In this episode of ‘OI audio lessons’ you will learn with Zoya about what is motivation? Motivation is the reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way. Motivation is the inner force that compels behaviour; that moves us to action, giving us energy, direction, and persistence. You will also find out about how to positively motivate yourself, the differences between positive and negative motivation and how to implement motivation with other skills we have learned like goal setting.

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In this episode of ‘OI audio lessons’ you will learn with Hannah about the very important skills of effective time management. This is a skill that is not only important in getting employment or in your workplace but for almost every aspect of life. In this podcast, you are going to learn about what time management is and how you can improve your time management skills. By the end of the audio lesson, you will also understand the benefits of good time management, tips to follow for effective time management, as well as the consequences of poor time management.

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In this episode of ‘OI audio lessons’ you will learn how to give good presentations with our trainer Zoya.  You will learn how to both create and deliver clear and coherent messages for single, small or even large audiences like crowds. This will also form the basis for interview skills which will be covered in a future lesson by our founder Dr Pauldy Otermans. By the end of this audio lesson, you will know the structure for a good presentation, different tools you can use and several tips for good delivery.

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In this episode of ‘OI audio lessons’ you will learn with Hannah about self-awareness & role models. You are going to learn about what self-awareness and self-honesty are. You will also get an understanding of the benefits of self-awareness. Finally, by the end of this audio lesson, you will know what role models are, how to choose the right role model for yourself and how to lead a life that can help you become a role model for someone else someday.

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In this episode of ‘OI audio lessons’ you will learn with Zoya about how to communicate effectively. This audio lesson is about interpersonal communication which is one-on-one communication and commonly is used in all different areas of our life - from work, school, home, and various social circles. In Addition, it is very important to know how to be an effective communicator to ensure that we are interacting and engaging correctly with other people. The skills learnt here will also directly help you in other areas of employment and work-oriented communication like pitching and interviews – each of which will be covered in the future OI audio lessons.

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In this episode of ‘OI audio lessons’ you will learn with Hannah about CV writing. You will learn about what a CV is and what it should contain. You will learn about its structure and the best practices to make your CV highly professional to support your employability. By the end of this audio lesson, you will also be able to communicate effectively in written form!

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In the first episode of ‘OI audio lessons’ you will learn with Hannah about setting goals. In this lesson, you will learn about how to set goals, set career aims and finally to use the SMART system to develop your goals – both professional and personal – moving forward.

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An introduction by Dr Pauldy Otermans and Dev Aditya, the founders of Otermans Institute, about how the audio lessons came about and why it is important. They speak about how these lessons started and today serves learners across three continents – and how it is leading to other forms of knowledge decimation and training like creating this audio series or the first AI virtual trainer for refugee and IDP learners in Iraq.

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