Let's face it - feeling stuck in place in your career is incredibly frustrating. That's why I teach a 3-step method to achieving your career goals. I call it the AMA Method, which stands for Accelerate, Maximize, Achieve. When it comes to making strides in your career progression, the first step involves digging deep to identify your gaps. But once you've identified them...then what?  In this episode of Being Brown At Work, I explore the concept of MAXIMIZE - the second step in the AMA Method. At this stage, you begin to apply methodologies to address the gaps you've identified within yourself. To find out how this stage will boost you towards your career goals, listen in!   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

As Black/Brown women, we've become accustomed to reporting to a White boss or team leader. We're familiar with the dynamic, and as such, we're well-versed in what kinds of issues we might expect. But what happens if the person in leadership is a Black/Brown woman like ourselves? What's the dynamic there? 🤔 In this week's episode of the podcast, I address the rarely-addressed topic of the Black/Brown female boss-Black/Brown female employee relationship with my special guest, Erikka Tiffani Wells. Erikka is a Co-Founder of Women of Color Automotive Network, – a nonprofit established in 2020 and dedicated to providing resources and community needed to help minority women succeed in automotive. Listen in now for a lively and fascinating conversation!   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Are you busy putting in the work, but getting nowhere? There's no point wasting time chasing your tail...you need to get ahead. And to get ahead you need more than just great work output. In this episode of Being Brown At Work, I talk about the foundational steps of Peeling Back to help identify your REAL gaps. This is the process that allows you to understand the connection between who you are personally and who you are professionally. In short: This is the REAL TALK you need to hear in order to ACCELERATE your career progression!   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Negotiations are a part of daily life. You may not have realized it, but you're already a master negotiator. Have you ever sorted out house chores with your family? Yes, that was a negotiation. Have you and your buddies ever decided on somewhere to go for the next meet-up? Yup, that was a negotiation as well. Everyone bargains; the only question is how, with whom, and for what. But for some reason, we become uneasy as soon as money is involved. All of a sudden, everything feels a lot scarier. It does not have to be this way...all it takes is a mindset shift. In this week's episode, I'm joined by special guest, career coach Claudia Miller. Listen in as we discuss why Negotiating with Confidence Requires a Mindset Shift. It could very well be what you need to hear to skyrocket you to career success!   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Do you have a leader in your corner? Do you have someone in a position of authority who can provide you with much-needed encouragement, support, and constructive feedback? Leaders and mentors can provide a treasure trove of advice to help you achieve exponential growth and career progression. Having access to a leader or mentor provides paths to opportunity and career mobility. Which leaves one question: How can we gain access to good leaders and mentors? Listen in to this episode as I explore this topics and share tips on how to get yourself a seat at the table!   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/  

Is your organization doing everything it can to implement DEI into the benefits and compensation structure? To begin to make effective and lasting change, organizations need to integrate DE&I practices into ALL aspects of the organization, including existing benefits and compensation structures and systems. Listen in as my special guest Cassandra Rose joins me to discuss the importance of assuring that you fully understand your compensation and benefits structure, and the need to revamp the associated system to ensure inclusion. This is part 1 of a special 2-part series - you do NOT want to miss it Cassandra is an employee benefits & engagement expert, DEI consultant, and Partner at Meritarc, an IT & human capital management company.   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

You've been so focused on the "doing" piece of your job that the social and networking aspects have fallen by the wayside. While you were nailing every performance metric and hitting all the home-runs you could, you may have been leaving the team-building and networking parts of your job by the wayside. So how can you tell if you're making progress in your career? Listen in to find out.   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

In this episode I'm joined by my special guest, Sonya Moore to explore the benefits of Reshaping Your Mindset and how doing so will help you achieve the kind of career progression you've been dreaming of. Sonya has over 20 years of experience in engineering and program management, supporting the automotive industry. She has successfully led numerous multi-million dollar projects for various companies doing new product launches, process improvement programs, and cost-saving initiatives. She's currently a Program Manager leading the initial launch of a Hybrid vehicle for a big 3 company. She's also in the process of authoring a book about "How to Implement Lean Engineering," as well as Developing a three-step approach to "How to Have a Successful Meeting."   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Most people I speak with say they avoid workplace politics at all costs. However, I genuinely believe that avoiding them can be a major career stumbling block. Realistically speaking, politics are part of workplace culture, and the political components of the workplace affect your progress, regardless of your position. This doesn't have to be a bad thing. There are ways to take advantage of the positive aspects of your workplace's political culture. Listen in to this episode to discover the best ways you can manage this.   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Have you ever been urged to "tone it down" or asked why you "have so much attitude"...even when you weren't angry at all? Black and Brown women encounter these types of situations on a daily basis. They're called microaggressions, which are regular, subtle, purposeful — and frequently inadvertent — exchanges or acts that express stereotypical beliefs about oppressed groups. I have experienced microaggressions many times in my career. I was once told I was "too passionate" to get a vice-president role. I was being stereotyped. And it was incredibly frustrating. So when microaggressions rear their ugly heads, how do we address them? Listen to this episode now to find out.   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/