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September is Self-Care Awareness Month If you don’t want to, you don’t have to! You don’t have to: Follow someone else’s career path Say yes to every request for your assistance Participate on every committee or board Commit to overworking Monetize every hobby or interest Post every achievement, celebration, or challenge in the name of […]
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Transformation Tip: Choose Your Challenge (video) Choose your challenge to expand personally and professionally. Decide the area or areas in your life where you want to increase and improve then challenge yourself to do it. Choose your challenge to add fun and excitement into your life. You can’t grow or develop when you’re sitting […]
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I’m Nicki Sanders, a master’s level social worker and nonprofit leader who specializes in career development, professional development, and organizational development. There’s also a bit of personal development thrown into the mix. I have many amazing things happening right now (I live in answered prayers) which has resulted in a bit more self-reflection and […]
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STRATEGIC CAREER MANAGEMENT is the lifelong process of investing resources into your career to maintain or increase your value in the workplace, undertake work that is personally satisfying, strive for work/life balance, and achieve financial security. The three pillars in my Strategic Career Management framework are Clarity, Credibility, and Congruency. “You are a brand, and […]
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ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES At Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting, my mission is simple – to eliminate toxic workplaces by developing skilled, empathetic, and goal-oriented leaders who have the vision, support, and resources to create a culture where business prospers and employees thrive individually and collectively. I have a 27-year career in human services which includes […]
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT with Nicki Sanders, MSW I am excited to support career development/coaching clients who are growth-minded leaders ready to elevate their careers with intention and boldness. My ideal organizational development clients are committed to social impact, leadership development, and employee engagement – nonprofits, higher education institutions, and corporations. I especially love developing internship […]
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT Strategic Career Management is the lifelong process of investing resources into your career to maintain or increase your value in the workplace, undertake work that is personally satisfying, strive for work/life balance, and achieve financial security. The three pillars in my Strategic Career Management framework are clarity, credibility, and congruency. Career Coaching […]
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What Can I Do With My Social Work Degree Series: Video 1 This is the first video in an August 2024 career development series inspired by my popular LinkedIn post that had 77 reactions, 92 comments, and 188 shares at the time the video was posted. Will my nearly 3 decades of professional experience […]
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What I’ve encountered recently is a lot more professionals in a state of sheer confusion, unable to decide how to move forward but “needing” to move forward. • Busy but not feeling productive. • Hard on yourself for not doing the things you “need” to do. • Wanting to prioritize impact in your work […]
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