Education and Career

Spain is one of the most magnetic countries in the world. It is a wholly different world where a distinct culture, language, lifestyle, architecture, and food provide a unique definition to Spanish society. As a tourist destination, there is no gainsaying that Spain is among the best places in the...

Moving to Spain for pursuing higher education? Well, good decision but you must take a look at what I have for you in this article. It is necessary to acquaint yourself with the ways of the place where you might end up spending a good number of years. You will,...

Over the last 20 years I have been privileged to hear the inner thoughts, fears, and challenges of those in the C-suite because as an executive coach I have gotten to have weekly conversations with my clients. I have worked with them on their biggest challenges and I have coached...

Picture this: Your last three strategic plans returned only between 60% to 70% of what was expected. You tried improving execution in the first case, but realized your strategy needed to change. Then in the second case you changed the strategy, but found poor execution was to blame. Now, in...

Countless industries use certification programs to affirm competency. Accountants are required to prove their capabilities before they make a career evaluating and opining on financial statements. Nurses need to certify their skills prior to taking on medical responsibilities. Even cosmetologists need to pass a licensing exam before they can provide...

The worst outbreak of the plague swept through London between 1563 and 1603.  Transmitted by fleas living on the fur of rats (not bats), the spread was exacerbated by an overcrowded city in which raw sewage flowed into the Thames River.  Over fifty percent of the population contracted the disease...

Do you have a dream of being able to work in various places around the world, tying travel and new experiences with an exciting career path? While it may sound like a lofty dream, there are a number of careers out there that fit the bill. Of course, in order...

Humility. It’s the essential ingredient in building a great culture. Why? Because your people are your culture, and as a result they know the answers to whatever question you might ask about the culture, including what is needed to build a great culture. And in tough times like now, your...

If you have read even a little about Nordic countries, you would know that they are among the highest performing countries in the whole wide world. They are bestowed with awe-inspiring natural beauties, appealing modern lifestyle, distinct culture and language, and—something concerning our discussion—exemplary education system. Finland, is one such...

In life before the coronavirus, “sheltering in place” tended to mean staying put for a brief event, like weathering a storm or evading a madman on the loose. Now, major cities are requiring people to shelter in place for untold weeks at a time, with not even the relief of...