The numbers don’t lie check the scoreboard.” ~ Jay Z As I write this article, I can honestly say that not much has changed since I published my first “A Black Woman’s Worth At Work” article in 2017. Women still need flexible work arrangements; they still need access to hot jobs, adequate resources and allies…
In my role as Chief PowHer Officer and Founder of Confident Career Woman, I’m not only intrigued by the challenges women face professionally that hinder their success, I’m on an intentional mission to aid them in overcoming those challenges. It’s no secret women are efficient in their work; that they meet deadlines, exceed performance expectations…
You’ll be pleased to know that a tweet, yes, 140 characters or less inspired this article and it read: “Black women are not allowed to be introverts in professional settings and that shit is draining.” Well, this is not only true for Black women, it’s true for all women who aren’t considered extroverts. That one…
Last year I attended my first Biz Mentoring Monday event and I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised. I know firsthand what it’s like to get excited about an event that promises “networking and mentoring” only to leave disappointed. Let me assure you: this wasn’t my experience while attending Biz Mentoring Monday! The first thing…
Whenever you hear the phrase “the new black”, understand that it’s typically synonymous with “the hottest new thing.” Unfortunately, what isn’t new is the lingering trend reflecting the absence of Black professionals in the C-Suite in conjunction with ongoing challenges that hinder advancement. Whether it’s a lack of leadership accountability in organizations, turning a blind…
A client recently emailed her top 3 career challenges in preparation for an upcoming coaching session. One of her challenges is determining whether or not to take a job that has the potential to be a good stepping stone in her career versus holding out for the “perfect” job when little to no job offers…
Did you know that January is National Mentoring Month? While I’m excited to see the focus shift to relationships that help you kill the game at work, I’m low key mad because no one was talking mentorship when I needed it the most! Not only was I in my 30’s when I heard someone say…
Last month I had the fortunate pleasure of meeting a new client who expressed interest in being promoted at work. As I spoke with her about why she hasn’t been promoted, she spoke about the company’s culture; competitive colleagues and the fact that she’s selected to take on additional assignments. It became clear to me…
I’ve had a busy week coaching clients. What seems to be a common thread is there’s a disconnect between how they are showing up at work and how they’d like to show up in the workplace. I’m willing to go out on a limb and say there’s actually a disconnect in terms of how they need to…
Let me start by admitting I didn’t manage my career for most of my career. I didn’t have a plan, I didn’t have a strategy, I certainly wasn’t focused on building relationships and expanding my network. To a degree, I wasn’t focused on learning, expanding my skill set nor staying abreast of industry trends. I…