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During season three of Skills Recharged, I'm sharing my reflections after each episode with a guest. I'm grateful to you for tuning in to the #skillsrecharged conversation for the season finale on leading with SCRUM. Thank you, Stella Ihenacho, for adding your voice to the discussion. We're learning together and from each other, and let's continue to keep our stride.

Next up, E is for engagement. Have you listened to episode one of season three of the Skills Recharged series, Keep Your stride, yet? During the episode, I shared the acronym that I created out of stride, and have provided further explanations of each component throughout season three of Skills Recharged. Join the #skillsrecharged conversation and chat about how your staying engaged with keeping your stride.

Season 3 Finale of Skills Recharged on the Career Tipper podcast features Co-Founder of Nstar Technologies, Stella Ihenacho.   Stella Ihenacho is the Cofounder and Agile Faculty lead at NSTAR Technologies - Atlanta's leading provider of continuing education services- where she teaches the Scrum Master Comprehensive course providing career coaching and opportunities to reduce the earning and knowledge gap for minorities. Her professional experience includes managing complex programs/projects in various industries, including education, software development, the internet of things, and Artificial Intelligence. In addition to her passion for projects, she is also passionate about empowering women so that they don't allow fear to keep them from pursuing their dreams. Having experienced and understood how fear can cripple dreams and purpose, she founded Women Doing It Afraid, a community dedicated to helping women break through their fears with tools, workshops, and coaching so they can succeed in life. Stella is also a Senior Agile Practitioner at Red Hat, where she manages the Outer loop Developer Experience providing a unified experience for enterprise developers and an Agile Coach for multiple Developer Teams.  During this episode about Mastering SCRUM:  [2:30] Stella shares her journey to mastering the agile framework, SCRUM. [5:48] Identifying transferrable skills related to SCRUM. [8:31] What is SCRUM? [10:37] Stells shares how to become certified in SCRUM. [13:57] Improving teamwork through SCRUM. [20:09] SCRUM Masters can generate buy-in from naysayers in the workplace.  [28:22] Insight on how SCRUM Masters can self-assess their progress on mastering the practice of SCRUM.  [33:14] Leading with SCRUM across disciplines.  [37:48] Stella's favorite productivity tools.  [38:36] Stella's most prized career lesson.  Connect with Stella:  https://nstartechnologies.com/

During season three of Skills Recharged, I'm sharing my reflections after each episode with a guest. I'm grateful for each of you that’s tuning in to the #skillsrecharged conversation on equal opportunity in the workplace. Thank you, Nicole K. Webb, for adding your voice to the discussion. We're learning together and from each other. Let's continue to keep our stride.

Next up, D is for development. Have you listened to episode one of season three of the Skills Recharged series, Keep Your stride, yet? During the episode, I shared the acronym that I created out of stride, and I'll be sharing further explanations of each component throughout season three. Join the #skillsrecharged conversation and chat about your most prized career development experience on social media.

Episode 5 of Season 3 of Skills Recharged on the Career Tipper podcast features EEO Expert, Nicole K. Webb.  Nicole provides strategic human resources consulting services in compliance with federal and state laws. She also educates, empowers, and equips ambitious individuals to become the CEO of their careers. Nicole founded NK Webb Group in 2014. Nicole is a human resources educator at the University of Baltimore. Her experience and previous roles include Recruitment Specialist, Equal Employment Opportunity Training and Diversity Specialist, Human Resources Client Partner, Human Resources Compliance Officer, and Deputy Director of Equal Employment Opportunity. She has served as a Forbes Coaches Council member, contributing writer for Black Enterprise Magazine, and her expert advice has been featured in Forbes, TV One, Dice, and Millennial Magazine. During this episode about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace:  [ 2:14 ] Baseline suggestions on how professionals can develop skills related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). [4:23] Nicole shares her journey to becoming an EEO expert.  [5:44] The importance of why DEI should be a necessary understanding by all members of an organization. [7:32] Nicoles shares her stance on why DEI training should be mandatory in the workplace. [8:35] DEI best practice suggestions for solopreneurs.  [9:29] Starting point suggestions on learning about DEI.  [11:02] Examples of diversity skills.  [13:00] Skills that enable equity and inclusion in the workplace. [16:55] Possible team-building exercises that are DEI-centered.  [18:12] Suggested starting point on how to check biases. [19:00] Examples of being bias.  [21:32] Nicole shares her wisdom on having a DEI approach to networking and interacting with others.  [24:28] Nicole's favorite productivity tools.  [25:19] Mindset to consider having when working to identify DEI solutions.  [27:51] Different aspects of allyship in the workplace. [29:00] Nicole's most prized career lesson.  [33:13] Suggested criteria that qualify a professional to be a DEI expert.  [34:55] Insight on how to prepare to be hired in a DEI role? [36:36] Nicole shares DEI findings statistics.  Connnect with Nicole:  https://www.nkwebbgroup.com/

During season three of Skills Recharged, Michele shares her reflections after each episode with a guest. She's grateful for each of you that’s tuning in to the #skillsrecharged conversation on personal finance strategy. Thank you, Dalan Vanterpool, for adding his voice to the discussion. We're learning together and from each other. Let's continue to keep our stride.

Next up, I is for intentional. Have you listened to episode one of season three, Keep Your stride, yet? During the episode, I shared the acronym that I created out of stride, and I'll be sharing further explanations of each component throughout season three. Join the #skillsrecharged conversation on social media and share an example of how you're being intentional.

Episode 4 of Season 3 of Skills Recharged on the Career Tipper podcast features Financial Educator, Dalan Vanterpool. Dalan is a financial educator and private banker from the British Virgin Islands. He helps young professionals connect their career moves to their wealth goals via his blog and podcast at dalanv.com. A few years ago, he moved to Panama, where he now works and navigates life in Spanish. In April 2021, he released his debut book, No Boss, Only Clients: How to Build an Extraordinary Career and a Life of Freedom. During this episode about Personal Finance Strategy: [ 2:10]Definition of No Boss, Only Clients. [ 6:34] Suggested strategy to creating multiple streams of income. [ 12:30] Storytelling tips for promoting your skills. [ 19:55] Insight on salary negotiation vs. income augmentation along with understanding the money line. [ 34:37]  Challenge your perspective to invest and to save. [40:55 ] Productivity tools suggestions. [45:11 ] A career lesson to keep his skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready. Connect with Dalan: https://dalanvanterpool.com

During season three of Skills Recharged, Michele shares her reflections after each episode with a guest. She's grateful for each of you that's tuning in to the #skillsrecharged conversation on legalizing your side hustle. Thank you, Toni Moore, for adding her voice to the discussion. We're learning together and from each other. Let's continue to keep our stride.

Next up, R for research. Have you listened to episode one of season three, Keep Your stride, yet?  During the episode, I shared the acronym that I created out of stride, and I'll be sharing further explanations of each component throughout season three.  Join the #skillsrecharged conversation on social media and share an example of how you're completing research. 

Episode 3 of Season 3 of Skills Recharged on the Career Tipper podcast features Wealth Protection Lawyer, Toni Moore, Esq. Toni Moore is one of eight girls who dreamt of living her version of 'happily ever after.' Toni pushed herself to play a bigger game in life throughout her traumatized childhood and tumultuous teenage years. After leaping faith to go from the projects to attend the University of Pennsylvania, she went to law school. After that, Toni started flexing her brilliance in courtrooms, boardrooms, and classrooms. While her road to success wasn't easy, Toni kept her eyes on the prize of living the life she believed God planned and proposed for her to live. After Toni reached a sure pinnacle success, she began showing up on tv, radio, stage, and digital platforms to empower other women to bankroll their brilliance in business to create a legacy of wealth. During this episode about Legalizing Your Side Hustle: [ 2:06 ] Toni shares her journey to becoming a wealth protection lawyer. [ 10:20 ]  The suggested dos' to building up your side hustle. [ 21:04] The suggested don'ts to building up your side hustle. [ 27:06 ] Suggested timeline for trademarking your side hustle. [ 28:57 ] Suggested baselines for contracts and agreements when managing a side hustle. [ 34:50 ] Toni shared perspective and mindsight insight for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs. [40:49] How to stay up to date about legal updates for entrepreneurs. Connect with Toni: https://legallychic360.com

During season three of Skills Recharged, Michele is sharing her reflections after each episode with a guest. She's grateful for each of you that have joined the #skillsrecharged conversation on mental wellness; so far on social media. Thank you, Caitlin Magidson, for adding your voice to the discussion. We're learning together and from each other. In the interim, remember to keep your stride and skills recharged. 

Next up, T for teachable. Have you listened to episode one of season three, Keep Your stride, yet?  During the episode, I shared the acronym that I created out of stride, and I'll be sharing further explanations of each component throughout season three.  Join the #skillsrecharged conversation on social media and share an example of how you demonstrate being teachable. 

Episode 2 of Season 3 of Skills Recharged on the Career Tipper podcast features Psychotherapist and Career Coach, Caitlin Magidson.  Caitlin Magidson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Career Coach in private practice serving clients in the Washington DC metro region and remotely worldwide. Caitlin integrates her mental health counseling and coaching specialties as she works with clients navigating life transitions to gain clarity and confidence in reaching their goals. She previously worked as the Assistant Director of Coaching & Education at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and currently coaches executive leaders through JHU’s Academy of Women in Leadership.  Caitlin is certified in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Strengths Finder, Strong Interest Inventory, EQ-i 2.0, and EQ 360 with a Career Management Certificate from The Academies.  Caitlin has presented at local and national career development conferences and holds a BA in Corporate Communications from Elon University and Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. During this episode about Mastering Mental Wellness: [ 02:38] Caitlin shares her journey to offering psychotherapy and career coaching with her clients. [ 04:13 ]  Why adding therapy to your wellness plan is essential. [ 06:49] Discusses privacy and stigmatization associated with therapy. [ 10:55 ] How to identify career grief. [ 14:06 ] The impact that emotional intelligence has on mental wellness. [ 18:56]  Suggested productivity tools. [ 20:38] The benefits and lesson learned through professional development  Connect with Catlin: https://www.caitlinmagidson.com/

Have you listened to epsiode one of season three, Keep Your Stride, yet? During the episode, I shared the acronym that I created out of stride, and I'll be sharing further explanation of each component throughout season three.  First up, S for stats.  Join the #skillsrecharged conversation on social media and share how you are keeping track of your career stats. 

The skills recharged conversation continues during season three. During episode one, Michele shares tips on keeping your stride while keeping your skills recharged. She gives an update on how she's been executing the professional development advice she shares with others. Michele also gives a sneak peek of which skills will be discussion topics during season three with industry experts.  Download the free Keep Your Stride download at skillsrecharged.com.  [00:33] Michele shares a personal and professional updates [3:02] Michele chats about keeping your stride and the strategy for the s.t.r.i.d.e. acronym she created. [3:49] S - stats overview [4:29] T - teachable overview [4:52] R - research overview [5:13] I - intentionality overview [5:38] D - development overview [6:04] E - engagment overview [6:31] A story of keeping your stride about the seed and education company, Floret.  [8:19] Michele shares her personal example of keeping her stride.

Season two of Skills Recharged is wrapping up on a motivational note. Michele is grateful for all the industry experts that joined the skills recharged conversation this season. The communication with many of you has been an informative exchange of knowledge gems, inspirational, and an exchange of virtual high-fives to stay the course. Cheers to 2020 being an abundantly phenomenal year for us all blazing the career trails of our choosing.

The skills recharged conversation continues with returning guest Career Coach & Private Banker, Dalan Vanterpool during episode five. Dalan helps professionals navigate and connect to fulfilling careers through his podcast, Focus The Fire. By day he advises high net worth clients. During this episode, Dalan shares financial wellness insight on how to make strategic choices with your career that will potentially recession-proof your livelihood.

The skills recharged conversation continues with Staffing & Recruiting expert, Tim Lesnick during episode four. Tim has over 16 years of experience in the staffing business and interviewed well over 10,000 applicants and have placed nearly 4,000 candidates on a contract or full-time basis. During this episode, Tim shares how his career persevered to have longevity through two recessions and accomplished his personal and professional goals by networking with a purpose.