GETTING TO THE TOP: FIVE C-CRETS TO BE SPONSOR-READY
What if connecting with just one person could turn your career around? It’s more than possible. Corporate executives find success all the time, doing exactly that. A chance meeting or invitation for a drink can lead to a key introduction, or even an offer for a higher position. Many people see finding a good mentor […]
Epi 41: Are you Sponsor Ready?
Do you know the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? Unlike a mentor, who mainly offers advice, finding a sponsor or an advocate who helps move your career forward is a game-changer for the corporate employee. In Season 3 of C-CRETS, we’re providing you with more content that supports your upward trajectory in the […]
SHOULD YOU GET CAREER COACHING?
For many people, money in the bank involves working to earn a consistent income. Likewise, most people, though they’d like a fatter bank account, are unable to pinpoint what’s holding them back in their careers. Generally, employees will earn less from their employer the longer they stay at that particular job. According to Forbes, it […]
30. Taking On A Stretch Assignment To Boost Your Career!
Proactively taking on a stretch assignment or job can exponentially advance your career. Listen in as Keith and Ricky share their own experiences of accepting and thriving in stretch roles. Hear why being up for the challenge of a stretch role matters and learn 4 C-CRETS on how to choose and secure one that furthers […]
29. Showing Up Like a Boss – C-CRETS to a Building an Executive Presence
When you show up in a room, what do people notice about you? In today’s episode, hosts Keith and Ricky talk about the characteristics that create a powerful executive presence. Learn about why having an executive presence matters in the corporate arena and how to utilize it for your own career advancement. You’ll also get […]
C-CRETS CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March 8th marked the celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), which annually highlights the importance in the movement for women’s rights. Raising awareness against bias, taking action for equality, and challenging gendered actions against women in order to create change remains important. There are countless issues facing women such as domestic abuse and lack of […]
6. Over-Mentored and Under-Sponsored…Why Sponsorship is the C-CRET to Reaching the C-Suite
In this episode, you’ll gain clarity on the difference between mentorship and sponsorship. Keith and Ricky also share the outcome of sponsorship and mentorship in their careers, how they’ve paid it forward, and how both forms of giving back impacts women and people of color. Are you looking to pay it forward or become sponsored? […]
