#CareerConvos™️ with Nikki: Off the Record

You’re tuned in to #CareerConvos™️with Nikki: unfiltered conversations about what it takes to build a career you actually want in corporate America. If you’re an accountant, analyst, finance manager, controller, or just trying to figure out what’s next in your career… you’re in the right place.

We talk about navigating layoffs, dealing with microaggressions, managing up, and advocating for yourself in rooms where no one looks like you. Grab your coffee, an old fashioned, or some lemon mint water and let's get into this conversation.
If you haven't already, join thousands of corporate employees who seek out my career advice to navigate the things they deal with at work everyday with #CareerConvos™️365 Days of Career Development. Each week I'm giving you a new piece of career advice plus career development resources you can use right now.

And of course as a Black CPA, I must address the accounting pipeline issues, the fear future CPAs feel about the CPA exam, and how my proven CPA exam review and coaching programs have helped CPA candidates finally pass those exams they keep failing. CPA candidates tell me my CPA exam coaching program helps them easily understand difficult accounting concepts and they appreciate my way of CPA exam review that's less boring.

You'll come across special edition episodes of #CareerConvos™️with Nikki as I'll occassionally pause (like you should at work) and talk about wellness, money, kids, entrepreneurship and more. I'm glad that you found the #CareerConvos™️with Nikki podcast and excited for you to come along for the ride.

Make sure we're connected - I hang out on Threads (@nikkwinstoncpa), LinkedIn, and on YouTube. 

I was feeling great in this episode of #CareerConvos™️ with Nikki and also shared part of my fitness journey. I wasn't progressing toward my fitness goals the way I'd hoped. That required me to up my effort and do something different. I needed to reasses my workouts, eating habits, and the barriers to getting where I wanted to be. I invested in a trainer, started meal planning, and had to prioritize doing the work. 

The result was looking and feeling better but also the discipline of showing up knowing that it's going to be wildly uncomfortable now, but worth it later. 

It's the same concept with career development. If what you're doing isn't getting you closer to the goal, it's time to invest in yourself. 

Make time to invest in the things that get you closer to where you want to be. 

Let’s keep the conversation going at nikkwinstoncpa.com/career

If this episode reflects what you’re living through at work, book time on my calendar for career coaching.  We’ll talk through the realities of your current job, what’s shifting around you, and how to position yourself for the job you love - and loves you back.

CPA exam coaching sessions are available on my CPA Exam page. I've also shared CPA exam coaching session replays, exam tutorials, and the exact steps I took to pass the CPA exam over there.

Make sure we're connected - I hang out on Threads (@nikkwinstoncpa), LinkedIn, and on YouTube. 

You’re tuned in to #CareerConvos™️with Nikki: unfiltered conversations about what it takes to build a career you actually want in corporate America. If you’re an accountant, analyst, finance manager, controller, or just trying to figure out what’s next in your career… you’re in the right place.

We talk about navigating layoffs, dealing with microaggressions, managing up, and advocating for yourself in rooms where no one looks like you. Grab your coffee, an old fashioned, or some lemon mint water and let's get into this conversation.
If you haven't already, join thousands of corporate employees who seek out my career advice to navigate the things they deal with at work everyday with #CareerConvos™️365 Days of Career Development. Each week I'm giving you a new piece of career advice plus career development resources you can use right now.

And of course as a Black CPA, I must address the accounting pipeline issues, the fear future CPAs feel about the CPA exam, and how my proven CPA exam review and coaching programs have helped CPA candidates finally pass those exams they keep failing. CPA candidates tell me my CPA exam coaching program helps them easily understand difficult accounting concepts and they appreciate my way of CPA exam review that's less boring.

You'll come across special edition episodes of #CareerConvos™️with Nikki as I'll occassionally pause (like you should at work) and talk about wellness, money, kids, entrepreneurship and more. I'm glad that you found the #CareerConvos™️with Nikki podcast and excited for you to come along for the ride.

Make sure we're connected - I hang out on Threads (@nikkwinstoncpa), LinkedIn, and on YouTube. 

In this episode of CareerConvos™️, I dive into the critical role of midyear reviews and ongoing one-on-one conversations with your manager. Drawing from my own experience at GE, where transparent feedback and active career conversations shaped my growth, I share why checking in regularly with your boss is essential for professional development.

Whether your company has formal review processes or not, having candid conversations about your progress, goals, and areas for improvement can prevent surprises come year-end evaluations and open doors for advancement. I also share practical tips on how to initiate these discussions and why owning your career development is a game changer.

If you’re ready to finish the year strong and build a foundation for your next promotion or raise, this episode offers honest insights, encouragement, and a simple one-on-one template to help you take control of your career journey.

Let’s keep the conversation going at nikkwinstoncpa.com/career

If this episode reflects what you’re living through at work, book time on my calendar for career coaching.  We’ll talk through the realities of your current job, what’s shifting around you, and how to position yourself for the job you love - and loves you back.

CPA exam coaching sessions are available on my CPA Exam page. I've also shared CPA exam coaching session replays, exam tutorials, and the exact steps I took to pass the CPA exam over there.

Make sure we're connected - I hang out on Threads (@nikkwinstoncpa), LinkedIn, and on YouTube. 

You’re tuned in to #CareerConvos™️with Nikki: unfiltered conversations about what it takes to build a career you actually want in corporate America. If you’re an accountant, analyst, finance manager, controller, or just trying to figure out what’s next in your career… you’re in the right place.

We talk about navigating layoffs, dealing with microaggressions, managing up, and advocating for yourself in rooms where no one looks like you. Grab your coffee, an old fashioned, or some lemon mint water and let's get into this conversation.
If you haven't already, join thousands of corporate employees who seek out my career advice to navigate the things they deal with at work everyday with #CareerConvos™️365 Days of Career Development. Each week I'm giving you a new piece of career advice plus career development resources you can use right now.

And of course as a Black CPA, I must address the accounting pipeline issues, the fear future CPAs feel about the CPA exam, and how my proven CPA exam review and coaching programs have helped CPA candidates finally pass those exams they keep failing. CPA candidates tell me my CPA exam coaching program helps them easily understand difficult accounting concepts and they appreciate my way of CPA exam review that's less boring.

You'll come across special edition episodes of #CareerConvos™️with Nikki as I'll occassionally pause (like you should at work) and talk about wellness, money, kids, entrepreneurship and more. I'm glad that you found the #CareerConvos™️with Nikki podcast and excited for you to come along for the ride.

Make sure we're connected - I hang out on Threads (@nikkwinstoncpa), LinkedIn, and on YouTube. 

Hey y’all, I’m Nikki Winston and welcome to #CareerConvos™️ with Nikki. Today I’m talking about job hopping and the debate around whether it’s good or bad for your career. Early in my career, I moved around a lot for different reasons — relocations, divestitures, bad culture, or toxic managers. I believe if you hate your job, you shouldn’t stay just to build tenure. Being unhappy at work hurts you and the team.

I also discuss the importance of building real relationships with recruiters before expecting them to find you a job. It’s about long-term connections not instant placements. Sometimes people chase titles or money and jump jobs too quickly. But job hopping isn’t always bad - context matters.

I share how I manage my team with honest conversations and support for their growth. Leadership means people management and making sure your team feels valued and engaged. Thanks for listening and join the conversation by tagging me @NikkWinstonCPA and using #CareerConvos™️.

Let’s keep the conversation going at nikkwinstoncpa.com/career

If this episode reflects what you’re living through at work, book time on my calendar for career coaching.  We’ll talk through the realities of your current job, what’s shifting around you, and how to position yourself for the job you love - and loves you back.

CPA exam coaching sessions are available on my CPA Exam page. I've also shared CPA exam coaching session replays, exam tutorials, and the exact steps I took to pass the CPA exam over there.

Make sure we're connected - I hang out on Threads (@nikkwinstoncpa), LinkedIn, and on YouTube.