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Authenticity Requires Instrospection

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 16, 2023 | Comments Off on Authenticity Requires Instrospection

My word for 2023 is authenticity. Authenticity requires: Self-reflection Self-awareness Self-acceptance Self-advocacy Self-assurance I’ve said before publicly that if you need me, I’m there. I will show up for others, but I have let myself down or sacrificed my own needs and honestly, I thought that I had passed that phase. Nope. In my commitment […]

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1/19/23: Social Work Your Social Work Career Virtual Workshop

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 13, 2023 | Comments Off on 1/19/23: Social Work Your Social Work Career Virtual Workshop

  Social Work is: A profession An education A skillset A philosophy A methodology A job title or position Social work as we know it and do it today is also a problem. But I believe that social work is also the solution. Are you exhausted, overwhelmed, maybe even a little angry and ready to […]

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1//17/23: Are You Really Saying YES to Your Social Work Career Success? Virtual Workshop

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 11, 2023 | Comments Off on 1//17/23: Are You Really Saying YES to Your Social Work Career Success? Virtual Workshop

  Grab your SisterFriends, your laptop, and your new year momentum and join me on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:00pm virtually for Are You Really Saying YES to Your Social Work Career Success? workshop. Clarity is step number one in my Strategic Career Management framework. As we begin the new year in self-reflection mode […]

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2023 Word of the Year: Authenticity

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 9, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 Word of the Year: Authenticity

  Authentic – the quality or condition of being authentic, trustworthy, or genuine; the quality or state of being authentic; reliability; genuineness; referring to the proven fact that something is legitimate or real ‘Authentic’ has become a buzzword as more people decide to “keep it real”. I started writing a blog on authenticity in mid-2022 but […]

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Were You Adequately Prepared for A Career After Social Work School?

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Were You Adequately Prepared for A Career After Social Work School?

  Introduction to Social Science Social Welfare As A Social Institution I and II Human Behavior and the Social Environment I and II Principles of Psychology I Approaches to Interviewing Research in Social Welfare Children and Youth in Urban Schools Personal and Community Health Introduction to Anthropology I recently ordered all of my college transcripts. […]

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To The Social Workers With A Million Dollar Work Ethic

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 4, 2023 | Comments Off on To The Social Workers With A Million Dollar Work Ethic

  Dear Social Workers, They say you can’t have a million-dollar dream with a minimum wage work ethic, but that doesn’t apply to you, does it? You are working hard and getting things done. You are giving your all and making nothing into a lot of something. Dear Social Workers, You can no longer afford […]

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REGISTRATION OPEN: New Year Social Work Career Advancement Virtual Workshops

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 2, 2023 | Comments Off on REGISTRATION OPEN: New Year Social Work Career Advancement Virtual Workshops

  Prepare for Greatness! Make your social work career advancement a priority in 2023. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Register early using Eventbrite for new year SAVINGS. Are You Really Saying YES To Your Social Work Career Success? $45.00 Social Work Your Social Work Career Virtual Workshop $55.00 Value of each workshop: $99 individually Regular rate for […]

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Holiday 2022 Blog Review: Social Work Is Expansive

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 30, 2022 | Comments Off on Holiday 2022 Blog Review: Social Work Is Expansive

  When is the last time you revisited some of the many career blogs on my website? Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting is CLOSED for the holidays and will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023, so this is a great time to return to a few awesome BLOG POSTS. Check out these articles if you want […]

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Holiday 2022 Blog Review: We’re Not Afraid of a Recession

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 28, 2022 | Comments Off on Holiday 2022 Blog Review: We’re Not Afraid of a Recession

  Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting is CLOSED from December 24, 2022, through January 1, 2023. We will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023, but I didn’t want to leave you hanging. The recession was a major concern this year, but strategic social workers always have options. Revisit these 3 BLOG POSTS while you take inventory […]

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