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Anne-Marie
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Anne-Marie commented on Anne-Marie's blog post 'Book Review: 'Short Poppies can Grow - Confidence at Work' by Jacky Dakin & Kathryn McEwen'"Sometimes it takes a book like this to even realise what damage the little voice is doing to one! The book is really great - truly recommend it!"
Janine Ripper commented on Anne-Marie's blog post 'Book Review: 'Short Poppies can Grow - Confidence at Work' by Jacky Dakin & Kathryn McEwen'"The book sounds wonderful. I know I am all for positive self-talk, after years of dwelling in the land of the negative!"
Alicia Curtis commented on Anne-Marie's blog post 'Book Review: 'Short Poppies can Grow - Confidence at Work' by Jacky Dakin & Kathryn McEwen'"Awesome stuff!
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Anne-Marie posted a blog postBook Review: 'Short Poppies can Grow - Confidence at Work' by Jacky Dakin & Kathryn McEwen
Based on confidence building anecdotes that people have shared with the authors, two Australian psychologists assisting people in the workplace, this book proclaims to bring together proven strategies and ideas for people to look and act confidently at work - simply put, to grow taller poppies. These confidence-building strategies target common issues such as how to make an impact; speak out at meetings; deal with difficult colleagues; overcome nerves; sell your ideas; move out of your comfort…See More
Anne-Marie commented on Kylie Macqueen's blog post 'Gen Y, Ambitious or Impatient?'"Thanks for a great post on a very current topic, Kylie!
Speaking on behalf of someone who's on the border of x & y, I can relate to the above. I think these days there is an expectation among a lot of the younger gen y's…"
Anne-Marie is attending Janine Ripper's eventAIIA “Developing International Scholars” Workshop at The Atrium Theatrette
August 18, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm
Are you considering doing your masters or honours degree by research? Would you like to have some valuable tips from research experts? Then you won’t want to miss this opportunity!The AIIA Young Professionals Network (YPN) is offering emerging scholars this amazing opportunity to listen, learn and be inspired by a panel of scholars of International Relations speaking about their experiences while preparing their masters and honours degrees by research.An emerging scholar or just interested in…See More
Anne-Marie might attend Chloe Jarvis's eventAugust Meet Up at The Brass Monkey
August 19, 2011 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Join us for a quiet drink and networking with other young professionals and emerging leaders at the monthly meet up!
Janine Ripper left a comment for Anne-Marie"Anne-Marie - You are here! Hello : ) Look forward to chatting to you at the meet up. Janine"
Anne-Marie is attending Chloe Jarvis's eventJuly Meet Up at The Brass Monkey
July 15, 2011 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Join us for a quiet drink and networking with other young professionals and emerging leaders at the monthly meet up!
Anne-Marie might attend Zhen Xu's event
yGen Club June Meetup at Upstairs, the Brass Monkeys Hotel
June 11, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Now that gGen Club is gathering momentum. Recent conversations with Alicia and other gGeners have led to the idea of of an informal meetup event for yGen Club members in Perth. I believe I'm not the only one who can't wait to meet other gGeners in person. Here is the deal!We'll have our first meetup on a Friday night, upstairs at the Brass Monkeys Hotel in Northbridge, on June 11. Keep it light and casual. It's time for many of us to ease off after work and form new friendships with other young…See More
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- About Me:
- I'm a young energetic woman at the start of my professional career. Except for international relations (my main field of study) I enjoy the outdoors, exercising, reading (wish I had more time!), fashion, music and movies, and travelling....
- What type of work do you do?
- Executive Officer at the Australian Institute of International Affairs and sessional tutor in international affairs
- What leadership/career/community activities have you been involved in?
- As a sessional tutor at Curtin University I truly enjoy the constant exchange of knowledge obtained by an academic career. Currently a Committee member of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, I facilitate the AIIA Young Professionals Network in the role of the Convener for the WA branch, encouraging young members/friends of AIIA to engage in the world of International Affairs.
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Book Review: 'Short Poppies can Grow - Confidence at Work' by Jacky Dakin & Kathryn McEwen
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 11:21am 3 Comments 4 Likes
Based on confidence building anecdotes that people have shared with the authors, two Australian psychologists assisting people in the workplace, this book proclaims to bring together proven strategies and ideas for people to look and act confidently at work - simply put, to grow taller poppies. These confidence-building strategies target common issues such as how to make an impact; speak out at meetings; deal with difficult colleagues; overcome nerves; sell your ideas; move out of…
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- At 8:25pm on July 6, 2011, Janine Ripper said…
- Anne-Marie - You are here! Hello : ) Look forward to chatting to you at the meet up. Janine
- At 12:40pm on August 10, 2010, Alicia Curtis said…
- Hi Anne-Marie - are you coming to the yGen Meet Up networking event on Friday night? See the events section for more details.
- At 10:42pm on March 25, 2010, Alicia Curtis said…
- Welcome to the yGen club Anne-Marie! Thanks for joining.
yGen is more than a website it’s a community. There are lots of resources to have a look through on the yGen community - articles, ebooks, discussions and videos. Please read the community guidelines section to get started here. Yet the real benefit of membership to the yGen community is in the interaction. We hold face to face events in Perth, webinars across Australia as well as giving you the opportunity to
- Add or comment on blogs
- Ask a question on the forums
- Promote a volunteering or career development opportunity
- Join and participate in your state group
First of all, complete your profile and start getting involved in the discussions. You will start to receive a fortnightly newsletter to let you know of new info on the website including events, posts, competitions and new mentors.
So what goals can ygen help you achieve?
Please feel free to recommend the yGen club to your friends by clicking on the Invite tab at the top.
Enjoy!
Alicia
yGen club creator
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