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Time to Bet On Yourself

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Time to Bet On Yourself

“I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.” -Beyoncé I know all too well how to adapt to a toxic work environment. I’ve had sleepless nights because I carried the weight of an organization on my shoulders.I experienced compassion fatigue as a result of taking FULL […]

Take the Credit for Your Work

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Take the Credit for Your Work

You work hard. You meet deadlines. You work well with your coworkers. You train the new employees. You rock the presentations. You bring in new clients. You do the work, and you deserve the credit!! Stop downplaying your brilliance so others aren’t intimidated. Stop praising the team for work they didn’t contribute. Stop belittling the […]

I’m Trying to Think of the Right Words

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 16, 2020 | Comments Off on I’m Trying to Think of the Right Words

“Tact and diplomacy are valuable workplace skills.” – Nicki Sanders Tact – a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense Diplomacy – the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way When did I learn to choose my words carefully? Respect and […]

Take Time For Reflection This October

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Take Time For Reflection This October

October Is Emotional Wellness Month Check your mood! The leaves are falling. The weather is cooler. The days are shorter. It’s autumn. As the seasons change, often our moods do as well. October is a great time to reflect on your emotional wellness. We’re in the 4th quarter of a year that has been filled […]

October is National Self-Promotion Month

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 12, 2020 | Comments Off on October is National Self-Promotion Month

October is National Self-Promotion Month, so I want to take this opportunity to reintroduce myself. I am Nicki Sanders, Founder and CEO of Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting. I am a Career Strategist, Employee Engagement Consultant, and College Professor who holds a Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Management and Community Organization and […]

Time to Design and Direct Your Career

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 9, 2020 | Comments Off on Time to Design and Direct Your Career

If you are having a hard time staying motivated or being productive in your current role, it’s time to ask yourself why. It’s time to evaluate the type of work you do, who you work with and for, and why you are working at your current place of employment. Yes, unemployment is on the rise. […]

Reading Is Self-Care: 2020 Edition

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 7, 2020 | Comments Off on Reading Is Self-Care: 2020 Edition

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” On Monday I shared that reading is the ultimate in self-care for me and that I have not read a full book for pleasure while quarantined. Later, I realized that I haven’t read a book for pleasure in 2020. I started the year with plans to read ‘Becoming’ […]

Claim Victory Over 2020!

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 5, 2020 | Comments Off on Claim Victory Over 2020!

Sharing important strategies and announcements. A. Cupcakes and Conversations with Nicki Sanders September 2020 Topic: This Is So 2020 1. Grant Yourself Grace 2. It’s OK Not To Be OK 3. It’s OK To Unplug “Self-care is really about taking care of you and focusing on feeling good about yourself – mind and body.” -Franchesca […]

Are You Experiencing Career Confusion?

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 2, 2020 | Comments Off on Are You Experiencing Career Confusion?

Confusion can be defined as uncertainty or the state of being unclear in one’s mind about something. I am here to tell you that mindset is the secret weapon in career advancement. Clients: I’m confused. I really don’t know what I want to do. Me: Do you really not know what you want or are […]