Growth & Jobs | ‘Chart your own path’ - Sought-after motivational speaker explains how to unlock your potential

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Growth & Jobs | ‘Chart your own path’ - Sought-after motivational speaker explains how to unlock your potential

International motivational speaker, author, and professional development coach Jeffrey Azan is urging persons to chart their own path and not the “scripted” path of others. He pointed out: “Some of you, your script has told you ‘this is as good as...

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