When I say that you deserve a job that fills your heart, mind, and wallet, I speak from experience. There was a time in my best/worst job when I would regularly say to myself “my heart is full” and mean it with every fiber of my being! There was a time in my best/worst […]
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My calendar is open for SCHEDULING professional development workshops for social work leaders. Introducing Lead Like a Social Worker: Balance, Brilliance, Boldness workshop. Workshop Description: Management and supervision trainings are plentiful in the social work profession. Best practices for high-quality and competent social work supervision often begin with an explanation of the purpose, role, and function
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I closed out September which was Self-Improvement Month and Self-Care Awareness Month with the first You Can’t Pour from An Empty Cup: Self-Love, Self-Care and Self-Preservation for Working Women virtual workshop. It was amazing! Did you miss it? If you missed it, no worries, because I am setting the date for the next virtual
I know that you are busy. I know that you have a ton of responsibilities. I know that your to-do list is long. I know that there are people depending on you. I know. I know. I know. That is EXACTLY why I am sending you another invitation to the You Can’t Pour from An
Capitalism has us tying our worth to our work. Capitalism has convinced us that we have to earn rest. Capitalism has convinced us that loyalty to an employer over our own needs is being a good employee with a strong work ethic. NO THANKS! I am declining the invitation to join team no sleep.
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Are you feeling stuck in your current situation? Are you questioning whether you have what it takes to land a better job? Are you struggling to maintain your composure in the workplace? Are you in a job where you feel overworked, underpaid, and unappreciated? Do you wish there was someone you could talk to
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Today I facilitated a workshop titled, “Best Practices for Engaging with Schools” which allowed me to flow back into my experience and expertise in public/private partnerships, community outreach, and relationship building. I have to admit that it was great to step back into that world! I didn’t realize that I missed it until today.
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“Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, you can be well, you can do your job, you can help and care for others, and you can do all the things you need to and want to accomplish in a day.” (Everyday Health) Self-care isn’t selfish Self-care isn’t an occasional
Did You Know That NASW Added Self-Care to the Code of Ethics in 2021? Read More »
Is there a risk of appearing biased or exclusionary because I specify that I work with high-performing Women of Color in social work leadership? Yes, it is. Am I concerned about losing potential clients or business partners? No, I’m not. It’s a risk I’m willing to take for three reasons. (1) I don’t want to
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What do you wish you had known about the social work profession before graduating with your social work degree? Before going into social work leadership? I hear and see many social workers express how they have struggled to navigate or advance in their careers, and I am guilty of looking up and realizing that
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