Black women in the United States who work full-time, year-round are typically paid just 63 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. Women of color face unique challenges when negotiating, via their white female counterparts. July 31, 2017, is known as #EqualPayDay for black women because that’s how long it takes for them […]
The Black Woman In The Mirror: When Black Women Struggle to Champion Each Other At Work
Like many Black women I know, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had some amazing Black women as mentors and colleagues. We’ve supported each other, shared our knowledge, and championed each other when other folks didn’t want to see us succeed. But, recently I was speaking with a new friend and the topic turned to […]
Your Work Week Inspiration
Mondays bring me more anxiety than any other day of the week. Mostly because if my Monday starts out good, the rest of my week will flow well. At least that’s what I believe in my mind. Truth of the matter is, I have complete control of how I chose to respond to daily distractions. Which have become […]
Your Work Week Inspiration
Going back to work on Monday can be a miserable task for some and very joyous for others. Either way, Mondays are a great opportunity to start fresh, correct any mistakes made, finish uncompleted task or goals that were not accomplished. Begin to think of Mondays as a new beginning and here are a few tips to […]
Does Your Employer Know Your Value?
A mid-career professional recently shared a passionate story with me about her employer not valuing her professional worth. Intrigued, I asked for details, and she indulged me with stories related to how she works long hours to exceed objectives. However, no one ever rewards her with a thank you, promotion, or raise. Instead of receiving […]
The Olivia Pope of Higher Education: Navigating a Career in Student Affairs
As we embark on a new, provocative season of ABC’s most notorious prime time dramas written by the illustrious Shonda Rhimes, I can’t help but think about how much Olivia Pope is more than just a fictional character I see every Thursday night. For those who haven’t succumbed to the #TGIT , Olivia Pope is […]
Real Career Talk – Overcoming Your Greatest Career Challenge
Real Career Talk is BACK! Join us tonight for our first call of 2017! We want to hear about what is your biggest career challenge, help you get clear on your career goals and how to Level Up in 2017! Dial in at 8pm ET / 7pm CT Call 218-339-9820 Access Code: 1012012
Failure? It’s all Relative!
#1 LACK OF SUCCESS There seems to be this unspoken rule that many of us have instilled within us that relates to what constitutes failure. The fear of failure can be crippling and some people even see taking risks as reckless. Not getting things done exactly how you envisaged or set out to apparently means […]
3 Reasons You Should Stop Saying “That’s Not a Part of My Job” in the Workplace
Many of us have heard others or ourselves say these dreadful words that no manager or supervisor wants to hear “That’s not a part of my job”. Before you get up in arms, starts a strike and call the union let me share with you why that statement should no longer be a part of […]
Embrace Being Different: Working While a Black Woman
Working in our society can be challenging. Over the years, the workplace landscape has changed. More and more women are working and flourishing into roles that were invisibly labeled “men only”. However, working while a black woman has many more hurdles than anyone in the job market. A variety of topics from how we wear […]