TalkTechWithAlexisB

Gratitude is more than being grateful for the gifts you have received. Gratitude is also about using what God has given you to help others.

Interview with Barbara "BB" Dunlap, Civil Engineer and Talent Recruiter.  BB discusses her journey as a Civil Engineer - from learning about what engineers do, to being underutilized and marginalized in her first engineering job, to seeing her calling as a corporate recruiter.  BB discusses the challenges that she has experienced with colleges, both HBCUs and PWIs when trying to recruit talent.

If You Want to be Taken Seriously, it's really important to talk to people with confidence, clarity and have a plan.

Ladies: Do You Want To Be Taken Seriously At Work? Create a reputation of power and strength.

*Stop Being So Nice

*Stop Bringing Donuts to Work

*Stop Being the "Mother" at Work

It has always been interesting to me that only the Founders, CEOs and Presidents of Companies are invited to talk to people about success and leadership, but leadership can happen at any level.  What kind of leader are you?

Job Postings - How do you decide whether to submit an application for a Job Posting?

Do you think you need to check all of the Qualifications and Requirements boxes before you apply?

Alexis will discuss what she has done as a Black engineer to take her shot and why you should take your shot and go for the job!

Many organizations need volunteers.  It's important to decide which community efforts to volunteer for to keep from neglecting yourself, family, work and other responsiblities.

Interview with Katrina Adams Adewusi, an influential STEM advocate.  Katrina shares how she has worked to increase the number of children interested in Robotics, STEM and linking it all to knowing Black History,(engineers, scientists, inventors).

 Alexis will discuss her journey as a civil engineer, discussing her experiences with workplace triumphs and challenges:

· How to handle difficult people and situations with dignity and grace.

· What to do when managers, coworkers and subordinates disregard you.

· How to propel your career without compromising your womanhood, motherhood or wifehood.

· How to “change the molecules” in every room that you are in.