There is a saying that ‘Morning people are productive people’. This truth is not far-fetched as the way you start your mornings can determine how productive your day can go. A daily routine or habit of what you do every morning is a sure path to success. Many successful people have sworn by these habits and incorporated these routines into...
In this article, you will learn how to make a salary raise request without feeling guilty about it. Asking for a salary raise can seem scary for many people because they feel awkward about initiating such conversations. The truth is, there’s nothing wrong with asking for a raise that reflects the hard work that you do, but there are some approaches and best...
In recent times, people are seeing the benefits of working with life coaches for their personal growth and development, and are turning to coaches for help solving their problems and making steps towards their goals. Life coaches are masters at the tools necessary for achieving goals. Part of their job will be helping you to figure out what has been holding...
A Nigerian woman, Ukonwa Ojo has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Amazon’s Prime Video and Amazon Studios. She will be joining the e-commerce giant’s entertainment division and taking over the role from Andy Donkin where she’ll be responsible for leading global brand and originals marketing. In 2019, Ukonwa moved from being the Chief Marketing Officer for Coty Consumer Beauty where she had to oversee brands...
The word ‘Influencer’ has been used more often than not in recent years and is fast becoming a marketing phenomenon. A brand influencer can be defined as an individual who has the power to affect the purchase decisions of others because of his/her authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with his/her audience. An influencer has access to a large audience and...
Tara Fela-Durotoye is the CEO of Nigeria’s top beauty and makeup brand, ‘House Of Tara’. She is a Nigerian-born lawyer turned Africa’s leading beauty and makeup entrepreneur who has become has become a force to reckon within the business world. She is steadfastly dedicated to realizing her vision of building a globally respected beauty company of African origin. Tara remains an...
Having to work in the professional setting is a mixture of the good and not-too-good times, as is the case in other sectors. But there is something distinct about the professional setting that makes it different as everything must be done professionally with no excuse for error, else you bear the consequences. These 5 Tips Would Help You Deal With...
According to new research, black women who wear natural hairstyles like curly afros, twists, or braids are less likely to get job interviews, CNN reports. A study—which has yet to be published—conducted by researchers from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business reports that participants deemed natural hairstyles unprofessional. Researchers selected hundreds of people from various racial backgrounds to score potential...
Been in an organization for far too long and don’t know why some people are getting promoted ahead of you? It could be perhaps that you are passing across the wrong signals which are hindering your promotion. Getting a promotion takes more than just doing your job well. To move up the ladder to the next step if your career,...
With the advance in technology and exposure, searching for jobs online is easier than taking your C.Vs from one office to the other. It makes searching for jobs easier and you get to apply for more jobs at the same time. Despite the ease that comes with it, so many people still make mistakes when applying for jobs online. Also...