I Hate My Manager, Now What?
S7: Ep 17
In this episode, we breakdown what you should do when you Hate Your Manager!
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Producer’s Cut: Shift Your Energy!
S5:Ep 17
Are you up for the challenge of climbing the corporate ladder and making it to the C Suite? If you think you have what it takes, this show is here to help. This episode’s Career BPO Tip is all about Shifting Your Energy so that you can fight the good fight. I talk about why this is important and give you steps in how to do it!
Holiday Rewind: Tips From An MBA Rock Star
Holiday Rewind S3:Ep 50
Regardless if you have listened to S3: Episode 39 or not, you gotta check out all the nuggets my mentee dropped in this episode. As 2019 is coming to an end, take time out to listen and take notes as you prep for an awesome 2020!
STOP Being Mad, START Taking Up For Yourself, CONTINUE the Black Girl Magic
S3:Ep 46
In this episode, I discuss two points of frustration at work: 1. BS that we find ourselves unnecessarily involved in, and 2. Being treated with disrespect. I give you some things to think about and language to help you focus on your priorities and professionally defend yourself without being labeled defensive or angry black woman.
How This MBA Rock Star Connects the Dots of Success
S3:Ep 39
In this episode, I chat with one of my favorite Mentees turned Mentor. In four short years, she has built an amazingly supported career at her current company. Today, she shares how she has connected the dots of corporate success, allowing her to build a great reputation, solid sponsor relationships and gain the label of high performing/high potential talent. Although I would love to tell you who she is and where she works, it’s more important to deliver these career nuggets without pause or hesitation.
Never Go To HR, Do This Instead!
S3:Ep 34
In this episode, I lay out the pattern of what happens to us when we go to HR and talk about the steps you should take instead of going to HR when you are in a work situation.
For Colored Girls Who Have Questionable Tone When the Email Is Too Much
S3:Ep 34
In this episode, I talk about one of the greatest challenges and banes of our existence as black women in corporate America…. Tone In Email.
National Black MBA Conference Prep with Cherice Williams
S3:Ep 33
It’s that time of year again…. Diversity Recruiting Season and we are in the thick of it. In a little over a month, National Black MBA Association will host its annual Conference and Exposition in Houston, TX.
Last season, Season 2 Episode 11, I gave you the rundown about what the organization is, my personal experiences at the conference, and baseline what you need to do to prepare if you are going to the career fair.
In this episode, I expound on that episode and get into what you should do now to prepare for the conference. Joining me, my friend and current President of the DFW Chapter of the National Black MBA, Cherice J. Williams.
Back To Work After A Career Break: An Update w/ Tiffany Samuels
S3:Ep 31
In this episode, my B-School Bestie and I drop nuggets during this update convo. Last year we sat down to talk about how the huge losses of our mothers have shaped our thoughts on career and taking career breaks.
Tiffany and I talk about going back to work after the career break, things we wish we would have done on our breaks, and our biggest life takeaways since our last episode.
Sis, It Might Be Time To Contact The EEOC with Anitra K. Brown, Esq.
S3:Ep 25
As Black Women, we find ourselves in some pretty rough and interesting situations at work. Most times we can use our resourcefulness to turn the situation around.
But what are we supposed to do when we can’t fix it and we find ourselves in a meeting with our manager and HR?
In this episode, we discuss what you need to do to protect yourself from the bad behavior of your coworkers and when it’s time for you to take yourself to the EEOC office and file a complaint.
Intimidating The Whites At Work? How You Can Address This Feedback
S3:Ep 21
In this episode, I address the very annoying, frustrating, and disheartening feedback that we are intimidating to our coworkers….specifically our white coworkers. If you haven’t received this feedback, may you never, but just in case, keep the tips in this episode ready.
I Share:
You are not alone if you get this feedback.
Why Remaining Calm and Smiling is key
Questions I have for the whites… Please chime in, I got questions that need answers
Info about a course I’m building to help you set yourself up to get promoted within your first 24 months, regardless of your company or boss. If you are starting a new job soon and interested in setting yourself up for success, email me.
How To Manage Your Career in Trump America: You Can Make It To The C-Suite
S3:Ep 15
In this episode, we talk about how to handle the workplace shenanigans in the Trump Era.
I also talk about this past week’s House Financial Services Committee hearing where Rep. Al Green asked the all white male panel of CEOs from 7 of the largest banks in the US if the succession plans for their roles included a woman or person of color…. You have to watch it for yourself.
Let’s face it, the odds have not been in our favor. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have FAVOR. Change is coming and we just have to keep working and helping each other.
Demystifying Elite College Admissions with Kofi Kankam
If you’ve ever been discouraged about a college application or wondered whether it is possible for you to get into a good school, do not miss out on this super inspiring conversation with Harvard graduate, co-founder and CEO of Admit Advantage, Kofi Kankam. Listen to this week’s episode and get a 15% discount on your admissions applications with Admit Advantage.
Don’t Be Scurred! Just Ask For Help
S3:Ep 6
In this episode, we discuss the Black Woman’s Achilles’ Heel….. Asking For Help.
I wanted to talk about the fear of asking for help, how to ask for help, and tips to set yourself up for success. So I called one of the sharpest and baddest Corporate Warriors, one of my favorite mentees, Jessika Banks. You may remember Jessika from last season when we talked about lessons learned from her MBA internship and how not getting the full time offer was the best BLESSING God disguised.
I also created the 3 Step Sure Fire Method to Ask For Help, Without Getting Dinged. To get this guide, Join Our Safe Space
Our Employee Legal Rights : The $hit We Need To Know
S2:Ep 16
In this episode I sat down with Mike Coles, an attorney with The Coles Firm, for an in depth discussion around our rights as employees and side hustlers.
Develop Me, Damn It!
Today we talk about tackling The End Of Year Review using Step 3 to your BPO- Best Possible Outcome. I want to make sure you are getting the development you need, and your manager’s support…even if he or she doesn’t see it for you today….that will all change if you incorporate this advice and the 3 Steps to Your BPO (Best Possible Outcome).
Shift Your Energy!
Are you up for the challenge of climbing the corporate ladder and making it to the C Suite? If you think you have what it takes, this show is here to help. This episode’s Career BPO Tip is all about Shifting Your Energy so that you can fight the good fight. I talk about why this is important and give you steps in how to do it! Please subscribe, rate a 5 and leave a review on iTunes and share this podcast with your 5 best girlfriends.
Nuggets: A National Black MBA Recap
In this episode, I share the great nuggets I learned from the National Black MBA Conference. Starting this week, you will get a new Career Tip, Trick or Hack to help you get to your Best Possible Outcome or BPO for short. This week’s BPO Career Tip is STEP 1 for winning at work! It’s not always easy to do, but we can all do it.
