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I called a nationally syndicated radio show yesterday – but no one answered. I am not the type of person to call a radio station – not even to win prizes. I have called a radio station 3 times in my adult life and each time it was because what I heard angered or upset […]
My word for 2021 is Completion…because I am great at starting, but not always great at finishing. I am full of great ideas. #strengthsbased For Career Tip Tuesday with Nicki Sanders yesterday my tip was ‘Get It Done‘ as in completion. In the segment yesterday, I shared that it was the final day of my […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]