If you graduated from an accredited social work program and you’re using your social work education and training to succeed in a job, then you are doing social work – the job title is irrelevant. It’s time to eliminate the narrow, traditional view of social work and expand our work as our world expands. […]
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June marks the completion of the first half of the year as well as the end of the 2nd quarter and the end of the school year in the Washington Metropolitan area. June has been a time for self-evaluation for me for over two decades. Today is also the official Juneteenth federal holiday. Yet,
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I’ve said for years that “faith is a verb”! The Bible says, “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” (James 2:26, KJV) I’ve been evaluating my faith a lot over these last couple of weeks and I think it’s time to take another faith walk. If
Am I Ready To Upgrade My Faith Again? Read More »
Last year I asked the question, “How is your job impacting your life”? We were in the thick of a pandemic, social and political – unrest, return to office ultimatums, supply chains shortages – oh, wait, we’re still there – but I encouraged us all to think about whether our jobs were adding additional
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I’ve developed and managed successful programs. I’ve facilitated powerful youth and adult groups. I’ve formed and led strong multidisciplinary teams. I’ve taught courses and delivered trainings that allow students and professionals to tap into their strengths and advance their skills and careers. I am great at what I do and everyone who knows me
Distract The Distractions!! Read More »
You know our theme for February 2022 is self-love and since you also know that integrity is one of my core values, I want to share this experience with you. I would never ask you to do something that I would not do myself. I never liked to take pictures. I would take pictures
I Showed Up…For Myself Read More »
My clients have a lot of things in common. They are brilliant, college-educated, women of color recognized as passionate changemakers. Another thing my clients have in common is an unbelief that they can have the career that they desire. Their disbelief shows up in various ways including confusion, inaction, and overworking. Another way their
Stop Ignoring Your Intuition, Desires, and Needs! Read More »
I see you. Even though you are trying to hide from the spotlight. I hear you. Even though you tried really hard to keep your opinions and ideas to yourself. I recognize you. Even though you try to keep your coworkers and supervisor at arm’s length away. I know you. Even though you tried
Finally Choose You in 2022! Read More »
I began posting three-word mantras on my social media accounts in 2014. Quick motivational statements to keep us on track, pick us up, or remind us of our power. Now here we are in 2021. Who would have thunk it LOL?! Here are my #these3words2021 monthly mantras: January – Complete The Task February – Be
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While other coaches keep pushing us all to press forward through the end of the year, my mind, body, and spirit are like, “girl go sit down somewhere”. Not only have I given so much of myself all year and I’m physically tired, but I also just want to end the year with quiet,
My Gifts Make Room For Me Read More »