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Who Are You Talking To?

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 14, 2022 | 0 Comments

  ‘Who are you talking to’ is a loaded question with various meanings. Who are you talking to? Who do you award the privilege of your time? Who is influencing you or speaking into or over your life? Who are you talking to? Who are you sharing your wisdom and experience with? Who are you […]

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I’m Not Your Average Social Worker or College Professor

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 11, 2022 | 0 Comments

  My formative teenage years occurred during the height of the crack epidemic when Washington, DC, was the murder capital of the United States. I was 14 years old the first time I stepped foot on a college campus. It was where I was assigned as a camp counselor for the Mayor Marion Barry Summer […]

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I Recognize My Elevation

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 9, 2022 | 0 Comments

  I shared this post on social media on Monday: “I’ve said with conviction and confidence for years the only classroom I will ever be in again is the one where I’m teaching! Last week I researched whether a DSW or PhD was a better fit for me. Not sure what changed and who to […]

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Hiding Our Social Work Assets

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 7, 2022 | 0 Comments

  I have a presence on all the major social media platforms (except TikTok). I am most active on Instagram because it’s fun and easy. With so much happening during the last two years – pandemic, police brutality, mass shooting, political division, overt racism – I needed something to that would allow me to feel […]

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What Makes Me A Social Worker?

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 4, 2022 | 0 Comments

  My career coaching clients come to me when they are ready to uplevel their social work leadership positions or exit toxic workplaces but are unsure how to define success on their own terms and package their achievements to obtain their dream job. My social work education and training sets me apart in the career […]

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It’s My Time To Shine In March

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 2, 2022 | 0 Comments

February is Black History Month, and I love that we celebrate the often overlooked, forgotten, or stolen achievements of Black people all month long, but February is also the longest shortest month there is. Winter seems to drag on during the month of February. March excites me because spring is on the way and my […]

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How Will Conversations with Nicki Sanders Elevate in 2022?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 28, 2022 | 0 Comments

  It’s been a while since I’ve conducted an interview with an amazing woman in leadership for Conversations with Nicki Sanders but it is still on my mind regularly. I still haven’t decided exactly what’s next in the elevation process, but in the meantime, you can stay connected with me on the Nicki Sanders Leadership […]

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What Makes A Workplace Toxic?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 25, 2022 | 0 Comments

  A job can be the perfect dream job for someone else and a perfect nightmare for you. That doesn’t mean that there is something wrong with you. It certainly doesn’t mean that you must suffer or endure the toxicity. No job is worth more than your mental or physical health. What makes a workplace […]

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Are You Relying Solely On Yourself?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 23, 2022 | 0 Comments

  Elevation Requires Honesty! I am totally honest with myself about my stuff and there are a lot more things that I want to share with my community in the spirit of authenticity and in an effort to support you on this (mind, body, spirit) journey to your next level. CONFESSION 1: I am super […]

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