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 benefits and challenges in offering these spaces. Connect with Tara Twitter:@TaraMilliken Resources Mentioned ACPA Commission for Career Services ACPA Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization Debunking the Myth of Job Fit in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Edited by Brian J. Reece, Vu T. Tran, Elliott N. DeVore and Gabby Porcaro The Racial Healing Handbook, by Dr. Anneliese Singh On Being Included: Racism and Diversity in Institutional Life, by Dr. Sara Ahmed Seeing White- Seen on Radio Podcast Connect with Dive In Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer Email: [email protected] Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer

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 strategies clients can use to determine a company's commitment to DEI, and identifies areas for career centers to consider as they develop their DEI strategy. Connect with Joelle Instagram: EMG Facebook: EMG- Exec Mommy Group LinkedIn: Joelle Murchison Website: https://execmommygroup.com/ Resources Mentioned Conscious Kid  Race Forward The Color of Change Code Switch  We Can’t Talk About That at Work! By Mary Frances Winter Inclusive Conversations by Mary Frances Winter  Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit by Mary Frances Winter This Book is Antiracist by Tiffany Jewell Color Blind or Color Brave by Mellody Hobson  The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Connect with Dive In Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer Email: [email protected] Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer

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 and offer are available until December 31, 2020.     Connect with Maureen Joyful Living Coaching Facebook: Joyful Living Coaching Twitter: Maureen Sweatman Instagram: Maureen Sweatman LinkedIn: Maureen Sweatman Resources Mentioned Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Untamed by Glennon Doyle Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein Emotional Agility by Susan David The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams Anchored in the Current: Discovering Howard Thurman as Educator, Activist, Guide, and Prophet by Gregory C. Ellison III Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel, Elizabeth Gilbert on Careers vs. Jobs Connect with Dive In Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer Email: [email protected] Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer  

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 III  Instagram: Positive Philter Twitter: Positive Philter Facebook: Positive Philter Twitter: Philip_W3 Resources Mentioned The Science of Happiness The Science of Well-Being Five Minute Journal Happiness Lab Podcast Greater Good Science Center Podcast Connect with Dive In Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer Email: [email protected] Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer

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 Graduate Career Consortium ImaginePhD Versatile Ph.D. The Academic Job Search Handbook by Julia Miller Vick, Jennifer S. Furlong, and Rosanne Lurie Moving the Counseling Profession Forward: Strategies for Supporting the Personal and Professional Development of Counselor-in-Training by Fatim Lelenta Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Email: [email protected] Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer

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 Kauffman Scholars Kauffman Scholars on Twitter Closing the Opportunity Gap Edited by Vijay Pendakur National Career Development Association National Association for Colleges and Employers Forbes Diversity Articles Dirty Diversity Podcast Waking up White by Debby Irving White Like Me by Tim Wise Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Email: [email protected] Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer

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.     Connect with Dr. Daley Twitter: @drlaurendaley LinkedIn: Lauren Pasquarella Daley Resources Mentioned Catalyst Inc. Catalyst on Twitter: @catalystinc Catalyst on Instagram: @catalystinc Catalyst on LinkedIn: Catalyst Inc. Covid-19: Women, Equity, and Inclusion in the Future of Work American Association of University Women National Women’s Law Center The Chaos Theory of Careers: A New Perspective on Working in the Twenty-First Century by Robert Pryor and Jim Bright Schlesinger, J. & Daley, L. (2016). Applying the chaos theory of careers as a framework for college career centers. Journal of Employment Counseling,53. 86-96. doi:10.1002/joec.12030. Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: [email protected]

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 consultations, workshops, and trainings.  To learn more about Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting, visit www.beinspiredllc.com.  Subscribe to the Dive In Podcast email list!  Connect with Dr. Hargons http://drcandicenicole.com/ Center for Healing Racial Trauma Instagram: @drcandicenicole Resources Mentioned Liberate Meditation App Black Lives Matter Meditation Stamped by Dr. Ibram Kendi Racial Healing Handbook by Dr. Anneliese Singh Dr. Carlton Green First of All by Dr. Candice Hargons Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: [email protected]

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 trainings.  To learn more about Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting, visit www.beinspiredllc.com.  Subscribe to the Dive In Podcast email list!  Connect with Andrew Twitter: @andrewcrain Linked: linkedin.com/in/acrain Resources Mentioned Corbett, M. (2009). No time to fool around with the wrong education: Socialisation frames, timing and high-stakes educational decision making in changing rural places. Rural Society, 19(2), 163-177. Crain, A. (2018, May 1). Serving rural students. NACE.   McNamee, T. (2019). Social capital in the rural United States and its impact on educational attainment. In Bartee, R.D & George, P.L. (Eds.) Contemporary Perspectives on Social Capital in Educational Contexts, (201-2019). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc. Meece, J. L., Hutchins, B., Byun, S., Farmer, T. W., Irvin, M. J., & Weiss, M. (2013). Preparing for adulthood: a recent examination of the alignment of rural youth's future educational and vocational aspirations. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 3(2), 175.  All Georgia Rural Works! Initiative at NC State  Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: [email protected] Subscribe to the Dive In Podcast email list!

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 you to think about your commitment and measures of accountability.  There’s a lot to consider in this episode, so get ready to reflect and act!   Download the Moving Beyond the Statement Guide to follow along. Resources Mentioned Episode 1: A Vision for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Kelvin Rutledge Episode 3: Supporting Black Women at Work with Tiffany Waddell Tate Episode 5: Career Work is Justice Work with Dr. Brian Hutchison The Racial Healing Handbook, Dr. Anneliese Singh Moving Beyond the Statement Guide Invite Me to Your Next Event Need an office consultation or a speaker for your next event? Contact me at [email protected]  Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: [email protected]