Kevin O'Bryan
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Category Archives: professional growth
I recently read an article titled 5 things you must do to treat yourself with kindness after a layoff. It detailed things to consider for self-care during period right after losing your job. But one…
It’s been just over 2 years since my employer decided to permanently make a portion of the staff work remotely on a permanent basis. And while this was prompted by the pandemic, this seemingly revolutionary…
I recently completed a course at work titled 10 Steps to Becoming a Successful Manager. I feel that it was timely because, so often we are thrust into these roles without much guidance therefore I…
The best time of year for me, other than vacation, is the last week of December and the first week of January. It's normal for me to work during these two weeks because they are…
Conquering your Fear of Public Speaking
Education, Personal branding, personal growth, professional growth, Toastmasters
If you’ve been a reader of this blog for some time, or if you know me, you would have picked up that I am a Toastmaster and a fan of public speaking. Working in communications,…
Corporate Russian Roulette There are days when I go to work and before 10 am, I am fully ready to hand in my resignation and just say ‘Screw it All!’ Yes, this is real life.…
Email writing etiquette in the professional environment is very important. It could mean the difference between making a lifelong work friend or making an enemy forever that could realistically, lead to your dismissal. Many…
As 2016 drew to a close, I made a promise to myself that I was going to make 2017 memorable. I was going to make myself so proud! At that point, in December last year,…
Speaking Life: My Toastmasters Journey… so far
Education, Getting it Done!, Motivation, Personal branding, professional growth, Toastmasters
People say the darndest things. So there I was, in Vancouver, Canada stepping into a taxi, as I headed to a session of the 2017 Toastmasters International Convention. When I sat down and got settled,…