Being Brown at Work

The reason Imposter Syndrome is so good at tearing us down is because it's an example of negative self-talk. It's a little voice in our heads that cuts us down and tries to keep us small especially for Black and Brown women.

We have to eliminate it from our lives both professionally and personally because it's divorcing us from our own sense of success and worth.

Dr. Bridget Leonard joins me to discuss imposter syndrome and how Black and Brown women can show up authentically.

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Fear is usually the thing that holds us back, not just professionally, but also personally but it doesn't have to stop you. One of the steps to get you to that seat at the table is to take action despite your fears.

Join me with guest Telva McGruder as we discuss how to move through self-imposed limiting beliefs.

Telva is the Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for General Motors and leads the development and execution of strategies that will ensure positive change toward a high-performing, inclusive culture. She is also the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, Vice-Chair of the advisory board for the Oakland University School of Health Sciences, a member of the advisory board for the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, and a member of the board for Engineering Tomorrow.

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You've been so focused on the "doing" piece of your job that the social and networking aspects have fallen by the wayside.

While you were nailing every performance metric and hitting all the home-runs you could, you may have been leaving the team-building and networking parts of your job by the wayside.

So how can you tell if you're making progress in your career?

Listen in to find out.

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Is code-switching necessary for the advancement of Black professionals?

The Harvard Business Review defines code-switching as adjusting one's style of speech, appearance, behavior, and expression in ways that will optimize the comfort of others in exchange for fair treatment, quality service, and employment opportunities.

Listen in as I tackle this concept and how it affects how Black and Brown women show up in the workplace.

Repurposing Code-Switching Habits as Career Assets for Black Professionals by Lee V. Pham, Esq.

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Did you ever get passed over for a promotion that you think you deserved? I want to make a bold assertion: getting promoted isn't about how good you are, it's so much more. In this episode, I talk about the challenges of Black or Brown women who feel like they've been putting in the hard work but are not getting the promotion. Join the LEAN IN and GET SOMEWHERE™ coaching program: https://thetee.lpages.co/template-leanin-application-page Connect with Linda:

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Perfectionism is not your friend. Not forgiving yourself for past mistakes can be the driver that kills your career.

Let's talk about how to shift, forgive and grow.

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EVERYTHING!! Learn how strengthening your emotional intelligence can kill the idea that women of color have to be tone policed and therefore cannot be leaders.

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In this episode, I'm going to talk about some specific ways that you can become resilient and how you can make it your superpower.

Make sure you grab a copy of the Ultimate Career Journal on my website. It's uniquely crafted with proven methodologies and strategies to support building your confidence, strengthen how you show up so that you can shift your career.

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In this episode, I'm talking about what every single woman of color, and definitely every single black woman can relate to - our emotions getting hijacked.

And when that happens, we get a label.

For some of us, we become that angry black woman. For others, we become females that are too emotional.

But listen in to learn how you can prevent those negative labels.

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We all go through various challenges in life as Black and Brown women and I had to learn to change my mindset and my thought process to get that seat at the table in corporate America.

And it started with what I saw in the mirror.

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