Today, I’d like to share aspects of my story that have led me to the confident career woman you know today. What you’re about to read has made a tremendous difference along my success journey and can do the same for you should you decide to not only digest; but to also execute. This blueprint…
I remember it like it was yesterday. “It” happens to be a conversation with a girlfriend who at that time, was expressing frustration regarding the state of her career. She desired career mobility, yet she seemed to be “stuck” in her role. I recall the pain in her words as she articulated how a male…
I was asked the following 5 questions during a recent interview. While answering the questions, I was reminded of the moments when I lacked clarity; how much effort it takes to be seen as credible, the role confidence plays in goal achievement and that pivoting properly in your career can result in long-term success. It…
For the majority of us, our career stories have changed over the last 60 days; some more drastically than others but nonetheless – we’re all experiencing a level of change. One of my recent social media posts read, “While some things never change, your approach to managing your career should.” It’s one thing to work…
We’re in a unique season, a challenging time – one like we’ve never experienced before courtesy of the Coronavirus. I can’t think of any other time in my existence where everyone is literally experiencing change – all at the same time! Of course, not everyone is experiencing the same change or the same level of…
I believe this year is going to be nothing short of phenomenal – especially when we are not only willing to do the work, but when we understand what absolutely will not work as I relates to career success!! While I understand life happens and there are some things that are beyond our control, there…
Whenever I read the word “creep”, maybe it’s just me but I hear TLC singing in the background of my mind. While I typically don’t associate this song with career; I definitely don’t associate the term creep with career either. However, a tactic that I and so many women use to increase preparedness or at…
“Expert.” I noticed he includes the word in his title as well as his marketing and when needed, I’m willing to bet it shows up strategically during conversation! This may not seem major but I mention it for this simple, yet painful reason: women don’t own their expertise nor their power. It’s no secret, I’m…
From personal experience and observation of my clients as well as those I’m connected to, women mean business. With this in mind, they should strive to manage their career like one -which of course can be complex for many women in today’s ever-changing professional climate. What I know for certain is that if women desire…
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…