True Friends talk about you behind your back

Two women discussing, emphasizing truth over gossip.

Talk about your friends Today, I found out that one of my friends has been talking about me behind my back. My realization made it clear to me she is not a friend at all….she is much more than a friend. She is a CHAMPION for me! The greatest support friends and colleagues can have…

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The Silver Lining in Favors

Vintage Monopoly Chance card showing a $200 bank error in your favor.

Lately, I have been really confused about the difference between favors and opportunities. In the past year I have presented and been presented with multiple opportunities by multiple people. Some of these “opportunities†have been viewed as favors by others. My theory is if you have to ask yourself when presented with an opportunity “what’s…

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Pura Vida

A calm beach scene with boats and greenery under a cloudy sky.

What is Pura Vida? Spanish for “pure life.†The law of the land in Costa Rica. The expression is used in many forms, from a greeting, to a synonym for “excellent.â€Â Ticos follow this lifestyle and are some of the most wonderful people on earth. A synonym of “hakuna matata.†Life is wonderful; enjoy it. Life should…

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Join us April 3rd – Improv Your Sales Skills

Concept Carma event promoting people skills and networking.

Join Koncept Carma for our “Improv Your Sales Skillsâ€. This workshop is open to the public and we encourage all Professionals to sign up for this event. The class allows you to practices skills and techniques from Improv to become more powerful in the business environment. We focus on how to listen, react, and adapt in…

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The Koncept of CARMA

People walking among giant question marks in a desert landscape.

Many people have asked me, what is Koncept Carma? My first thought is to answer them with the scopes and services that our company provides. That is what we do, and does not answer the question of “What is Koncept Carmaâ€. There is an actual Koncept of CARMA that the company operates and runs on.…

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Rotaract of Metro Orlando – Road to BayHill

Four friends posing outdoors at night, smiling warmly.

Koncept Carma was happy to be a part of the Rotaract of Metro Orlando’s Road to BayHill Putt Putt Golf Tournament earlier this week. Thank you to the team for coming out to play in the rain and for supporting a great group and a worthy cause.

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Opinions are great…when they are delivered properly

Black-and-white illustration of a man in a suit gesturing with his hand.

You are having a conversation with someone and they blurt something out that is offensive and rude… you don’t know what to say or feel. The crazy part is you did not even ask for their opinion. At first you are a little embarrassed because they caught you off guard, then you get defensive and…

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Work. I love you!

Sticky note with 'I love my job!' message.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I decided to discuss the importance of loving your work. Most people are not thinking about celebrating love for their work on this occasion, and I am not saying that your love for work should over power your love for family and friends. However if you love your work it…

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Emotional Intelligence in a Virtual World

Diagram showing emotional intelligence components in a human head.

The technology world advances around us instantly, and there is no question that technology changes and influences the way we interact with one another. Teams are able to collaborate and strategize in virtual forums across large regions. We communicate and meet people that may have never crossed our paths without the web capabilities. It is…

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Victim of Email

An envelope with mail and the text 'You've Got Mail'.

A few years ago, I was meeting with a client. This was not my first time meeting the client and we had a developed a strong business relationship. We had met several times before including meetings before I earned his business, and then on a fairly regular basis when he became my client. Each time…

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