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
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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
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A belief is something one accepts as true or real. It is a firmly held opinion or conviction. Our beliefs shape our lives and influence how we think, act, and feel. Our beliefs essentially create our realities. A negative or limiting belief is something you believe to be true that limits or hinders you in
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What are three adjectives that you would use to describe yourself as an employee in your current role? Are they positive or negative? Uplifting or demeaning? Overworked – Used to access; having to work beyond their capacity or strength Underpaid – Paid less than due or less than deserved or worthy of Unappreciated – Not
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I went to my first job interview over 30 years ago. Today I can interview with authenticity and without anxiety. As a hiring manager, I’ve interviewed hundreds of candidates over the last 13 years. I have encountered candidates who love interviewing and are great at it and those who equate going on a job interview
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In a professional interview, it is important to ask questions about your possible future position. In order to gain a more complete understanding of a job, consider gathering more information about development paths that will be available to you as an employee, including higher-ranking jobs or professional training. In this article, we explain why and
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September Is… International Update Your Resume Month Self-Care Awareness Month Self-Improvement Month National Preparedness Month Are you updating, caring, improving and preparing yourself and your career? Media – radio and television – can be a very cut throat industry. In Washington, DC we connect with our media personalities in a special way. We are loyal
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It seems the recurring theme for this year is to ‘expect the unexpected’ and ‘stay ready so you don’t have to get ready’. Growing up in Washington, DC, school started for me the day after Labor Day. Labor Day was always the unofficial end of summer vacation. September is when the weather begins to shift
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Mental clutter is anything that prevents you from thinking clearly. Mental clutter can negatively impact your career, relationships and life. Mental clutter can be caused by busyness, stress, indecisiveness or worry. It can decrease and limit your productivity. Identifying the causes of mental clutter will allow you to address and manage it. What could
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It is a centuries old tradition for women to change their names once married and others after a divorce. Still others change their name after a spiritual awakening. What’s in a name? I’m a native Washingtonian. No, actually, I’m a “DC Girl”. What’s in a name? I was a teenager during the height of the crack