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The scholarship is a matter of prestige and support. Winning a scholarship is a reflection of outstanding academic performance and skills; also, it offers you significant respite from the expenditure on university and matters incidental to it. But, gaining prestige and support is not an easy task as scholarships are...

Warren Buffett is not only known for being one of the richest people in the world thanks to his more than $100 billion net worth, but also for being the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the second-largest non-tech company in the world, and for being a true legend in the investment...

I don’t think there should be much debate over why one should study in Scotland. It is a beautiful country with a picturesque landscape, long history, amiable local culture, delicious cuisine, and an excellent modern lifestyle. There is nearly everything necessary for the overall development of students. Of course, the...

Recent studies have demonstrated a lack of trust between employers and employees in the workplace. With this in mind, what can companies do to build a more confident work environment? Rhett Power discusses why money factors into this equation and how business leaders can shore up financial trust among their...

Consumers have made their opinions on corporate social responsibility clear. And when it comes to deciding where to direct their patronage, companies that prioritize social and environmental responsibility have first dibs. Rhett Power discusses ways for companies to adopt environmentally friendly practices as more organizations aim for net-zero emissions.  Environmental...

Burnout costs billions of dollars every year to our healthcare system and endangers the wellbeing of thousands–many of whom are women. In fact, research shows that more than 75% of Australian and New Zealand workers experienced burnout in 2020 which was above the global average. As women and especially mothers,...

In a world of ever-evolving change and uncertainty, leaders need many different skills to drive performance and deliver exceptional results for their organizations. The best leaders know how to motivate and inspire others. They do this through vision setting, aligning people on key priorities and initiatives, and holding people accountable...

Achieving success in your career is a fine dance between pushing yourself to bend but not break. The upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic has however pushed more people to breaking point and burnout among Australia’s workforce is skyrocketing. Having spent the last 25 years working with CEOs and many of...

Andrea d’Agostini is building businesses, fast. From his time as an actor in his late teens and early twenties, to his expansion of his entrepreneurial portfolio in the years to follow, there seems to be nothing he can’t do, craft, and attempt in order to make the world a more...

"I rose from humble origins with toxic family background. When I was 18 years old, I dropped out of college to support my parents financially and joined the Indian Air Force. I had to struggle hard to earn my livelihood. I sacrificed my personal time, invested a portion of my...