“Success is not a singular act.” Wednesday, May 12, 2021 – the 2nd Wednesday in May. The 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm is time for Cupcakes and Conversations with Nicki Sanders. That has been the date and time for over a year. This month it didn’t happen. I forgot about it. Not only …
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“I gave it all I had”, is the perfect description of how Kenice has approached life and her career and a perfect way to introduce you to this dynamite leader. Kenice Middleton is a cyber security expert by trade. She began her information technology career as an intern in the federal government. She is a …
Sharing important strategies and announcements. A. Cupcakes and Conversations with Nicki Sanders September 2020 Topic: This Is So 2020 1. Grant Yourself Grace 2. It’s OK Not To Be OK 3. It’s OK To Unplug “Self-care is really about taking care of you and focusing on feeling good about yourself – mind and body.” -Franchesca …
Set aside time for a bit of reflection: What have you been told you “should” do in your career? What vocational limitations have been placed on you by others? What limited career advancement thinking have you adopted? The strategies that I implemented to advance my career may not work for you. What worked for your …
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Cupcakes and Conversations with Nicki Sanders Recap – March 2020 Episode “If You Stay Ready, You Don’t Have to Get Ready?“ In order to get ready, evaluate the following to determine threats to becoming job or career ready: Health and Wellness National Disasters Recession or Depression Lay-Offs or Terminations Other Threats to Your Career Be …
New Month, New Opportunities! March is a month of growth and transition. I can feel the spring in the air! It’s said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. The days are getting longer. The weather is getting warmer. Beautiful things are beginning to bloom (and kick my seasonal …
I’m a native Washingtonian, an introvert with extrovert tendencies, a first-generation college student, a lover of cupcakes and pancakes, a (former)roller coaster rider, a non-fiction book reader, and a huge fan of New Edition and old school 80’s hip hop. My ultimate life goal is to trade in suburban life for country living. Yes, I …
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What is so special about Wednesdays? WEEKLY – New Articles New articles are posted on this website every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday but Wednesday are the days that I get to connect with you just a bit more. WEEKLY – Nicki’s Notes Nicki’s Notes is delivered to your inbox weekly on Wednesdays. Nicki’s Notes allows …
You already know how much I love Cupcakes! I don’t need a special occasion to eat them, but since December 15th is National Cupcake Day and since cupcakes are my favorite dessert, I couldn’t resist celebrating them today. How much do you love the single serving cake baked in a paper or aluminum cup and topped with …
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On my December Cupcakes and Conversations with Nicki Sanders Facebook live I covered the quote, “If you stay ready you don’t have to get ready”. How does this apply to your career? Chaos, fear, anger and shock prevent us from thinking clearly and strategically. We are fooling ourselves when we live by the belief that …