Being Brown at Work

You're in hot pursuit of the perfect leadership position. Sure, YOU know you have what it takes...but how do you demonstrate that you'd be good in a leadership position if you're not working in one?   In this episode, I'm speaking with Kimberly Brown, Founder and CEO of Manifest Yourself. We discuss how to be seen as a leader, what it means to become more than an employee, and getting to that next...

What is allyship, and why is it important in the workplace?   This week on the podcast, I chat with Tricia Ruby, President & CEO of Ruby+Associates, Inc. to discuss the importance of diversity from a white woman's perspective, and the importance of allyship.   As President and CEO, Tricia Ruby oversees every aspect of the company. Her industrial engineering background allows her to see the big pic...

What does it mean to authentically show up?   In this episode, April Miller Boise joins me to discuss how to authentically show up throughout your career and assess your path. We also cover how to pay respects to those who came before you and assure a pathway for those who will follow in your footsteps.   April Miller Boise is the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Eaton, a power...

How do you conquer racial isolation when you're the only Black person in the room?   It's a situation many Black & Brown professional women face on a regular basis. An alarming side effect of being the "only" is that bosses and managers are less likely to socialize with them outside of work.   Join me and my guest Monique Wells as we discuss the importance of perception vs. self-perception, how he...

In an ideal world, having the degree, the experience, and the competence to do your job would be all you needed to get ahead in your career.   However, in reality, it takes going above and beyond just being good at what you do to get ahead.   Listen in to find out how to step into the spotlight as the leader you know you are!   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/...

I've often talked about the challenges I've encountered in my 30+ year corporate journey not to discourage you, but to show an example that getting the seat at the table despite challenges is possible.   Dr. Amina Gilyard James joins me in this episode to talk about how Black women can reframe their challenges in the workplace and succeed in doing so. She also shares the results of her in-depth st...

While hiring more Black professionals in the workplace is a good first step toward diversity, it's not enough especially if the company doesn't provide the necessary support for advancement.   Terry Allen, the CEO of 1016 Media, joins me in this episode to talk about diversity and what it really means to Black professionals.   Terry is a business owner and a consultant for small businesses. He is...

In this episode, Glenn McIntosh joins me to talk about his philosophy on race and social justice and how people of color can successfully navigate a career in a predominantly white profession.     Glenn McIntosh's career is filled with pioneering experiences.   He currently holds the dual role of senior vice president for student affairs and chief diversity officer at Oakland University (Rochester...

Learn what is needed from a broader perspective to get the next level.   When I started working, all I wanted to do was to keep my head down and do the best work that I could. I would always say, I didn't come to work to make friends. And in a way, this mentality kept me invisible in the workplace.   I did far more professional growth by signing up for initiatives that scared me and then fumbling...

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.   We have to eliminate it from our lives both professionally and personally because it's divorcing us from our own sense of success and worth.   Dr. Bridget Leonard joins me t...

Fear is usually the thing that holds us back, not just professionally, but also personally but it doesn't have to stop you. One of the steps to get you to that seat at the table is to take action despite your fears.   Join me with guest Telva McGruder as we discuss how to move through self-imposed limiting beliefs.   Telva is the Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for General Motors and lead...

You've been so focused on the "doing" piece of your job that the social and networking aspects have fallen by the wayside. While you were nailing every performance metric and hitting all the home-runs you could, you may have been leaving the team-building and networking parts of your job by the wayside. So how can you tell if you're making progress in your career?   Listen in to find out.   Connec...

Is code-switching necessary for the advancement of Black professionals?   The Harvard Business Review defines code-switching as adjusting one's style of speech, appearance, behavior, and expression in ways that will optimize the comfort of others in exchange for fair treatment, quality service, and employment opportunities. Listen in as I tackle this concept and how it affects how Black and Brown...

Did you ever get passed over for a promotion that you think you deserved?   I want to make a bold assertion: getting promoted isn't about how good you are, it's so much more.   In this episode, I talk about the challenges of Black or Brown women who feel like they've been putting in the hard work but are not getting the promotion.   Join the LEAN IN and GET SOMEWHERE™ coaching program: https://the...

Perfectionism is not your friend. Not forgiving yourself for past mistakes can be the driver that kills your career. Let's talk about how to shift, forgive and grow.   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/

EVERYTHING!! Learn how strengthening your emotional intelligence can kill the idea that women of color have to be tone policed and therefore cannot be leaders.   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/

In this episode, I'm going to talk about some specific ways that you can become resilient and how you can make it your superpower.   Make sure you grab a copy of the Ultimate Career Journal on my website. It's uniquely crafted with proven methodologies and strategies to support building your confidence, strengthen how you show up so that you can shift your career.   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teec...

In this episode, I'm talking about what every single woman of color, and definitely every single black woman can relate to - our emotions getting hijacked.  And when that happens, we get a label. For some of us, we become that angry black woman. For others, we become females that are too emotional. But listen in to learn how you can prevent those negative labels.   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeco...

We all go through various challenges in life as Black and Brown women and I had to learn to change my mindset and my thought process to get that seat at the table in corporate America. And it started with what I saw in the mirror.   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://ww...

We're going to talk about being uncomfortable and why that could be a problem for you. I completely know what it is to be comfortable. We all have these things in our lives, not just in our careers, but in our lives, that if they don't take place, we're a little off. If it doesn't happen, it seems like the rest of the day is not the same.   Schedule a call with me: bit.ly/teeconnect   Connect with...

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 and failures, and we let that define us or any kind of misstep we have.   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect ht...

Listen in as I step through these 5 pillars of resilience: Self Awareness Mindfulness Self Care Positive Relationships Purpose   Connect with Linda: https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

As you're entering into this new year, do not allow yourself to pause. We've probably been in that state of pause for most of 2020, not by anything that we could control, but this is not what we want to take into 2021 even though naturally that would be the direction.   So go ahead and put some career goals in place for yourself for this year. Allow resiliency to step in and take control, showing...

2020 has been an unprecedented year and if you're like me, you've had personal challenges, personal losses, personal difficulties, professional challenges, professional losses, unbelievable professional difficulties, but you're still here.   That's why, as I've been reflecting on this year and thinking about what it meant in my life, the word RESILIENCE kept popping up for me. That is my word for...

How successful you are in your career is more than just how hard you work, or the hours you put into your job.   If you want to be truly successful in your career, and I'm talkin' being top of mind, being called forward for leadership positions, and climbing the ladder to meet your career goals, then you're going to have to stand up, stand out, and shine .   Connect with Linda: https://www.lindata...