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…
A year or so ago I purchased a mental toughness book and am so glad I did. I knew I’d need to build my mental muscle, but I had no idea we would experience a pandemic in Q1 of 2020. To say that I was prepared for the rapid change we’re experiencing daily, the rising…
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…
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…