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Jun 2024
40m 39s

#404 How to say yes, no and don't know

THE SQUIGGLY CAREER
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Sometimes the smallest of words are the hardest to say but working out how and when to say yes, no and I don't know can have on big impact on your career. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about the signals and situations to look out for if you need to adapt your words and easy ideas for action to change what you say and when you say it.


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