My social work career coaching framework is my social work belief system and it’s also the principles I’ve implemented to build a social work career that I love. Social workers do not take a vow of poverty Professional burnout is not a social work rite of passage Social work skills are high income skills […]
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Happy New Year, I had a very lowkey New Year Eve. Spent time outside in nature, had multiple chats with family, had lengthy new year goals and intensions talks with 2 of my best friends, and switched through a watch night service and television channels as the east coast ushered in the new year. I haven’t decided how I will
As you well know, my mission as a Social Work Career Empowerment Coach is to eliminate the outdated, narrow view of social work. MYTH: You have to leave social work if you want to make money. Social workers do not take a vow of poverty. Your social work skills are highly transferable, high-income skills. It’s
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I love teaching. A couple of years ago I was teaching a 9am in-person class and we all showed up tired and just not really feeling the class. Since I begin each class with a question of the day, I asked my students what the song was that gets them moving or shifts their
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Question: Is Social Media Essential for Professionals? I have built a personal brand and gained many clients and connections and taken many courses on social media, but the truth is that I am on social media because I am an entrepreneur. I’m unsure if I would have given in to social media if that
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October is Self-Promotion Month. Self-promotion is: Merriam Webster Dictionary online – the act of furthering one’s own growth, advancement, or prosperity: the promotion of oneself Iresearch.net Psychology – the practice of purposefully trying to present oneself as highly competent to other people Fiveable – the deliberate and strategic actions individuals take to enhance their visibility,
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Goodbye September, Hello October! October Is: Emotional Wellness Month National Self-Promotion Month Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month Welcome to Q4! Are you ready for a strong 2024 finish? Transformation Tip Tuesday with Nicki Sanders, 10/1/24 Transformation Tip: Revisit Your Vision It’s not too late: If you can’t stop thinking about it, it’s time to recommit
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September is Self-Care Awareness Month If you don’t want to, you don’t have to! You don’t have to: Follow someone else’s career path Say yes to every request for your assistance Participate on every committee or board Commit to overworking Monetize every hobby or interest Post every achievement, celebration, or challenge in the name of
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Transformation Tip: Choose Your Challenge (video) Choose your challenge to expand personally and professionally. Decide the area or areas in your life where you want to increase and improve then challenge yourself to do it. Choose your challenge to add fun and excitement into your life. You can’t grow or develop when you’re sitting
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I’m Nicki Sanders, a master’s level social worker and nonprofit leader who specializes in career development, professional development, and organizational development. There’s also a bit of personal development thrown into the mix. I have many amazing things happening right now (I live in answered prayers) which has resulted in a bit more self-reflection and
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