Best Service Academy Preparation Podcasts (2025)

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Service Academy Destiny: Why It's the Optimal Path for Elite Leaders 12:44

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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Elite Strategy for Acing the CFA: Scoring Tactics 13:10

19d ago13:10

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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Acing the Academy Interview: Master the STAR Method, Nail Your Story 13:58

20d ago13:58

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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How to Conquer the CFA and DoDMERB: The Two Non-Negotiable Gates 13:38

22d ago13:38

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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Honor Code to Overload: Mastering Ethical Choice and Strategic Academics 10:33

1M ago10:33

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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Service Academy Crunch Time: Maxing Your Whole Candidate Score 14:15

1M ago14:15

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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From Applicant to Appointment: Nailing the Academy Nomination Process 13:45

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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How Your NJROTC CO Role Maximizes Service Academy Admission 11:55

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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Whole Candidate Strategy: How to Offset a Lower GPA and Nail Selection 12:05

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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Turning Job Uncertainty into Strategic Strength: You Don't Have to Have ALL the Answers 11:33

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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The 8000-Point Formula: How Your ACT Score Banks the Big Win 11:31

1M ago11:31

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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Service Academy Admissions Unlocked: Leveraging Balance and Rigor 11:16

1M ago11:16

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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Gatekeeper to Officer: Service Academy Nomination Strategy and Interviews 13:50

1M ago13:50

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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Military Cyber Warfare Roadmap: Matching Your Technical Genius 12:48

1M ago12:48

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Explore the evolving world of military cyber careers in this episode designed for high-achieving STEM students like Taft. Discover what it actually means to serve as a Cyber or Information Warfare Officer across the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. We break down daily missions, paths to leadership, core technica…

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Engineering Leadership at the Service Academies: Taft’s Guide to Military STEM Careers 12:40

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This episode is a personalized deep dive for Taft, exploring the engineering and STEM career pathways available at one of the U.S. military service academies. We break down what life is like at the academy, how engineering majors connect to specific officer communities, and the hands-on leadership and technical challenges graduates face. From day-t…

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Air Force: Innovation in Action—Air Force Academy STEM and Engineering Careers 10:19

1M ago10:19

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Discover how the U.S. service academies prepare future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. This episode is tailored for high-achieving students exploring military pathways, breaking down the unique STEM and engineering officer roles found at each federal academy. Learn about admissions, technical majors, hands-…

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Army: STEM Leaders at West Point—Exploring Engineering Careers 11:18

1M ago11:18

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Discover how the U.S. service academies prepare future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. This episode is tailored for high-achieving students exploring military pathways, breaking down the unique STEM and engineering officer roles found at each federal academy. Learn about admissions, technical majors, hands-…

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Navy: Technical Excellence at the Naval Academy—STEM Pathways for Officers 13:23

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Discover how the U.S. service academies prepare future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. This episode is tailored for high-achieving students exploring military pathways, breaking down the unique STEM and engineering officer roles found at each federal academy. Learn about admissions, technical majors, hands-…

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Coast Guard: Maritime Engineering—STEM Leadership at the Coast Guard Academy 10:32

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Discover how the U.S. service academies prepare future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. This episode is tailored for high-achieving students exploring military pathways, breaking down the unique STEM and engineering officer roles found at each federal academy. Learn about admissions, technical majors, hands-…

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Merchant Marine: Navigating STEM—Engineering Futures at the Merchant Marine Academy 10:25

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Discover how the U.S. service academies prepare future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. This episode is tailored for high-achieving students exploring military pathways, breaking down the unique STEM and engineering officer roles found at each federal academy. Learn about admissions, technical majors, hands-…

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Aggressively Proactive: Master the Military Academy Nomination Process 13:24

1M ago13:24

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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THE Single Best Education in America: Why Service Academies Are Your Optimal Path 11:55

1M ago11:55

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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Decoding the Five Service Academies: Why Your Specific Choice Matters 10:28

1M ago10:28

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A tactical guide through your service academy application journey. Each episode breaks down the admissions process—Whole Candidate Score components, nomination interviews, leadership narratives, physical fitness preparation, and file completion deadlines—with direct application to your specific profile: 32 ACT, NJROTC Commanding Officer, civic lead…

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Mission Ready - Why This Matters Now 11:53

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By Dr. Melissa L. Brown

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S4 E9: Safety is a Shared Opportunity 20:46

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Eva Setal is the Safety Director for the NC Department of Public Safety -- a big endeavor and a unique position in state government. In this episode, Eva shares how anyone can take a proactive approach to safety every day and walks through how you can find your "safety moment." Safety doesn't have to be complicated, but it should always be in the b…

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S4 E8: ABC Commission - 90 Years of Service 32:04

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It's 2025, and the NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is celebrating 90 years of spirited service. As the regulatory body over the sale, purchase, transportation, manufacture, consumption and possession of all alcoholic beverages across the state, the commission is committed to enhancing public safety and protecting public health across the s…

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S4 E7: Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy 18:08

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The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy, which opened its doors in 1994, provides structure, discipline and a path for at-risk 16- to 18-year-olds. In this safety scoop episode, we hear from father/daughter duo Rob Davis and Morgan Raines, who both have shared experiences with the North Carolina National Guard and the Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy.…

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S4 E6: Always Ready - Ready Team 28:09

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The North Carolina National Guard is an all-volunteer force of around 10,000 soldiers and airmen who serve in both federal and state capacities. In this episode, Col. Mark Almond describes how North Carolina National Guard citizen soldiers and airmen support and defend the citizens of the state and nation against crisis, natural disasters and other…

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We Tested Masterclass's New AI Coach: The Surprising Results 10:55

5M ago10:55

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In a world where professional development often means another Zoom seminar or a static online course, the idea of a personal, on-demand coach sounds like a luxury reserved for the corner office. We've become accustomed to learning by watching, but what about learning by doing—especially when the stakes are high? Masterclass, the brand synonymous wi…

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S4 E5: Resources to Help Victims of Crime Put Life Back Together Part II 9:58

6M ago9:58

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In part two of the Office of Victim Compensation Services series, listeners will learn more about how the Rape Victims Assistance Program support victims of crime throughout their recovery. Contact VCS: 800-826-6200 (calling from NC) 919-733-7974 (calling outside of NC) Office of Victim Compensation Services 4232 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North …

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Mindvalley Academy Truth The Real Story Behind the Hype, Reviews, and Life-Changing Courses 10:55

6M ago10:55

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Curious about Mindvalley Academy? Getting swamped by those shiny ads that promise superhuman results, happiness, or effortless wealth? Welcome to the brutally honest podcast you need: “Mindvalley Review 2025? How It Changed Life? Truth Exposed ” In this episode, I break down my five years of real, day-to-day experience as an active Mindvalley membe…

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IELTS Reading: Plant thermometers 🌡️ 30:14

7M ago30:14

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How Plants Sense Temperature – IELTS Reading Made Easy This episode breaks down a challenging IELTS Reading Passage about how plants use light and temperature to grow. I’ll guide you through the key ideas, explain tricky vocabulary, and help you answer the questions with confidence. Perfect for Band 6–8 students who want to improve comprehension, b…

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Thinking About Car Sharing in Canada? Here's What You Really Need to Know in 2025 8:54

7M ago8:54

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Moving to a new country comes with a lot of "firsts" — first winter, first Tim Hortons addiction, and... first "how the heck are we getting to Costco without a car?" In this episode, Vitaliy and Anna unpack the reality of transportation for newcomers and locals alike, focusing on one of the smartest tools flying under the radar: car sharing in Cana…

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S4 E4: Safe Firearm Storage in NC 24:47

7M ago24:47

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A 2022 report by the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Forceshowed that from 2019 to 2021, the rate of firearm deaths among children and youth in North Carolina more than doubled. This made firearms the leading cause of injury-related death for children and youth in the state. With guns falling into the wrong hands, our state was experiencing an u…

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S4 E3: Resources to Help Victims of Crime Put Life Back Together 17:16

8M ago17:16

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The Victim Compensation Program is the subject of the latest Safety Scoop episode. Hear from Office of Victim Compensation Services Investigator Felisa Frances as she guides listeners through the eligibility and application process for the program.

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S4 E2: SHP Answers Top Questions from Motorists 24:09

9M ago24:09

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Around 1,600 state troopers monitor more than 80,000 miles of roadway across North Carolina. These troopers perform hundreds of thousands of traffic stops every year and respond to countless additional requests for service. In this episode, two members of the NC State Highway Patrol answer multiple "What do I do if ..." questions about vehicles and…

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IELTS Reading: Music and the emotions 27:16

9M ago27:16

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In this lesson, you'll learn how to use the words you DON'T KNOW to get the right answers! It's a difficult Academic Reading Part 3, which contains several scientific terms that might cause confusion. But I will show you how IELTS uses these words for gapfills, and you'll learn the 6 'triggers' that indicate the answer. Get the full video lesson in…

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S4 E1: Intern with the Department of Public Safety 23:58

10M ago23:58

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NCDPS has a robust internship program that offers professional experience for students in a variety of majors. Hear from the department's internship coordinator and a past intern to learn more about careers in the public sector and how to make the most of your time as a student intern. Learn more at ncdps.gov/internship.…

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IELTS Reading: Maternity Allowance (Money Vocabulary Topic) 23:31

10M ago23:31

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This month, we've been exploring the huge topic of MONEY in the Members Academy. It comes up in ALL parts of the test, so in this lesson, we examine two very similar General Training Texts in order to learn more about the topic of government benefit systems and the allowances that you might be entitled to. Each country's benefit system is different…

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New Year, New Season 3:27

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Happy 2025! The NC Department of Public Safety is excited to bring you another season of The Safety Scoop. Subscribe and follow along with new episodes every month.

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IELTS Reading: Forced Rhubarb 23:57

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This is a lovely reading about forced rhubarb: its history and how it is grown and harvested. There are 3 question sets: Matching Headings Multiple Choice Gapfill In this lesson you'll learn more about the general topic of FOOD and how this topic is tested in all parts of the IELTS test. Get the full lesson in the Bronze Academy on my website. http…

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IELTS Pie Charts - how to avoid making this common mistake 12:52

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Always check the title of a pie chart to make sure you're providing an accurate summary of the data.Pie charts show percentage and proportion, not numbers. Here's an example of a mistake that is very easy to make when you're under pressure.So practise plenty of pie charts before the test and get ready to use the language related to pie charts - lis…

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S3 E11: Repairing Communication Networks After Helene 33:07

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Greg Hauser, NC Emergency Management Communications Branch Manager, joins this episode of the Safety Scoop to tell his team's Helene response story. He shares enlightening details on the "magic" that goes on behind the scenes that keeps connectivity operational across the state for all individuals and the critical task of keeping tower lights blink…

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How to learn prepositions from IELTS Reading (The impact of climate change on butterflies) 30:00

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In this lesson, we'll analyse a Part 1 Reading text with the purpose of improving our understanding and use of prepositions. First, we go through the True, False and Not Given questions, followed by the Gapfill questions and then we go back to the first paragraph to analyse the prepositions. This is something that I recommend you do regularly - spe…

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IELTS Grammar snack: A shocking 97% 9:43

1y ago9:43

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Did you know that uou can use "a/an + adjective" before a statistic to express your reaction to the number? This technique adds emphasis and helps the listener or reader understand your perspective on the data. Examples: A staggering 95% of teenagers spend over 4 hours daily on social media. An alarming 62% of young adults report experiencing signi…

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S3 E10: Community Emergency Response Team 26:01

1y ago26:01

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Across the nation there are teams of volunteers that are specially trained to assist during emergencies. Whether it's checking vitals of responders or survivors, answering phones, directing traffic or assisting with training, Community Emergency Response Team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills to help when needed. In this episode, w…

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Best Mindvalley Courses For Self Improvement 8:56

1y ago8:56

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Today, we’re talking about that all-too-familiar feeling—you know, when you’re running on caffeine, scrolling through social media, and wondering if you’re actually living or just letting life happen to you. It's like we're all on autopilot sometimes. Honestly, my brain feels like just another app running in the background. No wonder I need a reboo…

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IELTS Listening: A Science Experiment 26:21

1y ago26:21

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In this lesson you'll learn 5 IELTS Listening Tips that (I'm guessing) nobody told you about. Get the full lesson with bonus materials in the Bronze Academy on my website. https://ieltsetc.com/2024/10/5-ielts-listening-tips-nobody-told-you-about/

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Workplace Trends 2025 And How To Be Prepared For The Future 7:03

1y ago7:03

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Upskilling and Reskilling: Stay Relevant or Risk Falling Behind By 2025, more than 50% of workers will need serious retraining. The good news? If you keep learning, you’re safe. Upskilling isn’t just about tech; it’s about problem-solving, better communication, and understanding different cultures. Original Source: IMHO Reviews Tips to Stay Ahead: …

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Can I use personal pronouns in IELTS Writing? 18:37

1y ago18:37

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Get the free lesson on my blog: How to use personal pronouns in IELTS Writing. In this lesson, we look at ways of USING and AVOIDING personal pronouns in Writing Task 2 essays. You'll learn when to use "I", "we" and "you", and you'll get examples of how to avoid personal pronouns by using plurals, the passive voice, and more general language. https…