November to Remember
I think November just might be my favorite month, which surprises me a little because I am a warm (not hot) weather person. But, there is something about the crisp air, the changing leaves, and gathering with my family in this season of gratitude that makes it truly special. This November, I have had some notable client projects and partnerships that made this...
Restorative Rituals
As promised, Joelle LaGuerre and I are bringing you some new programs this fall to follow up on our Black Women in the Workforce, Don’t Just Survive––THRIVVE, For the past several years it has been on my mind to create a psychologically safe space for Black women, and at the urging of clients, friends, and family members, it is finally happening. Joelle...
Learning Isn’t Just for the Kids This Fall
What 2022 learning and development goals did you set? The year is coming to a close in just a few months. Take advantage of this season of professional development and growth. It’s a great time to check out our new fall program offerings, as well as programs we offer year-round. After our popular August and September workshops, Black Women in the Workforce, Don’t Just...
Black Women in the Workplace
I am so excited to announce that my friend and colleague, Joelle LaGuerre and I will be offering a FREE workshop on two different dates titled Black Women in the Workplace: Don’t Just Survive––THRIVVE! This subject has been near and dear to my heart as a Black woman who had my own struggles in the corporate world. These struggles continue, which I...
The Impact of Imposter Syndrome
Several of my clients are going through big transitions this summer––new jobs, new homes, and new cities. It’s an exciting time! Some clients are Jump Start Your Job Search clients who have landed new roles outside their organization. Other clients are moving internally or growing in their current roles or companies. One coaching client is taking a new...
PRIDE
Earlier this month I received a card in the mail from the Human Rights Campaign. The image is of a beautiful rainbow heart, and right next to the heart is a thank you to me for being an HRC member for the past 21 years. What surprised me most was that it had been 21 years since a dear friend and I walked into the HRC store on Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., and I made...
Monitoring Your Mental Health
As you know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. How are you taking care of your mental health? Remember, self-care isn’t selfish! Here are some recommendations that could be helpful for you or employees in your organization for mental health and well-being. Consider taking a social media break. Many of us feel the pressure of being “on” all the time. Social media is...
Neurodiversity at Work
April is Autism Acceptance month, and it is a great time to discuss the importance of employing neurodiverse people. We often discuss diversity recruiting as hiring more women or people of color. However, people with disabilities are unemployed at a rate of twice that of people who are not disabled. According to the Autism Society, more than 66% of young adults on the...
Saluting and Supporting Our Sisters
March is Women’s History Month, and I have been honoring women all month with various events and planning for upcoming programs. This month I spoke at the LeadHERship conference for women in the parks and recreation industry. It’s an amazing annual conference I have been honored to be a part of for the last few years. I started by offering pro-bono coaching services to...
