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I am not the same person I was five years ago. Or three years ago. Or one year ago. Neither are you – and that’s a good thing! We are in a constant state of change and the goal is for that change to be an improvement. Have you stopped recently to think about how […]
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The 80’s were my favorite decade. During my teen years I really came into who I am as a person. Teenage Nicki had a confidence that escaped me for about a decade but is now back. Imposter syndrome was nonexistent. I was so sure of what I wanted in life but that’s not the purpose […]
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A Mother’s Love A Mother’s love is somethingthat no one can explain,It is made of deep devotionand of sacrifice and pain,It is endless and unselfishand enduring come what may,For nothing can destroy itor take that love away,It is patient and forgivingwhen all others are forsaking,And it never fails or falters — Helen Steiner Rice My […]
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I joined the Ultimate Blog Challenge for May 2021 because I wanted to do 3 things: Take on a new challenge or project Increase traffic on my blog Share more authentic stories and strategies with my audience I have been blogging three days per week – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – for close to a […]
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As a Career Strategist, I warn my clients against randomly applying to jobs or applying to multiple jobs you are uninterested in hoping that the increase in numbers will work in your favor. I encourage my clients to apply to positions where they match at least 75% of the qualifications so that they can grow […]
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Job and careers are important. Obviously, that’s one of the reasons that I do what I do! Employment can influence status, belonging, health, and quality of life. As a result, many of us attach our identities to our job titles or salaries. Cut the toxic attachment! You are more than your job title. Your […]
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The first full week of May is designated as National Teacher Appreciation Week which allows us the opportunity to celebrate teachers for all the wonderful work they do on the clock and off the clock. Teachers are superheroes who don’t get the credit and support they deserve. I’ve had the most amazing teachers. AMAZING teachers!! I want to […]
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Near the end of 2020, I decided that I would livestream on the Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting Facebook page weekly on Tuesdays. My schedule wasn’t very predictable, but I didn’t let that stop me. I decided that at some point in the 24-hour period of Tuesday I would post a video or go live about […]
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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. My Strategic Career Management framework encompasses three pillars – clarity, credibility, and congruency. What is your greatest career challenge […]
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