#CareerManagement

Black Senior Leader’s Dilemma w/ Tia Cummings

S4:Ep 23

In this episode, Felicia has an insightful and nuggets filled conversation with her bestie, Tia Cummings to talk about how she got to the VP level, what she is learning in her new role, and the dilemma Black senior leaders face in the workplace.

Your Workplace Survival Guide: Ep.4 The Toxic Workplace

S4:Ep 20

In this episode, the last in the Your Workplace Survival Guide series, I break down how to survive a toxic workplace until your exit.  

Your Workplace Survival Guide: Ep.3 The Bad Boss, Part 2

S4:Ep 19

In this episode, I continue to break down how to manage a bad boss using the mistakes I made with one of the worst managers I ever had.  *Bleep* was a passive-aggressive micromanaging sabotaged, the worst type of Karen there is in the workplace.   *TRIGGER WARNING* 

Your Workplace Survival Guide: Ep.3 The Bad Boss, Part 1

S4:Ep 18

In this episode, I break down how to manage a bad boss.  *TRIGGER WARNING*

Your Workplace Survival Guide: Ep.2 The Undermining Co-worker

S4:Ep 17

In this episode, I break down how you manage an undermining co-worker.  
This episode builds on Ep.1 The Tools You Need.

Career Lessons Despite The Rona

S4:Ep 12

In this episode, I share the lessons I’ve gathered the past few weeks of working for a Fortune 500 while trying to not catch COVID-19 by staying my black ass at home.  

Adapting My Work Style During The Rona

S4:Ep 11

In this episode, I talk about what I’m learning about gaining information, consensus building, and creating boundaries while working during COVID-19. 

Triggered w/ Tiffany Samuels – COVID-19 WFH Edition

S4:Ep 9

In this episode, I catch up with my b-school bestie, Tiffany Samuels, while we bask in all the glory of working at home during a Global Pandemic.   This was supposed to be uplifting but… CoronaVirus! I was clearly on 10 in this episode.

Navigating Your Career Amid Coronavirus w/Alexandrea Davis

S4:Ep 8

In this episode, I chat with one of my MBA besties about how we are thinking through our careers during #ThatRona. 

Still Tryin’ To Spring Forward: A FARE Update

S4 Update 2

Yep, I’m NOT back! BUT, I didn’t want to not talk with y’all at all.  
In this non-episode, I talk about three KEY things:

1. Give Yourself Grace
2. Intentions and Impact ARE NOT EQUAL – How not to take it personally.
3. Quit Telling People to Go To HR!!!!  DO NOT GO TO HR…. unless you have a plan!!!

Tired and Strugglin’: A FARE Update

S4 Update

I’m seven episodes into 2020 and I’m struggling.  This isn’t a normal episode.  In this episode, I get honest about what is going on with me and what I’m learning– in my new gig, in producing this podcast, and in life in general.  

To Gain Sponsors, You Must Do This!

S4:Ep 7

In this episode, we continue the sponsorship prep work you started in Episode 5.  Now that you know what you are bringing to the table it’s time to put that knowledge into the action steps in the episode.

Don’t Sleep On Lean In! w/ Raena and Pam from LeanIn.Org

S4:Ep 6

In this episode, I talk with the good folks at LeanIn.Org.  Raena Saddler, VP of People & Managing Director and Pamela Nonga Ngue, Senior Communications Specialist at LeanIn.Org share with me all the resources they have for Corporate Warriors like you!

Are You Prepared For Sponsorship? The Career Big Game!

S4:Ep 5

In this episode, building from last week’s episode, we focus on getting ready for sponsorship.  Before we start targeting potential leaders in the organization, we some work to do on ourselves first.  Once we have prepped, we give ourselves a better chance to ask for sponsorship.  We talk about building your narrative, understanding your organization, and how NOT to ask for sponsorship.

Remix: Sponsors w/ Michelle Silverthorn

S4:Ep 4

In this remix episode, Michelle Silverthorn, Founder and CEO of Inclusion Nation, a diversity consulting firm based in Chicago, joins me for a TRILL convo about Sponsors. Michelle keeps it all the way TRILL, dropping all the nuggets you need to gain sponsors at work.

Sis, You Gotta Raise Yo Hand

S4:Ep 3

In this episode, we explore why we should raise our hands and tell our organizations that we want to be developed and groomed to become Executive Talent.   Many of us are talking ourselves out of being C-Suite executives.  Today, we explore why we shouldn’t do this and the things we can control on our C-Suite journey.

Networking: Don’t F**K This Up

S4:Ep 2

In this episode, we focus on the tactics of Networking through a cautionary tale of what NOT to do when reaching out to people.

Holiday Wine Down With My Mentor, Joanna Reddick (Part 2)

S3: Ep 52

In this episode,  this is the second part of the conversation I had with one of my very accomplished mentors, Joanna Reddick.  Joanna and I were having an impromptu mentoring chat.  I had the great idea of pulling out the microphones to catch all the nuggets that Joanna was dropping.  This conversation was so good, we had to put it in two parts.  This is part 2.

Holiday Wine Down With My Mentor, Joanna Reddick (Part 1)

S3: Ep 51

In this episode, I have the opportunity to sit down with one of my very accomplished mentors, Joanna Reddick.  Joanna and I were having an impromptu mentoring chat.  I had the great idea of pulling out the microphones to catch all the nuggets that Joanna was dropping.  This conversation was so good…we had to put it in two parts.  This is part 1.  

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!  

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