UCI Continuing Education

We can be our own worst enemies when it comes to thinking, creativity and self-confidence, even as we blame outside conditions for the "mental locks" we've placed on ourselves Read more: https://bit.ly/3hu4oXF

You can get better feedback from stakeholders when you focus them on what's working, what's could improve, what's inspiring them and how to make the business better, writes Paul Cowan. This "feedforward" approach gives "teams a way to feel great about what they've already done and then build on it," Cowan writes. Read more: https://bit.ly/33uVkJR

COVID-19 poses huge challenges for new grads, making Independent Educational Consultants (IEC) more essential than ever. IECs are increasingly essential to help students and their families navigate the new challenges of transitioning to college life meeting the educational, financial, and emotional needs of students at a very crucial juncture in their lives. The unique student-centric approach (through career exploration, Myers-Briggs personality indicator tests, and learni...ng-style examinations as part of the intake and review process) IECs take in working with families has never been more critical. Learn more in our Summer 2021 digital magazine article "The Virus That Stole Senior Year" https://bit.ly/3vPty7c

The pandemic proved the need for backup and contingency plans, and that applies to leaders in their day-to-day work, writes Marlene Chism. For example, you'll want a Plan B if someone can't make a meeting, there's a technical issue or a difficult conversation arises. Read more: https://bit.ly/3hhoyUo

Kicking off our 1st event of the Let's Learn Summer Book Club webinar series is author Lisa Cron with her book Story or Die: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life Friday, June 25 @ 12PM (PDT) Register here; https://bit.ly/3uKRgB2... Lisa Cron is a story coach, speaker, and the author of Wired for Story and Story Genius. She has previously worked as a literary agent, a television producer, and a story consultant for Warner Brothers and The William Morris Agency, among others, and currently advises writers, nonprofits, educators, and journalists on the art and craft of story.

User manuals can be helpful as literal, written-down guides for how your co-workers or reports can understand your values, work style, preferred forms of communication and how they can help you, writes RadReads founder Khe Hy. Such a manual can "deepen trust, eliminate unnecessary conflict and -- most importantly -- [you'll] spend less time worrying about things outside of your control," Hy writes. Read more: https://bit.ly/3uDDmAz

One quirk of life is that when your instinct is to stay quiet or prolong conversations, respectively, the opposite action is usually the better choice, writes Ed Batista. Continuing to add thoughts when you've already had the freedom to speak is often "nothing more than impatience and narcissism," he writes. Read more: https://bit.ly/3tDDlvf

Our second speaker for our Let's Learn Summer Book Club webinar series is author Ryan Foland with his book Ditch the Act; Reveal the Surprising Power of the Real You for Greater Success Friday, July 30 @ 12PM (PDT) Register here; https://bit.ly/3vYuqpF *Purchase or pre-reading of the book is not required for participation*... Ryan and his team design, create and deliver strategic communications and marketing for UCI Summer Session, the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation, and more than 25 units within the Division of Undergraduate Education. He is also global keynote speaker, author, and brand consultant that teaches people how to build their brand, get featured in publications, and grow their social media following.

#FreeWebinar Thursday, February 11 | 11:30AM-12:30AM Data Science is continually ranked as one of the most in-demand professions. Join us to learn how you can start managing and leveraging data insights! Register here: https://bit.ly/3je8emp

Check out our February 2021 schedule for test prep workshops. Reserve your spot here: ce.uci.edu/events

The idea of what is important now to an employer is changing. The cover letter, the resume, and the transcript are still important. However, so too is the additional effort. That effort, whether it's through an alternative digital certificate or certificate completion, shows dedication and the willingness to be better. It allows an individual to communicate their own successes that are relevant to their industry(s) of choice. If you think about this, an alternative way of valuing your accomplishments can make you better than your competition. And that speaks volumes about your character and drive.

#WhoWeAreWednesday introduces Drew Chesen While working from home, Drew was elected into the role of Chief Financial Officer! Prior to this new role Drew was our Director of Student Life & Facilities. In his new role Student Life and Facilities as well as our Contracts teams report directly to Drew. As CFO Drew spends a lot more time planning and reviewing DCE and DCP's budgets and accounting. On the Student Life & Facilities side, he has been working with his team to contin...ue providing online activities for international students and preparing the buildings for our eventual return to campus. During our stay-at-home orders, Drew has had an opportunity to bake more than usual. Swipe through to see a few of the tasty items he's found success in bomboli chocolate scones, Filipino Spanish bread, fruit tart, peach crumb donuts, and ube pan de sal. Drew encourages everyone to "keep a positive attitude and continue striving for your goals. This is temporary. It is important to be resilient, stay healthy, and keep moving forward. The skills you gain during this period (using new technologies, time management, organization, self-motivation, etc.) will serve you well in the future." Thank you for your kindness and optimism, Drew! And congratulations!

How do you overcome that weary feeling of constantly putting in 100% effort and not feeling valued? Here are 10 ways to get unstuck and break out of the mid-career plateau: https://bit.ly/3cfvLQy

One of the most frustrating situations you can face when it comes to your career is feeling stuck. Give one of these 15 fantastic career-focused podcasts a listen to get more clarity for the next step you should take: https://bit.ly/3hJgfxl

Leaders who work to view negative events in a positive light remain "open to new possibilities where others see barriers." Instead of getting stuck in negativity, leaders should ask themselves whether they were making the right decisions Read more: https://bit.ly/3a4sHFI

To reduce burnout and the feeling of not accomplishing much at work these days, leadership consultant Mark Murphy suggests asking this question each morning: What are the 1-2 things that I need to achieve today for this to be a successful day? Read more: https://bit.ly/2FFNp3W

How do you create a long-lasting financial legacy for the next generation? Check out our recent webinar for more information: https://bit.ly/3dx1T2J And learn even more about how to create a process-driven plan with your advisors to include the transfer of your personal values and beliefs, and not just the transfer of money in our upcoming course. Register here: https://bit.ly/31eNFP2

What a successful panel discussion! Thank you to everyone who tuned in. In case you missed it, watch the recording here: https://bit.ly/2SXWEQ7 And a big thank you to our panelists and moderator University of California, Irvine Douglas Haynes Jolt UK Oliver Beach... Bayer Crop Science Gabriela Burian Interactive Pro Dr. Sky Zheng Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Kevin S. Groves See more

A journal is helpful for remembering spur-of-the-moment ideas and creating the space you need to spot connections among them. Remember to put your thoughts down quickly before "your fickle memory takes hold and starts distorting stuff." https://bit.ly/2QEKn1X

Pandemic-induced isolation has hurt communication because we're relying on indirect communication methods and fewer nonverbal cues, with the one-way toxic exchanges of social media being just one example, writes Steve McKee. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2EmmXvI

Free UX-UI Design Workshop: Getting Started with Design Systems Wednesday, October 14 @5pm Learn what design systems are, how they are used, and explore behind the scenes at some of the best examples in the industry.... Register here: https://bit.ly/3nr1djH

Early benefits of working from home are wearing off, and employees need help from managers in creating new structures and connections while staying energized. Read more to learn how to master leading in this physically distant world: https://bit.ly/3jhJA2Y

Whether Excel is a daily part of your business or just occasionally used for a quick spreadsheet project, do you often find yourself spending hours trying to answer the question, I know there’s a way to do this in Excel, but how? In the course Business Applications of Excel 2: Lookup Functions, Macros and Programming, and Pivot Tables, you will become a more efficient Excel user and learn the most powerful features that the program has to offer. Enroll here: https://bit.ly.../2EHaxyF This 3-week course starts on November 5 and will meet remotely for the following 2 Thursdays. #excel #pivottable #learnexcel #ucidce #spreadsheet #lookupfunction

Increase satisfaction and productivity in your job by focusing on one task, taking regular breaks and figuring out your "chronotype" so you can schedule deep work during your peak times of concentration, writes Amantha Imber. https://bit.ly/3lnUXbq

Make your virtual presentation a conversation instead of a monologue, with easy ways for the audience to use and share your conclusions. Read more for technical advice about presenting data through slides: https://bit.ly/2PO47Qg