Certified virtual presenter and professional speaker with over 20 years of experience.

Are you still exploring the right career fit? Have you ever wondered what a certain career would be like? Sometimes the job search or paving your career path can be frustrating and overwhelming. Are you struggling to thrive and survive in this new business landscape? You can be new to your career or already making moves in your desired role. Maybe you're stuck and need some direction?Career View Mirror®️ is a show that interviews individuals in various careers to educate, motivate and inspire others to take action in their careers no matter where you are in your path.If you’d like to share more about what you do, encourage others to get into your field, share tips on how launched your career, or how overcame any workplace challenges to get where you are today, I would love to talk to you and interview you on the show. Apply to appear on the podcast here: https://form.jotform.com/220164450728149If you have any burning career or leadership advice questions you'd like for me to address on the show- please email me at info@clsnext.comThanks!

I grow leaders for a living!I am a highly energized Certified Professional Career Coach and HR Learning & Development Expert that motivates and inspires others to achieve their career and business goals. I have a laser focus for advancing the needs of leaders by providing resources, tools and coaching.As an Expert Leadership Consultant, I empower leaders to step into their power with confidence and clarity. I help individuals with a variety of career development topics like leadership development, effective negotiations skills, Civil Treatment workplaces, increasing visibility working remotely, effective communication and feedback, executive presence, interview preparation and networking skills ensuring greater internship and employment opportunities.As a Seasoned Learning and Development Professional, I use my skills in engaging facilitation, virtual training, trainer certification, curriculum development, e-learning, project management and business strategy to help businesses not only survive but thrive in their industries through professional and leadership development. I enjoy empowering leaders to step into their power and passion. I really enjoy building professional relationships with executives, colleagues, students, and community leaders at each level of their career. I work with a variety of businesses and organizations speaking about best practices with leadership development, effective coaching, civil workplace environments, self advocacy, empowerment, visibility, resilience and how to manage a healthy work/life. Please email Nicole Anderson to book me for your next event: nicole@nalspeakersbureau.comTo learn more about how I can help you or your business visit: https://www.crawfordleadership.comFor a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume.

Inaugural member of the Black Enterprise Contributor’s Network. Advice Column: Ask Your Fairygodmentor®️

Member of the African American Chamber of Commerce NJ

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Presented “Working The Virtual Conference as a Person Of Color” in June 2020.Retained by the Institute as a Leadership Coach of the Constellation New Leadership Initiative for 2020-2021.Retained by the Institute as a Leadership Coach of the Constellation New Leadership Initiative for 2021-2022.Retained by the Institute as a Leadership Coach of the Constellation New Leadership Initiative for 2022-2023.Retained by the Institute as a Leadership Coach of the Constellation New Leadership Initiative for 2023-2024.Retained by the Institute as a Career Coachand Leadership Development Consultant for the Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange (PMFE) 2024-2025.

2018 Guest Speaker for Black @ New York Times Employee Resource Group for Black History Month. Topic: Speak Up! Effective Negotiation Skills To Raise Your Voice and Value2019 Guest Speaker for Black @ New York Times Employee Resource Group. Topic:Speak Up! Effective Negotiation Skills To Raise Your Voice and Value in Performance Evaluations

*Presented several Professional Development sessions for Employee and Leadership Development : "Speak Up! Best Practices for Having Performance Development Conversations to Drive Your Career" and "Like a Boss-How Development, Emotional Intelligence and Knowing your Role Can Increase your Results and Improve Team Performance"*Presented: Leveraging Your Professional Brand & Increasing Your Visibility at Work for Inquiring Women ERG

VIP Article Contributor for Fairygodboss

Presented Crawford Leadership Strategies' course on "Managing Your Life and Your Career" to the Cultivating Emerging Professionals Group.Presented Crawford Leadership Strategies' course on "#Adulting-You CAN Even" to the Center for Leadership Fellows.Presented Crawford Leadership Strategies' course on "Professional Branding" to Elon Students and Alumni as a part of Professional Development Series.

Presented "Performance Evaluations Demystified" twice in January 2019 for the University's Professional Development Days. (Content created by Crawford Leadership Strategies)Presented "Effective Feedback and Performance Improvement Plans" twice in June 2019 for the University's Professional Development Days. (Content created by Crawford Leadership Strategies)Presented "How to RISE with Emotional Intelligence" twice in June 2019 for the University's Professional Development Days. (Content created by Crawford Leadership Strategies)Presented "Like A Boss: Management VS Leadership" in October 2020 for the University's Enrollment Services Department. (Content created by Crawford Leadership Strategies)Presented "Customer Service Excellence in Higher Education" twice in the Fall of 2020 for the University's Enrollment Services Department. (Content created by Crawford Leadership Strategies)

Guest Speaker for the NOW Professional Development Program on topics: Interviewing Skills and Resume Tips and the Power of Resilience in Your Career Search.

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Keynote Speaker presenting on "Bridging the Gap- Effective Communication in a New World of Work" at PACM Annual Conference. Developed by Crawford Leadership Strategies (2021).Keynote Speaker presenting on "Effective Communication and Feedback" developed by Crawford Leadership Strategies (2019)Keynote Speaker presenting on "Compassion Fatigue and Emotional Resilience" developed by LDT Consulting Agency (2018)

Founding member of a community of thought leaders, who share their insights, wisdom, and a diverse worldview through expert advice and engaging articles.

Presented my idea: Why we should Go Bald Together

Guest Speaker for NASA JPL's Information and Technology Solutions Directorate (ITSD) as a part of their Ready Set -Soar programing. I presented "How To Get Things Done All Year Long: 4 Steps to RISE in Reaching Your Career and Personal Goals"

Guest Lecturer- Topic: Show Your Ask: Advocating for Yourself and Your Career for Professor Mary Sakin's Class.

Disrupt HR -2021 WTH TopicGive it a Rest! 4 ways to RISE in Self CareBurnout affects 40-50% of full-time working Americans across all industries. Work burnout is real. I know because I've experienced it twice! This presentation quickly walks you though the signs of burnout, shares a 4 step process to recover from burnout and covers best practices for self-care that go beyond bubble baths and bon bons.

Disrupt HR Philadephia -2021 WTH Topic: Give it a Rest! 4 ways to RISE in Self Care

Kickstart Your Work provides coaching for people ready to level up at work. We help our clients create new habits and awareness to enjoy work and show up successfully. I work one-on-one with clients at leading companies to help employees improve their professional skills, navigate change and create fulfillment across the board in life. We believe bringing coaching to all levels in an organization is like a rising tide raising all ships.

Guest Speaker at the 34th Annual New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP) Conference. The conference theme was "Embracing Change." I presented "How to RISE with Resilience and Mindfulness in your Career" and "Lighten Up! Stress Management Tips to Ease Your Day" developed by Crawford Leadership Strategies, LLC.Guest Speaker at the 35th Annual New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP) Conference. The conference theme was "The Road Forward." I presented "Like A Boss - Effective Communication Skills and Executive Presence" and "How To Be A Goal Digger" developed by Crawford Leadership Strategies, LLC.

Guest Career Coach for Sharpen Your Skills Executive Female Leadership program.

Guest Career Coach at Digital Accessibility & Inclusion Conference sponsored by the NYC Mayor’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer.

Invited to present "Speak UP: Effective Negotiation Skills To Raise Your Voice and Your Value."

Keynote Speaker to Women's Leadership Development Program Graduation.

Crawford Leadership Strategies trained two Stress Management workshops to 80 warehouse associates.

In this role, I acted as the Training Supervisor for outsource call center support. My team was responsible for providing training support for 33+ vendor contact centers. This was another opportunity to flex my business strategy and project management muscles.As the Supervisor, I managed the delivery strategy and execution of Customer Service training to Outsourced vendor centers. Within this fast paced environment, I would assess learner needs/gaps in real time recommending better instructor- led and e-learning training solutions.My biggest accomplishment was leading a team of 13 learning and development professionals. It was so rewarding to coach and professionally develop my team by providing support, growth and stretch opportunities.For a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume.

As an HRBP, I got to share my experience in the field. While in Charleston, SC, I was the HR Consultant for a contact center with 650 employees. I was able to share my breadth of experience as sole HR Leadership contact on several occasions. Keeping my skills for learning and development sharp, I delivered HR-related training to managers and employees on topics including new hire orientation, civil treatment, sexual harassment, performance improvement, employee leadership skills, compensation, and benefits and interviewing skills.I assisted in developing sourcing opportunities and contacts to support the company’s commitment to a diverse workforce. I would carefully review compensation issues and work with managers on compensation decisions for new hires, promotions, salary adjustments and retaining employees. Working in a contact center gave me more experience to conduct internal investigations, provide consultation and escalate issues to the Employee Relations team. As a business partner, I'd work closely with management on performance, creating Performance Improvement and Corrective Action Plans.For a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume.

As a leader on the Management and Employee Development team I had the opportunity to oversee the training and development programs in support of employee management, budget, vendor relations and program management. Ever the Career Coach, I enjoyed identifying employee development needs and addressing results for 28K employees at all levels. I had the chance to conduct Train the Trainer certifications to full time and adjunct trainers for leadership and development courses ensuring quality and competency.I had the honor of leading a team of 5 leadership development trainers and 100+ adjunct trainers within HR. Using my business strategy and project management skills, I analyzed and managed two budgets ($2.4M and $780K) for training expenditures and budget variances. Another exciting part of this position was having a hand in course development. I had the opportunity to leverage my project management skills to oversee the design, implementation, marketing and the execution of numerous leadership development programs targeted for leadership development. On top of leading an amazing team of learning and development professionals, I got to shine on camera! I was cast as talent for several internal training videos: New Hire Orientation, Sales, Safety and Finance.For a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume.

In this role, I got to stretch my platform presentation muscles. I had the chance to provide collaborative and creative solutions for Training and HR partners by performing needs analysis to meet and exceed training and development needs. I held vendor management responsibilities related to special projects, curriculum development, facilitation, and scheduling classes. Stretching my leadership skills, I assisted in conducting several Train the Trainer certifications to full-time and adjunct trainers for leadership development courses. I also took part in evaluating the training that was conducted nationally and reported results and feedback to management and internal customers. My favorite part of this job was being able to travel across the country at a moment's notice to support the leadership development goals of each area. I got to see so many different people and places while developing current and future leaders of the business.For a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume.

As an HRBP, I got to share my experience in company's Headquarters office. While in Bedminster, NJ I was the HR Consultant supporting the entire IT organization. Keeping my skills for learning and development sharp, I delivered HR-related training to managers and employees on topics including new hire orientation, civil treatment, sexual harassment, performance improvement, employee leadership skills, compensation, and benefits and interviewing skills.I assisted in developing sourcing opportunities and contacts to support the company’s commitment to a diverse workforce. I would carefully review compensation issues and work with managers on compensation decisions for new hires, promotions, salary adjustments and retaining employees. Since I cut my teeth in HR in the EEO/AA department, I was prepped to conduct internal investigations, provide consultation and escalate issues to Employee Relations team. As a business partner, I'd work closely with management on performance, creating Performance Improvement and Corrective Action Plans.I also worked closely with our Recruiter to develop hiring strategies to fill positions at all levels within the organization, including arranging and facilitating career fairs and recruiting events.For a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume.

I had the esteemed responsibility for managing all of the filing of federal and state required reports for compliance purposes, investigating and responding to EEOC Charges of discrimination for the entire company. This was a huge role and I took the responsibility very seriously. I would create accurate and timely reports to analyze and convey company diversity workforce data.Being a member of the EEO and Affirmative Action Team, I had the opportunity to assist with the development and facilitation of Affirmative Action, EEO, and Investigations training programs (webinar, instructor-led and video) nationally to HR employees within the staffing organization.My Associate Director knew about my passion to train and develop others, so I was able to facilitate new hire, interviewing and workplace environment/culture compliance training. Being so closely involved in employee development and education solidified my involvement in content development. I was responsible for the editing and maintenance of the Corporate Culture and Diversity Website applications for the national self-service intranet website called About You. For a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume.