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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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Already an internationally-ranked swimmer in her native South Africa by the age of 14, du Toit seemed to be a rising star in international athletics. But just three years later, in 2001, she was struck by a car on her way back to school from swim practice, and lost her left leg at the knee as a result. ‘Be everything you want to be’.

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5 Latina Changemakers Who Are Making a Difference

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As a banker, she excelled at creating lasting relationships, quickly rising through the ranks and successfully managing a couple of internal hostile takeovers. Even in dire times, and a challenging job market, she remained undeterred, volunteering at an international marketing conference in Buenos Aires.

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5 Minutes With… Malcolm Trotter

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Since 2001, Malcolm has been employed by the IAB (International Association… Read the full article here: 5 Minutes With… Malcolm Trotter on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. 5 Minutes With IAB International Association of Book-keepers Interviews' Our latest interviewee is Malcolm Trotter.

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Practically Perfect PA Giveaway: DiamondAir Winner

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DiamondAir International. Since 2001 DiamondAir International has been the world’s leading provider of the finest luxury airport services to over 500 destinations worldwide, including London Heathrow and London City Airport , rail stations, ports and other transport hubs. This post is sponsored by DiamondAir International.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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It’s not only about what happens internally, how to build good teams , but also about how you relate with clients.” The Market Development Group the company launched to identify sales and support opportunities tied to women- and minority-owned businesses resulted in $300 million in new revenue in 2001.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

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Nine months after calling off her wedding, she was managing a remote hospital in Darfur, Sudan, that served internally displaced Sudanese refugees. In October 2001, with three children under 4 (including an 8-week-old), I moved from Australia to Dallas with my husband, Andrew, who’d been offered a job. Trust your capabilities.

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Practically Perfect PA Giveaway: Airport meet and greet service

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One very lucky assistant will win a free airport meet and greet service courtesy of DiamondAir International. DiamondAir International. To book with DiamondAir International please call their 24hr booking room +44 (0)208 897 9183 or email reservations@diamond-air.co.uk quoting PPANOV. Terms and Conditions Apply.

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