Category Archives: Professional

speak your truth – race at work

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Blog Author

re the top things you “shouldn’t” talk about at work?  I’m sure if you started creating a list “race” would come up fairly quickly.  Why is it taboo and often dangerous to talk about at work?  Because “race ‘shouldn’t’ … Continue reading →

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Work Smart – Not Hard!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Blog Author

17;s officially spring and as we start to move from cooler to warmer weather, it’s a great time for me to think about my goals and how I want to nurture them to blossom throughout the remainder of the year.  I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Blog Author

ishing all of my readers a Happy New Year! I hope you had a fabulous holiday season filled with love, laughter, friends and family. I am excited about 2012, the new beginnings and continued journeys this year will … Continue reading →

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Are People Intimidated By Me?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Blog Author

assionate about my work and find it important to express that passion when working with my clients. I recently had an interaction with a client where I felt very strongly that the client was not setting up their … Continue reading →

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Are Introverts or Extraverts more successful?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Blog Author

cess” has a very personal measure. One person’s measure of success may be monetary, while another’s is doing something they love.  However, it is important to know and be aware of your personality type. There are tools that can aid … Continue reading →

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Playing “The Game”

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Blog Author

you play the game as a black woman in the workplace?  First, you must identify what the game is—every career has a different game.  Are you competing with the white men or women on your team?  Is your … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Personal Brand?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Blog Author

oman in today’s workforce, my personal brand is what drives me and is the first thing people think about me.  My personal brand encompasses everything about me from my personality, the way I work, think, even down to … Continue reading →

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How Important Is Your Job Title?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Blog Author

s more important: Your job title or your scope of responsibility? As people, especially women, move up their career ladder, is it more important to land a job with a privileged title or a larger scope of responsibility?  As a … Continue reading →

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