly, many adults are in jobs that they are unhappy with, where their potential is not fully utilised. Equally, women are often unclear about themselves in terms of who they really are, what they want and how they are going to live their life.   Source: Coaching And Psychometrics Woman this...

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A love of learning and language is something that all parents want their children to obtain. However, many parents are not aware of the influence they have and the part they play in the development of their child’s language acquisition. This article will enable you to understand generic tips on how to encourage your child to grasp language learning; it will also provide you with specific points to ‘play’ with in relation to the English language.   Source: Little Learners...

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The first mathematics teacher your child experiences has quite a responsibility. It’s an important or, you could say, ‘critical’ role. Let’s hope they know what they are doing and have the patience, dedication and understanding of some fundamentals to be effective; it is of course you! You will most likely be the teacher with whom they learn for the longest period of time as well. Are you feeling confident?   Source: Supporting Early Maths Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, July 2012

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Most children struggle at some time or another with sleeping through the night. Of course, when infants are very young, they need to wake several times in the night to feed and be reassured that their parents are close. The need for reassurance does not always disappear at the same age for all children. Furthermore, during critical times — times of change or pressure — children can need that little bit of extra nurturing and help them get to sleep...

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One of the many challenges that you will face, which is never mentioned in the directory of “parenting hurdles”, is the one navigating the dynamics of the relationships between you, your parents and your in-laws. Love them, loathe them or just tolerate them, they are an essential part of your family. And whilst many people chose their partner, in-laws cannot be selected so easily.   Source: Parenting Perspectives Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, May 2012

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Finding balance is one of the most common concerns among people seeking help from a life coach. Some people need help finding the right balance between their working and private lives; others need help finding the balance between their parenting and their marriage. Many of these people seek help from coaches, despite the fact that they have confident, thriving children. Why is this so?   Source: Finding The Balance Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, April 2012

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