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Planning on studying at university, or know someone who is? Find out how university entrance works, and figure out what you need to do to get into the university programme you want. Universities have moved on from ‘bums on seats’, where eventually everyone could get into university. In the past you either got 3 C’s in bursary, or turned 20. Now funding has gone down, and there are caps on how many students universities can enroll. Students need to know what is required or they could miss out.

In recent research conducted by Leadership Management Australasia, nearly 4000 respondents in Australia and New Zealand were asked how they felt about their jobs. The survey revealed more than 60% of the workforce either hated their jobs or didn’t care about their work, as long as they got paid. It showed nearly half were considering looking for a new job while 62% either hated or were ambivalent about their work. (Source: APN).

One of the most important things we need to do when setting goals, making decisions, or taking actions is to get a clear picture of what we actually want to achieve – to clarify our purpose, the desired outcome and the benefits of those goals, decision or actions. To get a clearer image of what we really want it can be helpful to focus on both the big picture and also the details that make up that bigger picture. This was brought home to me in quite a simple but effective way a few days ago.

Motivation is one of the most powerful forces in the world; it gets us up in the morning, it takes us to work and gives us the desire to achieve our dreams that is when it is working. When we are lacking motivation then minutes feel like hours and our dreams stay just that, dreams. This article explores the power of motivation and the formula that can help you unlock it

So how can your attitude shift the relationship between two people? I was reading a newsletter by Mark Peysha, the CEO of Robbins-Madanes Training and he was reflecting on Dr Martin Luther King. His thoughts really resonated with me as I had been having a discussion this week on this topic but couldn't articulate what I was trying to say. Quoting Mark: You and I are equal. You and I are different. You and I are the same. Read on to understand what Mark means by this paradox....

Have you returned from a fabulous holiday break and realised nothing has changed in your work environment? Does your time on the beach, tramping in the hills or reading on the deck seem like a distant memory? Did you leave work on the 23rd of December thinking "I just need to relax, unwind, laugh with my friends, eat great food and spend time out of the office and then I will feel so much better"? If this sounds like you, read on...

At some stage most of us go through a time when we have to be strong and brave. In Christchurch at the moment people are asking “how long will this continue?” For some of us this question really is “how long do we need to be brave?” Sleepless nights, fear and anxiety have their impact on all areas of your life, affecting your personal health and relationships. Here’s how to build resilience and courage.

Organisations in Christchurch have now moved out of their initial crisis response mode into business recovery and a ‘new’ normal. This typically includes temporary accommodation, disrupted workplaces, cramped working conditions and longer commutes; extra or different demands, loss of staff and/or clients or records.

I remember as a child hearing the quote “all that glitters is not gold” and thinking ‘that’s me’. I know the quote was not talking about my internal health however as a child I never separated my external image from emotional or mental health. Now it seems that it is a relevant quote to sum up the state of health many of our children, and adults, have. What may surprise many is that these childhood thoughts can have long lasting implications,impacting our lives,our health and our weight.

We all aspire to be great leaders. When we look at leaders, we admire one quality. That quality is the ability to inspire people. How do they do this? Is it a skill that can be learned, or is it just natural charisma? The good news is that the ability to inspire people is the same as any other aspect of leadership, a skill, a skill that can be learned. This article contains some top tips that will help you develop this rare and invaluable skill