Being Brown at Work

In this replay episode, I talk about the importance of investing in yourself.    Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Black and Brown women continue to make significant progress in terms of representation, particularly in high positions. However, while this means that we're increasing our incomes and climbing the ladder, it also means we're more susceptible to one thing: Burnout.  We break glass ceilings, overcome barriers, and continue to achieve high levels of success...but a lack of appreciation and recognitio...

How do you handle difficult or polarizing conversations at work? Today's society is more divided than ever. As a result, many people avoid discussing controversial topics with their coworkers to avoid arguments and hurt feelings. But some topics are impossible to ignore, especially if you're trying to make authentic connections. And even though they might leave you feeling as like you're walking o...

I've talked about this topic a lot over time, but I truly believe that it's worth revisiting because it's something that sticks with us, and it can truly cripple our journey to whatever seated the table that we aspire to achieve. Tune in to this replay to learn how you can keep going despite the fear.    Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-m...

Listen in to learn how to get your shoulder tapped for that next level and 'script the flip' in your career journey. Tune in to this replay!   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliafer...

Here's the scenario: You're confident that you're ready to move to the next level in your career. You've put in months of effort, discussed your goals with your manager, and perhaps even completed courses to upgrade your skills.  But when the position finally opens up, someone else gets the job.  Sound familiar? While it's natural to feel disappointment, it's important to know that there are steps...

Listen in as I step through ways to drive quality into your performance review process and regularly gathering what I believe can be powerful - feedback.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Do you have a performance review coming up? Not sure what to expect? Don't freak out...listen in to this episode where I walk you through what to expect, and sharing tons of valuable knowledge and tips to help you ace that review and continue on to career success!   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/tee...

Oh, you think bullying only exists in the schoolyard? Think again.  Workplace bullying is a very real - and serious- problem. over time. it may have a major, negative impact on both mental and physical health. I've been bullied at work, and it's a deeply traumatic experience. However, you can get through it with the right support and guidance. Tune in to this episode of Being Brown At Work with sp...

The reason Imposter Syndrome is so good at tearing us down is because it's an example of negative self-talk. It's a little voice in our heads that cuts us down and tries to keep us small especially for Black and Brown women. Tune in to my conversation on imposter syndrome with Dr. Bridget Leonard.    Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magne...

Wondering why you aren't getting the results you want? Tune in to this replay!   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Having a personal brand is essential in 2022! The truth is that you have a personal brand, whether you're intentional about building it or not.  In the past, your interviews, resume, and references helped you create your reputation. But now, with social media platforms like LinkedIn, you have the power to showcase your authentic self more and control the perception that people have of you. In this...

You are your own ultimate cheerleader. However, it may be challenging, or at times overwhelming, to speak on your own behalf. Listen in as my guest, Executive and Leadership Coach, Lisa Medley and I discuss how to make this critical mindset shift towards successful self advocacy. It's time to kick fear out of the door and use your voice to build the career of your dreams.    Get your free Workplac...

Listen in as I share some of the Q&As that took place during a recent webinar with my fellow University of Michigan Ross School alums (Go Blue 🎉).   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindat...

In reality, your professional and personal lives aren't separate entities, but two sides of one coin. Listen in to learn why both are important.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatali...

Listen in to this replay to learn why making connections is important in your career trajectory.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda...

Throughout my career, I've been privileged to be both a mentor and a mentee. In fact, I still have a mentor and I can tell you that the hype is not overrated.  When you find the right mentor, it's like you have so much career clarity and direction, you can see opportunities much clearer and you become a wiser, better professional. IT IS SO WORTH IT! Whether you're kicking off a new career, pivotin...

Black and Brown women, are you tired of feeling overworked and underpaid? Do you want more money for the quality of the work you produce? Then listen in as I share how I successfully achieved a raise during a challenging time.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.co...

Thinking back to when I started my corporate journey over 30 years ago, and as a woman of color, it was incredibly rare for me to see anyone in a position I wanted. There was no one for me to ask questions or be mentored by. But, I learned QUICKLY that my career trajectory wasn't just up to my bosses at work. It was also primarily in MY HANDS! If I wanted to grow and get to the places I had been d...

Have you ever been told, "you are aggressive", or "next time think about not being so vocal", or maybe "why do you keep making such gross error" when your mistakes are no different from others? More times than I can count, I and other Black and Brown women around me have experienced microaggressions in the form of feedback at work. Sometimes they're about the quality of our work or our body langua...

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity with courage and momentum. It's more than just regaining one's previous position, it's about going beyond and achieving more than expected. But how can Black women in corporate America cultivate and strengthen our resilience? How does it factor in to our corporate journey? Listen in now.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide:  https://the...

Within the Brown and Black female professional community, self rejecting seems to be a more reoccurring challenge that we deal with on a regular basis. What this means is when we tell ourselves we are not good enough, or when we focus more than the average person does on past mistakes anda failures, and we let that define us or any kind of misstep we have.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide...

Given all that is going on around us, how do we continue to fully show up?  Join me as I share my thoughts and tips on this critical topic.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro

Do you want to find the confidence to own your strengths and step into the best version of yourself at work? Listen in as I share my experience with burnout and recommendations to deal with it.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thetee...

As Black and Brown women embarking on our corporate journeys, we're often told to keep our heads down and work twice as hard as everyone else to get ahead. I used to think the same thing - until I looked up and realized that people around me were getting promoted, and I was still stuck in place. I had to learn the hard way that there's WAY MORE to getting promoted than just what you know. Listen i...