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CAREER
Etiquette: Does it matter anymore?
JANE JACKSON Etiquette – what is it all about? Many people think that it's all about stuffy old rules of behaviour that are no longer relevant in today's competitive workplace. There are times when I observe the aggressive or inconsiderate way some behave and I feel nostalgic for... more

BUSINESS
Speaking with heart, not head
MARGARET HIATT  Do you often wonder how some speakers and presenters connect with their audience much more easily and deeply than others? I would suggest that this is something that great speakers learn to do with practice and feedback and then more practice. A great starting point is to... more

YOU
Healing your emotional past
SAVLEEN BAJAJ As a healer and therapist, I often meet people who have unceasing upsets, which control and determine their lives. A great percentage of people, are often not consciously aware of how their past hurts, grievances, and unresolved grief recreates emotional... more

LIFE
Get off the fence in love
DR VESNA GRUBACEVIC Are you sending mixed signals to your partner or on your dates? Do you experience confusion about whether or not you want to be in a loving relationship? Are you in two minds about whether a relationship with a partner is for you?... more

WELLBEING
40 days to a healthier you
NATASA DENMAN It's been said it takes 21 days to create a new habit. I'd like to challenge this and say that it takes 21 days to form a new habit of medium complexity. Losing weight, installing behaviours that are sustainable for the rest of your life is much more complex and... more

FINANCE
Help! I'm in trouble
MONIQUE MESSAGE Do you feel like your drowning in debt? It can happen so quickly. One minute you're at Uni having fun, the next you have HECS debt, credit cards,store cards and your life is out of control. Does this sound like you?... more