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Meet Juliet: TV Reporter, The Apprentice Winner, Entrepreneur, Ignite Consultant
“Don’t take no for an answer.” That’s the principal advice from Sharmila Juliet John, better known as Juliet, and she certainly practices what she preaches. It is this tenacity that has seen her win the Malaysian version of the US hit reality TV show The Apprentice, develop an iPhone App tha..
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How the Cyber Security Skills Shortage Could Affect Your Work and What the Experts Suggest You Do About It
Did you know that 90% of Australian organisations faced some form of cyber security compromise in 2016? Or, that extreme weather events and natural disasters are the only major risks greater than cyber attacks, according to the World Economic Forum? Trendier than a fidget spinner (according to Go..
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The Future of Work Looks Bleak for Women
3 Ways we Can Transform our Future
Did you know only 16% of the CEOs in Australia are female? And, of the key management positions, a measly 28% are held by women? Some say women in the west have achieved progress. We can work in parliament, drink in bars, drive cars, vote and cut our hair without our husbands’ permission (well..
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6 Brain Hacks to Increase Your Productivity Instantly
Ever feel like a mountaineer whose to-do list is a trembling mountain about to avalanche on top of you? Ever look achingly at your old to-do list like a long-lost love, as your boss dumps an entirely new list of goals on you? You're not alone. Various surveys reveal people feel busier than ever ..
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Meet Matt – Specialist Indigenous Consultant by Day, Superhero by Night.
When he’s not being paid to travel and surf new waves on Pink Foamy, his aptly named surfboard, or dedicating his time to his foundation whose goal is to motivate Indigenous youths and eradicate youth suicide and incarceration, Matt is making a difference through his work at Ignite. Matt is one..
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6 psychological hacks to make people like you more – so you can nail that job interview
"More often than not, I find that, regardless of credentials, it's a candidates unique attributes that really influence the outcome of a job interview," says Matthew McArthur, Indigenous Specialist Consultant, Ignite. But what exactly is the elusive je ne sais quoi that makes one person stand out..
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