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I Finally Leveled Up and Made the Commitment!

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 6, 2021 | Comments Off on I Finally Leveled Up and Made the Commitment!

Anyone who knows me personally knows that I have wanted to live on a farm since I was a little girl. I was born and raised in the city and moved to the suburbs as an adult, but farm life has always been the goal. I love grass and trees and being outside where I […]

Why is August 3rd Black Women’s Equal Pay Day?

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 4, 2021 | Comments Off on Why is August 3rd Black Women’s Equal Pay Day?

On Tuesday, August 3, Deadline (publication) reported that Angela Bassett has received a notable pay increase ahead of the fifth season premiere of 9-1-1-, which debuts on Fox September 20. The 62-year-old What’s Love Got to Do with It, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, and Black Panther actress, who leads the procedural as LAPD […]

Announcing My Uplevel Your Mindset 5-Day Career Development Challenge

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Announcing My Uplevel Your Mindset 5-Day Career Development Challenge

What are you thinking? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you struggled with whether you’re qualified for the job or promotion you want? Do find yourself being a bit too pessimistic? Can’t figure out why you feel stuck? If you are job hunting and you meet all the job requirements you are already overqualified. You need a new position […]

Women in Human Services Leadership, What’s Next for Us?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Women in Human Services Leadership, What’s Next for Us?

  Normally at the end of the month, I spotlight an amazing woman leader for Conversations with Nicki Sanders, but since I have a special launch happening on Sunday, August 1, 2021, I want to set aside this space at the end of July to hear from you.   On my Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting […]

I’m on Team Telework!

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 28, 2021 | Comments Off on I’m on Team Telework!

I value collaboration and community but never believed that all work must be completed in an office environment with other people. My prayer has always been that I am able to earn an income from any place in the world. My mantra is that the world is my playground, my classroom, and my office.  Long […]

Can I be authentic in the workplace?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Can I be authentic in the workplace?

  Authenticity is a trending buzzword these days. I use it often. Recently I learned that some feel it is overused or used as an excuse to be inappropriate. Let’s clarify. As a youth development professional, I felt the terms “keep it real” and “meet them where they are” were buzz words that morphed into […]

How To Quit Well During “The Great Resignation”

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 23, 2021 | Comments Off on How To Quit Well During “The Great Resignation”

I’m sharing this article with you because I absolutely am not a fan of rage quitting! I want to help you develop an exit strategy and make a move before you get to toxic levels of frustration. How To Quit Well During “The Great Resignation” Pavel Krapivin, Forbes Contributor In recent months the number of […]

YOU Are Your Greatest Career Asset!

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 21, 2021 | Comments Off on YOU Are Your Greatest Career Asset!

We are in the Great Resignation! Employees have determined what they will and will not accept and they are taking bold, strategic action. Are you ready to join the movement? This is a great time to begin your job search – employers are begging for top talent. It’s been said that the only thing you […]

Why Set Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Why Set Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace?

Does any of this sound familiar? Women are great at multitasking. If you want something done ask a busy person to do it. If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman. Women are consistently described as strong, resilient, talented, and a host of other labels or characteristics […]