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HYPLife

April 2021

EDITOR'S NOTE

KALO MINA! WELCOME BACK!

April is always a time of spiritual, mental and physical renewal — a perfect time to discuss healthy lifestyle habits that will lead to a more balanced daily regimen. To this end, we invite you to sit with us a while. Grab your coffee and read up on this month’s issue of HYPLife!

As always, our goal is to educate, inspire and empower our readers. Have a question or topic you’d like addressed in a future video or newsletter? Please send your feedback through the chat box at the bottom of the screen or email us.

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Additional categories may be added in future based on community needs and interests.

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EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

April Events

Save the Date!

  • MAY 15th (11am-3pm EST): Philo4Thought’s Spring 2021 Symposium, Leadership & Society, featuring in international array of  guest speakers and honorees from North America and Europe. Click the link above for additional details!

Please read on to the end of the Newsletter for event fliers and additional details. 

Special Recognition

  • Warm regards and best wishes to all those celebrating birthdays, professional and academic landmarks and other special occasions!

  • A shout-out to all our friends and followers on social media (LinkedIn, FacebookYouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, etc.) and professional platforms including Handshake, Crunchbase. A special shout-out to our Instagram followers this month!

  • A shout-out to all those who will be honored at our Spring 2021 Symposium, Leadership & Society (May 15th 11am EST), including:

    • Keynote Honoree: John Manos, President, BankFinancial

    • Certificate of Excellence, Lifetime Achievement: Paulette Poulos, Executive Director, Leadership 100, & Gus Ouranitsas, Treasurer, Pontian Society of NY

    • Certificate of Excellence, Outstanding Philanthropy: Regina Katopodis, Owner, PI Bakerie

    • Certificate of Excellence, Outstanding HYP Group: GreekTech, Founder Mario Nicolaou

    • Certificate of Excellence, Outstanding HYP: Alexandra Liakeas, Founder, Scoops-4-Smiles

    • Certificate of Excellence, Outstanding Interns: Marinos Dakis & Julius Villanueva

  • On March 25th Philo4Thought launched a special Bicentennial Tribute, Voices of the Generation: What It Means To Be GreekA shout out to all those who helped to prepare the video, including:
    • Yianni Papastephanou (Founder, Yianni Papastephanou & Orchestra)
    • Christos Semertzidis (Founder, XS-Studios NY)
    • Alexandra Liotopoulos (President, Ikaros Hellenic Orthodox Society of Queens College; Programming Director, Philo4Thought) 
    • John Papaspanos (Director, Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Division)
    • Nikos Liodakis (President, Pancretan Youth Association)
    • Catherine Stratis (President, Artemis Hellenic Club of Hunter College)
    • Theodore A. Papoulis (Past President, St. John’s University Hellenic Students Association)
    • Anna Hatzipolakis (Treasurer, Pancretan Youth Association)
    • Kosta Vrontis (Director, Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia)
    • Johnny Livanos (Owner, Ousia Restaurant Group; Stray Dog Wild Gin)
    • Adriana Livanos (Social Media Director, Ousia Restaurant Group; Stray Dog Wild Gin)
    • A.M. Evolution (Graphics Consultant Team)
    • M.G. Design (Graphics Consultant Team)
    • Marinos Dakis (Web Design)
    • Julius Villanueva (Web Design)
    • Teresa Colaizzo (Data Coordinator)

ADVISORY VIDEOS

Advanced Degrees & Your Career Path

  • For those who were unable to join us on March 26th, please take a look at the event video.

Prepare for the Job You Want

  • Immediate Solutions — Watch free video below!

  • Advanced Solutions — Schedule a consult with one of our mentors or coaches.

Mentoring & Instruction During The Pandemic: Transitions & Best Practices

  • Sneak Peak! This presentation is a summary of a full presentation prepared for the Center for Teaching & Learning at St. John’s University. It provides a comprehensive overview of the transitional challenges teachers and students have faced since January 2020 and offers some positive feedback about successful institutional pivots as well as a small-scale model — Philo4Thought — which will be discussed at an annual campus forum.

  • Advanced Research/Predictions for Online & Hybrid Instruction  — Extensive research on this topic was conducted and presented in April 2019 at the American Philosophical Association; it’s this body of research that enabled the team to seek out strategic partners and find creative means to keep our programming fresh and available to the community. Of course we could not have made this vision into a reality without the support of our volunteers, resident advisors, strategic partners, guest lecturers and fellow philanthropists. We’re so blessed to have your support! 

For more advisory videos, please visit our e-Library.

RECOMMENDED READING

3 Mindfulness Tips

  • Tip 1: Sound body, sound mind, sound lifestyle. Understanding yourself and your goals from the inside out is the key to establishing a healthy, balanced lifestyle and, by extension, a less stressful career path.

  • Tip 2: Adopt and commit to sustainable daily habits. Set realistic daily goals and stick to them.

  • Tip 3: If you want change, stop complaining and make a change! Too many people complain about feeling unhealthy or overwhelmed but don’t take action to redirect their daily habits to adopt a healthier, less stressful routine.
  • Tip 4: Straight A’s — Assess, ask, assert. Too many people are shy about taking the time to assess a situation — they’re too caught up in their “I’m busy” loop; it’s important to take the time to pause and assess your actions, goals, success, stressors and failures in a direct and honest manner. Many are shy about asking or asserting themselves, but those who don’t bother ask the right questions or to assert themselves tend not to lead productive fulfilling lives. It’s important to follow the three A’s to a productive, successful, balanced lifestyle.

Hidden Treasures

FREE P4T E-Library

INTERNSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Internships & Post-Baccalaureate Training

FALL 2021 applications available. Apply Now!

Applications and interviews for our competitive Fall 2021 internships are now under way. Email interns@philo4thought.org for questions or to schedule an interview. (Fall 2021 Screening ends August 15th.) Areas of specialization include:

  • Business Management
  • Educational Administration
  • Hospitality & Event Management
  • Media, Marketing & Communications
  • Public Policy & Community Outreach
  • Public Relations
  • Writing & Journalism
  • Technical/IT
  • Interdisciplinary Internship

Scholarships

2021 Ariston Foundation-NHSA Scholarship

In honor of the shared missions that each organization values, the Ariston Foundation and NHSA are collaborating to provide merit-based scholarships to distinguished students of Hellenic descent studying in the U.S. or Canada. (Application Deadline May 1st!)

Additional Training & Job Opps

The following sources will connect students and emerging young professionals with viable opportunities for professional growth working for top-tier professionals!

  • College students and new grads from schools signed up on Handshake can learn about new internship and job opportunities through this online platform. To find out if your school participates, visit Handshake.com or contact your university Career Center.

  • Philo4Thought and strategic affiliates at FlexJobs and Roos Advisors offer a wide array of job and internship postings which are available to all. Small fees may apply. Discounts are available to Philo4Thought Passport Members in good standing.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Free Year-Round Resources Ensure a Productive “Positive Pivot”
  • Career & Lifestyle: Check out our e-Library for game-changing resources. Our Career & Lifestyle Resource Center, are free and available to all.

  • COVID Resource Center: Our COVID-19 Resource Center will continue to be updated as needed till the pandemic has passed. (Updated Feb 25th. Next update March 30th.)

  • Course Listings: We have a great lineup of professional development courses available through our friends at New Skills Academy (80% Off each course/certification program when you register through Philo4Thought). 

  •  Assessment Plans: Philo4Thought Passport Members have access to FREE and low-cost assessment plans

PASSPORT MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

 

REQUESTS & FEEDBACK

Need help finding reliable sources beyond our in-house services? Contact us!
Email: p4tinfo@gmail.com (best)
Phone: 212-851-9190
We are here for you!

  • Want to host an online #Career Advisory event? Email us to schedule an online training session with one or more of the professionals in our network. We are currently adjusting our online resources to accommodate larger groups.

  • #JobHunting? Check out our Job Board! Look directly at the career page for the company you like rather than sifting through third-party eRecruiters posting outdated listings.

  • Check out our Lifestyle Page and embrace a #HealthyHabit either on your own or with the support of our Lifestyle Coaches and Medical Specialists!

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