During season three of Skills Recharged, I'm sharing my reflections after each episode with a guest. I'm grateful for each of you that’s tuning in to the #skillsrecharged conversation on equal opportunity in the workplace. Thank you, Nicole K. Webb, for adding your voice to the discussion. We're learning together and from each other. Let's continue to keep our stride.

Next up, D is for development. Have you listened to episode one of season three of the Skills Recharged series, Keep Your stride, yet?

During the episode, I shared the acronym that I created out of stride, and I'll be sharing further explanations of each component throughout season three.

Join the #skillsrecharged conversation and chat about your most prized career development experience on social media.

Episode 5 of Season 3 of Skills Recharged on the Career Tipper podcast features EEO Expert, Nicole K. Webb. 

Nicole provides strategic human resources consulting services in compliance with federal and state laws. She also educates, empowers, and equips ambitious individuals to become the CEO of their careers.

Nicole founded NK Webb Group in 2014. Nicole is a human resources educator at the University of Baltimore. Her experience and previous roles include Recruitment Specialist, Equal Employment Opportunity Training and Diversity Specialist, Human Resources Client Partner, Human Resources Compliance Officer, and Deputy Director of Equal Employment Opportunity. She has served as a Forbes Coaches Council member, contributing writer for Black Enterprise Magazine, and her expert advice has been featured in Forbes, TV One, Dice, and Millennial Magazine.

During this episode about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace: 

[ 2:14 ] Baseline suggestions on how professionals can develop skills related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

[4:23] Nicole shares her journey to becoming an EEO expert. 

[5:44] The importance of why DEI should be a necessary understanding by all members of an organization.

[7:32] Nicoles shares her stance on why DEI training should be mandatory in the workplace.

[8:35] DEI best practice suggestions for solopreneurs. 

[9:29] Starting point suggestions on learning about DEI. 

[11:02] Examples of diversity skills. 

[13:00] Skills that enable equity and inclusion in the workplace.

[16:55] Possible team-building exercises that are DEI-centered. 

[18:12] Suggested starting point on how to check biases.

[19:00] Examples of being bias. 

[21:32] Nicole shares her wisdom on having a DEI approach to networking and interacting with others. 

[24:28] Nicole's favorite productivity tools. 

[25:19] Mindset to consider having when working to identify DEI solutions. 

[27:51] Different aspects of allyship in the workplace.

[29:00] Nicole's most prized career lesson. 

[33:13] Suggested criteria that qualify a professional to be a DEI expert. 

[34:55] Insight on how to prepare to be hired in a DEI role?

[36:36] Nicole shares DEI findings statistics. 

Connnect with Nicole: 

https://www.nkwebbgroup.com/

During season three of Skills Recharged, Michele shares her reflections after each episode with a guest. She's grateful for each of you that’s tuning in to the #skillsrecharged conversation on personal finance strategy. Thank you, Dalan Vanterpool, for adding his voice to the discussion. We're learning together and from each other. Let's continue to keep our stride.

Next up, I is for intentional. Have you listened to episode one of season three, Keep Your stride, yet?

During the episode, I shared the acronym that I created out of stride, and I'll be sharing further explanations of each component throughout season three.

Join the #skillsrecharged conversation on social media and share an example of how you're being intentional.

Episode 4 of Season 3 of Skills Recharged on the Career Tipper podcast features Financial Educator, Dalan Vanterpool.

Dalan is a financial educator and private banker from the British Virgin Islands. He helps young professionals connect their career moves to their wealth goals via his blog and podcast at dalanv.com. A few years ago, he moved to Panama, where he now works and navigates life in Spanish. In April 2021, he released his debut book, No Boss, Only Clients: How to Build an Extraordinary Career and a Life of Freedom.

During this episode about Personal Finance Strategy:

[ 2:10]Definition of No Boss, Only Clients.

[ 6:34] Suggested strategy to creating multiple streams of income.

[ 12:30] Storytelling tips for promoting your skills.

[ 19:55] Insight on salary negotiation vs. income augmentation along with understanding the money line.

[ 34:37]  Challenge your perspective to invest and to save.

[40:55 ] Productivity tools suggestions.

[45:11 ] A career lesson to keep his skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready.

Connect with Dalan:

https://dalanvanterpool.com

During season three of Skills Recharged, Michele shares her reflections after each episode with a guest. She's grateful for each of you that's tuning in to the #skillsrecharged conversation on legalizing your side hustle. Thank you, Toni Moore, for adding her voice to the discussion. We're learning together and from each other. Let's continue to keep our stride.

Next up, R for research. Have you listened to episode one of season three, Keep Your stride, yet? 

During the episode, I shared the acronym that I created out of stride, and I'll be sharing further explanations of each component throughout season three. 

Join the #skillsrecharged conversation on social media and share an example of how you're completing research. 

Episode 3 of Season 3 of Skills Recharged on the Career Tipper podcast features Wealth Protection Lawyer, Toni Moore, Esq.

Toni Moore is one of eight girls who dreamt of living her version of 'happily ever after.' Toni pushed herself to play a bigger game in life throughout her traumatized childhood and tumultuous teenage years. After leaping faith to go from the projects to attend the University of Pennsylvania, she went to law school. After that, Toni started flexing her brilliance in courtrooms, boardrooms, and classrooms. While her road to success wasn't easy, Toni kept her eyes on the prize of living the life she believed God planned and proposed for her to live. After Toni reached a sure pinnacle success, she began showing up on tv, radio, stage, and digital platforms to empower other women to bankroll their brilliance in business to create a legacy of wealth.

During this episode about Legalizing Your Side Hustle:

[ 2:06 ] Toni shares her journey to becoming a wealth protection lawyer.

[ 10:20 ]  The suggested dos' to building up your side hustle.

[ 21:04] The suggested don'ts to building up your side hustle.

[ 27:06 ] Suggested timeline for trademarking your side hustle.

[ 28:57 ] Suggested baselines for contracts and agreements when managing a side hustle.

[ 34:50 ] Toni shared perspective and mindsight insight for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs.

[40:49] How to stay up to date about legal updates for entrepreneurs.

Connect with Toni:

https://legallychic360.com

During season three of Skills Recharged, Michele is sharing her reflections after each episode with a guest. She's grateful for each of you that have joined the #skillsrecharged conversation on mental wellness; so far on social media. Thank you, Caitlin Magidson, for adding your voice to the discussion. We're learning together and from each other. In the interim, remember to keep your stride and skills recharged.