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Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Yourself Hard Questions

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 16, 2023 | 0 Comments

  As social workers, it can be so hard to leave our jobs – even when they become toxic. We rationalize that our clients need us or we don’t want to put extra work on our colleagues or the commute is short or it’s not bad all the time and whatever else we come up […]

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Motivation Monday Resource: We Should All Be Millionaires

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

  I have read very little over the past 3 years – which in all honesty is concerning because reading is the ultimate self-care for me. Reading a book means that I have quieted my mind and dedicated time to myself. That has not been the case. It was most notable during the start of […]

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Flashback Friday: Decide What You Want

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

  Pondering, wondering, and considering is not the same as deciding. When I make a decision, I am resolute. When I make a decision, I activate my faith. When I make a decision, God orders the universe to fall in line. What have you decided is possible for you and available to you? Are you […]

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August is the PERFECT Time to Level Up in Your Career!

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 9, 2023 | 0 Comments

  2023 is my year of authenticity! I am realigning with my purpose and intently focusing on higher-level impact. I am ready for more media, podcast and YouTube guest appearances. I am ready to travel the world coaching leaders, guest lecturing in higher education classrooms, delivering training for corporations and universities, presenting at conferences, and […]

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What’s Your One Thing?

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 8, 2023 | 0 Comments

  You already know that ‘authenticity’ is my word of the year for 2023.   Entering my 5th decade of life has led to a lot of self-reflection. Showing up fully and authentically doesn’t mean that I am discovering or even rediscovering myself. It means that I am releasing the amazing parts of me that […]

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Motivation Monday Resources: Homegrown and Farm Dreams

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 7, 2023 | 0 Comments

  Macro, mezzo, and micro social work should all be concerned about: Nutrition and disease prevention Food sovereignty Nature and climate change Unemployment and underemployment Overworking or busyness Disconnection and exclusion Eating to live, access to healthy food, spending time in nature, connecting with the earth, workforce skills development, entrepreneurship, education, hobbies, self-care, collaboration, and […]

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Is This How I Want to Represent My Current Business?

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 4, 2023 | 0 Comments

  If you know me, you know my business had gone from The Teen Toolbox to Packaged For Success to Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting. In my current season of reflection and increasing authenticity, I pondered whether it was time for a rebrand. I wondered if it was time to let go of the Nicki Sanders […]

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Welcome to August 2023

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 2, 2023 | 0 Comments

  August Is: Happiness Happens Month Black Business Month Professional Speakers Month August is also the last full month of summer. It is my “end of year” as September feels more like the new year to me since I’ve worked on a traditional school schedule since 2000. I woke early up on yesterday (August 1st) […]

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Motivation Monday Resource: Try Something New Video Series

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

  You’ve often heard (read) me say, “It’s GO Time”. And it IS go time! When I think about transformation, I simplify the steps/concept in my mind with the phrase “GO, DO, BE”. GO = Make a firm decision to move from where you are to where you want to be. Success begins with a decision. Go is […]

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