To My NephewSon
Today my NephewSon becomes a legal adult! Happy Birthday to a young man who is smart, funny, thoughtful, mature, and handsome! I am proud of you just because you’re YOU!! Have an amazing day!!
Schedule Action Into Your Day
Last week as I was writing my blog to inform you that I would be an Adjunct Professor this semester, fear crept in. What fear said to me this time was “you can’t do this well with all the other things you have going on” and then it followed up with “you are tying yourself
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I Was the First to Go to College
If you work on a college campus or with college students this post is for you. I am a first generation college student who earned a Bachelor’s degree in six years by attending two universities. There were many academic lessons I learned by trial and error. My road was anything but linear. My parents and
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Don’t Be Average
In my opinion good enough is rarely good enough in a professional environment and everyone should strive for excellence. (Notice I said strive for excellence and not perfection. Perfect doesn’t exist.) The list of skills that are valuable and transferable across industries is long. Planning, organization, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills are at the top
Professor Nicki Sanders
It’s officially OFFICIAL! Today is the day I get to share what I’ve been holding in since early 2014. I am returning to my alma mater, Trinity Washington University, as an Adjunct Professor this fall. I am teaching a Special Topics in Human Relations course focused on career development to college juniors and seniors who
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Find Work You Love
Packaged For Success is a thriving training and consulting company that provides success strategies and resources to individuals and organizations. Packaged For Success specializes in program management, youth investment, career development, and personal empowerment. I am so blessed to be able to do work that I love. I am grateful to have found a way
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Note To Self: Gates Are Open
As you already know, I talk to myself regularly. Today was no different. There are two things that I wanted to do that are now coming to pass and with each of those things I have realized that I still struggle with thinking small. I was excited about each goal but as they came closer
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How to find and do work you love
How to find and do work you love: Scott Dinsmore at TEDxGoldenGatePark Scott Dinsmore’s mission is to change the world by helping people find what excites them and build a career around the work only they are capable of doing. (Listen to his words of wisdom in the video link above) “Everything was impossible
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I Have 3 Professional Portfolios
A professional portfolio is an organized collection of documents and items that showcases your talents, most relevant skills, and chronicles your professional path. Portfolios are no longer just for artists, designers, or teachers. A portfolio can enhance the job search in every discipline or profession. Unlike most people I have 3 professional portfolios.
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College Success and Career Development Coach
Nicki Sanders, MSW, Founder of Packaged For Success, Author, Blogger. College Success and Career Development Coach. #GetHired #GetPromoted #macrosw
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