Nelson Medina, a triple-board certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care in his early 40s, is a local who came to us all the way from Puerto Rico, then New Jersey and finally Miami before settling in Lake Nona with his family to contribute his skill to the bustling Medical City. His past five years in pulmonary and critical care … [Read more...]
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Q: “Hi, Felicity, I feel like I never know how to prepare for interviews or what to do when I get there. What are your best tips for job interviews?” – Alejandra A: Great question! I’ve been through my fair share of job interviews and have found that the most valuable traits you can exhibit are confidence and positivity. Greet your interviewer with a big smile, a firm … [Read more...]
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Q: “How can I get better at public speaking?” – Elizabeth A: Practice. Speaking to a group, large or small, is one of those skills that takes a lot of time to improve – and even those who have devoted hours of practice won’t be perfect. It’s a matter of realizing that your audience truly does not care as much as you think they do. They won’t zero-in on a minor stutter or … [Read more...]
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Q: “Do you have any suggestions on how to maintain a healthier lifestyle and stop eating late at night?” – Marie A: I am by no means qualified to give health advice, but I’ll list some tidbits that I use to help myself or that I’ve been told to do (because, let’s face it, how many times do we act on the advice given to us when it means we’d have to eat less or exercise more? … [Read more...]
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Q: “I’m trying to save money for a new car. Any tips?” Anonymous A: Put as much as you can into savings every time you get paid, even if it’s only $20. After a while, even that adds up. Do your very best to budget what’s left and try [very hard] not to take any money out of your savings account. It’s like a potato chip: you can’t stop after just one! You’re going to be … [Read more...]