Where did mentoring come from? The word “mentor” originally came from Odysseus Odysseus entrusted his house & the education of his son to his friend, Mentor, saying to him, “tell him all you know” Steve Spielberg said of mentoring: “The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving […]
Thanks to all those who helped Amanda get out of jail yesterday! She was doing a jailbreak to raise funds for Transitions UK. To find out more go to :www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/amandawinder or www.transitions.org.uk
In this newsletter, we tell you about what’s been happening at Strive Development over 2015. CV & Career Planning Package We’ve developed a CV & Career Planning Package to suit your needs from writing to your CV to our 5 step platinum service that increases your self-awareness through a MBTI questionnaire, rewrites your CV, develops […]
As we approach the holiday season are you looking forward to those relaxing weeks in the sun with a cocktail & good book? Whilst on holiday, we may also use the time to reflect on our careers and aspirations. You may want to consider the following questions: How have you developed yourself over the past […]
Going to a Herts Entrepreneurs Network event tonight where the topic is apprentices. If you want to know more about apprenticeships, give us a call – 07930 286721
Amanda enjoyed a rewarding Friday afternoon on 29th May by assisting Spear at Harrow with mock interviews. Spear run a 6 week programme for unemployed 16-24 year olds during which they learn presentation skills, enhance their CV, undertake mock interviews and increase in confidence. The workshop on Friday involved individuals undertaking a mock interview, receiving feedback […]
How many companies promote individuals because they are technically good but then wonder why they fail in managing others when they haven’t had any training, coaching or guidance in managing others? Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other John F Kennedy
If you have a positive attitude and constantly STRIVE to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges. Pat Riley
