As a millennial professional, I think it was and still remains refreshing to gain wisdom from executives who have acquired desirable lifestyles and shared their professional experiences. I am still...Continue reading
Category: Career Advice
6 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Asking for a Raise
There is probably no situation in the life of an employee that’s more awkward and stressful than asking the boss for a raise. If you’ve never done it before, you...Continue reading
7 Tactics to Prevent Job Search Depression
Whether you’ve been let go, you’ve just graduated, or you’re looking for something new, searching for a job today can lead to depression. While a few decades ago it was...Continue reading
4 Pillars of Negotiating for Career Success – Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
Five People Every Professional Needs For Their Career to Succeed
“It takes a village.” When it comes to your career, this is definitely true. Savvy professionals know that being successful in any job or position involves having many individuals focused...Continue reading
Navigating Micro-Aggressions in the Workplace
Microaggressions can be defined as “the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, which communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based...Continue reading