5 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE AT WORK—SO YOU CAN MAKE MORE COIN
Self-belief is the foundation on which successful people build on. Whether you’re in a relationship, attending school, or in the workplace, the more confident you are about doing well, the more likely it’ll become a self-fulfilling prophesy. On the flip side, a lack of confidence can carry negative outcomes. And in the sphere of work, […]
REFLECTING ON THE C-CRETS SHARED
August 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of C-CRETS. During the first year of the podcast, we created episodes that could help our listeners pivot, operate virtually, and earn more income. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of work looked completely different than it had in 2020. And we realized how pertinent our podcast’s content […]
Do the Hustle: Make Money on the Side with a Full-time Job ?
Roughly 70 million people have a side hustle in the US, according to Side Hustle Nation, and this trend continues to grow. From Uber to DoorDash, course creator to hairdresser, a sense of increased freedom, having an extra source of income, and the ability to pay off debt faster are some of the reasons people […]
THE GREAT RESIGNATION—5 C-CRETS TO GETTING A BETTER OPPORTUNITY, BEFORE YOU QUIT YOUR JOB
A survey published by Bankrate.com in August 2021 highlights that 55% of Americans have plans to seek new employment in the next year. The Job Seeker Survey is another indication of what is now termed ‘The Great Resignation’ as workers’ expectations about the workplace have shifted as a result of being at home during the […]
Showing Up As a Thought Leader
We began our podcast, C-CRETS, to help underrepresented employees get their coin and a seat at the table. We’ve shared key strategies on personal development, stories about our own struggles, and insider information on climbing the corporate ladder. Our aim was to disclose information, aka C-CRETS, that enables you to thrive. The podcast kicked off […]
GETTING TO THE TOP: FIVE C-CRETS TO BE SPONSOR-READY
What if connecting with just one person could turn your career around? It’s more than possible. Corporate executives find success all the time, doing exactly that. A chance meeting or invitation for a drink can lead to a key introduction, or even an offer for a higher position. Many people see finding a good mentor […]
SHOULD YOU GET CAREER COACHING?
For many people, money in the bank involves working to earn a consistent income. Likewise, most people, though they’d like a fatter bank account, are unable to pinpoint what’s holding them back in their careers. Generally, employees will earn less from their employer the longer they stay at that particular job. According to Forbes, it […]
BUILD YOUR OWN MOMENTUM
In our daily lives there are many people who remain apprehensive as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. There are a number of reasons for this, including fear of the unknown, as well as the onslaught of information. Since the pandemic began, there’s been swift adjustments in our daily lives within a short space of time, including […]
BLACK AND FEMALE IN CORPORATE AMERICA
What’s it like being black and female in Corporate America? First, despite black women pursuing college degrees at a high rate, they are also the last to be considered for leadership positions. What this means is that with less representation available in managerial roles, the likelihood of climbing into even higher corporate positions is slim. […]
THE MYTH OF THE MODEL MINORITY
The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) has illustrated the reality that some persons within this demographic face, that is, they are not only fighting against the virus, they’re also combatting challenges that stem from racism. In a recent article by the nonprofit media organization National […]
