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Stress = Fear

CaseInterview.com

Back when air travel was still practical, if you were running late for a flight, you may have felt “stressed out” about catching the flight. The key to managing fear (and I use the word “managing” loosely) is to acknowledge it. These are the building blocks of something known as emotional intelligence.

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How to De-Risk Working with a Freelance Management Consultant

Comatch

More than ever, organizations are using independent experts and freelance management consultants to address critical challenges. In a recent webinar, I addressed some of the typical issues that arise when working with a freelance management consultant. Travel costs matter less than capabilities. . Here are the key insights. .

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Future-proofing your job against the robots

Comatch

There is little that machines, robots, and software-based AI won’t be able to do in the future – apart from feeling and acting in a human and emotionally intelligent way. “Our so-called “soft skills” are what make us human. Awesome, isn’t it?

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What is Executive Coaching?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Emotional Intelligence Coaching focuses on helping you become more self-aware and effective in relationships. Leadership Coaching helps you grow your confidence and competence regardless of whether you are an emerging leader, frontline leader, mid-level manager, executive, or business owner. We all have blind spots.

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Consulting Networking: 6 Best Practice Guidelines

Tom Spencer

Experience – e.g. managed a $100 million-dollar joint venture. I have been in quite a few consulting networking events where the key point of conversation was checking how ready people are to endure consulting’s hardships, in particular the long hours, frequent travel, and simply being plugged in 24/7 when on an engagement.

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To Make a Change at Work, Tell Yourself a Different Story

Harvard Business

Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence Has 12 Elements. Such was the case with Chris, a management consultant facing a health and career crisis. The long hours, travel requirements, and high demands of his work were taking a serious toll on his physical and mental health. You and Your Team Series.

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When You and Your Friend Both Want the Same Promotion

Harvard Business

Their supervisor told Lata that they were both being considered for a major promotion and whoever received the job would end up managing the other. For Andres, as a single parent with three children, this promotion would mean he would be doing more team management and less client-related travel, allowing him to spend more time with his kids.