Category: Peer Pressure

Controlling yourself from peer pressure by work colleagues – how you can cope!

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

What is Peer pressure? Peer pressure is when group of peers start exerting influence to persuade us to change our attitudes, values, or behaviour so that we meet their desired group norms. Unfortunately peer-pressure doesn’t stop at school. It follows us right through to the workplace. Various instances of peer pressure can occur at work. … Continue reading Controlling yourself from peer pressure by work colleagues – how you can cope!

How do I deal with peer-pressure from co-workers by Matthew Coppola

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

Article by Matthew Coppola, Client Centric  Peer pressure occurs when a peer group exerts influence to persuade an individual to change their attitudes, values, or behaviours so that they meet group norms. Unfortunately, peer-pressure doesn’t stop at school. It follows us into the workplace. It may be that a co-worker wants you to go out … Continue reading How do I deal with peer-pressure from co-workers by Matthew Coppola

How do I get along with my colleagues better?

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

The following article is written by Matthew Coppola,  Australian Career Coach and Employment Consultant. If you are interested in inviting him to speak at any events/conferences, please feel free to contact us. Do you sometimes feel that no matter how hard you try to be friends, you manage to turn off some of your co-workers? What … Continue reading How do I get along with my colleagues better?