I am committed to efficiency and effectiveness. Since time is not a renewal resource, over the last couple of months I dedicated precious time to evaluate and streamline my business processes and procedures. For those of you on my email list you’ve experienced my new format that allows me to give more to my […]
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I am a Social Work Career Empowerment Coach committed to eliminating the old narrow view of social work. My goal is that you, as a social worker, are empowered to believe that you can do anything that you want to do with your social work degree. I offer strategies and resources to help social
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Do you have a social work niche or specialize in working with a specific population? The notion that every social worker should work in child welfare to gain experience and really understand social work is flawed. Staff turnover and social worker burnout are prevalent due to issues like high caseloads, vicarious trauma, and lack
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Many years ago, as I was caught in the cycle of wanting to leave my job but not sure where I wanted to go, I created a false narrative that held me back for months and months. I was working in a small nonprofit that had become a rapidly growing nonprofit, but I questioned
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Organizations and organizational cultures are ever-changing. Our American workforce is comprised of baby boomers, zoomers, and the 3 generations in between. This generation gap can cause a variety of challenges for employers. Hybrid work schedules, clear paths to promotion, satisfactory salaries, and paid time off are what employees now expect from their employers and
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3 Reasons to Hire a Social Work Career Empowerment Coach You feel stuck, stagnant, or confused and want to work with an expert You want an objective professional to help you identify any career blind spots and develop a plan of action You are ambitious and ready to do the work that needs to
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I’ve wanted to live on a farm since I was a little girl in single digit ages. I knew I wanted other people to live there, not just my family and I wanted us to have fun activities. I wanted to live in a big white farmhouse and have cows and horses, but I
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I am a lover of life and I’m more open to talking about death than the average person, however, I thought it counterproductive and a bit morbid to have people write their own eulogy. I also don’t like the idea of a bucket list because I’m not thinking about what I want to do
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Sharing with you the shows I’ve watched on TV over the last 3+ decades can give you a glimpse into the career plans and farm life dreams I had left unprioritized until last year. Today I’m putting my macro social work skills to use in new ways that further support my elevation and expansion.
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Question of the Day: What are WE talking about? Social work myths Career opportunities Social work salaries Self-care Burnout prevention Leadership styles Women in leadership Career pivots Getting promoted Etc. Remember that my professional objective is to Empower, Teach, and Connect. I want to hear from you. Your voice matters. I’m here to be
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