If you’re anything like me, there are days that pass by and you can’t account for each hour of your day. Maybe you’re spending more time than planned watching TV or scrolling social media. You haven’t been able to identify the gaps in your schedule, thus you don’t know how to make time for your priorities. You don’t know what causes distractions, so you have no real, consistent plan for your time.

Time is relative and it’s different for every one of us. You and I both have different demands on our time, thus our 24 hours will not look the same. However, we can all benefit from determining our real priorities and creating time for what matters most to us. 

Join me in this episode as I help you figure out what your real priorities are, how to create more time in your day, and how you can be in charge of your own schedule, so that you can focus on your priorities and plans.

If you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

Episode 59: How to Revamp Your Schedule and Create More Time

In this episode of Deeper Than Work, I had the pleasure of speaking with Glory Edozien, Ph.D. Dr. Glory is a LinkedIn Visibility Expert for Thought Leaders. She teaches women in mid-level management how to get visible in their careers so that they can get the recognition they deserve and attract senior management positions! 

According to Dr. Glory, visibility is all about “letting people know what you are capable of and the value that you bring to an organization.” She teaches high achieving women how to create expert-driven content based on her visibility formula and why it’s so important. 

Join us in this episode as we help you discover how to position yourself in digital spaces, how to uncover your unique value, and what you can do to drastically increase visibility for your career journey.

If you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

Episode 60: How Women of Color Can Skyrocket Their Visibility with Dr. Glory Edozien

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Isimemen Aladejobi, a Career & Business Strategist, wife, mom, and all-around powerhouse! Isi has made it her mission in life to help Black women secure their dream jobs, grow their dream businesses & live rich fulfilling lives.

Growth-minded people know how to receive feedback and constructive criticism in a way that doesn’t devalue their personhood. In this episode of Deeper Than Work, Isi and I talk about how to shift your belief system to one that will ground you, sustain you, and have you thriving! 

According to Isi, the whole process of shifting and behaving differently starts with radical, transformative honesty. What do you believe about yourself?

Join us in this episode as we help you discover how to access your truest thoughts about what you want and deserve, how to find instances of repeated truth about your life and your work, and how you can follow three steps to experience life-altering breakthroughs in your career and life.

Episode 61: The Danger of Adopting a Failure Identity with Isi Aladejobi

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Episode 00: What it means to be "deeper than work"

In this episode, we'll talk about how I went from bright college grad, to laid off, to depressed, to loving life and work.
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Episode 01: How I went from unemployed and depressed to loving life as a career coach

In this episode you'll learn how to be more productive and get more things done at work (and in life).
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Episode 02: How to get ish done and be productive

Making a career switch is a huge deal and not something to be taken lightly. Whether you're in a job you hate or simply feel unfulfilled, it's important that you come up with a transition strategy before you take the leap. I've been able to make two huge transitions in my career - 1) from Operations to HR and 2) from Finance to Tech. In this episode, I'll walk you through the 6 things I did to make sure I was ready to make that switch!
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Episode 09: 6 Things I did Before Making the Huge Career Switch to HR

In this episode, I'll explain what stretch goals are, why you should have them and how they're the secret ingredient to reaching the highest heights of career success.

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Episode 15: The importance of setting stretch goals

In this episode, I'll break down the secret to achieving career fulfillment! Hint: It's actually not a secret at all. Learn the 3 Ps of career fulfillment and how you can upgrade your own career right now!
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Episode 16: The truth about career fulfillment and how to get it

In this episode I'll go through the top mistakes you should be avoiding if you're trying to land that next promotion. If you've been trying to get to the next level for some time, but for some reason you're not making any progress, listen to this!
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Episode 18: The real reasons you're not getting a promotion at work

In this episode I'll give you my top tips for getting ahead in your career as a black woman. It's already challenging being a woman in corporate America - and once you add being black on top of that - there are certain things you'll need to know in order to navigate it successfully. 
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Episode 19: Navigating your career as a black woman

In this episode, I have a special guest, Kenneth Cheadle from kennethcheadle.com and he is giving us the goods on how putting yourselves in position to strategically ask and act on feedback you receive can exponentially improve the trajectory of your career.

Kenneth is a certified life and career coach and the founder and CEO of "The Millennial Takeover" – a Career Program for young professionals prepared to take their career to the next level.
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Episode 20: The importance of feedback in your career with special guest Kenneth Cheadle

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Fairbain-Bland, Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Vision Transformation Firm and get down to the nitty gritty of toxic work environments. We're in a dangerous time right now where the idea of having an abusive job is "normalized" and almost considered a rite of passage. 

I'm not going to lie, this episode really hit home for me as I was reminded of my own toxic environment that I dealt with for two whole years. If you're currently in a toxic work environment or know someone who is, this episode is a must listen!

For detailed show notes including all the links we discussed in this episode, head over to yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode21

Episode 21: How to know if you're in a toxic work environment... (and what to do about it)

Sexual harassment in the U.S. has ALWAYS been a problem.

And with the recent rise of the #metoo movement, led by Tarana Burke, our problem is now all over these internet streets for the world to see.

Yup, that's right. We've been hearing pretty much on a daily basis just how icky men have been to the women they work with. Whether it's by forceably groping or kissing them, making inappropriate comments, or flat out rape.

Did you know that over 17 million women have reported sexual assault since 1998?

It's crazy, y'all.

And of those 17 million that have reported their assault, there are millions more who've yet to speak up. These stats are just not OK by me and is the reason I've dedicated this episode to equipping you with the proper information, tools and resources you need to do your part to end this systemic problem.

In this episode, I'm diving DEEP into sexual harassment in the workplace. I break down:

What sexual harassment is and isn't
Why we (yes, you and me included) keep doing that allows it to happen
What we (again, you and me) can do to stop it going forward!
If you've ever experienced, witnessed, or heard about sexual harassment at work (basically, if you're an adult with access to the internet) - this episode is for you.

Check out the show notes at www.yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode24

Episode 24: Dealing With Sexual Harassment at Work

While it's critical that you focus on how much money you make, what I'm learning is that it's not just about that. It's also about how much money you keep.

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Bola Onada Sokunbi from Clever Girl Finance and she's going to dive deep into how you can keep more of the money you make in your 9-5 and use it to build REAL wealth for yourself.

Bola is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, writer, business strategist, social media influencer and founder/CEO of Clever Girl Finance, a platform that empowers and educates women to make the best financial decisions for their current and future selves and to pursue their dreams of financial independence in order to live life on their own terms.

If making AND keeping more money in your 9-5 is one of your goals for this year and beyond, you've got to listen in to episode 28!

Check out the show notes at www.yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode28

Episode 28: How to Use the Income from Your 9-5 to Build Real Wealth with Bola Onada Sokunbi

One of the differentiating characteristics of top performers and everyone else is the incessant drive to make an impact.

Top performers need to make professional contributions that matter and are valued.

For this reason, it's no surprise that they're almost always in some stage of career transition. Whether they're moving to a new role, taking on a new project, or implementing a new idea, top performers are either preparing for, in the process of, or just finishing up making some kind of move.

The thing is, even though it's not uncommon for these types of opportunities to present themselves to top performers, there are times when no matter how hard you work or how well you do your job, you're not being tapped for the actual opportunities you want.

In episode 30, I'm talking about the importance of building a brand that supports the kinds of moves you want to make in your career. If you're ready to be more strategic and intentional about choosing your next career opportunity, then this episode is a must listen!

Check out the show notes at: yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode30

Episode 30: How to Build a Brand That Supports The Moves You Want to Make In Your Career

One thing I'm very passionate about is helping women make more money. I'm all about breaking that glass ceiling, and earning the salary you' re worth.
I see a lot of people struggling when it comes to asking for a raise. People don't seem to know the right steps to take, and aren't getting the outcomes they hope for. 
The biggest mistake I see people make is not being prepared for the big conversation. You can't just schedule a meeting with HR and tell them you want a raise--there is so much you should do before you even think about requesting that meeting!
In today's episode, I'm sharing the five things you need to do so that when you go into that meeting with your manager, you're fully prepared.
If you are trying to get a salary increase this year, then episode 31 is a must-listen for you!
Check out the show notes at: yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode31

5 Things You MUST Do Before You Ask For Your Next Raise

Episode 31: 5 Things You MUST Do Before You Ask For Your Next Raise

Hey Career Girl Nation! 
I want to talk to you about "playing the game" at work.  
This topic came up after a member of my Career Success Circle community asked about navigating office politics. 
I hear from a lot of women in corporate America that they're not interested in playing the game, and I think that's because they believe it to be negative.
When most people hear the term "playing the game", they think of it with a negative connotation. They think it means you have to be cutthroat and shady. But that's not the case!
In today's episode, I'm breaking down exactly what it means to play the game, and the five strategies you need to successfully navigate it.
If you don't know how to play the game, or don't know where to start, episode 32 is for you!

How to Play the Game at Work:  Navigating Office Politics

Episode 32: How to Play the Game at Work: Navigating Office Politics

Hey Career Girl Nation! 

Today I’m coming at you with another episode about networking.

I want to talk about the importance of networking across. This is something that is often overlooked when it comes to networking. People are quick to network up--looking to people who are above them in their careers. But I want to talk about why you should be networking across.

This episode is inspired by an interview that Issa Rae did. In this interview, she talked about networking with people on the same level as her. People who were ‘in the trenches’ at the same time, and how that helped elevate her career. This is networking across!

In today’s episode, I’m talking about how you can strategically place yourself around people who are on the same level as you, and how to make this an important part of your networking plan.

If you’re ready to get serious about networking, then you don’t want to miss episode 33!

#SquadGoals: The Importance of Networking Across in Your Career

Episode 33: #SquadGoals: The Importance of Networking Across in Your Career

Today’s episode is a little different from the topics I normally discuss, specifically focusing on one demographic within corporate America. 

I want to laser my focus on this and talk about women who are over 40 or approaching 40, and navigating a career change. I’m getting a lot of women reaching out and asking questions about this.

As you get older in the workplace, things can become more difficult. Being over 40 in corporate America isn’t easy.

People start to make incorrect assumptions. They think about all the stereotypes and stigmas that come with you being older. How can you navigate through that and move forward? 

I’m going to break this down for you even more, and go through some strategies and tips you can use if you are in this age range trying to level up in your career. 

Even if you aren’t 40, or you know you will be in this demographic at some point, then episode 37 is just for you!

Episode 37: Navigating a Career Change When You're Over 40

In this episode, I get to interview a very special guest! I’ve known Mr. Nemo Ashong for close to two years, who is the founder of Empjoyment. He talks about his mission to have a truly inclusive and empowered world, and how we can value ourselves and know our full self-worth.

All of us are priceless, but we live in a world where things cost money and we need to afford that lifestyle. We should be pushing to get top dollar to where we are. But first, we need to be able to demonstrate our value, and own who we are.

I’m talking to a lot of women who are working to get the salaries they deserve, but there are systems at play where they don’t get paid at the same levels as men. A woman only makes 80 cents for every dollar that a man makes. For a black woman, they make even less. We discuss how you can start creating a space where you can speak freely, and open more doors.

If you know you are worth more and you want your salary to grow, episode 39 is a must listen!

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Episode 39: Why Being Underpaid is Costing You More Than Just Money

Hey Career Girl Nation!

This is an episode you don’t want to miss. I get to interview Charreah Jackson, author of the new book Boss Bride: The Powerful Woman’s Playbook for Love and Success. 
Charreah has spent more than 10 years researching healthy relationships and careers. She’s also a senior editor for Essence magazine, and her stories have been featured on CNN, NBC, Time Fortune, and more. 

Being a “boss bride” is all about a a state of mind. It starts with finding the parallels between your work and home life, and merging them into one. 

Over 50% of households have a female who is making all the money, or a “female breadwinner” so to speak. It’s the new normal, and yet hiring managers are still basing their decisions on your social status in life. Are you engaged? Planning a wedding? Married?

There’s also a struggle with finding the right partner in your life, and it’s not a choice that should be taken lightly. You need to be strategic and intentional with your romantic life, in the same ways you approach your professional life. 

If you want to be a boss at your love life and your job, episode 40 is a must listen!

Episode 41: How To Be A Bride In Your Love Life And In Your Career

Hey Career Girl Nation!

I’m back with Part 2 of the “Where the Heck Have I Been” episode and ready to dive even deeper into the lessons learned from my 6 month hiatus. If you haven’t already, be sure to go back and listen to Part 1 in episode 42 where I break down into detail what served as the catalyst for my silent growth period, where I went and what I did while I was away.

In Part II, I’m digging deeper into my lessons learned during my silent growth period and also sharing the specific tools I’ve incorporated into my daily routine in order to decrease the chances of having to take such an extended leave again or worse - experiencing another bout of burnout!

Lastly, I walk you through the new direction for Your Career Girl and Deeper than Work and clearly explain what I do and who I serve.

As always, I truly appreciate all of your support and encouragement, and I’m grateful to have a community who embraces me - flaws and all!

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Episode 43: Part 2 (Where the heck have I been?) Lessons Learned from my Silent Growth Period

This episode is on a topic that’s very near and dear to my heart. I’m diving into how to “honor your pace” or simply put: How to stop obsessing over self-imposed timelines when it comes to your career and life.

There’s a post on my Instagram account about my struggle with honoring my pace that really resonates with the people that read it. It seems like more than just a few people can relate to feeling like they need to accomplish this or that by the time they’re X years old.

As a career coach, I speak to women from various walks of life in different spaces in their career and no matter how different each of their career stories are, the one constant is the fact that they all feel they aren’t progressing through their career as quickly as they feel they “should”.

In this episode, I’m going to break down the pitfalls of living in your “shoulds” and give you practical ways you can work toward honoring the pace things are unfolding in your own life.

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Episode 45: How to Honor Your Pace and STOP "Should-ing" All Over Yourself

Hey Career Girl Nation!

After a quick Holiday break, we are back with the first episode of 2019. My initial thought was to tackle goal setting and developing your career action plan for the year, but then I realized two things:

1) We’ve done that already (check out episode 22 from 2017), and

2) At the foundation of any career strategy is…clarity.

That said, we’re diving into getting completely, crystal clear on what you want to be doing in your career.

Listen in as I break down my 3 steps to clarity:

>> Knowing your what, why and how

>> Understanding your point

>> Staying in alignment

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Episode 47: Achieving Complete Clarity in Your Career

Since launching my free Career Breakthrough Coaching Sessions about a month and a half ago, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with dozens of women about their career journeys and goals. It’s been such an eye opening experience - both for me and for the women I’ve spoken with.

What I’ve noticed is that although the women I’m speaking with have different goals and are at different places in their career, there are common blockers that run through each of their stories and that these blockers are responsible for keeping each of them “stuck”.

Of all the blockers I’ve uncovered, there have been 3 major ones that are not only common, but are often so ingrained, the women I speak with don’t even realize how these things are negatively impacting their career success.

I’m tackling the biggest and most crucial blocker I’ve come across - lack of confidence - and breaking down how to immediately increase your self-confidence so you can level up in your career.

As always, if you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

Episode 51: The ONE major thing blocking you from achieving major success in your career

In part 1 of this series, episode 51, I talked all about confidence - which I believe is the #1 thing blocking your career glow-up. I broke down how detrimental lack of confidence is and why it’s the one critical skill for crafting a successful career.

Today I’m unmasking the second biggest culprit when it comes to career standstills - fear.

In all of the conversations I have with women, there’s a lot of fears that come up when it comes to why they’re not progressing in their careers. They’re afraid to ask for a raise, afraid to apply for that job, afraid to actually move in the direction they need to go in. 

There are so many women out there swimming around in stuck, fully aware of the next step they should take but unable to push past the fear to step into the careers they’ve always wanted.

Listen in as I break down how doubt is paralyzing your career and what you can do to finally cut the cord on fear. 

As always, if you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

Episode 52: How to Stop Letting Fear Cripple Your Career Goals

In the final episode of this 3 part series breaking down the 3 things you’re underestimating in your career that are keeping you from reaching the level of success you crave, I’m talking about community - which is the last foundational piece of building a successful career.

So many of the women that I talk to throw networking and community to the side, thinking they can ride the elevator of success to the top by themselves.

But truthfully, community means SO much more than team work. And it’s not just about networking, either. If you’re not leveraging community in your career and fostering relationships with people, you’re doing yourself a serious disservice - and I’m here to tell you how to start utilizing this key strategy for maximum success.

Listen in as I dig into the benefits of building your own personal career community, why networking really is the key to your net worth, and how community is the critical missing piece in your career success strategy.

As always, if you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

Episode 53: How to skyrocket your career growth through community

Have you ever had that nagging thought in the back of your mind that you’re meant to be doing so much more in your career than you currently are? That even though, on paper, your career looks like it’s exactly where it should be, you can’t shake the feeling that there’s still so much of an impact you’re capable of making?

Congrats! That means you’re ready to transition from just “good” to “great”! 

Whether your next level involves finally doing the work that aligns with your God-given purpose, or going after the title and pay you know you deserve, or stepping out on faith so you can start your business, it’s time for you to enter your season of greatness.

Join me in this episode as I dive deep into the three core beliefs every person who has successfully up-leveled in their career, must have.

As always, if you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

Episode 54: The 3 Beliefs You MUST Have to Enter Your Season of Greatness

One thing I’ve learned over my 15 years in Corporate America is that feedback can be a key differentiator between those who succeed and and those who don’t. Especially for those of us who are looking to climb the ladder, take on leadership positions, and/or secure higher paying opportunities, understanding what we should stop, start, and continue doing is a critical part of our journey.

All feedback is NOT created equal though and research tells us that Black women are less likely to receive the kind of meaningful feedback we need in order to improve our skills so we can get to the next level.

Join me in this episode as I dive deep into how important good feedback is, and how you can take control of the conversation so you can demand the kind of feedback that will help you take your career to the next level.

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Episode 55: How to DEMAND the kind of feedback that will take you to the next level

In this episode of Deeper Than Work, I am thrilled to be joined by Lexi B. Lexi is an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, freedom fighter and a Black woman in tech. 

In addition to all of that, Lexi is a community builder - which led her to create Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech. 

The goal of Sista Circle is to support the work of Black women in the Tech industry by building a strong network and safe space. Sista Circle partners with tech companies like Facebook, Instagram, and Slack, to promote recruitment and retention of black women.

Lexi and I talk about her experiences being the only person that looks like her in the room, the importance of building a strong community, and how to change your own internal narrative.

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Episode 56: The Importance of Finding Community as a Black Woman in Tech

In this episode of Deeper Than Work, I’m speaking with Minda Harts, CEO of The Memo LLC, speaker, and best selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table.

Minda is dedicated to teaching women of color how to advance their careers, secure leadership positions and partnering with organizations to build equity and inclusive workspaces. 

Listen in as we not only talk about how to secure your seat at the table as a woman of color, but how to be prepared so that you’re actually heard once you’re there.

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Episode 57: How Black Women Must Prepare to Secure Their Seat at the Table with Minda Harts

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve coached women through the fear of hearing, “No.” So many of us are afraid of feeling rejected and we take the “No” personally. We don’t try new things, we don’t ask for what we deserve, and we don’t give ourselves a chance to pursue our dreams because we fear potential rejection.

Rejection decreases your ability to keep pushing forward. It increases anger, anxiety, depression, jealousy, and sadness. It drives imposter syndrome and lack of self-confidence. It sabotages your future success.
Join me in this episode as I unpack the fear of hearing, “No,” the underlying fear being rejected, and how you can push past that fear.

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Episode 58: How to Navigate Hearing No at Work

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