Why do cats purr? Is it just because they are happy? Could it help improve our health?

The Social Evolutionary

Should We Learn to Purr Like a Cat?

盤古開天

很久很久以前，天空和地球之間一片混沌。在這混沌中，有一位名叫盤古的巨人。他身穿一件黑色的長袍，手拿著一把巨大的斧頭。盤古的眼神充滿了智慧和力量。

盤古看到混沌的局面，決定要開天闢地。他揮起斧頭，用力砍向混沌。斧頭劈砍下去，發出震耳欲聾的聲音。經過九天九夜的努力，終於，混沌被盤古劈開了。

當混沌分開時，輕而上浮的是一片無邊無際的天空，重而下沈的則是一片廣闊的大地。天空中，盤古留下了一個個閃亮的星星，它們成為了後來的太陽、月亮和星辰。

盤古站在地上，感受到了無盡的力量。他開始成為了世界的中心，把自己的生命和靈魂融入了大地之中。他的眼淚變成了大海，他的汗水變成了江河湖泊。

隨著時間的流逝，盤古的身體逐漸化為了山川和土地。他的頭髮和鬍鬚變成了森林和草原。他的骨骼化作了高山和峽谷。

盤古開天闢地的故事告訴我們，一切都有一個開始。在混沌中，我們可以發現無限的可能性。只要我們有創造力、勇氣和智慧，就能開創出美麗的世界。


聽故事學中文

盤古開天

According to LinkedIn's 2023 Workplace Learning Report, a staggering 94% of employees feel the need to continuously learn and adapt to thrive in their careers. This underscores the critical importance of proactive measures to mitigate job insecurity.

Business coaching is a powerful tool to deal with these challenges and enhance job security. By providing personalized guidance and support, business coaches help individuals develop the needed skills, mindset, and strategies.

A Harvard Business Review study found that employees with access to coaching are 87% more likely to achieve their goals. Coaches can identify skill gaps and create tailored development plans to enhance employability. By acquiring new skills and competencies, individuals become more adaptable and valuable to employers.

A clear career path is essential for job security. Coaches can assist in defining career goals and creating a roadmap to achieve them. 

LinkedIn data reveals that professionals with clear career paths are 30% more likely to be satisfied with their jobs.

Coaches offer mentorship and support, providing guidance on navigating organizational changes, building relationships, and overcoming challenges. 

A recent LinkedIn survey reported that 72% of employees believe mentorship is crucial for career advancement.

Through coaching, individuals can develop resilience, the ability to bounce back from setbacks and adapt to change. 

A study published in the Journal of Management found that resilient employees are less likely to experience job insecurity.

Coaches help individuals understand their strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations. This self-awareness empowers them to make informed career decisions. 

LinkedIn data shows that employees with strong self-awareness are more likely to secure promotions and higher salaries.


A Gallup study found that engaged employees are 43% less likely to leave their jobs. 



The Global Professional Podcast

Statistics, Coaching, and Job Security - Episode 105

法国的面包和中国的面包有什么不同？

Yating在法国

面包

This podcast will explain how to and why you should idioms, with two examples of idioms you can use.

IELTS Speaking Practice

The importance of using idioms in your iELTS speaking test

In this lesson, we will learn how to celebrate birthday for our friends, 
useful expressons such as: bu shi...ma (rhetorical questions) ,shi...de(to emphasize)
...le jiu....(as soon as),etc.

Basic communication conversations

第十六课 为你过生日 Lesson 16  celebrate birthday for you

平平 ： 你有兄弟姐妹吗？ 麦克 ：我有一个哥哥和一个妹妹。 平平 ： 真好！我也想有一个哥哥，可以保护我。 麦克 ：我哥哥小时候总是欺负我。 平平 ：额~~ 麦克 ： 小时候都是这样，现在觉得还是有哥哥好，他常常帮助我。 兄弟姐妹 xiōng dì jiě mèi brothers and sisters 保护 bǎo hù protect; 小时候 xiǎo shí hou in one’s childhood; when one was young 总是 zǒng shi always; 欺负 qī fu bully; 这样 zhè yàng so; such; like this; this way; in this way 觉得 jué de feel; be aware; think 还是 hái shi still; nevertheless; （表示希望） had better; （表示选择） or; just the same 常常 cháng cháng frequently; often; 帮助 bāng zhù help;

Chinesewithelena

Pingping Chinese Elementary Lesson 4 ：Do you have brothers or sisters?

Introducing a new way for you to prepare for oral exams or to practice speaking in general.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 1: Introduction

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word eye. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.