KALO MINA! WELCOME BACK!
We hope the month has been off to a safe and productive start as everyone prepares for the gradual transition back to work/school.
August is all about reconnecting with educational and inspirational sources to discover the strength within! Most importantly, August is about making space for yourself to absorb and enjoy everything around you before hunkering down for the autumn bustle (and your favorite latte).
The key to enjoying life is to live with meaning, purpose and design. In the words of Paola Antonelli, "Good design is a renaissance attitude that combines technology, cognitive science, human need and beauty to produce something that the world didn't know was missing." This applies just as much to the flourishing of an individual as it does to that of a team, a vision, and the various places and tools we carve out for ourselves to be productive. It's for this reason that our programming team has worked diligently to set up our new S.N.A.P. Mentoring Initiative (rolling out next month) and our Young Professional Empowerment Series. Our August Seminar specifically focuses on the theme of making space -- both the mental space to take in and process things and the physical space within which we work, study or socialize -- so that every action moves you forward in a positive and empowering way.
This month's issue is packed with empowerment-themed articles and videos as well as a few amazing Fall 2020 opportunities for students who are starting or returning to school.
We're happy to be lunching a few new features for our Passport Members with ample opportunities for our broader network to stay connected through our online resources and activities. As always, we are here for you.
Have a question or topic you'd like addressed in a future video or newsletter? Please send your feedback through the chat box at the bottom of the screen, email us at p4tinfo@gmail.com or join us for our new monthly Coffee-Side Chat: Virtual NetCafé Socials to share your thoughts. We are here for you!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
(Orange text throughout indicates a hyperlink.)
Welcome & Editor's Note
Announcements
Special Recognition
Advisory Videos
Recommended Reading
Upcoming Events
Community Outreach & Resources
Your Feedback
Additional categories may be added in future based on community needs and interests.
AUGUST LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Publications & Collaborations: The works of several featured work-life coaches provided in the recommended readings below; permanent copies will be stored in our e-Library later this month.
#EmpowerToday: As always, the theme of our activities is the empowerment of today's young professionals. A variety of formal seminars, informal monthly chats, new publications and resources to improve your professional and academic routines are available below along with game-changing lifestyle advisories to help you maintain a positive and productive state of mind even in challenging times.
Career & Lifestyle: Our free Resource Center is available to our broad network.
COVID-19 Resource Center: Our COVID-19 Resource Center. was just updated to reflect the most current reports, health and safety precautions, etc. We have also included various free posters that you can download for use in your classrooms, workspace, break rooms, etc.
Mentor Recruitment: We are on track to launch our Student Networking & Advocacy Program (S.N.A.P.) in September. SNAP is an assembly of mentors who are dedicated to addressing issues that are critical to college students and new graduates are facing during the global professional pivot of 2020. To join the team contributing to this initiative, please email us: p4tinfo@gmail.com!
Intern Recruitment: Friendly reminder that all applications for the Philo4Thought Fall 2020 internship are due soon. Please scroll for additional details.
FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENT:
NEW RESOURCE VAULT
Additional Young Professional Empowerment books and videos contributed for the benefit of our Passport Members are available in our new Members-Only Resource Vault.
This special collection of premiere work-life advisory resources includes valuable e-books, podcasts, audio books and advisory resources to boost your perspective and strategic approach to school, work and life.
Moving forward, this will also We will also include Members-Only event access codes and service discounts available to our Passport Members for events hosted by our Strategic Partners.
A special shout-out to...
our August 2020 Young Professional of the Month, Christos Tsagkaris, Co-Founder of Students Against COVID;
the fabulous array of guest speakers lined up, as always, for our August 2020 Young Professional Empowerment Seminar;
the inspiring Kathy Caprino on the upcoming launch of her amazing new book, The Most Powerful You, featured below;
the author of our new Health & Wellness Advisory Segment, Elene Mironidis;
the amazing team of young professionals who collaborated to compile Volume I of the ARETE Advisory Series for Young Professionals under the supervision of John Papaspanos, Esq.., which is currently available in our free e-Library and in Recommended Reading (below);
our dedicated Ambassadors and Strategic Partners, who spent the summer rallying to the aid of those affected by the pandemic;
our friends at So Blue Greek Ceramics & Gifts can brighten any home or heart and bring a handcrafted touch of Greece to you; check out their site;
Dr. George Liakeas of Lexington Medical Associates -- welcome back!
Finally, Xronia Polla to all those celebrating special occasions this month!
FEATURED: KATHY CAPRINO
THE MOST POWERFUL YOU!
Empowering the Next Generation: Many thanks to Kathy Caprino for sharing the inspiration behind her upcoming book!
Passport Members: Special access to the audio excerpt of Chapter 6 of Kathy's book and podcasts discussing 7 Power Gaps holding you back are available in our Members-Only Resource Vault,
For more information about Kathy or to purchase a copy of the book, please visit her website: Click here.
HIDDEN TREASURES
SIMON T. BAILEY on Mentoring: Finding & Engaging a Sponsor
JENNY FOSS on Interviewing (Series): Interviews, Resumes & Cover Letters
PHILO4THOUGHT on Online Interviews: Acing Online Interviews
CENTER FOR CREATIVE LEADERSHIP: 8 Steps to Becoming More Resilient
PHILO4THOUGHT on Empowerment: 10 Traits of Strong People
Additional e-books, webinars and podcasts are available in our new Resource Vault.
HIDDEN TREASURES
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW: 5 Steps to Assess Your Strengths
FAST COMPANY: What it Takes to Build & Sustain a Flexible Workplace
CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION: Our Relationship with Tests is Unravelling. Why is Everynoe Conflicted About it?
MENTORING COMPLETE: 3 Career Mentoring Challenges-How to Overcome Them
PROJECTS OF LIFE: Advisory Magazine/Daily Inspiration
PHILO4THOUGHT: COVID-19 Resource Center
PHILO4THOUGHT: Health & Wellness Advisory
Additional e-books, webinars and podcasts are available in our new Resource Vault.
Monthly.... Next Meeting August 22nd 11:00AM (EST)
Connect with seasoned counselors, educators, career advisors, life coaches, networking specialists and other premier community leaders and peer mentors to discuss career goals and interests, post-pandemic Work-Life transitions and rebranding, and pro tips for maintaining a healthy and productive routine in work and in life.
First Friday Monthly....
Beginning September 4th 8:30AM (EST)
As many of you know, Philo4Thought has a fun Coffee-Side Chat origin story. In keeping with our roots, we invite you to share a Morning Coffee and friendly chat with us.
Meetings will be held on the first Friday of every month.
All are welcome.
Kick off the week ahead with some coffeehouse tunes: NetCafé Playlist
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Professional Networking & Career Advisement Events: Our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors & NYC Network Group are running a variety of seminars and networking activities. To check our their upcoming events, click here.
Affiliate Skill-Building & Team-Building Webinars: We invite you to sign up to our Facebook Community Calendar and Instagram Page for for Summer 2020 updates on available webinars from our friends at CYP, HABA, HACC, HMSNY, HPW, NHSA, etc.
Due August 15th
We have several internship opportunities available to those who are looking for college credit! Visit Philo4Thought Fall 2020 Internship for details about opportunities for students majoring in:
Business Management, Marketing, etc.
Journalism, English, etc.
Graphics, Animation, etc.
Computer Science, Web Design, etc.
Hospitality, Public Relations
AFFILIATE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Additional Internship Opportunities
Law, Graduate & Pre-Law Undergrad Students
The New York State Attorney General's Office hosts a number of Law Students, Graduate & Undergraduate Students as interns. Some positions and deadlines may have been updated due to the pandemic. For up-to-date details about available opportunities, please contact the NYS AG directly at Recruitment@ag.ny.gov.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & RESOURCES
Philo4Thought's COVID-19 Resource Page: At this time, we are offering pro bono services to help local businesses and programs make important transitions and request aid. To those who were laid off due to the crisis there are steps to request financial relief. We will continue to update our COVID-19 Resource Page, till the crisis has passed. If you need assistance with online strategies for your classes or businesses, please contact us and we can help direct you to the best resource if we don't have one in-house:
Email: p4tinfo@gmail.com
Phone: 212-851-9190
We are here for you
Want to host an online #Career Advisory event? Email us to schedule an online training session with one or more of the professionals in our network. We are currently adjusting our online resources to accommodate larger groups.
#JobHunting? Check out our Job Board! Look directly at the career page for the company you like rather than sifting through third-party eRecruiters posting outdated listings.
Check out our Lifestyle Page and embrace a #HealthyHabit either on your own or with the support of our Lifestyle Coaches and Medical Specialists!
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