Career Revamp

We are living in times where we can’t afford to get so comfortable anymore, and this fact forces us to change our way of thinking. So many are afraid of being job hoppers, but being a job holder for so many years doesn’t make you a hero, especially when a job is not serving you. When you stay in a job because of the pay or are afraid to hop, you get hurt. Don’t break your neck in a job that you do...

Many people think that to move up the career ladder, they have to work for long hours or say yes to every assignment. What ends up happening is the complete opposite. They get stuck and don’t advance. There is no one way or path to advancing your career, but whatever strategy is used, it should be done on your terms. However, so many of us take too long to advocate for ourselves that by the time w...

Confidence is the number one thing that a lot of people struggle with. In fact, most of us are actually being held back not by our skills or experience but by how we think about ourselves. Being more confident is not about being better than your colleagues. It’s all about knowing your role, why you are there and how you go there. A lot of insecurities we go through in our careers are based upon th...

 Alicia Perkins is a former Recruiting & HR leader who is now helping professionals take control of their careers & land careers they love. Alicia has helped over 2k professionals gain career clarity, regain their voice & go after what they deserve unapologetically. ◾ NEWSLETTER For senior women leaders ready to redefine success, these weekly insights invite you to rethink what’s...

  When thinking of fear in our career, the first thing that always pops up is fear of failure, but more often than not, so many of us are scared that we may get the success we want. People don’t talk about fear of success, but it is much more common than we think and often leads to self-sabotage. There are many reasons we fear success; in most cases, it is steered by our experience with what...

  If your job is not working for you and you find yourself in the same situation time and time again, it might be time to look within to see what you can change for a better outcome. There is a season when you may need survival jobs, but when you act out of desperation at all times, you put yourself in a vulnerable spot where you cannot pick a good fit. Finding that one job and staying there...

  We all want to be promoted on our own terms but striving to be irreplaceable in your company will not help you achieve your goal. When people strive to be irreplaceable, they don't have boundaries, or clear expectations, overwork themselves and become pleasers. When your company feels like nobody else can do the job like you, they don't see you for other positions except that. Striving to b...

*Please forgive the sound quality of this episode. We tried our best to edit it as best as we could. The episode provided too much value to not share.* Join the conversation with Dr. Zakiya Akerele as she shares about her book, Dump Your Degree  and her career journey that inspired her to write it to help you repurpose your education, control your career, and gain financial freedom.&nbsp...

You don't have to be in a management role to advance to a lead role. So many of us don’t desire a lead role, and there is nothing wrong with that. For those of us who enjoy teaching and pouring into other people and seeing them grow, there are 3 signs that it's time for you to be in a leadership role. Leadership is all about serving and bringing the best out of the people around you. It’s not&nbsp...

A good boss is important, and you should always seek a leader in the workplace, someone who cares about your personal growth and development. Your boss should be your cheerleader!  They play a big part in your career and should try to push you to be great overall and not just for themselves. They will help your personal development, support you in achieving your goals, and bring the best...

Sometimes we are so focused on the success of our employers that we forget our success. If you're not working towards any goals, you will find yourself wasting a lot of time because you are not looking ahead. You will also experience some stagnation in your skills and career, which will cost you time and money in the long run. Without setting objectives, expectations, or goals, it’s easier to get...

So many of us break our legs taking on additional work that is even outside our pay grade, thinking that if we work hard enough, we will get where we want to be. This is just not the case. Going hard and expecting a reward is not the way to advance your career. It will lead to being played, burnout, disappointment, and frustration. ◾ NEWSLETTER For senior women leaders ready to redefine success,...

  Do you feel stuck every time you want to make a move in your career? Putting your focus and efforts on the wrong things might be the reason you are not making smart moves. Operating in a survival job for so long can be discouraging and make it hard to go for what you want. Changing your perception of what you think is possible will give you the power to change your reality.  ◾ NEWSLET...

For so many of us, our entire worth, self-image, and life is based on what we do for other people, and this can be disappointing, especially when we are never doing enough. We often spend a lot of time around our careers, and when we frame our identities around what we do for others, we start to lose the perception of who we really are. Don’t get caught up in your job title. It’s temporary and wil...

A career change will always be very beneficial with the right mindset and motive. When you want to change careers, it is good to sit with that and understand you're WHY to make the best out of your next move. Sometimes it’s not that we are tired of doing what we do, but more often of who we do it for.  When you are not in an environment that allows you to thrive, you can start to doubt your c...

When you want to make a move in your job or feel like it is time for a change, this can always be a little scary. Whether you want something more or to leave a toxic environment, the fear of choosing the wrong job or ending up in something worse can make you feel stuck. This is normal! Any time you are doing something that isn't just for you but also involves somebody else, there will be a level o...

  Are you feeling like you should do something but feels like you don’t have the energy or are overwhelmed! You’re not alone. Many people often feel stuck in their careers, but only a few do something about it. Career Funk is a mindset thing and might be costing you your money and precious time that you can spend doing things you enjoy. Learn how to break from your career funk and save yourse...

Many professionals do not understand what they really want from their career hence they get lost and feel drained. In this episode, I give in-depth information on career clarity. In career fulfillment, you need to have clear expectations that will enable you to achieve that. Strategy and a plan are important factors in understanding your career clarity as they will help you not compromise your car...

The Guilt of Wanting More Out of Your Career In this episode, I share the importance of advancing your career and taking that bold step toward the next level. Most people get stuck in their jobs because they are tied to the success of the people that they work for and the teams they work with. ◾ NEWSLETTER For senior women leaders ready to redefine success, these weekly insights invite you to ret...

Have you outgrown your current job? Do you dislike your job? Do you feel like there's more than you can do beyond your career? Are you afraid of taking that risk of leaving or changing your career? In this episode, I share the excuses that people make to justify why they can't move past the fear of making that career change. We also go through how to get rid of that fear by controlling our emotion...

You Got The Job! Now What Congratulations! You got the job! But there's a difference between being hired and being happily employed. The question that should be on your mind now is, “Now what?” In this session, I shared what needs to happen after getting the job and various things you need to consider at your workplace, like knowing your position growth plans and having a good relationship with yo...

You might have the best strategy in the world, but it means nothing if you don’t believe in yourself. In this episode, I share some of your career success hinges. From your self-worth, appreciating how far you’ve come, not being too hard on yourself, and why holding on to past mistakes holds you back from your goal. I also talk about how your environment affects your level of self-belief and why y...

Don't find a job. Find a manager. It’s not the job title that matters but who you work for. Are your values aligned with your values and goals? Is it somewhere you can comfortably fit in and work towards your dreams? In this episode, I share some of my career philosophies. Although I have not been in my career for a long time, with my experience in HR, I have some valuable career philosophies you...

A lot of people put a lot of emphasis on professional and career development but don’t put enough on personal development. In this episode, I discuss why your personal development is more important than your career. Why should you focus on what’s happening on the inside rather than external issues and develop yourself besides your career? Besides, I dive deep into analyzing what’s stopping yo...

Job searching can be stressful enough without having to sift through the random tips you see on Google & advice you get from friends. In this episode, I talk about 3 myths that can destroy your job search. Tune in as I tackle them and give you actionable solid strategies you can use instead.   ◾ NEWSLETTER For senior women leaders ready to redefine success, these weekly insights inv...