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Living Well

Living Well is about a worthwhile life of values, virtues and realized potential, creating an impact, leaving a legacy.

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Interview with a mentee

I interviewed one of my mentees to hear some of her thoughts about being mentored and how it was helping her.
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The Fine Line Between Mentoring, Advising, and Coaching: Understanding the Differences and How to Choose What You Need

While mentoring, advising and coaching are often used interchangeably, and do share similarities, they are distinct approaches to helping individuals achieve their personal and professional goals.
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What to Ask Your Mentor: Questions to Help You Make the Most of their Insights

By asking the right questions, you can make the most of your mentor's experience and develop the skills you need to succeed. Here are some ideas.
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5 Topics to Bring Up with Your Mentor to Maximize Your Mentorship Experience

To make the most of your mentorship experience, you should come prepared with specific topics to discuss during your meetings. Here are 5 topics you could try.
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How to Make Mentoring Work Both Ways: Tips for a Successful Mentorship Relationship

Successful mentoring requires both the mentor and mentee to actively participate and contribute. Here are some tips to make mentoring work for both the mentor and the mentee.
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Finding the Perfect Mentor: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Perplexed

Finding the right mentor can be challenging, if you don't have formal opportunities. But there are steps you can take to make it easier.
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Finding Your Mentor: Unlocking Formal and Informal Approaches

Finding a mentor can be a challenging but rewarding process. If you are feeling perplexed about how to find a mentor, you are not alone!
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10 Benefits of Mentoring You Should Be Considering

Mentoring is not just about achieving specific goals. There are benefits that go beyond the surface that you should consider.
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The Power of Mentoring: Why I’m Investing More Time in Supporting Others

I realised that I wouldn't be where I am today without the support and guidance of my various mentors. That's why I decided to invest more time in mentoring others.
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My Personal Mentorship Journey: What Mentoring Looks Like for Me

Mentorship has played an integral role in my personal and professional growth. Mentoring looks different for everyone, but here's what it looks like for me.

Making progress

One my challenges is maintaining momentum towards my goals. I try to create habits around my goals and this is a tool that helps me do that.
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Making music again

My first instrument was the flute, and then steel pan took over. But after half a lifetime of making music, my life was now pretty quiet.

A creative block

For the last two years, I couldn’t write. I was blocked. I tried to get through it but that's not what eventually worked.
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Code to No Code

Many people who know me now don't know about my journey in tech and don't realise that I started life as a programmer, in software development. This is my story.

100 Days of No Code

I’ve been on a No Code journey, and enrolled in the 100 Days of No Code challenge. I don't miss writing code, but I do miss creating solutions. No Code...