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December 2021

EDITOR'S NOTE

WELCOME BACK!

December is a season of reflection and light. It is in the quiet winter months that unity, solidarity and fellowship are celebrated as we come together to celebrate a landmark moment in our faith and the coming of the greatest light in the darkest times. We hope that the season will serve as a reminder that no matter where you in work and in life there is always hope and the opportunity to turn even a challenge into a positive experience for learning and growth. 

We are pleased to share several inspirational readings and special event announcements! We invite you to relax and enjoy this month’s issue of #HYPLife to learn more about them. As always, our goal is to educate, inspire and empower our readers and viewers!

Our annual Holiday Happy Hour is around the corner. Tickets are currently available. Please check out the additional details in the “Events” section below. College students are welcome to register for 50% off the listed price. Philo4Thought Passport Members register for free.

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 or email us.

 

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Best wishes for the month ahead!

Table of Contents

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Additional categories may be added in future based on community needs and interests.

For COVID-related updates, click the prompt at the top of our site.

Special Recognition

  • Successful Student Initiatives: Congratulations to the National Hellenic Students Association of North America (NHSA) for hosting a very successful Fall 2021 Convention in New York in November. A special shout-out to all the Hellenic Young Professionals who were recipients of the NHSA Scholarship! Click Here for the official NHSA Press Release.

  •  Supporting HYP Networking Groups: A shoutout to our friends at Annunciation Young Professionals Ministry and other organizations for their ongoing social networking activities which help bring the members of the HYP/GO community together. 

  • Nuptials Announcements: Congratulations to our very own Tamika Tompoulidis on her recent engagement! We wish you all the best as you embark on this wonderful new chapter in your life!

  • Philo4Thought Passport Members: A warm welcome to our new and returning Passport Members! We look forward to seeing you on December 28th for our annual Holiday Happy Hour!  

Xronia Polla!

  • Warm regards to all those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, etc. 
  • Wishing the best of luck to all those celebrating new landmark moments in their academic and professional paths.
  • A shout-out to all those celebrating St. Nicholas (December 6th)!
 
 

Special Thanks

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Philo4Thought Events & Services 

 

  • Holiday Happy Hour (Tuesday, December 28th @7PM): Join us at Kellari Taverna for our annual Holiday Happy Hour!  Online Touchless Preregistration is required. $30 per person ($15 for students with passcode HOLIDAZE2021; FREE for Philo4Thought Passport Members). For additional information or to register, please click here.

 

  • Mentoring & Coaching Schedule (September 2021-May 2022): 

    • Free Philo4Thought Online Office Hours (first Wednesday of the month, 1pm-2pm): These are free small group chat sessions. All participants are expected to uphold the safe space standards outlined in our Terms & Conditions. To sign up, please email us.

    • Philo4Thought Concierge Coaching (1-on-1): To schedule an appointment, please email us. (Standard tutoring rates apply to non-members. Discounted rates for new and returning Passport Members in good standing.)

    • Affiliate Counseling & Support: In addition to the career counseling offered at Philo4Thought, our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors have added a new advisory component to their existing services (in collaboration with the Miracle Activation Center). The team at Roos Advisors now offers family intervention services, counseling, and case management for companies and families; they also offer a free Zoom support hotline for families and friends Thursdays (10am-11:30am EST). For additional information, please email Roos Advisors directly and mention — and remember to mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought!

  • Winter Workshops, Training & Seminars: As promised, our team will continue to host collaborative events with our Strategic Partners at St. John’s University, Roos Advisors, Your Instructional Design, Giraffes Consulting, the University of Kentucky and other affiliate organizations. 

    • Weekly (11am-1:30pm EST) Zoom To Greece Weekly Dance Workshop & Fundraiser: By popular demand, our friends at Μενούσης Ελληνικοί Λαϊκοί Χοροί  (Menousis Dance Studios) will continue hosting their Zoom To Greece Program! Details are as follows: Zoom to Greece is a Virtual Glimpse into Greece through Traditional Music & Dance featuring Paraskevas Ntompros and his Menousis Hellenic Dance Association team. Search your heritage, find your roots, discover Greece through dances and music straight from the source! Includes Weekly 2 hour lessons; Music, photos and link materials; Extra online theoretical course every two months about the dances and their roots. (A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Philo4Thought Hellenic Mentoring Initiative, which helps empower and inspire today’s youth.) $65 Monthly Fee. To register, please contact Paraskevas Ntompros.

    • January (TBA) Financial Fitness Seminar: In keeping with the goals of our Young Professional Empowerment Series and our Lifestyle Series, we are offering a new seminar to help you identify and realign your financial goals after the long months of the pandemic. Learn about best practices to get on track with your long- and short-term financial planning!

    • March (TBA) Philo4Thought Mentoring Course — Want to become a Mentor or Coach? Join us for our new Training Series, which is designed to unlock your potential as a mentor or coach at work, school or for a philanthropic organization. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or mentor (at Philo4Thought or elsewhere) is welcome to register! Overview & Registration.

    • Year-Round Online Certification Programs: Looking to scale up your training to land the next new job? Connect with our Strategic Partners at New Skills Academy (NSA) to learn something new for your personal and/or professional development! Philo4Thought Passport Members receive 87% listed prices for available NSA courses.

 

Affiliate Winter 2021 Events

FEATURED VIDEO

Prepare for the Job You Want!

  • Many young professionals have been struggling to transition to a job they WANT, not just a job they CAN DO. The following video provides helpful tips on how to prepare for the job you want.
  • All young professionals are also welcome to connect with a Mentor or Coach at Philo4Thought for a free small group discussion or a low-cost Concierge Coaching session. We provide advisement through our amazing mentors, professional coaches and with affiliate support through Roos Advisors, Giraffes Consulting and several universities across North America and Europe. 
  • Feeling that there’s a job you really want but aren’t fully trained to take on? Ask us about available training and courses available through out esteemed affiliates at New Skills Academy.

New advisory videos available at our e-Library.

RECOMMENDED READING

6 Things Productive People Do on Weekends

  • Disconnect. Commit to turning off your screens and devices. 
  • Exercise. Whether it’s an intensive workout, a simple walk, or “chaircercise,” a bit of exercise at least on the weekends is good for your overall mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. (If you can manage to exercise at any level 3 or more days a week, even better.)
  •  Meditate & Reflect. Take a moment to think about your positive contributions and accomplishments from the past week and give yourself a pat on the back. Making note of any areas that need improvement and commit to making at least one major improvement in the week ahead.
  • (Re)organize. Take a few minutes moment to review and organize or reorganize your purse, desk and space. It gives a fresh visual boost to kick off the week ahead.
  • Recharge. Take time to rest and care for yourself, especially if you race through a full and hectic week.
  • Socialize. Whether it’s a phone call or an activity, it’s important to stay connected with those you care about.   

Mindfulness Tips

  • MAINTAINING THE POSITIVE DURING NEGATIVE TIMES: Staying positive when facing a negative trial is not an easy thing to do, even for those of us who tend to be optimistic about things. Continuing from our previous messages on Mindfulness, having a full understanding of the range of your skills and deficiencies you can carve positive opportunities for learning and growth out of every challenge. Don’t dwell on the negative and talk yourself out of doing something that is important to you just because people around you are negative. Don’t allow your decisions to hinge on the opinions of others. The only person who knows that something is right for you… is you. The only one who can truly determine whether you remain in the darkness or pull through it… is you. Focus on your goal, believe in yourself and move forward. Being confident, honest, diligent and wise in the path you choose helps you to maintain a positive and hopeful attitude that will lead you to success.
  • LEAVING THE NEGATIVE BEHIND:  While it’s important to connect with and understand others, it’s equally important not to become a slave to the negative opinions of others (which may not stem from their genuine interest in our wellbeing). Trust yourself and understand who your true friends and colleagues are. Make the conscious decision to hear others out, but also learn to filter out people who only bring negativity to your life so you don’t end up on a destructive and negative path in work and in life.
  • EFFECTING POSITIVE CHANGE: Be attentive! Seek out positive opportunities and solutions, even in hard times. Support the efforts of others to do the same.

Hidden Treasures (Lifestyle, Balance & Reflection)

Other Must-Read Books

  • MARTHA BECK: Finding Your North Star
  • DAVID BAYLES & TED ORLAND: Art & Fear: On the Perils & Rewards of Artmaking
  • JOAN DIDION: The Year of Magical Thinking
  • AMINATOU SOW & ANN FRIEDMAN: Big Friendship
  • ELAINE WELTEROTH: More than Enough 

Passport Members’ VIP Vault

  • PHILO4THOUGHT: S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting, Making Choices, On Silence, and more!

FREE P4T E-Library

New advisory articles available at our e-Library.

INTERNSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Philo4Thought Internships & Post-Baccalaureate Training

Welcoming Internship Applications for SPRING 2022!

APPLICATION DEADLINES

DEC. 15, 2021
(standard 3-month Spring Semester (120-140 hours)

FEB. 15 2022
(accelerated 2-month Summer Session)

Click here for Internship Applications

We invite you to email interns@philo4thought.org with questions regarding Spring 2022 opportunities. You may also contact your local college office, career center or faculty advisor to inquire about available internship opportunities we offer for students in your major. Areas of specialization include:

  • Business Management
  • Educational Administration
  • Hospitality & Event Management
  • Media, Marketing & Communications
  • Public Policy & Community Outreach
  • Public Relations
  • Writing & Journalism
  • Technical/IT
  • Interdisciplinary Internship

Affiliate Training & Job Opps

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 Partners at Roos Advisors offer 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.

Philo4Thought Annual Merit Awards & Scholarships

Welcoming 2022 Honoree & Scholarship Nominations!

APPLICATION DEADLINE
JAN 15, 2022

RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
FEB 15, 2022

Click here to learn more, nominate or apply for a schoarlship or award!

Nominations and applications  for our competitive scholarship and honorariums are currently open!

  • MERIT AWARD CATEGORIES: Philo4Thought offers the following awards. in collaboration with the NYS Assembly and Attorney General’s Office — Lifetime Achievement, HYP Philanthropist, HYP Organization and Triple C Award. Additional Merit Awards are offered in collaboration with the NYC Mayor’s Office for those who have completed over 150 hours of philanthropic work in support of the Hellenic Community.  
  • MERIT SCHOLARSHIP: Philo4Thought offers a College-Bound Scholars (CBS) stipend to students who have overcome financial and/or medical hardship while maintaining a record of academic excellence (3.5 GPA) and contributing to the support and flourishing of the greater Hellenic community through special projects, community outreach, etc. 

Affiliate Scholarships

  • We have also contributed to scholarships offered by the National Hellenic Students Association and other organizations to ensure that up-and-coming young scholars have the support they need to achieve success in work and in life.”

COMMUNITY 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.

  • Course Listings: We have a great lineup of personal and professional development courses available through our friends at New Skills Academy (80%-87% Off each course/certification program when you register through Philo4Thought). 

  •  Assessment Plans: Philo4Thought Passport Members have access to FREE and low-cost assessment plans. 

PASSPORT MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

 

REQUESTS & FEEDBACK

Need help finding reliable sources beyond our in-house services? Contact us!
Email: p4tinfo@gmail.com (best)
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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