Top 10 Nuggets of Wisdom from the UNprofessional Podcast
To celebrate 30 episodes of the UNprofessional podcast, I’m sharing some of the best pieces of advice with you straight from our amazing guests. From overcoming insecurities to knowing how to handle uncomfortable conversations in the workplace, here are 10 excellent pieces of advice to inspire growth in your career, business and personal life: “It […]
3 Ways to Keep Your Employees Happy
Retaining top talent is one of the biggest challenges for many businesses. Based on research conducted among 600 businesses with 50-500 employees, 63% of companies reported having more difficulty in employee retention than hiring. Losing and replacing an employee is costly too. To avoid facing these issues, business leaders should know how to make and […]
4 Strategies to Help Your People Through Hard Times
We all experience personal problems at some point in our lives, and sometimes those problems can also affect our work. According to a study by inc.com, 47% of employees admit that their personal problems can impact their performance at work. As a leader, you have to show empathy to someone who is going through personal […]
3 Predictions about the Future for Working Women
At the start of the pandemic, women were losing their jobs at a faster rate than men, giving rise to the term “shecession.” But the future of women at work is looking brighter than people predicted it would be a year ago. According to a research published by the Resolution Foundation in June, women’s average […]
Fuck the Mold: How Your True Self Will Lead to Greater Success
For the longest time, I tried to fit a mold. To be old enough. To be masculine enough. To be business-y enough. To be quiet enough. To be non-white enough. People kept challenging my career and worth for not being enough of one thing. I took pride in each new version of myself. I was […]
Top 3 UNprofessional Podcast Episodes
This week, I’m sharing with you the top 3 most streamed episodes of the UNprofessional podcast— featuring innovative human leaders who are not afraid to break the mold to achieve their mission. I hope you’ll enjoy and learn as much as I did in interviewing these amazing human beings. Creating an Award-Winning Startup Culture with […]
Be Viral by Being Imperfect
Social media can do a lot for your brand. In 2020, there were over 3.6 billion social media users worldwide. There is no question that you can reach a lot of people through social media. The real challenge is how you can command their attention. What does it take to go viral? Last March, I […]
What Social Listening Is and Why You Should Care About It
We live in a world where almost half of the population expresses their opinions on social media. As of July 2020, there are almost 4 billion active social media users. If you’re in business, taking time to listen to what people say or share about your brand can make a huge difference in how you’ll […]
6 Lessons Learned From Launching A Podcast
Welcome to the UNprofessional podcast, a place to explore the boundaries of work, humanity and culture. If you’re ready to break out of the box, say goodbye to business as usual and usher in a new era, one that’s more human, you’ve found the right place. Join me and fellow UNprofessionals as we dive deep […]
Where Ellen DeGeneres Went Wrong and What We Should Learn from It
“My instinct told me it’s time.” This is what Ellen DeGeneres said when asked why they are ending the show on its 19th season. But it’s clearly more than just instincts when just last year the show host’s reputation took a serious beating after alleged toxic workplace conditions and mistreatment. On a whim last week, […]
