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#NotableYoungPros: Top-Notch Team Player Kevin Galbraith

#NotableYoungPros: Top-Notch Team Player Kevin Galbraith

When it comes to the mantra, “teamwork makes the dream work”, Kevin Galbraith is an avid believer. Kevin is a Senior Account Manager at North Strategic, Canada’s fastest growing digital, social media, public relations and influencer agency with a proven...
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First Born Siblings Show Better Second Language Skills

Once again, it seems the oldest sibling gets all the brains. First came word that your older sibling is probably the reason for your success. Now, a new study reveals that first-born siblings are better at picking up a second language.
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Research Shows Adults Can Learn New Languages Better Than Children

Your age may no longer be a legitimate excuse in not learning a second language. Though it’s commonly believed that children are better at picking up another language than adults are, a recent experiment revealed otherwise. It turns out, you’re never too old
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You Can Now Learn a Foreign Language as You Surf the Web

As barriers to conducting business across borders continue to diminish, learning another language could definitely come in handy. And now, learning a new language is easier than ever – you can even do so as you surf the web
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7 Podcasts You Should Be Listening to Right Now

If you’re looking for an alternative to generic radio programming on your drive to work, or something that stimulates (or relaxes) your brain on your transit commute, there’s a surprising amount of amazing content being produced with you in mind. We’ve done the research for you and picked out 7 podcasts that you need to start listening to now
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11 Signs You're Well Read

Sure, you like to pick up a book here and there, especially when you can’t sleep or are on vacation. But how well-read are you really? Here are 11 signs you at least know what's a hardcover and what's soft
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What We Can Learn About Oil and Gas From Suzanne West

When you hear the words oil and gas in this town, you can’t help but conjure up visions of boardrooms packed with men and stodgy conventions on environmentalism. This is why it was so refreshing to see a very forward-thinking woman named Suzanne West speaking on the subject at the Women of Influence luncheon on June 5th
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Heading to Grad School? Read This.

It seemed much less daunting when you made the decision, applied and (finally!) received your acceptance letter – but now it’s getting real. Grad school is about to begin. It’s never easy going back to school after two months of an easy, breezy Canadian summer, let alone after few fruitful years spent in the workplace
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Four Things Your Parents Are Wrong About

Things have changed since our parents were our age. Although we value most of the seasoned wisdom offered by parents, in conversations with fellow young professionals (YPs) it seems parents are not always as right as they think they are about a few things
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