I stand by my assertion that social work skills are high-income skills and social workers do not have to leave the field of social work to be paid well. Because of this belief, I asked myself a few weeks ago when was the last time that I was a beginner and what am I […]
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I am not a licensed social worker. In the state of Maryland, you cannot call yourself a social worker if you are not licensed. I am not a generalist. As a master-level macro social work graduate in a state that doesn’t have a macro exam, I still refuse to take the exam although I
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You already know that I will never lead you where I have not gone and never ask you do to anything I am unwilling to do, let’s get ready for some truths. While other career coaches were getting coaching certifications and becoming certified resume writers, I was reviewing resumes and cover letters and conducting
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Professionals in various industries recommend regular journaling as a tool for self-reflection and growth. Journaling can help you clear your mind, organize your thoughts and reinforce your goals. I am a proponent of keeping both a personal and a career journal. Journaling is self-care. Additional benefits of keeping a journal include: Evaluating your thoughts
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I’ve been thinking a lot about the state of women in the workforce as well as in the world. Every professional woman I know is exhausted. EXHAUSTED! The last 2 years have been especially heavy and trying for most of us (and the turmoil seems to keep multiplying) but this exhaustion is deeper. It is
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Personal development is as important to me as professional development. Family, social class, religion, and a handful of other things shaped my view of money – and not in the best way. I used to say that I wanted to be comfortable, or I wanted all my bills paid, but now I know that
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Welcome to August 2022! Happy New Month! Yesterday (7/31/22), I delivered the final episode of my Cupcakes and Conversations with Nicki Sanders monthly feature. The date and time had not worked for me for months and I knew that part of the reason was that I was being prodded to make changed but I
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I AM…two very powerful words, because whatever you put after them becomes your reality! I was 14 years old and in Disney World the first time I ever saw my name spelled correctly on merchandise. You wouldn’t believe how excited I was! I could claim my name. When I launched The Teen Toolbox in
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If you’re wondering what exactly I do in my business take a read… Social Work Career Coach I am a Social Work Career Coach for high-performing Women of Color in leadership. I help high-performing Women of Color in social work leadership achieve career fulfillment by getting clear on what they want, elevating their confidence, and
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Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Nicki Sanders. I am a master’s level social worker and the Founder and CEO of Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting. I am a Social Work Career Coach for high-performing Women of Color in Social Work leadership. I am a high-performing Black woman. I have been a hiring manager
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