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Personal development – it’s something we can all benefit from. It’s something we should all ideally work at on a continuous basis too.

In this set of articles, we focus on the importance of professional mentoring and how you can improve your communication in the workplace. We also share best practice advice on being more assertive at work without coming across as being aggressive.

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improve your communication skills at work

Do you want to polish up on your communication skills? Perhaps you’re strong in some areas and lacking in others? Here, we reveal the dos and don’ts of how to effectively communicate at work, regardless of your role or where you work.

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how mentoring can benefit your career

Are you thinking about enlisting the help of a mentor? From tapping into expert advice and support and discovering your strengths and areas for development, to obtaining an objective viewpoint, mentoring has a lot to offer. We reveal all in this article.

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how to be assertive without being aggressive

Striking the right balance between assertive, but not too assertive so that you appear aggressive, isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible. These 8 practical tips are designed to show you how to be assertive without using aggression.

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career progression: secure the development you deserve

Learn how to create an actionable career progression plan that will help you move in the right direction.

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how to build confidence at work: 10 proven strategies

Learn how to develop workplace confidence, from overcoming setbacks to speaking more confidently.

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