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Did You Participate In Our 2021 Quarterly Career Development Challenges?

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 15, 2021 | Comments Off on Did You Participate In Our 2021 Quarterly Career Development Challenges?

  Elevation is continuous and each quarter of this year we have challenged ourselves in different areas. First, we focused on our self-love and self-care because we have to become our own first priority. Then we shifted gears to focus on our career development. Next, we dedicated significant time to elevating our mindsets so that […]

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Do You Remember These?

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 12, 2021 | Comments Off on Do You Remember These?

  Today is the final day of the Uplevel Your Self-Talk Q4 Career Development Challenge. Doors will open for the Uplevel Your Position Career Development Program on Thursday, November 18th, and close on Black Friday, Friday, November 26th. Here is a recap of the Uplevel Your Self-Talk Challenge strategies: Day 1: Become More Aware Day […]

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Watch Your Mouth: Uplevel Your Self-Talk

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Watch Your Mouth: Uplevel Your Self-Talk

  “You’re telling a story” When I was a little girl, that’s what I had to say if someone was telling an untruth. I could not call them a liar or say that they were lying. Lie was a bad word in my home. I also had to say “be quiet” instead of “shut up” […]

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Uplevel Your Self-Talk Challenge Launches Today 11/8/21

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Uplevel Your Self-Talk Challenge Launches Today 11/8/21

  STRETCH is the career development framework that is the foundation of my Uplevel Your Position Program. The components of my STRETCH framework are Service, Tracking, Results, Enthusiasm, Tenacity, Communication, and Hope. My Uplevel Your Self-Talk Career Development Challenge kicks off TODAY and is an illustration of communication in the STRETCH framework. Good communication is essential […]

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What Are Your Declaring For 2022?

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 5, 2021 | Comments Off on What Are Your Declaring For 2022?

  I rarely use Facebook these days, but last Friday morning I posted a goal on my personal page and in the afternoon posted the same goal in 3 different social work Facebook groups. “One of my professional goals for 2022 is to speak to more college students about building successful careers in social work […]

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Yes, We’re Upleveling in November 2021

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 3, 2021 | Comments Off on Yes, We’re Upleveling in November 2021

  Of course, I talk to myself. Sometimes I need expert advice! The most important question is what we are saying to ourselves. Are our words encouraging or demeaning? Words have power. Are we building ourselves up or tearing ourselves down? Let’s go deeper in with the Uplevel Your Self-Talk Challenge which kicks off November […]

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What Do You Have Playing On Repeat?

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 1, 2021 | Comments Off on What Do You Have Playing On Repeat?

  In October, we examined our limiting beliefs and I made tangible strides with great results. If we’re going to finish 2021 strong and launch into 2022 with power and intention, let’s spend a little more time in self-reflection and then go forth with strategic action. Why? Because they say that lessons in life will […]

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Mindset Matters: October 2021 Blog Recap

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 29, 2021 | Comments Off on Mindset Matters: October 2021 Blog Recap

  During the month of October 2021, we committed to identifying and limiting our limiting beliefs. We have determined what we want, now we must not only believe that it is available to us but believe that we deserve it. Affirm that you are brilliant, valuable, and deserving! I entered quarter 4 with the intention […]

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Is The Pandemic Over Yet?

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 27, 2021 | Comments Off on Is The Pandemic Over Yet?

  In March 2020, our world changed forever. We are 18 months into a global health pandemic.   We’ve experienced spikes and decreases, mandates, and protests. Graduations for the class of 2021. Schools, bars, movie theaters, and fitness centers have reopened, but many with Covid-19 restrictions are still in place. Spotify playlists. Student loans! I […]

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