Coach your way to NYC success | Colombian Whisper
Coaching is a big topic; even if it sounds fairly new, it has so many aspects and branches that it would be hard to discuss everything in one article. So what I’m going to try here is to give you my...
View ArticleBe happy! | Colombian whisper
What seems appealing to me when we talk about celebrations at the office is when the company pays. Whether it is in NY or in Colombia the “office” usually takes care of the bill. But if not, you need...
View ArticleIs or isn’t New York diverse? | Colombian whisper
What I love about diversity is what we all have in common. I think it is very challenging for the leaders of this country to make the rules considering the multiplicity of gender, age, backgrounds,...
View ArticlePick me! | Colombian whisper
Basically in Colombia and NY interviews are the same. The only difference I can underline is that in Colombia they can ask you more personal questions and not so much in NY. A job interview is your...
View ArticleLife long learning in New York | Colombian whisper
“When you have a career you have an asset” “The benefit of having a profession is that you can find an occupation or a job in your field” “If you execute an excellent the work, you have a financial...
View ArticleStuff New Yorkers like | Colombian Whisper
One of my favorite things in NYC that’s I can’t find in my country is the diversity of possibilities to practice my spirituality and nobody judging me. It is normal, it is easy, it is cheap and it is...
View ArticleJob hunting in New York – on and offline | Colombian whisper
Looking for a job is like a full time job. Is important to have an organized plan of action and follow it as much as possible. In our new york article, Heidi explains very well the complete process....
View ArticleTeamwork makes the NYC dream work | Colombian whisper
I like reality shows in general, but particular when there is involved teamwork. For example the Apprentice, Survivor, Amazing Race and others are a great expression of all the values and needs from...
View ArticleHow healthy is New York? | Colombian whisper
We all know that physical activity and exercise are very important parts of a healthy life style. But what are people doing to integrate it in their lives? If you are in NY you may be inspired by the...
View ArticleCommuting to work | Colombian whisper
The commuters from Bogota and New York are always in a rush but the way the travel every morning/afternoon is totally different. While commuters in Bogota are on the outer surface, most New Yorkers...
View ArticleCubicle or Corner? NYC office space | Colombian whisper
The word that comes to my Colombian mind when I think about office space is ‘panopticon’. Panopticon applies to offices in both Colombia and NY and the concept is to allow an observer to observe...
View ArticleHave you heard? | Colombian whisper
It is funny because when people think about gossip they immediately think about women, but I’m always surprised in how deep men can go gossiping in the office. They usually are more sincere and open to...
View ArticleNew York City’s Best | Colombian whisper
Usually my son comes homes ones a week with a sticker or a note from the teacher honoring him for some good job. I actually can’t remember any kind of award from my school. So that makes me ask if...
View ArticleAmerican Gestures | Colombian whisper
Professor Albert Mehrabian, who is one of the pioneers in communication, he established the following statistics of spoken communication: 7% of message pertaining to feelings and attitudes is in the...
View ArticleHoliday celebrations in New York | Colombian whisper
The eccentric comment that you will hear about Colombian holidays is “there are a lot of bridges”, or “Colombians don’t work on Mondays”. These remarks are appropriate thanks to the “law Emiliani”....
View ArticleTop 10 tips to live happily ever after in New York City
This city is ‘CRAZY’! But if you just got here, you might as well stay for while. We city whisperers sometimes learned the hard way to live a happy life here. Hopefully our whispers can save you from...
View ArticleNew York City gift giving | Colombian whisper
When I was working in Colombia as a broker, every year it was a big issue in the office to make the budget and take the decision of what present should we give to our clients. Usually we wanted...
View ArticleNew York sells: about colors, symbols, designs | Colombian Whisper
I bet we are not aware of many messages that are in the streets or in the TV all the time because we ignore the Art of Marketing. But whether we know it or not, they are reaching our subconscious. One...
View ArticleLife long learning in New York | Colombian whisper
“When you have a career you have an asset” “The benefit of having a profession is that you can find an occupation or a job in your field” “If you execute an excellent the work, you have a financial...
View ArticleJob hunting in New York – on and offline | Colombian whisper
Looking for a job is like a full time job. Is important to have an organized plan of action and follow it as much as possible. In our new york article, Heidi explains very well the complete process....
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