What did you learn in social work school about career opportunities? Career advancement strategies? Leadership? How is that working out for you? I’ve encountered so many social workers, including students, who feel stuck in social work. They don’t see a way up or a way out. Why is this so prevalent? It’s prevalent because of […]
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I know social work! I know leadership! I know career success! I also know that many high-performing Women of Color in social work leadership are struggling to elevate their careers. Sometimes unsure what is holding them back or what opportunities are available to them I also know that there may be beliefs and behaviors
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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
There is good stuff happening in my life right now. It’s my winning season. I welcome and claim it. Self-Improvement and Self-Care Month: I am so excited about the coaching and training that brought me to Miami. It’s my first time in Miami outside of the cruise port. I’ve been focusing on abundance in
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September is International Update Your Resume Month. The purpose of a resume is to showcase your education, skills, and professional experiences. It allows you to tell your personal story to potential employers and clients, current supervisors, and academic institutions. In short, it lets everyone know how amazing you are! Is your resume up to
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Flashback Friday: Social Work Blog Article Edition Do you remember these social work articles? Social Work Career Coach: What Makes Me A Social Worker? I AM Nicki Sanders, MSW Social Work Is Diverse Work: Why Do We Continue to Push This Limited View of Social Work? Frustrated By Fellow Social Workers Sharing Our
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I am not a licensed social worker. In the state of Maryland, you cannot call yourself a social worker if you are not licensed. I am not a generalist. As a master-level macro social work graduate in a state that doesn’t have a macro exam, I still refuse to take the exam although I
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I AM…two very powerful words, because whatever you put after them becomes your reality! I was 14 years old and in Disney World the first time I ever saw my name spelled correctly on merchandise. You wouldn’t believe how excited I was! I could claim my name. When I launched The Teen Toolbox in
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If you’re wondering what exactly I do in my business take a read… Social Work Career Coach I am a Social Work Career Coach for high-performing Women of Color in leadership. I help high-performing Women of Color in social work leadership achieve career fulfillment by getting clear on what they want, elevating their confidence, and
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Not really out of the coronavirus pandemic, now we’re drowning in the doom and gloom of an impending recession. We are bombarded with what to do and how to prepare this time around from those who survived 2007-2008. I’ve asked myself if social work is recession-proof. Many social workers believe that it is –
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