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The Simple Act Helping Women Move Into Management Roles

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 21, 2020 | Comments Off on The Simple Act Helping Women Move Into Management Roles

The Simple Act Helping Women Move Into Management Roles BY Kelly O’Hall Long before she became AffiniPay’s chief marketing officer, Meg Swanson found herself at a conference table, surrounded by men and consumed by a fear of speaking up. What happened next would change Swanson’s career forever. “The leader of the project looked at me […]

The 2020 List Of The World’s Most Powerful Women: How Will Female Leaders Fare Post-Pandemic?

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 18, 2020 | Comments Off on The 2020 List Of The World’s Most Powerful Women: How Will Female Leaders Fare Post-Pandemic?

The 2020 List Of The World’s Most Powerful Women: How Will Female Leaders Fare Post-Pandemic? Moira Forbes |Forbes Staff | ForbesWomen As the world wrestles with a series of converging crises catalyzed by Covid-19, this year has been a reminder of how ephemeral and volatile power can be, how much of it is at play, […]

Executive women shoulder the burden as pandemic stresses caregivers, Chief survey finds

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 16, 2020 | Comments Off on Executive women shoulder the burden as pandemic stresses caregivers, Chief survey finds

Executive women shoulder the burden as pandemic stresses caregivers, Chief survey finds Anne Stych, Staff Writer, Bizwomen A new report examining the impact of the pandemic on executive women found that they are shouldering more responsibility at work regardless of their personal situation and face an unstated expectation that they should better be able to […]

National Cupcake Day and 2020 Cupcake and Bakery of the Month

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 14, 2020 | Comments Off on National Cupcake Day and 2020 Cupcake and Bakery of the Month

If you know me, you know that I absolutely love the single serving cake baked in a paper or aluminum cup and topped with icing or other cake decorations! Yes, cupcakes! I loved cupcakes before they were trendy. Cupcakes are absolutely my favorite dessert. Fun Fact: National Cupcake Day is December 15th Fun Fact: Vanilla […]

These 3 Words Motivation 2020

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 11, 2020 | Comments Off on These 3 Words Motivation 2020

Your words have power – choose them wisely. The words you speak can inspire, uplift, and encourage yourself and others. I want to encourage you to use your words to help you stay motivated as you travel your career journey. Since 2014, I have been offering monthly motivation on social media with just three powerful […]

Nicki Sanders, Career and Empowerment Strategist

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 9, 2020 | Comments Off on Nicki Sanders, Career and Empowerment Strategist

I love my work! I always have. I always will. Even when I fell out of love with my job, I still loved my work. My work and my job are not the same. December is my time to slow down and plan. One of the questions I wanted answers to was what adaptations need […]

A Strong Finish To Your 2020 Race!

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 7, 2020 | Comments Off on A Strong Finish To Your 2020 Race!

You’ve seen the social media posts, livestreams, and videos encouraging you to “Finish 2020 Strong”. I’ve said it myself – don’t take your foot off the gas. I believe that your 2020 career goals are possible and within your reach. With that being said, your goals may be to increase your salary or complete a […]

10 Career Questions to Ask Yourself Before the End of the Year

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 4, 2020 | Comments Off on 10 Career Questions to Ask Yourself Before the End of the Year

Self-reflection is essential to career clarity. If you want to know where you are going (in the new year) you must know where you are starting (at the end of this year). The career of your dreams is available and attainable! Set aside some time to decide what you want keep, want to eliminate, and […]

How Can I Help You?

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 2, 2020 | Comments Off on How Can I Help You?

One of my career goals is to help you reach your career goals! Video: You Can Finish 2020 Strong!**Correction: Don’t take your foot off the gas. Take your foot off the break! I am so excited about ending 2020 with purpose and launching into 2021 with power. I want to help you do the same […]