I recognize that women of color in social work leadership struggle with visibility and lack of confidence in the workplace. As a Black woman in social work leadership who previously dimmed her own light, I am passionate about helping women increase their confidence and level up in their careers. One of my career […]
It’s been a while since I’ve conducted an interview with an amazing woman in leadership for Conversations with Nicki Sanders but it is still on my mind regularly. I still haven’t decided exactly what’s next in the elevation process, but in the meantime, you can stay connected with me on the Nicki Sanders Leadership
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Elevation Requires Honesty! I am totally honest with myself about my stuff and there are a lot more things that I want to share with my community in the spirit of authenticity and in an effort to support you on this (mind, body, spirit) journey to your next level. CONFESSION 1: I am super
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You know our theme for February 2022 is self-love and since you also know that integrity is one of my core values, I want to share this experience with you. I would never ask you to do something that I would not do myself. I never liked to take pictures. I would take pictures
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Self-love is our theme all month long. In my February 2022 Cupcakes and Conversations with Nicki Sanders video, I discuss knowing your worth because you literally are worthy. No matter your employment status, job title, or salary, you are worthy and valuable. You are worthy and valuable simply because you were born and you
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I’ve been grossly underpaid, felt unappreciated, and been overworked, but the one constant in every job I have held since my senior year of high school is love for the work that I engage in. As a high school senior, I worked as a tutor in the afterschool program at my old elementary school.
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Happy Black History Month! I’m Black all year but in the month of February, we dedicate extra time, support, and love to Black America. For centuries, American religion and law allowed our ancestors to be tortured and considered less than human. Our contributions were only seen as free labor although our ancestors literally built
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Welcome to the return of and the first Conversations with Nicki Sanders for 2022! Past ‘Conversations with Nicki Sanders’ leadership interviews highlighted the success strategies, advice, and career journeys of authentic women leaders in a variety of industries. The initial goals of Conversations with Nicki Sanders were to: a) Showcase women in leadership (at
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You know what you want. You’ve asked, wished, and prayed for it. Because you’re not getting interviews or callbacks or you haven’t been promoted or hired, you think you are unqualified. You decide to go back to school for another degree or certification or you decide you’re aiming too high and you shift your
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Today is the 3rd Monday in January and we celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I’ve visited the King National Historic Site in Atlanta, the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, and the King Memorial in Washington, DC. Although the reality of his
Dr. King’s Calling, Purpose, and Dream Were Clear! Read More »