HYPLife: February 2021
KALO MINA! WELCOME BACK!
February is all about fitness and awareness, mental as well as physical agility and self awareness. It’s a good time to consider a major revamp of your personal and professional space and wardrobe so you look and feel like you’re in the place you want to be and envision the future as being clearer and more manageable. Unlike ATLAS, depicted in this month’s feature image (WTC, NYC, Feb. 2001), there’s no need for one person to carry the world on his/her shoulders… or to use responsibilities and obligations as an excuse to cut back on achieving valuable dreams and goals.
We invite you to sit with us a while. Grab your coffee and read up on this month’s issue of HYPLife!
As always, our goal is to educate, inspire and empower our readers. Have a question or topic you’d like addressed in a future video or newsletter? Please send your feedback through the chat box at the bottom of the screen, email us.
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Table of Contents
(Pink text throughout indicates a hyperlink.)
Welcome & Editor’s Note
Announcements
Special Recognition
Advisory Videos
Recommended Reading
Upcoming Events
Community Outreach & Resources
Your Feedback
Additional categories may be added in future based on community needs and interests.
FEBRUARY
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FEB 1st: Effective February 1, 2021, Philo4Thought is teaming up with dozens of Tier 1 American colleges and universities both directly (through their respective Career Services and Alumni Relations offices) and through Handshake. We will continue gradually expanding our community outreach efforts to schools across the US, Canada, Greece, France, England & Ireland, where mentoring requests have been most prevalent over the past 12 months. As always, current college students as well as emerging or transitioning professionals are welcome to email us directly as follows:
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General Inquiries: info@philo4thought.org
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Internships & Training: interns@philo4thought.org
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Programming Suggestions & Feedback: admin@philo4thought.org
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Technical Inquiries: p4tinfo@gmail.com
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FEB 10th: The Pancretan Association of America is also hosting a critical forum, Understanding the COVID Vaccines. Each of these events and resources is fully open to the public.
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FEB 15th: For February, Philo4Thought is offering an asynchronous video on Common Pitfalls to Avoid, which will appear on our YouTube Channel.
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FEB 18th & 20th: We invite you to join our affiliates at JMK Anthropocentric Corporate Training (in Greek).
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WEEKLY: Executive Management podcast series by Roos Advisors (in English).
Please read on to the end of the Newsletter for event fliers and additional details.
SAVE THE DATES!
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MAR 1st: Discounted Early Bird Registration for our Spring 2021 Symposium, Leadership & Society on sale!
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MAR 27th: Philo4Thought’s next seminar, Advanced Degrees & Your Career Path.
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APRIL (Date TBA): Projects of Life is planning a Health & Lifestyle Forum in collaboration with other prominent groups. Additional details will post in our next Newsletter.
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MAY 15th: Philo4Thought’s Spring 2021 Symposium, Leadership & Society
A special shout out to…
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Warm regards and best wishes to all those celebrating birthdays, professional and academic landmarks and other special occasions, including Antoni Zaloni, Andi Rustani, Alexandra Liotopoulos and Anastasia Liotopoulos!
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A warm welcome to new members. We look forward to working with you and helping you make great new connections.
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Our friends at Projects of Life and Styled Sharp, who are preparing what we hope will be the first of many online events to educate and inspire the community on healthy living and lifestyle topics! (Stay tuned! Details will post in our future newsletters as plans are finalized.)
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those who have been affected by the pandemic emotionally, physically and financially. Please connect with us if you require assistance or counseling during these challenging times. We’re here for you.
Featured Video: Master Your Elevator Pitch!
Chapter 1: Create a Great Elevator Pitch in 4 Easy Steps — Watch free video below!
Chapter 2: Build an Effective Pitch Deck — Sign in to VIP Member Vault!
For more advisory videos, please visit our e-Library!
Career Tips:
Tip 1: Lack of self confidence and direction are the top two hurdles that prevent a person from securing their desired jobs and goals.
Tip 2: Overcoming the challenges become easier with the recognition that you don’t have to achieve everything alone and in isolation — learn how and when to reach out to your network. Learn to build lasting relationships among friends, mentors and peers. Don’t just contact people when you want something from them. It’s just as important to lend a hand to your community as it is to ask for help or guidance when you need it.
- Tip 3: Success is the result of positive, productive action. Allow yourself time to contemplate setbacks, but don’t waste time on regret. Keep moving forward. Focus on improving yourself through coursework, positive mentoring and realistic feedback rather than ruminating on your failures.
Hidden Treasures:
- REMOTE WORK: How to Find a Remote Job and Start Working from Home
- MENTORING COMPLETE: 3 Career Mentoring Challenges-How to Overcome Them
- PROJECTS OF LIFE: Advisory Magazine/Daily Inspiration
For more advisory videos, please visit our e-Library
Affiliate Events & Activities:
- This Week (Feb 10th) Featured Advisory Forum: Our friends at the Pancretan Association of America are hosting a comprehensive talk entitled, Understanding the COVID Vaccine. Click here or see the flier below for details!
- Next Week (Feb 20th) Featured Seminar: Our Strategic Partners at JMK-Anthropocentric Corporate Training are hosting a great workshop on February 20th. Click here or see the flier below for details!
- Weekly Podcasts: Our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors are running a variety of weekly podcasts. Click here for details!
- Year-Round Professional Certification/Creative Development Courses: Our friends at New Skills Academy are offering Philo4Thought members 87% off all standard rates for their stellar career development certification programs and personal development courses. 2021 passcodes will be shared with Philo4Thought Passport Members in good standing.
- Joanna Kamarinopoulos: Stay tuned for updates about news and events from our friends at CYP, HABA, HACC, HMSNY, HPW, NHSA, and many more.
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Career Tips:
Tip 1: Lack of self confidence and direction are the top two hurdles that prevent a person from securing their desired jobs and goals.
Tip 2: Overcoming the challenges become easier with the recognition that you don’t have to achieve everything alone and in isolation — learn how and when to reach out to your network. Learn to build lasting relationships among friends, mentors and peers. Don’t just contact people when you want something from them. It’s just as important to lend a hand to your community as it is to ask for help or guidance when you need it.
- Tip 3: Success is the result of positive, productive action. Allow yourself time to contemplate setbacks, but don’t waste time on regret. Keep moving forward. Focus on improving yourself through coursework, positive mentoring and realistic feedback rather than ruminating on your failures.
Hidden Treasures:
- REMOTE WORK: How to Find a Remote Job and Start Working from Home
- MENTORING COMPLETE: 3 Career Mentoring Challenges-How to Overcome Them
- PROJECTS OF LIFE: Advisory Magazine/Daily Inspiration
For more advisory videos, please visit our e-Library
PHILO4THOUGHT INTERNSHIPS:
Now accepting SUMMER and FALL 2021 applications! Areas of specialization include:
- Business Management
- Hospitality & Event Management
- Public Relations
- Media, Marketing & Communications
- Journalism
- Technical/IT
For more information, please email our Internship Director interns@philo4thought.org.
Click Here for Application
Next Deadline: Feb 15th
AFFILIATE INTERNSHIPS & CAREER RESOURCES:
YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES:
The following sources will connect students and emerging young professionals with viable opportunities for professional growth working for top-tier professionals!
- College students and new grads from schools signed up on Handshake can learn about new internship and job opportunities through this online platform. To find out if your school participates, visit Handshake.com or contact your university Career Center.
- Philo4Thought and our strategic affiliates at FlexJobs offers a wide array of job and internship postings which are available to all. Small fees may apply. Discounts are available to Philo4Thought Passport Members in good standing.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH RESOURCES
Free Year-Round Resources Ensure a Productive “Positive Pivot”
Career & Lifestyle: Check out our e-Library for game-changing resources. Our Career & Lifestyle Resource Center, are free and available to all.
COVID Resource Center: Our COVID-19 Resource Center will continue to be updated as needed till the pandemic has passed. (Next update Jan. 30th.)
Course Listings: We have a great lineup of professional development courses available through our friends at New Skills Academy (80% Off each course/certification program when you register through Philo4Thought).
Assessment Plans: Philo4Thought Passport Members have access to FREE and low-cost assessment plans.
If you need help finding a good resource beyond our in-house services, please contact us (FYI, email is best during COVID lockdown phases).
Email: p4tinfo@gmail.com
Phone: 212-851-9190
We are here for you
Want to host an online #Career Advisory event? Email us to schedule an online training session with one or more of the professionals in our network. We are currently adjusting our online resources to accommodate larger groups.
#JobHunting? Check out our Job Board! Look directly at the career page for the company you like rather than sifting through third-party eRecruiters posting outdated listings.
Check out our Lifestyle Page and embrace a #HealthyHabit either on your own or with the support of our Lifestyle Coaches and Medical Specialists!
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