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How to Establish Professional Development Goals to Help Build Your Dream Career

Formal education helps you to get a good job, but building your dream career requires commitment to ongoing learning and personal improvement. Online career courses and books provide tools and knowledge, but not necessarily the direction you need. Career growth requires a solid strategic plan suited uniquely to you—that is

The Evolution of Bertony Faustin, Oregon’s First Black Winemaker

This is not a story about wine.  However, it does feature 15 acres of grapes growing on 50 acres of land in the west hills of Portland, Oregon; two tasting rooms tucked into the borders of the famed Willamette Valley; and a farmer in Carhartt overalls driving a tractor through

What Is Professional Development? We Unpack the Essentials

Have you found yourself at a career crossroads? Maybe you feel stuck at your job or unsatisfied with your advancement. You’re not alone. For millions, degrees and experience aren’t enough to build lasting fulfillment and growth. To move from simply “getting by” to reaching your full potential, you may want

“Fire and Soul” Podcast Host Michelle Sorro Awakens to Her True Calling

Michelle Sorro’s hands shook uncontrollably. Beads of sweat dripped down her back. Terror ran through her veins. Pain had consumed the entrepreneur, podcast host and transformation guide, an aid in the journey to higher consciousness. She was at a crossroad. It had been seven weeks since the last episode of

Maximize Your Potential With a Personal Development Plan

Personal development fosters individual growth while enhancing skills and self-awareness. It can facilitate adaptability to life’s changes, maximize your potential and contribute to fulfilling your personal and professional aspirations. The result can lead to a more enriched and purposeful life. But maximizing your potential requires a sound and strategic approach,