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We explore the influential role of Black women in politics, drawing parallels between the US and the UK. We reflect on the groundbreaking impact of leaders like Barack Obama and Kamala Harris on political diversity and leadership. Despite these strides, the absence of a Black Prime Minister in the UK remains striking. We delve into Kamala Harris's career, examining her tenure as Attorney General and the criticisms she has faced. This segment underscores the ongoing challenges and triumphs of Black women in political spheres, highlighting the persistent need for systemic change and recognition.
Our conversation addresses the overqualification phenomenon experienced by Black women in the workplace. We discuss the systemic barriers that necessitate extensive qualifications for Black women to even be considered for roles often occupied by less-qualified individuals due to white privilege. Personal stories and societal conditioning illustrate these issues, and we also touch on the ethical implications of fundraising decisions, such as the GoFundMe campaign for Brendan Nwachibe. Join us as we navigate these complex topics, offering insights on career growth, identity, and allyship while fostering a platform for underrepresented voices.
What if the working world is demanding hypocrisy from you?
Let’s pivot to the music industry and dissect the contrasting paths of Drake and Kendrick Lamar. We'll explore Drake's perceived struggle despite a privileged background and juxtapose it against Kendrick's authenticity and hard-earned success. This conversation leads us to a critical examination of Rishi Sunak's controversial tenure as the UK's Prime Minister, scrutinising his leadership challenges and the subsequent Labour Party victory. Recognising our strengths is crucial, whether in the boardroom or on the global stage.
Closing this episode, let's confront power dynamics and personal integrity in both politics and the workplace. We'll address microaggressions faced by Black women enjoying luxuries, emphasising the necessity of setting boundaries and maintaining self-worth. By sharing these insights, I aim to equip you with the tools needed to thrive professionally while safeguarding your mental health. Tune in for a rich, empowering discussion designed to celebrate your successes and arm you with the strategies to navigate professional challenges.
As the year comes to a close, I find myself in a poignant reflection of the personal and societal transformations that have left an indelible mark on 2023. The landscape of the UK has been one of tumultuous change, from royal family disclosures to political upheaval and an economic maelstrom that has held our leaders' feet to the fire. Yet, amid this national backdrop, my journey into motherhood has been the most transformative of all, fraught with joys, trials, and the task of breaking generational curses.
Embracing the duality of motherhood, I bare the raw and unfiltered truths of parenting in the digital age. The metaphor of my neglected toenails becomes a symbol of the relentless pace of life with a child, challenging the glittering façades of social media's portrayal of motherhood. Through candid tales and personal anecdotes, this episode weaves together the essence of nurturing a child while grappling with societal pressures, the shadow of past traumas, and the importance of self-care.
As we bid farewell to a year of profound love and gratitude, the discussion turns to the practicalities of negotiating life's financial and professional hurdles. This episode doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of navigating a financial crisis or the art of negotiation with employers, as I recount tales of securing work against the odds and managing family budgets with a frugal touch. Join me as I share insights into the evolution of remote work, the empowerment of saving, and the criticality of proactive career management. It's been a year of immense challenges, but through it, we've discovered the strength we hold and the hope that guides us into the unknowns of the future.
In this episode, we discuss how to use your Burn Folder. Last week Dominic Cummings answering questions in front of a Select committee voluntarily became a whistleblower. He answered every question and sprinkled some of the contents of his burn folder. In doing so he set the tone of single-handedly detailing the inner workings of a sitting government and the mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Cumminings understood how to navigate to avoid being the future scapegoat for a possible future inquiry into the handling of the covid pandemic. A former government strategist and chief to staff challenging the decision-making that has cost thousands of lives. In this episode, we discuss his character, credibility, and how he built and used his burn folder in covering himself against his former employer Boris Johnson the current Prime Minister of the UK.
In this episode, we discuss Colin Kaepernick a mixed-race/bi-racial man. He decided to commission, approve, and agreed to put a Black Woman on the front cover of his book in the manner that he did to center us Black Women as a sacrifice on the frontline of his cause. It is violent, dangerous, and irresponsible. Black Women are not human shields.
We also unpack how we cape in the workplace and often find ourselves advocating and allowing our voices to be amplified and used as the face for causes that do not benefit or impact us to create positive change for Black Women.
Society will have you believe you are running out of time. Society will tell you, you are not good enough. Society will attempt to judge you and still use your age as a weapon to control you.
My Black Sisters, grab your helmets of salvation because it's time we speak candidly and honestly about how we navigate dating. Dear Black Women heterosexual, Gay, and Non-Binary in teaching, guiding, and advising you how to navigate work .... and life we need to use some of those transferable skills, tools, and learnings in the dating scene. Kevin Samuels is going up and down telling us about these so-called 'high-value men' meanwhile Mr Samuels is not speaking from the pulpit of high value.
Many of us hide behind our careers to avoid confronting the often uncomfortable topic of dating primarily because some of us do not know how to date and in turn end up with men/women we are not evenly yoked with. I always advise and encourage you to approach your careers as a project with clear objectives and a strategy. Dating is a project too, so le et's talk strategy!
I discuss the new online series 'Blue Therapy'. We work so hard and often use work as an avoidance mechanism to avoid dating. As we navigating the world of work we are navigating life this includes relationships.
In this episode, I discuss the themes in Blue Therapy. We work so hard and have to adapt how we navigate work to attain success but how do we navigate relationships and balance this with our working life?
Blue Therapy Youtube: Trendcentral https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjZ_DAQDDYg
It is really important that we accept that although your boss may be crap or incompetent there is a reality ... you do not have to like your boss but you should respect their position. Why I hear you ask,....., well because ultimately someone placed your boss in the position they are in and once you understand this you will navigate accordingly.
My boss recently demonstrated her position via her influence and 'Gary' was on the receiving end. This episode demonstrates how bosses will use their influence to remind you who the boss is, especially when you show them that you do not respect their position, it is then left to your boss to remind you. Gary received a reminder that I doubt he will recover from any time soon.
Another episode to shake the tables and encourage you to explore your relationship with money. As we navigate the world of work and understand the need to position ourselves for success there is the financial aspect that we don't speak about enough because, money remains a taboo subject attached to this is often shame, confusion and a lack of financial education.
This is the first of a 3 part 'Financial Education' series. We navigate work for various reasons which include salary increases and/or promotions. There is the financial aspect to work and often we navigate solely to earn as much as we can, but what is your relationship like with money? Do you understand how to negotiate money and if you don't, why?
To kick start this conversation I will be financially naked and share with you the genesis of my relationship with money and how the world of work shaped my view on money.
Please note in Pt 3 I will discuss how I manage my money why and the sources of financial information I use.
*Please also familiarise yourself with the 'Poverty Mindset' Episode
*Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. This episode is sponsored by Podcorn https://www.podcorn.com
The irony of this episode title during Easter. I believe Judas was a white man, controversial? Not really. Judas seemingly a non-threat an allie ended up being a double agent. Every office has one and often more than one.
Let me introduce you to a recent Judas I encountered on Good Friday, however, because I know the historical backdrop of how white people operate I was not surprised, I stood my ground. This same man has been cool I've worked with him on various projects a seemingly healthy professional relationship until he called me on Microsoft Teams asking me if I know how to do my job, he began to shout and was so close to the computer screen he was virtually trying to enter my screen. The verbal violence and racial undertones alone, I had to hold myself as I stood my ground refusing to back down from the aggressive weaponisation of white privilege that Judas chose to use against me in an attempt to bully and oppress me. I cannot be bullied, I say that with my chest because in my early 20's I was bullied in the workplace because I was ignorant and unfamiliar with the strategy of operating and navigating white spaces. Judas got the right one on the wrong day.
I realised recently that the reason I have been positioned in my current workplace/contract is to help me finish my book. The content alone from working here is book-worthy. Yes I am writing a book and for those of you that have been expecting it, it will be worth the wait and yes there will be an audio version. The book is coming.....
The use of white fragility is violent because some white people use fragility as an oppressive tool to oppress Black People. White fragility is used to evoke sympathy and protection and villainise Black people. It is the assumption that white people need comfort and protection based on their weaponised and often violent fragility. We have seen Karen do this as part and of her womanhood. White Men's white fragility is their egos.
Last week I was part of several interview panels where white women weaponised their tears and fragility to navigate through their interviews. A white man sought to educate me in his white saviour cape about his experience as a white french man teaching in Congo. You couldn't make last week up it literally felt like I was being attacked by white fragility. I navigated through but ended last week exhausted.
In this episode, I unpack the violence of white fragility and its use within the workplace and in life and how we as Black Women need to strategically navigate through without pandering to the white fragility weaponised against us.
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Gary is the gift that keeps on giving... In this episode, we discuss the results of not aligning yourself correctly and the inevitable consequences of being used as a pawn within a workplace. Remember the episode 'Allegiances & Alliances' , consider this episode a continuation.
I am currently on several interview panels and the weaponisation of tears and white fragility within an interview setting is shamelessly shocking, I break this down within this episode to further demonstrate that as Black Women operating and navigating white spaces and oppressive constructs, being under-estimated is honestly our superpower because they never see us coming and when we do we are experienced and loaded with professionalism and strategy.
As we delve deeper, we share impactful tales of overcoming discrimination and hostility in the workplace. One listener shares her story of triumph in the financial services industry while dealing with uncooperative colleagues and an unsupportive line manager. We debunk the misconception that compressed hours are only for those with families and emphasise the importance of self-care in professional settings.
Finally, we tackle the uneasy territory of retracting a job offer in a hostile work environment. We lend our personal experiences and advice on signing contracts and highlight the importance of strategic decision-making in our careers. On top of that, we share insights on establishing a side hustle and navigating a career in contract management. Whether you aim to leave a legacy at your workplace or become a subject matter expert in your field, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge for everyone. Tune in for an engaging and empowering discussion that will surely leave you inspired and better equipped to handle your professional journey.
Every office has a Martyr and my office is no different only Cindy took her martyrism a step further and has now placed herself in a vulnerable position, her martyrism has been met with judgment. Her objective is to be the deputy director and she thought her martyrism would place her in that position, she calculated wrong and now 'Gary' is sullying her reputation. Cindy gave Gary the ammunition.
This is part 1 as there are degrees of martyrism Cindy is an extreme version, In Part 2 we will look at the other levels of martyrism that we have all been guilty of (me included) but I will provide you the tools to navigate through it because success in the world of the work is the objective.
We cannot have this episode and not touch on the Oprah, Meghan & Harry interview. Meghan asked Human Resources 'The Firm' for help and they said whilst they understand it would not look good. Racism, colorism, and discrimination are entrenched into the fabric of this society. What happened to Meghan is a classic case of, we will let you in but this is the condition in which you will exist.
'Diplomacy is the velvet glove that cloaks the fist of power. All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.' By Robin Hobb
Who remembers the Black queen who sent in dilemma to the Toya Talks Podcast, Episode 49 'Poverty Mindset' HR gave her a written warning for something and she applied for an internal promotion/secondment in another government department. When she told her boss, her boss did not saying anything only to find out that HR have blocked her from accepting the new role because of the formal written warning. - We have the follow up in this episode and it is epic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This episode is dedicated to my Black Sisters who are ready to commit to doing the work. What work? SELF-CONFIDENCE. Why is it when it's time to discuss money we become shy, awkward, and uncomfortable but we all find our voices when we realise we are being used and not being paid what we deserve. Some of us are being pursued by self-doubt and as a result, we undervalue ourselves and in turn underpaid and overworked without the financial benefits to show for it. Not negotiating your salary is a form of self-sabotage, through the Negotiation Masterclass on toyatalks.com and this episode we explore our limiting poverty mindset that limits our financial ability to EARN WHAT WE DESERVE. I arm you with the tools to realise your earning potential and NEGOTIATION the salary you deserve
No employer or business will pay you what you are worth (your skills and your ability are priceless), but you should be paid what you deserve.
In this episode, I discuss setting remote worker boundaries. Our colleagues' generally struggle with boundaries in an office environment now we have moved to a remote world colleagues and organisations are using the 'switch on your camera' as a weapon of control. I discuss how to set and how I set boundaries whilst remote working. I also share a dilemma where an organisation presented one of our Black Queens with a 'Remote Working Policy' she tapped in aunty Toya for advice.
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Recorded: 08/02/2021 Black Women have been the backbone of the NHS, the NHS was built on the back and sweat of Black Women. Reading the statistics in the UK, Black Women are 5 times more likely to die during childbirth, the statistics are chilling. To explore this without using Black Women as the mouth-piece undermines the Black Woman experience and erases our experiences. It is beyond me and incomprehensible how a mixed-race woman - Rochelle Humes who is more palatable to her white audience having proximity to whiteness and access to private health care can ever explore, understand, narrate and deliver the experiences that Black Women have had at the hands of the health care system.
Medical racism has sought to negligent and mistreats Black Women ignoring that we also feel pain instead our very existence is filled with trauma and tales of the health care system placing no value on our lives. We are often made to feel that our very existence is intrinsic to pain. Why are all our experiences the same or similar..... because the health care system fails Black Women and we have the statistics and the experiences to prove it.
Candice Braithwaite has been advocating for Black Women raising awareness of the mistreatment of Black Women during childbirth. Candice has done the leg work she has invested knowledge and created awareness in the Black community. Instead of her telling her story and many of ours, it's Rochelle Humes a privileged bi-racial woman who represents a different statistic and has now centered herself in delivering a documentary about Black Women.
Rochelle Humes asked in a recent Instagram post announcing her role in delivering this documentary that she wants our opinion, so in this episode, I give her mine.
We all do it, damn some of us are doing it now. In this episode, I define code-switching and explain where I have code-stitched in the workplace. We will also explore the impact of code-switching and often the obstacles it creates. When is it ok to code-switch? What are the effects of code-switching? How can you code-switch to your advantage?
Code-switching - 'In essence, it's the language, mannerisms, and body language we use when in the company of peers from a different class and/or race.'
Please read: The Financial Diet - 'The Cost Of Code-Switching For Black Women In The Workplace' by Jazmine Reed-Clark published 20th April 2020.
Last week I learnt that even white privilege has a ceiling. There is only so far white privilege takes you in the workplace and then you need to actually have the competency and skill-set to do the job.
Black Women are told and taught to work harder and overachieve, this provides us with an advantage in place of a privilege we don't have. 'Competency is your highest form of currency.'
Mansplaining - 'A man's typical treatment of a woman in a manner which is condescending and patronising.'
'Choosing your battles means to be selective of the problems, arguments, and confrontations that you get involved in. Instead of fighting every problem, you save your time only for the things that matter.' - If you see the office as a battle you will always be fighting.
In the first episode of 2021 we discuss resigning from a role and the often aggressive nature a resignation is received, I share my own recent experiences.
When a role causes chronic burnout and plays with your mental health you know it is time to tap out and this is exactly when I have done!
This episode includes some interesting dilemmas.
Happy New Year Everyone! The Toya Talks Podcast is back and better than ever!
What happens when a key member decides to leave a popular podcast? We had an up-close look at the dynamics of The Receipts Podcast as Milena announced her departure. We shed light on the aftermath of her decision.
We're not just talking about The Receipts in this episode; we're also shedding light on the larger picture - the challenges faced by Black women in podcasting and beyond. From being labeled as bullies for simply being confident, to struggling to bring others into our success, we share personal experiences and stories that underline the need for support and mutual respect within the community. We make a case for the importance of reinvesting in oneself and discuss how Milena's decision could serve as a lesson in this regard.
In the final part of this episode, we spotlight black-owned businesses and creators, sharing our personal experiences of supporting these enterprises. We underline the power of setting boundaries and how encouragement and mutual respect can transform businesses and careers. As we wrap up, we express our heartfelt thanks to you, our listeners, for your continued support and love. Get ready for an episode packed with discovery, introspection, and candid conversation on the podcast industry and the role of Black women in it. Join us for this journey, and let's learn and grow together.
1st Jan 2020 the Toya Talks Podcast is 1 years old. Every Tuesday I release a new podcast episode delivering you practical content that continues to transform the working lives of Black Women.
Toya Talks Podcast teaches, guides, and advises Black Women how to navigate the world of work and in turn lighting the path of our success.
I pre-recorded this a few months ago with my fiancés' cousin, at the time the BLM movement was trending and at the height of conversation. I wanted to explore the impact the BLM movement was having in the workplace from the perspective of a Black Man. Gio shares his take on the BLM movement and its impact on the working world.
"I refuse to dim myself down. People chip away at you in hope that you stop what you are doing & lesser yourself to make them feel better about themselves. Sometimes it can feel so heavy knowing that your happiness angers someone but, as soon as you realise your own power you're unstoppable." - By Maya Jama
'Industry' on BBC Iplayer charters the highs and lows of 6 graduates as they navigate the world of work, working in the finance sector as they attempt to land a perm role within an organisation filled with, bullying, drugs, intimidation, and cover-ups.
In this episode, my fiancee and I deep dive into reviewing 'Industry' and breaking down the core themes. I advise everyone to watch this as we can all identify with working in toxic organisations it really is a case of survival of the fittest.
Black women are often stripped of human emotion, instead, white fragility is protected and nurtured. Black women are taught that any show of emotion is a display of weakness. This damaging thinking is destructive and limits our growth. Struggle is not a pre-requisite for success, pain and struggle are not a show of strength.
Labeling. It is the names we are labelled that can impact how we are viewed at work, how successful you are in a role can determine how your colleagues treat you. We often allow our colleagues to call us names that do not belong to us because we want to be accepted and 'fit in'. What about the names we are labelled which are motivated by racial stereotypes used against Black Women to oppress us and destabilise our careers and future career prospects?
In this episode, I discuss the honest conversation Ms Janet Hubert (the original Aunt Viv) had with Will Smith during the 25th year anniversary of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. I also reflect upon my early career where I was often labelled for no other reason than the colour of my skin, not understanding the impact at my young age, I just wanted to be seen and believed that the labels were an indication that my bosses noticed me which meant I was no longer invisible, unbeknown to me at the time the labelling was comparable to being branded by the racist systems that sought to oppress me and push the negative and racist stereotype about Black Women.
I also provide an update on David from Episode 34 'Scramble for Power'.
We all need to take responsibility for the blessings we undo by opening our mouths. It's not everyone that must know you have a job interview or have the privilege of knowing where your breakthrough lies. The Public Service Announcements we make in some cases causes our blessings to pass us. As we navigate the working world there are some things we have to work on in our SELF.
A follow on from the previous episode 'Scramble For Power' - I discuss the dynamics of being the new person and the added nuance of remote working. If it's not the acronyms and big words that remind you that you are the new person it's then figuring out where you sit and what value you add.
Being the new Black Woman is plagued with judgement and stereotypes and this often leads to self-doubt and anxiety. Let's discuss further in this episode.
*This episode includes a few dilemmas from some of Toya Talks Podcast listeners
Whenever a manager leaves or there is a restructure in most cases there is always a scramble for power and in turn a coup. Where someone or a few make a power play for what they believe is a powerful position of influence that in-turn gives them an opportunity to oppress the staff. They or this person wants the power and wants to be in charge, purely self-serving motivations. - Where does that leave staff/employees who are not interested in such political office ambitions? What role do you play in the coup d'etat? What position should you play that safeguards your job?
Irrespective of how much you try to avoid it when you work anywhere you automatically are part of the office politics but what role you play depends on:
1. Your career ambitions 2. Your ability to navigate the workplace safely 3. How well you have done your due diligence and therefore anticipated an office uprising.
I am an 'Ambivert' - A person who has a balance of extrovert and introvert features in their personality. People are often surprised to learn this about me as my social media personality is not the full picture of who I am. Once I understood my personality type and formed a clear understanding of self, navigating the workplace started from the interview process where I placed emphasis on cultural and personality fit before accepting a role. We often forget that the interview process is a mutual process and many overlook personality fit as an important requirement.
(This is a two-part episode where to start with we look at ourselves. In part 2 we will explore the split personality of some line managers and hiring managers as they move mad and call it their management style).
In this episode, I explore a recent interview process where I rejected a job offer purely based on knowing and understanding that the personality and behaviors of the interviewers were a direct reflection of the organisation. In understanding and knowing my personality type, I had to turn down the role. I explore and discuss this further in this episode.
We also have a few dilemmas including: #WhereAreTheyNow - This was requested on Instagram if I can also provide updates on previous dilemmas.
Number 10 Downing St is the HQ. For us mere mortals it represents organisations we work for. Suella Braverman is an employee. The sacking of Braverman is more than an angry boss letting go of an employee this is the dynamics of a manager, CEO, Line Manager and HR not recruiting well and then dealing with the fall out of a rogue employee.
In this episode we delve deeper and draw learnings for our own strategic ventures in the world of work.
Let me be clear, I do not believe democracy exists in this country but this country purports to be democratic. When you seek to control the narrative there is no freedom of speech, when you dictate how a peaceful March should be done you erode democracy when you attempt to remove freedoms to push a personal agenda or narrative you erode democracy. I do not believe true democracy exists in this country.
Feedback is one of the most important things I have received in the development of my career and in the development of myself. Many organisations caveat committing to giving you feedback by saying that because of the volume of people that have applied they won't be able to give every single applicant feedback, which is fair enough. But I draw the line at 2nd and 3rd stage interviews and a test. At the point in which you are committing time and effort to do a test, it's professional courtesy to receive feedback, constructive feedback even more so if you have been unsuccessful based on a test. I share with you my experiences and the importance of constructive feedback and how this should be used as part of your career development.
PS: I will be answering x2 dilemmas in this episode.
Over the last few years, I have come to understand the importance of framing information. What is framing information? Framing Information- is how you position information and communicate it to others, being honest in that communication but communicating it in an effective way and a professional manner in order to get your point across. How you frame information is dependent on YOU. A lot of people in the workplace are too quick to react after being provoked and at the first given opportunity one sends an email. In the heat of the moment filled with emotions (anger), you decide to send an email.
People underestimate the importance of communication and in turn how to communicate effectively.
In this episode, I discuss provocation and how we fall foul of being provoked in the workplace and the consequences. But if we find the courage and opportunity to step back and assess the situation the importance of framing a situation and communicating in an effective way can be the difference between whether you are able to manage a difficult work situation effectively enough to get the result you want.
In this episode, I will be discussing a recent comment left under a picture on the @toya_talks Instagram page. We have two dilemmas in this episode a young lady has recently been fired in front of the office, she has no employment contract. No one from HR has contacted her since or confirmed in writing that she has been fired.
Barriers to entry start in the home where often your confidence is knocked by constant comparison which then leads to self-doubt. Society then creates barriers in the form of ceilings and layers of interviews, hoops, and hurdles. Whilst navigating this what about the barriers to entry we create in our minds where we don't even apply to certain jobs because we don't think we are qualified or deserving. When will we give ourselves permission to remove the barriers to entry we have in our minds? In this episode, I discuss the internal barriers to entry that prevent us from achieving what we deserve and taking the risks we need to progress to the next level in our careers.
In this week's episode, I discuss a recent redundancy I consulted on for a Black Queen who honestly was at her wits end in dealing with her employer. I am proud to say (with her permission) we managed to negotiate an £18,500 package plus anything else owed to her (She had to also sign an NDA). The lesson that we both learned from this I wanted to bring to the podcast.
Also, I discuss the recent tweet from our dear sis Patricia Bright regarding her competition to give £10k cash to Black Women not trending on social media.
This is a dilemma episode where you write to me hello@toyatalks.com with your work-related dilemmas and I try my best to advise you and find you a solution.
Despite that the fact most of us are remote working there are some who have returned to the office I wanted to share with you the politics of working in open offices. I recently watched 'Million Dollar Beach House' on Netflix I would suggest you all watch this and observe the open off showdown that took place the aggression displaced by a white woman to a Black man in an open office in front of the audience of colleagues. It was aggressive and bullying. Working in an open office nothing is private someone is always listening or attempting to provoke. In this episode, I discuss navigating working in an open office.
Do you trust your own judgement? Do you believe in your ability to discern? How have you developed discernment in your personal life and are therefore able to use discernment effectively in your working life?
In order for you to trust your judgement in a work setting, you need to use the training ground of your life to develop the key survival skills to be able to manage the chaotic and often volatile workplace. I believe developing and understanding your ability to discern will help you navigate the workplace.
In this episode, I discuss discernment and use a recent example in which my judgement was tested, but because I know myself I have spent time developing and growing as a person when my ability to discern was tested I was able to see the situation for what it was and within 72hrs my stance proved to be the right one. I trust in my ability to make the correct judgement calls at work and this is because the training ground of life has taught me well, I have made my mistakes and I have learnt my lessons. No one knows me better than me. I trust myself and my judgement but the road to developing and understanding ones ability to discern has not been an easy one.
The current job market is bad in fact its the worst I have seen it in a long time not just in the UK but in the US and Europe this is, of course, a direct result of the pandemic and the recent announcement of a recession in the UK. We are now in Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Season. In this episode, I share my own experiences of Fixed Term Contracts and give you an overview of FTC's, things to look out for in FTC contracts and questions to consider during the interview process of an FTC to enable you to make better and informed decisions. As Black Women navigating the world of work we need to also navigate this uncertain season by equipping ourselves with the knowledge we need to weather the unpredictability of the current job market this also means not undervaluing ourselves.
Hi Everyone - I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss how the current climate of Furlough and the closing of the Furlough Scheme, the recession, and all the other issues plaguing 2020 are affecting the job market and in turn how we navigate work. We also have two work-related dilemmas.
Your tone in the exchange of instantaneous communication is your responsibility. Checking your tone is a soft skill that needs to be developed to enable you to send effective emails without your tone becoming a problem.
In this episode, I discuss the weight Black Women carry on their shoulders as we without a thought for ourselves protect Black men in the workplace, on the way to the workplace, and in life. However, our Black men do not afford us with the same protection but instead allow us to shoulder them whilst they protect their proximity to whiteness ignoring the very obvious fact that they are Black and no proximity to whiteness will protect them from the harsh reality of racial discrimination, racial prejudice, and racially motivated stereotypes, etc that racist white people direct to ALL Black people.
In this weeks episode, we discuss vision boards and how I have used them in my career to manifest my goals and aspirations whilst also understanding the power of energies. The wrong energies can destabilise the things you are attempting to manifest. How do you create a vision board? and how do you use it in your career? Let's discuss further in the podcast.
I have also answered x2 dilemmas which I think you will find useful especially with the mixed messages from the government in regards to Covid-19 and employers attempting to force employees back into the workplace full time.