Accountability spaces are a great way for you and your colleagues to collectively challenge and support each other while deepening your commitment to justice work.  In this episode, Tara Milliken, the assistant director for career services, training and communication at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, joins me to share her experience facilitating accountability spaces in the workplace.  She currently co-leads a space focused on race.  Tara discusses the purpose of accountability spaces, how you can facilitate them, different formats for this collective work, and the benefi ..read more

You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers.  In this episode, Joelle Murchison, founder and principal of ExecMommyGroup, joins me for a conversation to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) questions related to our work as career development professionals and higher education practitioners.  She shares her journey as a diversity champion in higher education, a non-profit, a corporation, and now as an entrepreneur.  She explains the differences in DEI work in higher education and the corporate sector, describes how she integrates DEI into a course she teaches, discusses ..read more

Everyday we can choose joy.  In this episode, Maureen Sweatman, Chief Joy Officer at Joyful Living Coaching, reminds us joy is a choice and we can define it for ourselves. She encourages us to take small steps towards creating joy in our lives and provides some examples of how to do so.  Maureen shares strategies you can adopt to help clients and students who may need to tap into joy as they navigate life decisions.  Maureen is offering a special gift for Dive In listeners, so be sure to listen to the entire episode and connect with her via Joyful Living Coaching.  The gift ..read more

Could you use some positivity in your life?  In this episode, Philip Wilkerson, host of the Positive Philter podcast, takes us on his journey to developing a positive outlook on life.  He shares strategies to coach clients and students on being positive as they explore career options.  Phil also talks about practicing gratitude, preserving his peace, and protecting his joy during the pandemic and a racial justice movement.  Lastly, he encourages career development professionals to integrate positivity into their daily work. Connect with Philip LinkedIn: Philip Willkerson II ..read more

Graduate students are a unique population we serve.  In this episode, Fatim Lelenta, an assistant director and career coach who specializes in graduate student career development, at the New York University (NYU), Wasserman Center for Career Development joins me to share her perspective on working with graduate students.  She reflects on paying attention to the individual needs of these students and the benefits of using a holistic approach to help them navigate barriers and cultural nuances. Connect with Fatim LinkedIn: Fatim Lelenta Twitter: @fatim_lelenta Resources Mentioned Gradu ..read more

How are you helping students develop their career capital?  In this episode, Mako Miller, Career Services Manager for Kauffman Scholars, identifies challenges first generation students of color may face in college and while they make career plans.  She discusses the significance of career capital and how to help first generation students of color develop their career capital.  She also talks about identity-conscious services and programming and shares ideas you can implement at your institution. Connect with Mako LinkedIn: Mako Miller Twitter: @MakoMillerKC Resources Mentioned K ..read more

Prior to the pandemic, women faced several challenges in the workplace.  Dr. Lauren Pasquarella Daley talks about how the pandemic has further exposed the issues women face.  In this episode, Dr. Daley and I talk about her work at Catalyst Inc., a global nonprofit committed to building workplaces that work for women.  She elaborates on the Women and the Future of Work Initiative including five strategies for creating an inclusive workplace.  Additionally, we discuss supporting women as they navigate bias, otherness, and additional inequities at work.     Conn ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Candice Hargons, a licensed psychologist and founding director of the Center for Healing Racial Trauma, defines racial trauma, discusses emotional and physical symptoms of racial trauma, shares four levels of care, describes the impact racism has on people of color in the workplace, and provides advice for supporting students and clients experiencing this form of trauma.    This episode is brought to you by Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting, a personal and professional development company specializing in career management and equity and inclusion consultation ..read more

How are you giving attention to the career needs of students from rural communities?  In this episode, Dr. Andrew Crain, Director of Experiential Professional Development at the University of Georgia, shares his experience serving rural students, problematizes who we traditionally define as “rural”, and provides tangible strategies to support students from rural backgrounds. This episode is brought to you by Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting, a personal and professional development company specializing in career management and equity and inclusion consultations, workshops, and trainin ..read more

You’ve written a statement in support of the Black community.  So, what’s next?  In this episode, I challenge you to consider several areas where you can make personal and organizational changes to address racial injustices.  I address the importance of reflecting on your identity development and socialization; how your definition of work and career can influence your approach to serving clients and students; understanding how history impacts  your work; and the importance of looking at data and listening to the people you serve and your colleagues.  I also challenge y ..read more