As you well know, my mission as a Social Work Career Empowerment Coach is to eliminate the outdated, narrow view of social work. MYTH: You have to leave social work if you want to make money. Social workers do not take a vow of poverty. Your social work skills are highly transferable, high-income skills. It’s […]
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Organizational Development Consultant: Empowering leaders to cultivate workplaces that prioritize overall wellness, psychological safety, innovation, and leadership development. YouTube Playlist: Successful Multi-Generational Workplaces 3 Leadership Lessons from a Gen X Social Worker – Multiple Generations in the Workplace 3 Career and Leadership Tips for Gen Z from a Gen X Social Worker – Multi-Generational
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September is Self-Care Awareness Month If you don’t want to, you don’t have to! You don’t have to: Follow someone else’s career path Say yes to every request for your assistance Participate on every committee or board Commit to overworking Monetize every hobby or interest Post every achievement, celebration, or challenge in the name of
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I’m Nicki Sanders, a master’s level social worker and nonprofit leader who specializes in career development, professional development, and organizational development. There’s also a bit of personal development thrown into the mix. I have many amazing things happening right now (I live in answered prayers) which has resulted in a bit more self-reflection and
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What I’ve encountered recently is a lot more professionals in a state of sheer confusion, unable to decide how to move forward but “needing” to move forward. • Busy but not feeling productive. • Hard on yourself for not doing the things you “need” to do. • Wanting to prioritize impact in your work
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Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness. International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24th. It stresses the importance of self-care as the cornerstone of wellness. On this day, individuals throughout the world are encouraged to make self-care a
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My ancestors were not free on July 4, 1776, when European colonizers marked nationhood – a celebration of their freedom from Great Britain. Yes, I believe that we (Black Americans) should celebrate Juneteenth. It is our Independence Day. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, but it didn’t instantly free
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In May we are prioritizing our health – mental health and women’s health. Walking during National Walking Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Women’s History Month checks all the boxes. YouTube Playlist: May 2024 Mental Health and Women’s Health and Walking I Am Still My Priority In May Poverty Is Bad For Your Mental
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I have great ideas in the shower, but my best ideas come to me when I first awake in the morning. What about you? From a professional standpoint, I am an idea generator and a problem-solver. I embrace creativity and I’ve trained myself to see possibilities. One of my professional gifts is to help
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Hey Social Workers! Welcome to May 2024! We’ve completed one-third of quarter 2. What’s on the horizon for you? Want to know what’s going on in my world? Yesterday I received a super surprising but full download on how to solve multiple problems for financially strapped, first-generation, and former system-involved college students. It started
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