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As a reflective individual, I know the value of good feedback. Accepting constructive criticism is the key to professional growth. Right? Everytime I put my professional or creative self out there, whether it is teaching a workshop, writing a blog, sharing a photo, or dropping a podcast, it is important to get feedback so I can reflect and grow as …
Welcome to Week of Coaching for Geeks ‘creator of the month’ for January 2019. Today we look at the final 2 pieces from the very talented Jen Pawley (Geek Forge) along with a little insight to each. You can find more of Jens’s great work at these locations You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheGeekForge On Etsy at http://thegeekforge.etsy.com Our website …
Grillardin staggers through the door of the kitchen, sweat pours from his brow as he slumps against the wall for support. He cuts a broken figure, heavily lifting his head to allow his cowed, bloodshot eyes to scan the room. By the state of him, you can tell he is fresh from battle. His outer garb is scuffed and torn, …
In 2018 there was a huge movement to save Shadowhunters from the axe… Alice Isted investigates what made #saveshadowhunters a global phenomenon. What is Shadowhunters? Shadowhunters is an adult fantasy tv show based on Cassandra Clare’s best seller book series “The Mortal Instruments”. Shadowhunters follows a group of half human, half angel warriors protecting their world by hunting down demons. …
Welcome to Week 4 of Coaching for Geeks ‘creator of the month’ for December 2018. Today we take a final look at 2 pieces from the very talented Victoria Sol (Destai) along with a little insight to each. This is one of my pride and joys. The weave is called Candy Cane Cord, and it’s a very intricate pattern. …
Welcome to Week 3 of Coaching for Geeks ‘creator of the month’ for December 2018. Today we look at 2 more pieces from the very talented Victoria Sol (Destai) along with a little insight to each. This bracelet cuff has a name! It’s called Rondo Ornatica and it’s my own design, based on one called Rondo A La Byzantine and …
‘Twas the weeks before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, because it’s cold outside and the gym seems very far away… That’s right, once again we find ourselves in the anti-gym weeks, the weeks where you could really do with a little extra push to go to the gym, but it never comes because the …
Welcome to Week 2 of Coaching for Geeks ‘creator of the month’ for December 2018. Today we look at 2 more pieces from the very talented Victoria Sol (Destai) along with a little insight to each. This one is fun! I made it inspired by the sugar skulls if he Mexican tradition of Dia Des Muertos, and it’s a homage, …
“Recite for me the three tenets of Mis en place”. Chef does this sometimes. Springs you with questions like they’ll be on some test later. You take a calm breath. You know the answers, don’t you? “Mis en place, meaning ‘Everything in its place’. Set up – keep your knife sharp, put a damp cloth under your board, have enough …
Coaching for Geeks ‘creator of the month’ for December 2018. Today we look at 2 more pieces from the very talented Victoria Sol (Destai) along with a little insight to each. Brand 2 This weave is called Elfsheet and I’ve made it into a cuff bracelet. I love making this weave, it’s one of my favourites, although it’s very …
Jess talks about what video games took away from her life, and how they ultimately saved her. Blood covered body parts lined the floor with a larger than necessary ‘victory’ prompt sprawled across the centre screen. I was alone in watching the feat of violence, and I jolted back in horror as the victory scene played out. If you’d like …
Hello fellow geeks and welcome to December’s Coaching for Geeks Creator of the Month! In this section we pick out one of our very own epic geeks to highlight the amazing creations they produce. We want to show the whole wide world just how cool, creative and outright geeky we are. So let’s dive into December’s artist, Victoria Sol. …
GM Radio Rob explores the challenge of dice rolling in role playing games and asks some tricky questions for the avid gamer. For as long as I’ve been in the RPG hobby, there’s been one question that’s bothered both myself and many other gamers: When do you roll the dice? Dice are a key component of the vast majority …
It’s darker here in London’s east end and just down the road is where Jack the Ripper committed his foul acts. Only one thing can keep me from the terrors of the night…. YOUR BEST HORROR GAMES EVER! Did you pay for your misdeeds in the otherworld of Silent Hill? Perhaps you go back to the Amiga for your Horror Zombies …
165 companies who recruit using Twitter (and bonus Bad Ads job postings). I love twitter. You might be reading this because I posted it on Twitter. The mix of content can be overwhelming so it’s important to cultivate who you follow. Before we get going Really Bad Job Ads has great examples of what not to do when recruiting …
Your Social Media profile represents your employ-ability – use it to your advantage. I’m a Xellenial. The first part of my childhood was largely free of technology – no mobiles never mind smartphones, no internet, 4 channels on the telly (3 for the first 5 years of my life) with remote controls being a luxury. The latter part …
THE TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO WIN AT JOB INTERVIEWS: Job Interviews! It seems we’ve had plenty of CV success in the Coaching for Geeks Community, and also some job interview success, but not as much as we want… so let’s recap! 1. Do Your Research Before The Job Interview Almost everything that follows hinges on this. DO …
Puttanesca – your simple games night recipe with bonus XP Hello, I’m Paul Flannery. I’m most well-known for bringing the cult TV show Knightmare to the stage back in 2013 and being an all-round nerdy comedian guy. What most people don’t know is I spent nine years working as a chef in kitchens up and down the country, preparing everything …
Your ideal company doesn’t have any job vacancies – but you’re available. That just means you should try a better way, with a speculative job application… So the company you REALLY want to work for don’t seem to have any positions vacant. That means you’re out of luck right? Just gotta bide your time, see what comes up, play it …
Your fitness goals are yours – but you’ll need these three traits to achieve them. In the 12+ years of being in this industry I’ve served hundreds if not thousands of clients achieve their fitness goals. I help people of all fitness levels, shapes and sizes become their fittest, healthiest selves and have the body they really want. …
It takes most geeks 12 minutes to update all these things on their LinkedIn profile… Do it. Do it right now! LinkedIn is a massive tool to help you get a job. It’s your living, breathing CV (or resume). At the time of writing LinkedIn has over 562 million users and there are 3 million active job listings …
How to Ask for a Pay Rise and get it Your company does not want to pay you more money. Sorry but that’s true. They want to keep all the money for their bottom line/shareholders/projects/warchest. You don’t get rich by giving money to the people who actually make the money! If you do that they’ll expect more… Ahh the annual …
5 CV Mistakes That Won’t Get You a Call Back You’ve been through our guides to CV creation like the good jobhunter you are; yet somehow that phone never rings. WHY? “Why don’t they call me, Robin?” you ask, desperately seeking Susan answers. Well my friend, if you want your career to thrive, like Madonna’s acting career *cough* then beware …
Five Ways Interviewers are Testing You (without you even realising you’re being tested) SO YOU GOT AN INTERVIEW! Sweet. Nailed it. Your CV sang like Chop Chop Master Onion (OK it rapped but that doesn’t work as well), the recruiter/recruiting manager saw what they wanted in there, and now it’s time to talk about your knowledge, skills, and experience, …
I turned 30 this year, and I reflected on some life lessons about my relationships and the nature of love. It really does feel like a significant number, because I’ve learned so much in this time and yet I know there is SO much more to learn. (And re-learn!) Looking back, I wish I could go back to my …