Mental clutter is anything that prevents you from thinking clearly. Mental clutter can negatively impact your career, relationships and life. Mental clutter can be caused by busyness, stress, indecisiveness or worry. It can decrease and limit your productivity. Identifying the causes of mental clutter will allow you to address and manage it. What could […]
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It is a centuries old tradition for women to change their names once married and others after a divorce. Still others change their name after a spiritual awakening. What’s in a name? I’m a native Washingtonian. No, actually, I’m a “DC Girl”. What’s in a name? I was a teenager during the height of the crack
Complaining about your job, your workload, your colleagues, or your supervisor may give you momentary relief but it damages your career in the long-term. People are less likely to trust that you are not also complaining about them. Your colleagues may begin to avoid you or try to not work with you because your negative
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This song, Destiny, spoke directly to me when I heard Stephen Hurd lead it with the Praise Team a few weeks ago. I felt it DEEP in my soul. After the virtual church service ended I immediately went to YouTube to find it. Listened again and again. Then headed over to iTunes to download it.
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COVID-19 has resulted in millions of Americans filing for unemployment, thousands of businesses closing, and millions of other employees hanging in career limbo wondering if or when their job will be eliminated. What can we do? If you are blessed to still be gainfully employed at this stage of this global health pandemic, don’t rely
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You are a brand and your career is your business. -Nicki Sanders, MSW, CEO What does it mean to be a brand? A brand is a perception – the way a company, organization, or individual is perceived by those who experience it. It is how you represent yourself in the workplace. As a professional, your
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Potential and current employers are interested in what you can do for them. They want to know what you bring to the table. A Career Achievement Log is a resource where your skills, successes and accomplishments are recorded. It is the evidence that you have what you need to succeed professionally. 3 Reasons You Need
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I’m Nicki Sanders. A Career Strategist, Hiring Manager, and Professor who built the career and business of my dreams. I’ve experienced self-doubt as I pondered how to advance my career. I know what it’s like to sit in overwhelm and frustration as you prepare to update your resume and cover letter. I have walked away
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Does this sound like you? You sometimes feel like you haven’t accomplished much professionally. You don’t know what gives you a competitive edge over other job seekers. You barely remember the projects you worked on when it’s time to update your resume. You doubt that you have enough experience to apply for a new job
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You must think positively if you desire a positive work situation. Infuse your mind with empowering thoughts to attract your dream career. Positive affirmations are powerful statements that can help improve your confidence and outlook and help improve your work life. Positive affirmations provide reassurance and encouragement as you travel on your career journey. They
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