As a first-generation leader, I have dedicated myself to creating more women leaders. I’ve spent 2 decades pouring into Women and Girls of Color in multiple capacities and I’m not done yet. I recognize that Women of Color in leadership struggle with doubt and visibility in the workplace. Currently, I am utilizing my education, […]
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Stepping into leadership can feel scary and isolating – especially when self-doubt is telling you that you’re not ready to lead. If you’ve ever thought, “I need more experience”, “I need another degree”, or “I don’t have what it takes,” you’re not alone. Many Women of Color in leadership roles struggle with imposter syndrome,
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At Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting, our mission is simple – to eliminate toxic workplaces by developing skilled, empathetic, and goal-oriented leaders who have the vision, support, and resources to create a culture where employees thrive individually and collectively. Nicki Sanders’ personal philosophy on leadership: Leadership is a privilege Leadership is about impact and influence,
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Welcome to March. Spring is almost here!!! This is our first blog of a new month and I’m reminding you to set your intentions of how you want March to play out for you. We can’t control division, politics and the economy, but we can control ourselves. In challenging times, leaders must go inward
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Success is always an inside job! Soft Success Self-Assured Succes Sustainable Success If you want to see outer changes you have to make inner changes. And you don’t have to do it by yourself. During these times of collective uncertainty and opposition, I want to help Women of Color leaders rise above the noise
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Misinformation about diversity, equity, and inclusion programs is widespread. What many don’t know is that white women have been the largest beneficiaries of diversity programs in the workplace and Black women are last in line. Research indicates that White women, Asian professionals, LGBTQ individuals, Latinas/Hispanic women, Black men, people with disabilities, and lastly, Black
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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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