Ever felt that creeping sense of self-doubt whenever you make a job application? Have you ever questioned your qualifications when looking through a job description? Having confidence in your capabilities as a professional is often much easier said than done. But it is also crucial to have, especially when you are looking to bring your career to the next level. So how do you build that confidence within you? In this episode, you will learn how paying more attention to the road you carve out will open your eyes to your own worth, skill, and potential as a professional. It’s time to go after the big goals and not just the easy ones. Tune in now to find out how.
We can all agree that year-end bonuses are something we all look forward to every single year. But what do you do once that big, fat check ends up in your hands? In this episode, we invite financial advisor and expert Angelica Prescod to teach us how to best utilize our year-end bonuses for greater financial wealth and freedom. Learn how you can use your bonuses to better manage your debts and uncover some of Angelica’s most useful financial tips, and the biggest mistakes you should avoid at all costs. Planning your finances should not be difficult – tune in now to see just how easy it is!
With COVID restrictions still very much in place even after a year, things like coffee dates, impromptu lunches, and casual conversations just aren’t a thing anymore! So how do we not only navigate a virtual working environment but thrive in it as well? In this episode, Kimberly will introduce you to the Accelerated Collisions concept and her 3-step process to networking in a time like this. Learn to be strategic and intentional with your networking as well as how to position yourself as a leader in a virtual working environment. Tune in now and find out how you can land more jobs, meet your next business partner, or simply have inspiring conversations with others!
Do you find yourself downplaying your achievements, visions, and goals in an attempt to make others comfortable? Perhaps you fear being judged by others for your dreams? If your answer is yes, then this is a loud and clear sign for you to stop! In this episode, Kimberly opens up about her most vulnerable fears to reveal the limiting beliefs that kept her from achieving the true level of success that she was made for. Learn all about Mixtape Confidence and how you can cultivate new habits that will take your mindset out of the negative and into a more positive, healthier, and affirming one. It’s time to step into the person that you aspire to be right now.
We all come to a point where we feel stuck in life, not knowing what the next move is. Believe it or not, career and workplace expert Lindsey Pollak was once all too familiar with that feeling. Join in on the conversation as she shares her career journey from being unemployed to being one of the most prominent figures in the career and speaking field. Learn all about recalculation and how you can put yourself in a much happier and more fulfilling place in your career. Lindsey also shares with us the inspiration behind her books and other books that have helped propel her forward in her career and mindset journey (link to her books in the show notes below!).
In part 2 of this episode, Kimberly breaks down planning your year-end performance into 5 key pieces. These 5 key pieces will help you understand the process and purpose of performance reviews better so that you and your manager can get the most out of them! Learn how to apply them to your own performance reviews as she expands on each of these key pieces, and how to let your leadership qualities shine through at each and every step. Remember, performance reviews are not so much about your work as they are about you – tune in now and learn how to position yourself in the best way possible for your next promotion.
Some of you may dread performance reviews, but looking back on your year is absolutely essential to planning your next. In part 1 of this episode, Kimberly talks about performance discussions, why they are important, and how you can fully utilize them to your advantage. You will also learn how to set the right personal and professional goals for yourself and apply them in your planning. Tune in now and find out how you can start playing an active role in your performance discussions and align your goals with them!
Welcome to the Your Next Move podcast! Meet your host, Kimberly Cummings, a career and leadership expert who helps women and people of color thrive in the workplace. If you are looking to advance your career, strategize your goals, or simply don’t know where to start, then look no further – this podcast will equip you with the tools and tips necessary to make your next best career move. But first things first – before you make any decision, you must first understand where you are right now in your career. In this first episode, Kimberly goes through the 4 possible stages you could be in your career. Learn to compare and contrast these 4 stages to figure out which one aligns most with you at the moment so that you can make the most ideal decision for your career. Kimberly also taps into personal examples to show you how she applies these 4 stages to her own career experience. So grab a pen and paper, take some notes, and plan your next move with Kimberly!
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