Break Free From Burnout
I’ve been doing a little research on burnout, which started after my friend, Crystal Richards invited me to speak on a panel about burnout at her Indoor Recess for Project Managers earlier this month. I noticed more people in my life talking about burnout––clients, friends, and family members. According to Gallup, 35% of managers report feeling burned out,...
Four Ways to Accelerate Your Career
You’re a high potential employee, identified as someone who could grow into a leadership role. But, nothing is happening and you haven’t been given the opportunity to lead. What do you do? How do you accelerate your development when you’re stalled out? Instead of waiting for opportunities to open and getting discouraged, get out there and create opportunities for...
Clear Your Mental Clutter
As many of you know, about seven months ago Hubs and I relocated back to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where we lived for almost 20 years before spending seven years in Washington, D.C. We merged two households––our D.C. apartment and the everything we had in storage from our prior Chapel Hill home. To say the least, it is overwhelming to have everything under one roof. We have been...
I’m Committed to Black Women in the Workplace
My commitment to uplifting Black women with coaching and unity doesn’t stop February 28th at the end of Black History Month. For the past few years I have been intentional in my support of Black women in the workplace. My friend, coach and HR leader, Joelle LaGuerre and I are creating a community for Black professional women. We have offered a number...
’23 and Me
This year started off with a BANG! I think so many of us desperately want to turn the page on the last couple years of disruption with Covid-19 and “get back to normal”. I found that several clients wanted in-person team retreats and other events to jump start the new year. It’s been hectic. And also fun! I knew January was going to be wild as clients started...
Year-End Traditions
Many of us have year-end traditions, whether celebrating holidays, spending quality time with loved ones, cooking and eating certain foods, enjoying cultural celebrations, and more. What rituals do you participate in this time of year to close out the current year and prepare for the new year?Hubs and I don’t have one way of celebrating the season. Sometimes we are with family and friends,...
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...
