As you well know, my mission as a Social Work Career Empowerment Coach is to eliminate the outdated, narrow view of social work.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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My 2024 word of the year is Regeneration. Regeneration is a spiritual renewal or revival; the reproduction of a part which has been removed or destroyed; renewal or restoration of a body, body part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process; the act of regenerating. In January,
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I have a special offer for you if you can identify with any of these statements: Do you want to build a career, not just find a job? Are you struggling to leverage your degree? Do you have multiple ideas swirling around in your head? Are you in a state of transition and want
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It can seem like the oppressed and powerful have decided that the efforts to resist them are now oppressive. It can seem like America is about to implode…and some people are truly OK with that. They used to say if you don’t know your history, you’re doomed to repeat it. Are you worried about history
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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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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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STRATEGIC CAREER MANAGEMENT is the lifelong process of investing resources into your career to maintain or increase your value in the workplace, undertake work that is personally satisfying, strive for work/life balance, and achieve financial security. The three pillars in my Strategic Career Management framework are Clarity, Credibility, and Congruency. “You are a brand, and
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT with Nicki Sanders, MSW I am excited to support career development/coaching clients who are growth-minded leaders ready to elevate their careers with intention and boldness. My ideal organizational development clients are committed to social impact, leadership development, and employee engagement – nonprofits, higher education institutions, and corporations. I especially love developing internship
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After the stress and strife of the pandemic, we’ve been advised to “check on our strong friends”. The strong friend who is the “go to” person. The one who carries other people’s baggage. The compassionate one who gives of themself to ensure everyone else is taken care of – often neglecting their own needs.
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