The Power & Prime Podcast

One of the topics that's come up as I'm coaching clients inside Confident Women Lead is that we get frustrated or mad with other people at work when they make a decision or change decisions and said decision then has a negative impact on us. Especially when it's one that you feel could have been avoided if they would have listened to you to begin with.  In todays episode let's talk about Trusting...

Today let's talk about What You Do at work vs How you do it. Now, for the most part your what is undisputed. Generally speaking Professional Black Women meet or Exceed expectations when it comes to what we are able to accomplish at work. In todays episode of the Confident Women Lead Podcast, I spend time discussing "How" we get those things accomplished and I do so for a couple of reasons. ☝🏾How...

Inside of the Confident Women Lead (CWL) community we've been talking about what to do after you've been impacted by a reorg.   A reorg as it's typically called is short for reorganization and it's the term used to reference the process of changing a team, department or corporate hierarchical & responsibility structure.  In this episode I provide 3 steps for how to navigate your career if you find...

Do you feel like there are things you love about your current organization but don't see an opportunity to get promoted? In this episode we cover how relationship building, mentorship and being willing to step outside your comfort zone can help you get promoted in your current organization. 

Creating Your Own Opportunity in Corporate America is one of the best ways for you to take the ideas you already have and then strategically position them as an opportunity to get promoted. Check-out this week's podcast to learn my 5 step process you can use to create your own opportunity and move your career forward.

Every conversation you have at work is an attempt for someone to sell you on something. They may be trying to sell you on doing their work, or maybe their serving up microagressions that sell you on the idea that you're different and that's a problem. No matter what it is that their selling my question for you (Black Women) is what are you selling them or are you being sold? This week, we discuss...

Are you secretly quiet quitting? Is it even something Black Women can do? In this week's episode I address what is quiet quitting really, how it impacts Black Women and proactive solutions to address it. 

Ready to get promoted but you're not sure where you stand with your boss or what you need to do? In this Masterclass Replay I'll be covering: ✅ How to determine where you currently stand with your boss. ✅Who you need to talk to to get promoted. ✅ What needs to be communicated to accelerate your path to a promotion.  The next two promotion cycles in  major corporations will take place over the n...

You can have all the plans, skills and goals in the world and none of that will matter when you have a traumatic experience at work. Maybe the trauma is stemming from a bad boss, a not so nice email you received or maybe it's that you've been passed over for promotion. Regardless of what's causing your trauma what I want to discuss today is how to get out of the cycle that keeps you stuck, reexper...

This episode is a replay of a recent Masterclass in which I share with you: * My 3 actionable Steps for becoming a Confident Leader. * Answer's to Q&A which include...What to do when your boss doesn't listen to you and how to deal with White Women in the workplace.  

We often equate  the path to career success to having to "play the game". The thing is it isn't a game. Corporate America or wherever you work is a SYSTEM. The level to which you understand the rules and how the system works will determine not only how successful you are but also how quickly you move up and how easy it is for you.  Listen to this episode to learn more about how it works and why it...

You might be tempted to tell on your boss for a number of reasons but my time in corporate America and my time as a coach tell me that doing so without a clear plan of attack and willingness to face the consequences is a bad strategy. In this mini episode I provide some insight into how the system works so that you understand what's happening and account for it in your career strategy. 

Managing your brand in corporate America is more than an elevator pitch. It's not something you work on one time and then hope you get stuck in the elevator with the CEO, so you can pitch it to them. Managing your brand is the process of teaching people how to think about you daily. When you relinquish control of your brand in Corporate America (Or otherwise) it costs you jobs, opportunities and m...

Today, I talk about the importance of cultivated your voice (i.e., communication skills) in the workplace.  One of the reasons being in the room matters is because the person speaking gets to control the narrative regarding the results and how they were achieved.  In this episode I provide 3 tips for how Black Women can master the art of communication and therby increase their ability to get recog...

What if I told you that being "In the Room" and having a seat at the table wasn't where you get your voice heard?   What if being in the room was about something else?   In this week's Corporate Announcement I pass along a Corporate secret that often leads to Black Women being left out of the room or frustrated with the process.   If you're not where you want to be in your Corporate Career get on...

Do you feel like you have to code-switch at work? Or like it's hard to be a Black Woman in Corporate America? Do you want to be a leader but think the game isn't set-up for you to win? If so, this is the podcast you need in your life. Today, I'm teaching you.... HOW TO RE-PRESENT YOU!! Including 3 steps for repositioning yourself as a leader instead of being seen as a doer, go-to person or worker-...

In part 2 I discuss why representation matters and it's not what you think. Make sure you tune in to find out because the gems dropped the knowledge I drop in this episode is transformational. Not only for you but for your career and the culture.   CONFIDENTWOMENLEAD.COM

Do you feel represented at work? Are you representing? Does it matter? These are the questionss I'll be answering in this 3-part series on Representation. On this episode I want to dive into What is Representation, part 2 will be "Why Representation Matters" and in the final episode we will discuss "How to Re-Present all of You at Work".

It's the Corporate Announcements!!! It's sought of like church annoucements but instead I'm talking about work. Don't miss the first episode where I talk about how to stay ready in advance of recessions and hiring freezes.

Today we are going to talk about things not going well at work and one of the major reasons for why it's not. We. are going to talk specifically, about what's happening that's out of order, what happens when you do it that way and what will be different if things were taking place in the order I'll propose. Listen in. For more info go to Confidentwomenlead.com.

Let's talk about having confident conversations and how "perception becomes reality". Specifically, how people can create a reality of narrative about you, why they may see you a certain way and your role in the conversation.

Today I'll be sharing with you why it's important to be Confident In Who You Are not Just What You Can Do or what you want others to believe about you. Tune in to find out how you can become confident in who you are and how it will help you become a confident women who leads.   If you're ready to speak-up, share your ideas, and get recognized faster then join the Confident Women Lead Growth Hub: h...

Are you the subject matter expert or "go to" person on your team? Does everyone come to you with their questions or problems? It can feel great to be needed and finally seen by others for your talents. However, in many cases your hard work and knowledge doesn't pay off in the ways you thought. In fact being the 'go to' can jeopardize your confidence, promotion and money. Find out how in this week'...

In today's episode titled "Sis! Watch Your Mouth", I'm going to be talking about how you communicate at work including what you say, why you say it and how it's not serving you.

Having confident conversations at work can be a struggle sometimes. We put so much thought into wanting to make a good impression, that the pressure more often than not leads to anxiety instead of calm and confident conversations. In this episode I'll share 5 ways you can have confident conversations no matter who you're speaking with or their title.