In my career, I learned quickly that certain workplaces rewarded compliance over authenticity. Questions could be read as challenges, new ideas were often dismissed, and as one of the few Black women on my team, I felt the unspoken weight of tokenism. I became the “easy to lead” employee—over-functioning, quick…
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Trust Begins With the Invitation: A Lesson About Branches
When I was first asked to lead a high-stakes project early in my career, I said yes immediately. The ask came from someone I respected — a senior leader with a big vision. But as the weeks went on, something felt… off. I realized later it wasn’t the work itself.…
Unmasking the Imposter: How the Resilience Tree Helps Us Reclaim Our Power
When I met with the Emboldly Fellows recently—a dynamic group of emerging leaders committed to making bold moves with heart—I invited them into a conversation many of us avoid: imposterism. We didn’t just talk about “imposter syndrome” in the generic sense. We unpacked the types of imposters that live inside…
Positivity – Recognizing My Impact
I missed an opportunity last night to make a point with my students so I’m going to be vulnerable and share it here in the hopes that it helps someone… An RA from another community who is also a peer educator in another office was about to co-present to our…
Intercultural Communication
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