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Don’t Dodge Success

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 3, 2014 | Comments Off on Don’t Dodge Success

Success = the accomplishment of an aim or purpose We all strive for success but success is individual as we are. What success means to me may not be the same as what success means to you. Our unique preferences and goals negate the fact that specific characteristics and behaviors make success more feasible. Here […]

Happy Labor Day

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 1, 2014 | Comments Off on Happy Labor Day

Labor Day—the first Monday in September—celebrates the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America Are you doing labor that you love? Get Hired Workshop During this interactive workshop we will explore the strategies in Get Hired Toolbox: 30 Ways to Land the Job of Your Dreams to help you develop […]

5 Ways To Have A Great College Semester

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 29, 2014 | Comments Off on 5 Ways To Have A Great College Semester

  Wishing you a great semester! 1. Expect to Succeed The most important part of success is your mindset. What you think and belief is displayed in your actions. It’s pretty hard to do well when your focus is on a negative outcome. Focus on what you want to happen and not what you don’t. […]

5 Things I Would Go Back And Tell Myself As A College Freshman

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 27, 2014 | Comments Off on 5 Things I Would Go Back And Tell Myself As A College Freshman

The transition to college can be both scary and fun. If I had a time machine I would go back to my undergraduate freshman year and have a talk with myself that would go a bit like this: 1. Study Build your college years on a solid foundation. Pay attention in class, take good notes, […]

5 Things I Would Go Back And Tell Myself As A College Junior

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 25, 2014 | Comments Off on 5 Things I Would Go Back And Tell Myself As A College Junior

If I had a time machine I would go back to my junior year in undergrad and have a serious conversation with myself that would go a bit like this: 1. Get more experience before graduation Since you’re not working in the social work field you should do more volunteering. Choose a place where you […]

Get To College Graduation

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 22, 2014 | Comments Off on Get To College Graduation

I am a Career Coach committed to academic support and career development assistance. Generation Y Workshop Series This series is great for college students, recent college graduates, and world changers new to the workforce. Generation Why – Character traits from your generation include confidence, optimism, and an eagerness to learn and contribute. Join other millennials […]

Find What You’re Missing

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 20, 2014 | Comments Off on Find What You’re Missing

I am a native Washingtonian – born and raised. Although I was born years after the civil rights movement, my District of Columbia Public Schools, church, and neighborhood were very segregated.  I didn’t have any White, Hispanic, or Caucasian neighbors until I was in my late twenties.  Luckily, I had a professional life that offered […]

This Is How I Did It

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 18, 2014 | Comments Off on This Is How I Did It

Last week I wrote a blog titled “Schedule Action Into Your Day” where I described my resolution to alleviate the fear that I was feeling about becoming an Adjunct Professor. My end result was to create a daily schedule that allows me to meet my personal and professional goals. I just read the post again […]

To My NephewSon

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 15, 2014 | Comments Off on 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!!