As high-performing Women of Color in leadership, we often feel the pressure to prove ourselves by working longer hours, taking on additional responsibilities, and ensuring that every task gets done perfectly. But the truth is that leadership is not about transactions; it’s about transformation. The transformation of culture, expectations, and metrics that happen in […]
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My social work career coaching framework is my social work belief system and it’s also the principles I’ve implemented to build a social work career that I love. Social workers do not take a vow of poverty Professional burnout is not a social work rite of passage Social work skills are high income skills
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I love teaching. A couple of years ago I was teaching a 9am in-person class and we all showed up tired and just not really feeling the class. Since I begin each class with a question of the day, I asked my students what the song was that gets them moving or shifts their
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Great social workers are leaving the profession, and some seasoned social workers are deterring potential great social workers from joining the profession. Many social workers regret their decision to enter this career. Is a social work degree worth it? I’ve been asked this question on more than one occasion. My Answer: YES, YES, and
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I recognize that Women of Color in social work leadership struggle with doubt and visibility in the workplace because I am a Black woman in social work leadership who previously dimmed her light. I am a Black woman who experienced professional burnout and compassion fatigue. Just like my previous clients, staff, students, and interns,
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What Can I Do With My Social Work Degree Series: Video 1 This is the first video in an August 2024 career development series inspired by my popular LinkedIn post that had 77 reactions, 92 comments, and 188 shares at the time the video was posted. Will my nearly 3 decades of professional experience
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Let’s stop glorifying poverty!! Financial struggle doesn’t make you a better social worker. Your Words Have Power! Repeat after me, “I deserve to be paid well for my social work education, experience, and expertise.” Social work skills are highly transferable, high-income skills. You can be paid well to do work that you love with
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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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A colleague asked me why I enjoy working with youth and I wanted to share my reasons with you. As I prepared to record this video, I heard a news story that saddened and angered me. I share some of my experiences with youth in the city and youth in the suburbs – what
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Happy Social Work Month! March is National Social Work Month. Social Work Month 2024 Theme: Empowering Social Workers! During Social Work Month, let’s join NASW to raise awareness of the social work profession and highlight the need for the government, regulators and employers to work to improve pay for social workers as a
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