Mind Practice Consult

You and your career: Part 1a – Are career plans featuring high on your New Year resolution list?

Mind Practice Consult — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 06:53:44 +0000

What are the general themes of those who wish to make their career a priority in 2016? How do we ensure that our career plans are not limited to a wish list? What do we do to turn plans into clear goals and action plans? A few career scenarios are being discussed.

Heidi October at Mind Practice Consult is a regular radio guest sharing her insight on professional development trends. RSG 100-104fm (Radiosondergrense) is an Afrikaans radio station with the largest number of Afrikaans listeners in South Africa.

You and your career: Part 1b – Are career plans featuring high on your New Year resolution list?

Mind Practice Consult — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 07:03:06 +0000

You and your career: Part 2 – Considering exploring a new career path?

Mind Practice Consult — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 06:56:41 +0000

South Africa’s unemployment rate among professionals (25-38years) is one of the highest worldwide. The relevance of your qualification becomes increasingly more significant within the local economic context. As a result young graduates and senior professionals are changing career paths for various reasons and in different stages of their lives. Are you considering a change, perhaps venturing into the entrepreneurial field? What is “professional mapping” and how can this process assist you to ensure that your new career is aligned with your passion?

You and your career: Part 3 – Entrepreneurs – branding and strengthening your networks…

Mind Practice Consult — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 06:59:33 +0000

The entrepreneurial field in South Africa is extremely competitive. Delivering a high level of service or excellent quality product are no longer sufficient to build your brand. One of the most important aspects of your brand strategy is the realization that YOU are your brand. How can entrepreneurs strengthen their brand?

Teenagers and teen issues

Heidi October — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:49:27 +0000

What are the main issues for South African youth? How can they develop skills that will enable them to deal with these challenges? Focus on getting to know yourself.

Mind Practice Consult was recently invited as radio guest to share insight on personal development, specifically aimed at youth and young adults joining the world of work. RSG 100-104fm (Radiosondergrense) is an Afrikaans radio station and the programme, “Befonk”, is aimed at South African youth (35 years and younger). The interviews are only available in Afrikaans.

Change and Transitioning (Pt 1)

Heidi October — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:11:54 +0000

What happens when I have obtained a few degrees and finally get my first job? How do I work in a team with diverse people and behaviour preferences? The Persolog Personality Factor Model (DISC analysis) is discussed.

Change and Transitioning (Pt 2)

Heidi October — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 13:30:19 +0000

Working in a team with diverse behaviour preferences? Why mentoring or coaching?

Mind Practice Consult was recently invited as radio guest to share insight on personal development, specifically aimed at youth and young adults joining the world of work. RSG 100-104fm (Radiosondergrense) is an Afrikaans radio station and the programme, “Befonk”, is aimed at South African youth (35years and younger). The interviews are only available in Afrikaans.