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Entering assignment season with four deadlines before the 20th of December, all while balancing a full-time job. Ready to take on the challenge, sharpen my time management skills, and push forward! Here’s to growth, resilience, and the grind 📚💻 #AssignmentSeason #FullTimeStudent #ChallengeAccepted #TimeManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment

Do you need to defer some work? ⏰ Time management at this time of year is critical to the success of your firm. Many lawyers associate the deferral of work as something negative, when in reality it is a reflection of firms who truly understand their matters. As your time becomes more valuable and clients want their work prioritised before the holidays, the ability to classify matters as business critical or not could be the difference between missing an important deadline or court date. And as Alex will tell you - this time of year is also about allowing time for yourself to celebrate your year of achievements with family, friends, colleagues and clients ⭐️

Sometimes, I get so busy that I forget to document my growth process. Being a virtual assistant who has transitioned into different roles over the years in the corporate world, I have come to understand the power of personal development in this journey. Starting wasn't very easy but thank God I had a couple of people I could reach out to for guidance, but I didn't stop there. I intentionally took my growth process as if my whole life depended on it, well, of course it does. Looking at myself today, how much I have transitioned, and how well I handle different roles, I just smile and bless God for helping me understand personal/career development early enough. #gratefulheart #FreshGraduate #florencemnwokoro #virtualassistant #humanresourcesmanager #personaldevelopment

🌟 Celebrating 5 Years of Growth and Stability! 🌟 It marks a significant milestone in my professional journey as I celebrate 5 incredible years with ROKI. In an era where career stability is often overlooked, I am proud to reflect on the numerous benefits and growth opportunities that come with long-term commitment to an organization. ✨ Gratitude and Growth: I am immensely grateful for the support, mentorship, and opportunities provided by the company. Over the past five years, I have had the privilege to: #Develop Deep Expertise: Working on diverse projects has allowed me to hone my skills and gain in-depth knowledge in my field. #Build Strong Relationships: Long-term collaboration with talented colleagues has fostered a sense of camaraderie and trust, essential for a thriving work environment. #Achieve Career Milestones: From promotions to leading key initiatives, my journey here has been marked by significant professional achievements. #Contribute to Company Success: Being part of a company’s growth story and contributing to its success has been incredibly rewarding. Why Stability Matters? In today’s fast-paced world, staying with one company for an extended period can be seen as unconventional. However, I believe that stability offers unique advantages: 🔸 Consistent Learning and Development: Continuous learning opportunities and professional development programs have been pivotal in my career growth. 🔸Work-Life Balance: A stable work environment has allowed me to maintain a healthy work-life balance, contributing to overall well-being. 🔸Long-Term Vision: Being part of a company’s long-term vision and strategy has given me a sense of purpose and direction. . . I am excited about the future and look forward to interesting growth opportunities! Thrilled to embark on my journey in the world of HR! 🚀

Thank God It’s Monday Today, let's talk about the essence of retreat for career professionals. As the year comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and realign. In the hustle of closing out projects and meeting year-end goals, it’s easy to overlook the importance of stepping back to evaluate your year. This is where retreats become essential. A retreat is not about running away from work; it’s about stepping back to see the bigger picture. It provides a chance to reflect on where you’ve been, recharge your energy, and refocus your goals for the future. Taking time to retreat now will prepare you for the new opportunities and challenges the coming year might bring. The end of the year is a great time to: ✅ Evaluate your achievements and areas for growth over the past year. ✅ Set fresh goals and create a vision for the year ahead. ✅ Recharge emotionally and mentally to start the new year with energy. ✅ Gain clarity on your next steps and how to approach them. Taking a step back equips you to move forward stronger and better. Use this time to retreat, reflect, and prepare to step into the new year with renewed purpose and focus. Have a wonderful week! #megconsults #cvwriting #mondaymotivation #career #careerdevelopment #HR #jobs #linkedinedit #coverletteredit #hrinabuja #hiring #staffs

Stepping Away to Step Forward After almost two decades of building my career and achieving the milestone of Managing Director at Protiviti, I’m about to do something both exciting and a little daunting: hit pause. This Friday I will be starting a 3-month sabbatical—a chance to reflect, explore, and reconnect with myself beyond my professional title. This incredible opportunity is only possible because of Protiviti UK's sabbatical program, which not only encourages us to step away but provides 20% of our salary while we’re gone. I’m deeply grateful to work at a company that values personal growth as much as professional success. So why now? Over the years, I’ve poured my energy into supporting my teams, my clients, and my career. But as I achieved a major milestone, I found myself asking: “What’s next?” This sabbatical is about creating space to ask bigger, bolder questions: - Who am I when I step away from work? - What do I want this next chapter of my life to look like? - How can I live with more intention, joy, and fulfillment? Over the next 3 months, I’ll be traveling through South America—Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Colombia—exploring new places, meeting new people, and reflecting deeply. I’ll also be taking this time to wrestle with a long-held question: Do I want fatherhood to be part of my future? As part of this journey, I’ll be sharing my thoughts and experiences by answering 100 questions over 100 days—a soul-searching project to uncover what matters most to me and where I want to go from here. To anyone feeling like they’re sprinting through life without time to pause, I encourage you to ask yourself: “What do I need right now?” For me, the answer is this sabbatical. A huge thank you to Protiviti for making this possible and for creating a culture where growth, reflection, and balance are encouraged. I am also so grateful to my colleagues, teams, and mentors for their support as I take this step. This is not a “goodbye”—it’s a “see you soon.” I will be sharing updates and reflections on Instagram (100.days_100.questions), because sometimes stepping away is exactly how we step forward. Let’s see where this road leads. 🌎

LinkedIn tells me I am celebrating 14 years with Marriott Harrison today 🎇 Trainee for two of those years, a partner for three, sandwiching the roller coaster associate years, all whilst trying to function as an adult (still WIP). I say this every year but it is worth repeating to any ambitious youngsters. You can probably do your job in lots of different workplaces (types / sizes / locations). And everyone has different priorities - perhaps you love the kudos of working for a big name, perhaps you're driven by money. But kudos and money might not be enough if you dislike all your colleagues and clients, never see your friends and family and haven't had a holiday in 3 years #burnout For me (for longevity), it is all about the people - you need to like and/or respect and/or want to support the people you're working with so you can all pull in the same direction to achieve your individual and collective goals. If it is all about you (and your money) or all about your employer (and its kudos), at some point when work or life gets tough (which it will) either you or your employer might become expendable. Find somewhere you can work (appropriately) hard on interesting projects with decent career progression, but also have fun, challenge yourself and others, share achievements and failures, help each other enjoy down-time (away from each other!) or deal with non-work life, and (most importantly) be good, friendly and nice people inside and outside of work. Here for a good time and a long time 🎉👨👩👦👦🍾

Leaving a job and transitioning to a new company may appear straightforward, but the reality is far more complex. Departing from cherished colleagues and mentors is truly challenging. There's a blend of excitement and apprehension about starting afresh—new location, unfamiliar expectations, and uncertainties about performance. In such times, offering positive vibes to departing colleagues can greatly impact their journey. Similarly, extending a welcoming environment to newcomers is crucial, allowing them the space to settle in comfortably. #CareerTransition #NewBeginnings #PositiveVibes

Hello LinkedIn Family! Welcome to the month of September! 🌟 August was a month filled with exciting challenges, growth, and learning. As we step into September, I am filled with renewed energy and a mindset ready to seize new opportunities. Whether you are looking to achieve your goals, overcome obstacles, or simply keep pushing forward, this month is a blank canvas for you to paint your success story. As an Administrative Assistant with a difference, I am committed to excellence in every task, whether it is managing complex schedules, streamlining processes, or ensuring seamless communication. My passion for what I do drives me to deliver more than just results—I aim to make a meaningful impact. To everyone reading this, let us embrace this new month with enthusiasm, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of our goals. Remember, every small step forward is progress. #NewMonthNewGoals #AdministrativeExcellence #VirtualAssistant #GrowthMindset #ProfessionalDevelopment #OpportunitiesAhead #LinkedInFamily #SeptemberSuccess #NeverStopLearning

Thank God, it's Friday! As we wrap up another productive work week, let's take a moment to learn about the power of patience in the workplace. Patience is a virtue that can truly transform our professional lives. It's the ability to stay calm, composed and persistent, even in the face of challenges or delays.  It's easy to get caught up in the fast-paced work environment and feel frustrated when things don't happen as quickly as we'd like. But patience is a key trait that can help us navigate challenges and achieve our goals. Rushing through tasks or making hasty decisions can lead to errors and setbacks. By exercising patience, we give ourselves the opportunity to think critically, analyze situations, and find innovative solutions. Let's make patience and persistence a cornerstone of our workplace. Even in your patience, be persistent. Consistently carry out your tasks with excellence. Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with relaxation and rejuvenation. Let's come back next week with renewed patience, persistence, and enthusiasm! 🎉 #TGIF #megconsults #cvwriting #fridaymotivation #career #careerdevelopment #HR #jobs #linkedinedit #coverletteredit #hrinabuja #hiring #staffs