This is the season of award shows—the Grammys, Oscars, Tonys. Some celebrities manage to make their award acceptance speeches sound both spontaneous and smooth, while others clearly stuggle with unscripted public speaking. While you may not be up for an Oscar, you may be nominted for an award at some point in your career and be called upon to make your very own acceptance speech or give a speech in front of your company. This is the time to tackle your reservations (or downright fears) about public speaking! ... [more]
As an open workspace, we are very conscious at OpenSesame about the importance of conflict resolution in the workplace. In our office, there are no walls to whisper behind when frustrated by a colleague, or offices to hide in when trying to avoid a difficult conversation. Our employees need to be able to address issues as soon as they arise, and as a result have become very skilled in conflict resolution techniques. ... [more]
If you’re a small business owner, I’m willing to bet that a good amount of your business comes from short-term marketing promotions along with word of mouth referrals because hey… you are very good at what you do. Word of mouth marketing is an extremely effective strategy, but it comes with one very big limitation. You don’t have much control over it, and it can be difficult to measure. ... [more]
Ideally, the best way to learn a foreign language is through immersion, for at least a year, in a foreign country where they speak the language. Unfortunately this is not a realistic option for most of us. Luckily, online language learning has come a long way in recent years. Online courses are helpful for beginners as the instructor has already chosen some of the best resources and combined them into specific learning paths. Plus, online resources are a fraction of the cost of immersion! ... [more]
How do YOU manage your work/life balance? If you don’t have a quick response, it might be time to take a closer look at your strategies. I’ll focus on stress management and good communication as key components to a healthy work/life balance. ... [more]
Consider this—as little as 15 years ago, most of the work performed today didn’t exist. The rapid adoption of technology in the workplace has fundamentally changed the way business is conducted. Fear not my friend! There are number of traits and talents that transcend these dramatic shifts and continue to be in demand year after year. By analyzing our most popular courses, we know they are professional skills employers are looking for and can help you focus on acquiring, or honing, these in-demand skills. ... [more]
