After watching the movie Girls Trip two weekends in a row, I am convinced that I don’t have to “have it all together”. The lesson for me is simple: “Success doesn’t require perfection.” At the height of her career, Ryan (one of the film’s leading ladies) wore a mask adorned with a beautiful smile for…
“The numbers don’t lie check the scoreboard.” ~ Jay Z While staring Monday, July 31st in the face, I’m engulfed in a plethora of emotion because it’s Equal Pay Day for Black women. The catalyst for my emotion has a lot to do with statistics documented in the (click here) Black Women and the Wage…
I recently read “women want to lead but something is holding them back.” Let me be clear, you can be a leader in your environment without the title and/or having direct reports. Leading where you are is imperative when you’re planning to get the most out of your career also known as R.O.I. You can…
I remember watching Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman during my elementary school years. Every week I tuned in with anticipation to sing the theme song (including the instrumentals) and to bear witness of a woman using jewelry as a shield. In my mind, I was Wonder Woman and I needed the Underoos as proof just…
……when you manage your thoughts. The old saying goes “A girl can dream can’t she?” I’ll be the first to admit I do. With this in mind, I highly recommend you consider your career dreams as well and what it takes to make them come true. The image above of yours truly on the beach…
And yes, I’m talking about myself. I am doing the most, meaning everything I can to equip you for career success. I am doing the most, meaning helping you push through (perceived) obstacles so you can get hired. It’s impossible to do your best and be your best when you’re weighed down or overcommitted. The…
I find it interesting that people will make assumptions on the current chapter of your life without fully understanding how you landed “here”. Although my bio reads well in today, that wasn’t always the case. I actually struggled with complacency for most of my life because I didn’t realize I was in my comfort zone.…
I spoke with a client a couple of weeks ago who is experiencing workplace challenges. After discussing her communication style, when/how to use her voice, etc. I suggested she consider “The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women”. While reading about “the game” aka an organization’s culture, I thought about the…
Photo: MaseTV This Saturday while facilitating an interview workshop, an attendee said something that women say far too often. She said “I just…..” Have you ever mentioned your title and said “I’m just an Admin” or whatever it is you do professionally? What about this “I just jumped in and helped where I was needed.…
(Photo: Bird’s Eye View) Word on the street is elevator speech = elevator pitch = elevator statement. Word on the street is your elevator speech should be 30 seconds. Word on the street is your elevator speech should be 20-30 seconds. Word on the street is your elevator speech should be 15 seconds. (By the…