Heme Consults: For Women of Color in Hematology

• The significance of harmony in music and life.
• The importance of creating a gap between stimulus and response for effective emotional processing.
• Connecting one's authentic self with outward expressions.
• Upgrading emotional software to handle emotions more maturely.
• The benefits of aligning inner feelings with outward expressions.

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1. The Need for Community: There is a fundamental human need for belonging. Life thrives within a community.
2. Communities that Lift vs. Pull Down: Differentiate between communities that uplift you and those that hinder you. Select communities that inspire and support you.
3. Intentional Community Building: Actively seek out communities that align with your values and goals. You have the power to choose your own community.
4. Creating Your Own Community: If a nurturing community is lacking, it may be time for you to to establish one..

Based on a quote from Toni Morrison, we explore the concept of racism as a distraction.

Key Points Discussed:

1. The Function of Racism as Distraction: Racism can be a distraction. Keeping you from your goals, racism can lead you to constantly work to prove yourself.
2. Belief Systems and Challenges: Sometimes, people will not believe in your abilities. Don't let their unbelief drive the way you live life.
3. The Power of Non-Engagement: When people try to distract you, don't engage: Don't allow yourself to be drawn into battles that divert your focus.
4. Focus on your purpose: Remember why you came. Keep it front and center. Discard everything else..

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Embracing the work of creation allows us to find deep passion for creative endeavors. We explore the power of creating something new, eliminating distractions, and creating the right environment for your passions.Key Points Discussed:

1. Discovering the Thing You Love:

   • Emphasizing the importance of uncovering the passion that lies deep within and bringing it to the forefront.

2. Removing Distractions:

   • The role of distractions in hindering creative pursuits and insights on how to eliminate or manage them effectively.

3. Creating Space for Your Passion:

   • How to create an environment conducive to nurturing your passion, regardless of the specific pursuit.

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• www.coagcoach.com - Coaching services.

• CoagCoach on Instagram - Connect on Instagram.

• C-Change Leadership Program - Learn more about the leadership program mentioned in the episode.

Call to Action: If you've been seeking to discover or nurture your passion, consider these steps:

1. Reflect on what truly excites you and brings you joy.

2. Identify and eliminate distractions that may be holding you back.

3. Create dedicated space in your life for your passion, no matter how small.

• A reminder of your worth and your need to be known for who you are, both inside and out.
• A reminder that people from privileged backgrounds also experience pain and vulnerability
• The importance of creating and taking advantages of opportunities for healing.
• The role of compassion and kindness in bridging gaps created by societal judgments and biases.

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• Perspective Matters: Hostile work environments can be a matter of perspective. Reconnect with your initial motivations for choosing your current environment and focus on the positive aspects that still exist, even amid challenges.
• Choices in Dealing with the Environment: The importance of recognizing that we have choices in how we respond to a hostile work environment. Setting boundaries, changing perspectives, and finding new strategies to deal with challenges are key to maintaining our well-being.
• Creating Your Safe Zone: The significance of self-care, seeking support from nurturing communities, and intentional personal and professional growth. By prioritizing mental health and intentionally expanding our skills and mindset, we can thrive even within challenging work settings.

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In the course of your career, people will ask you to make commitments. Sometimes, these commitments are secured before you fully understand what you are getting into. Approach every commitment with caution. Before you nod enthusiastically and accept a commitment, investigate it. But even if you are obligated to a commitment that you are no longer OK with, understand that commitments can be reevaluated and renegotiated. And as you make future commitments, recognize that each "yes" also means saying "no" to something you are currently doing.

If you want to work with a coach to help you negotiate your academic career more effectively, sign up for a discovery call today: https://www.coagcoach.com/book-online

The greatest investment you will ever make is the one you make in yourself. No one will invest in you to a greater degree than you invest in yourself. The investment in yourself may seem costly; but the price is well worth the return on investment. Look to the future to see who you can become. Ask yourself, what is the price you need to pay to get there? Decide to pay the price today.

If you want to work with a coach to help you negotiate your academic career more effectively, sign up for a discovery call today: https://www.coagcoach.com/book-online

Great negotiations are born when people recognize value and work to exchange value for value. As a person, you are invaluable and irreplaceable. However, the value you create can be quantified in the marketplace. How you represent this value depends on our thoughts. Take charge of your thoughts so that you can take the right actions to enhance your career experience.

Are you looking to negotiate your first, next, or current academic job? If yes, sign up for our upcoming masterclass at the following link: https://www.coagcoach.com/events-1