Welcome back to Episode #27 of The Daily Interaction podcast. Today’s topic is how to professionally ask for your money back and how to reverse transactions with either a service provider, a vendor or a membership organization or whatever the case may be. How well do you manage this sticky situation in your life? [Read more…] about Episode 27: How to Ask For Your Money Back
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Episode 26: Winning the Salary Negotiation
Welcome back to Episode #26 of The Daily Interaction podcast. Today’s topic is a step-by-step guide on asking for a raise. How do you have that dreaded conversation with your boss or your manager at work and ask for a salary increase confidently and yet without compromising your relationship and work status?
How do you effectively and smartly ask for a raise? How do you position yourself in such a way that your boss will work with you to adjust your compensation? I give you my tips on this topic from over a decade of experience in the corporate culture and several raises and promotions, I share with you the common mistakes to avoid and help you prepare for having a winning conversation. [Read more…] about Episode 26: Winning the Salary Negotiation
Episode 25: Closing the Culture Gap
Welcome back to Episode #25 of The Daily Interaction podcast. Today’s topic is about closing the culture gap and making the best impression when you meet people from other cultures and countries. What do you do the same and what do you do differently when you are in an international group setting?
I am back from the 6-week trip to the South Pacific and this trip opened my eyes to how little we truly need to survive and travel long-term. Sure there are things that shall be missed. I missed (the rest of) my clothes – and no, I really do not mind how shallow that may seem because I also managed to survive just fine without them – plus my yoga mat and cycling classes. You might miss your pet if he had to stay behind, your used office furniture that makes your work-life so comfortable or your favorite restaurant.
But travel comes with sweet rewards and that is partly a topic of our podcast today. [Read more…] about Episode 25: Closing the Culture Gap
Episode 24 of the Daily Interaction: Engaging with Your Role Models
Welcome back to Episode #24 of The Daily Interaction podcast. Today’s topic is about approaching our role models, the successful people with whom we want to interact and engage.
All of us have role models in one form or fashion. Some are from historical figures, some are imaginary characters out of great literature, and yet others may be contemporary figures with whom we may have a chance to engage. When you have the chance to do so, what is the best way to approach and engage these people in a conversation that both of you will remember for long? [Read more…] about Episode 24 of the Daily Interaction: Engaging with Your Role Models
Episode 23: The Language of Love and Support
Welcome back to Episode #23 of The Daily Interaction podcast. Today’s topic is about the language of support with our loved ones, especially when you are in pursuit of an uncommon lifestyle or rather, one that is not at all similar to the life that your parents or guardians have known or have lived.
It is challenge enough to find our own path in life, mainly because having choices is a blessing in disguise. You can choose the life of your dreams and desires but how to you make others come to terms and support you about your choice? [Read more…] about Episode 23: The Language of Love and Support