Happy, Healing, and Highered

In this episode, we're discussing the three ways to tell if you're operating out of survival or potential in your career. It's the very real process I went through to overcome the obstacles that kept me from delivering weekly episodes in this podcast. How successful would you be in your career if you entertained what could be rather than what would never happen? It takes a heightened level of hone...

Succession planning is defined as the process of identifying the critical positions within your organization and developing action plans for individuals to assume those positions. In this episode, we're going to explore succession planning at a personal level without considering the commitment to a single organization. Your career success is contingent upon proper assessment of your skills, planni...

Making decisions based off your emotions has been discouraged forever but what if you challenged that advice in your career? Denying yourself work conditions that are conducive to growth, happiness, and work/life balance is a form of excluding yourself from your own career. Why? I can't answer for you but for me it was for the sake of being rational.  Take a listen to this episode with an ope...

This Instagram Live was too good not to share! If you've been wondering what will it take to show up as the best candidate in your job search or even how to create interest in your professional brand then this is the episode for you. Things have changed and will continue to change as companies adjust to post-pandemic work conditions. Prepare yourself by becoming your own cheerleader using the thre...

Discussing a topic that hits home like this one is always tough to fit into a 30-minute episode but I did it! Professionals have more power in their career than they usually recognize. My goal with this is to raise awareness about that power and how you can hold on to it. It's one of the worst feelings to not only feel powerless in a role but also to be lost on how to begin to regain that power yo...

In this episode, we're discussing what does the formula to success look like from a holistic perspective. We talk about how no one's formula is the same and what you can do to figure out yours. What do you truly need to know to move from feeling powerless to powerful in your career? Take a listen to get the real spill on what the formula is--it's been broken down algebraically so that you can take...

In this episode, we're discussing the three approaches to overcoming fear in your career. It's the process I teach my clients in my signature program Powerless to Powerful Professional Formula.  In fact, it's the exact process that I followed to create the duality in my career that gives me the freedom to build my brand inside and out of the office. What would you do in your career if you wer...

It's easy to say what a leader should or shouldn't do but do you understand what's required to be successful as a leader? The clarity that one needs to properly lead isn't talked about enough... The leader must have a high level of clarity starting with themselves--being able to be clear enough on who you are and what you're setting out to do will set the tone for the people you influence and moti...

Layoffs, out of business notices, and falling stock prices has everyone up in arms... Especially those in the job market. Check out this episode to identify what makes a professional's career recession proof. You'll be surprised to hear that it has nothing to do with updating your resume, going to an unaffected company or sector, or figuring out which leader you need to impress with your new crede...

Self-preservation should be the highest priority on your list. If that's the case, then why is it so hard to accept help? Accepting help is an incredible gesture that conveys strength and it allows you as well as everyone who is invested in you to benefit.

Only two and a half months into 2021 and I've noticed incredible results from the commitment I put in place for myself at the top of the year. In this episode, I talk through the things that have allowed me to keep this commitment so far despite the obstacles I've incurred with hopes that it encourages you to continue pursuing your goals. Making intentional moves that are in alignment with your go...

Inspired by the questions from the Bossy Hustler community, I wanted to address how to stay on top of your game in the midst of the pandemic. Long-term employability relies on your ability to market your brand and stay relevant. There are five things that I think being in front of will allow you to make informed decisions regarding your career. This episode is all about controlling what you can co...

Brand awareness changes the game for professionals and business owners alike. Taking the time to implement a strategy that will get people engaged with what you're doing will be highly beneficial to you in your pursuit of success. In this episode, I give you five tactics that you can adopt into your strategy immediately to start building a strong foundation for your brand. You can any of these tac...

It's pretty hard to attain success in your profession without being somewhat successful in your personal life first and I'm not talking about money. I'm speaking of building a strong mindset and the characteristics that those who are successful usually have. Take a listen as I talk through five things that I think you should always work toward mastering personally so that career success has no cho...

Do your relationships support where you are headed in life? While pointing the finger and claiming that you’re unsupported is easy; making the proper adjustments to the time you spend with people and who you're spending time with isn't. In this episode, we explore three "guiding light" questions that will help you realize whether or not someone is good for you and your plans to succeed. Sometimes...

Grind culture will kill you, like literally kill you. If you have subscribed to the mindset of working 25/8, you’re sacrificing the beauty in the journey to your personal success. More importantly, you’re sacrificing your health and you will make more mistakes than you’d like by chasing the goal without pausing for careful evaluation. Can we talk about how the “woo-woo” stuff matters in business a...

I'm back with a new attitude! Are you tired of grind culture influencing you to believe that you have to work every single moment of the day? Do you feel like success is costing you your sanity and peace? If you identify as a high-achiever and want nothing more than to see your dreams come to life but are tired of the struggle you want to tune in and join this community. Here we work toward alignm...

After many DMs and personal efforts regarding the subject of what to do right now to keep moving forward, we have this episode! Dive right into the tips I have for you to stay on top of your game in the midst of this pandemic. The book I make reference to is called The Memo by Minda Harts and you can connect with me using the following handles and links: IG: @coachmimijay @whatsnext_blackgirl FB:...

Once you've gotten that moment of motivation, what happens when it leaves? Do you stop doing what know will get you closer to the goal? Most people do because they haven't put a long-term plan into place to help them stay on track. In this episode, I give you a single word of advice to keep the fire burning as you set out to complete your goals. It's pretty simple but takes discipline to enforce j...

It's been a minute and what better way to pick up where we left off than to explore just what it takes to do that? If you have dropped the ball on any project before then you know exactly what it's like to get the strength to pick that ball back up. In this episode, we talk about three ways to make that decision to continue a lot easier for you. As a new career coach, re-committing to the goals ha...

To be self-aware is a gift that keeps on giving! Knowing how to correct the narrative you're creating in your mind about yourself and why it's so important is necessary for success. Start with convincing yourself first about the things you know to be true about your future and you will find yourself in the face of that very thing that you were hoping to manifest sooner than later. Focus on selling...

Branding is something like a magnetic force field. It allows you to attract the right people to you if you do it correctly. In this episode, I share some of the tactics that have allowed me to build a great circle of associates, colleagues, and friends. It's a raw episode that is filled with plenty of gems. Resources: LinkedIn Panel Registration: https://www.linkedin.com/events/careerpanel-blackca...

In this episode how to build a strong professional brand is the topic at hand. It's being discussed all over as COVID-19 has changed the way so many businesses operate. It's only wise to recognize when things are shifting, you must shift too. Businesses are pouring into their goodwill and making sure their brands are strong enough to sustain everything, you must do the same. The top tip: People ar...

Self-confidence will make or break you when you're striving to achieve your goals. Struggling with imposter syndrome has become a routine thing for me and many others who are making progress in their lives. Out-of-body experiences aren't unheard of, you know, when you're standing there like is this really happening to me? Are they talking about me? I won? You know the feeling. Understanding that h...

Increase your net worth by assessing your situation and creating new streams of income will save you! It’s on us to make sure that we are securing the bag. In this episode, I start out reflecting on an article I read that I identified with so much that I had to share. You can find the article I reference at www.ebony.com/career-finance/4-ways-strongblack-woman-syndrome-keeps-us-poor-444. After tal...