A year ago today, March 10, 2022, I made a decision to go from idea/dream/wish to goal. Then I wrote the goal, verbalized the goal, and took action on the goal. Facebook reminded me of the social media post today: “As I was driving on Tuesday I had a strong desire to take more […]
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Happy Social Work Month! I love social work. I love how I have been able to leverage my education and training and carve out the perfect (employee) career and entrepreneurial pursuits for me. Social work has allowed me to learn and grow while I work and earn. Social work has allowed me to do
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We talk a lot about social worker salaries, work environments, and professional responsibilities. When we evaluate how the limiting beliefs and unrealistic expectations of social workers continue to live on decade after decade we need to start at the head. The National Association of Social Workers is guilty of creating, spreading, and basically mandating
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2021: New Edition announces The Culture Tour kicking off in 2022 2022: New Edition announces The Legacy Tour kicking off in 2023 (Yes, I have tickets for DC and ATL) If you know me, then you know that I super LOVE New Edition. My heart was bursting with joy when I heard the concert
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Did you watch the Super Bowl? I did not. I didn’t even know which teams were playing – I’m not a football fan at all. I’m a DC girl, so unless Washington or Dallas is the playing games don’t even catch my attention. I accidentally caught the first half of Rihanna’s half-time performance. She
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I’ve taught Introduction to Human Relations since 2015. Most professionals are unaware of human relations as a college major and professional discipline and that presents an additional challenge in the job market for my students. I begin each semester with a focus on grasping a full understanding of Human Relations which includes developing a
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I won’t say that I have issues with authority, but I do hate to be told what to do. Even as a little girl, I never appreciated being told what to do. Give me information, resources, and options but telling me exactly what to do – when, where, why, and how – just doesn’t
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I know that many career coaches enjoy it, but I’ve never actually liked cover letter and resume writing. Lucky for you and me that what I do in terms of career coaching is so much more than wordsmithing. I wrote this cover letter below for myself in about 10 minutes. Is it bad? Not necessarily?
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Dear Social Workers, Social work is a job. A profession. A career. I do not go to work to volunteer. I am not a missionary. I am not a nun. Just because I will no longer accept poverty wages doesn’t mean social work is any less of a calling, passion, or purpose for me.
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According to Pew Research Center, “The share of female CEOs of Fortune 500 companies reached an all-time high of 7.4% in 2020, with 37 women heading major firms. No Black or Hispanic women head Fortune 500 companies, while three Asian American women serve as CEOs.” Shout out to Nicole Lynn who has just become
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