Category Archives: Explorations

How to invest a $1K bonus to sharpen your future-proofing job skills

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Nicole C. Wong

Which hobby have you picked up that sharpens your future-proofing job skills? Rock climbing offers this trifecta for fueling my well-being: it reinvigorates my physical energy, renews my mental energy, and replenishes my emotional energy as I examine problems from multiple perspectives, experiment with various techniques, take calculated risks, and celebrate both creative efforts and hard-fought successes. Continue reading →

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How to Communicate the Value You Offer at Work

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Nicole C. Wong

The next time someone asks you, “So, what do you do?” offer an intriguing answer that communicates your value, opens up the conversation, and invites that person to connect with you on a deeper level. Answer by sharing your personal … Continue reading →

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How to Find Your Dream Job

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Nicole C. Wong

People often ask to pick my brain about finding fulfilling careers — or even just a dream job, for starters — because over the past decade I’ve been fortunate to thrive in three dream jobs, with each one adding new … Continue reading →