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Her Expat Life: From NYC to NL: Shea Harty's Quest for Workplace Equality
Read more about cultural biases and internal doubts immigrants face in the Empowerment Foundation’s Shea Harty’s interview on workplace equality with Alexia De Souza from Her Expat Life.
6 Ways to Effectively Pivot Your Career in the New Normal
The changes in the style of working evolved rapidly since 2020. It also brings new opportunities in terms of career pivoting and change. Learn how to pivot effectively, analyze career strengths and weaknesses, update career materials, invest in the new path, and more.
Her Expat Life: Facing the Change Together: Flor de Maria Paredes Mattos' Guide to Effective Change Management
In a recent interview with Alexia De Souza from Her Expat Life, Flor de Maria Paredes Mattos, co-founder of the Empowerment Foundation, discussed career shifts, coaching, and her views on the future of leadership.
Unlocking Professional Success: How Emotional Intelligence Can Take Your Career to Greater Heights
High emotional intelligence in the workplace leads to increased productivity, better conflict resolution, and significant career success.
What can you do with your “lost goals” of the year?
The article provides a method for addressing and achieving "lost goals" from the past year. It involves listing all goals, identifying those that were not achieved, and examining if they align with current values.
The hiring bias that nobody talks… To be discriminated against because you are out of work
The article talks about the difficulties that non-Dutch speakers face in the job market in Amsterdam, especially when they have a gap in their work history. The probability of finding a job declines the longer one is unemployed, which can overwhelm job seekers.
What is coaching?
Empowerment Foundation provides career coaching to help individuals maximize their personal and professional potential.
What we learned about self care in 2020
Self-care is important, and it's not just about physical activities. Routines and rituals can help us feel in control, and it's okay to ask for help when needed.
Visualizing Your Success: The Most Powerful Tool to Ignite Your Inner Potential
Visualization, involving detailed mental imagery of desired outcomes, such as a successful job interview or the first day at a new job, can boost self-esteem, optimism, and resilience.
Write your own story
We discuss the difficulties and negative impacts of unemployment on physical and mental health, social life, and family relationships. The text emphasizes the importance of crafting and telling one's own story rather than being defined by statistics and reports.
Who am I and what do I bring to the world?
When feeling lost in a job search, connect with your authentic self, prioritize self-care, identify unique qualities, and promote them widely.
The top 3 things a career coach can (and can’t) do for your career
The article discusses the benefits and limitations of career coaching for those seeking employment in the Netherlands. A career coach can help personalize your career plan, minimize stress and anxiety, and provide honest, unbiased feedback.
How Can Empowering Immigrant Entrepreneurs Build a Supportive Ecosystem in the Netherlands?
This blog discusses the ecosystem immigrant entrepreneurs experience.
Is AI in the Recruitment Process Hurting or Helping?
This blog discusses how to navigate AI-powered recruitment.
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