• What to do in a Toxic Work Environment
    May 11 2021

    In the Season 1 finale of Career Chasers, host Latesha Byrd prompted you with the question, "What do you need to do in a toxic work environment?" 

    Some might say you need to leave immediately, maybe you slowly plan your exit while you line up another position, perhaps you try to repair the situation. Regardless of your answer, Latesha wants to get the discussion going because there's several good answers to this dilemma. 

    Stay tuned until the end of the podcast to hear Latesha give away a one-on-one coaching session with one of her listeners for answering this question!

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    23 mins
  • Performance Reviews
    May 5 2021

    Creating clear and defined expectations is part of the dynamic of any workplace, and at many companies this manifests itself as a performance review. While being able to effectively communicate strengths and weaknesses is key to any working relationship, the performance review can often have built in biases, especially for Black and Brown people and women.

    In today's episode of Career Chasers, Latesha Byrd talks about why the performance review is a good time to level set expectations, dealing with biases, the power of having a brag sheet or self review, and five steps you can do to knock your performance review out of the park.

    Also, you can win a free coaching session with Latesha, and get featured in the Season 1 finale on next week's episode. All you have to do is listen to the first part of today's episode to find out how!

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    31 mins
  • Safe Spaces, Safe Workplaces
    Apr 26 2021
    Diversity hiring is something that lots of companies have talked a big game about recently, but have they followed up with action? If your workplace hasn't, Latesha is coming to you with strategies that will help you keep your company accountable and giving them actionable steps to opening the hiring process to more minority candidates. If you don't have an ERG (Employee Resource Group), Latesha talks about what it is and how it helps.   It continues to be a difficult time for minorities in the workplace with violence against Black, Brown and Yellow bodies regularly in the media and online. Latesha opens the episode with her thoughts on how we can be at our best, but also prioritize our own self care first.
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    31 mins
  • Navigating the Workplace During Racial Injustice
    Apr 19 2021

    It's a difficult time to be Black and Brown in the workplace while horrific videos and images are everywhere of police shootings, the trial of Derek Chauvin, and other acts of violence against minority populations everywhere you look. You might feel heavy with emotion, and yet your workplace friends are going to ask you the same questions they always do. 

    On today's episode of Career Chasers, Latesha Byrd throws the career advice out the window and gets down to it. Protecting your space and your energy as as Black and Brown woman in today's unforgiving work environment is a top priority, and Latesha is giving you at least three tips on dealing with racial violence and its effect in the workplace. 

    Sign up for Career Chasers at careerchasersclub.com.

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    20 mins
  • Get the Bag! Salary Negotiation Techniques
    Apr 12 2021

    Last week, Latesha talked about the myths of salary negotiation, and how much of what we've been taught about if, when and how to ask for more salary is wrong or misleading. This week, Latesha gives you a five step process for what to do when you get the job or get the promotion.

    It all starts with evaluating your needs and your worth so that you know what you want in return for the value that you bring to the table. Then you need to know what to say and how to ask for the things you clearly deserve. Finally, Latesha shows you how even though these conversations can be awkward, they are necessary and will lead to more salary, more benefits and more resources for you and your team. 

    Join the #1 career development program for women of color and see how our members are securing $80k in salary increases during a pandemic. Sign up careerchasersclub.com/join. Annual members receive 2 months free and a Career Journal for Women Bundle.

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    20 mins
  • Salary Negotiation Myths
    Apr 6 2021

    We need to stop asking "should I ask for a higher salary?" And start asking "How should I ask for a higher salary?" In this episode of Career Chasers, Latesha explains why asking for a higher salary is something you need to get into the habit of, especially when you're just starting out with a company. Latesha gives you scripts and negotiation strategies that you can use right now, and explains why it's never a bad time to ask for a raise.

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    15 mins
  • Job Search Hacks: How My Clients Land Job Offers in Three Months (or Less)
    Mar 29 2021
    Join Latesha's FREE salary negotiation training Know Your Worth, Then Add Tax on March 31, 2021 - Learn how to negotiate salary increases, job offers, and promotions with confidence. www.lateshabyrd.com/freetraining    After you attend this 90-minute webinar, you’ll receive a free LinkedIn Checklist with 30 tips on how to level up your LinkedIn in 48 hours.    Career Chasers Members Club is opening enrollment April 1st! Join the #1 Career Development Program women of color and learn strategies our members used to land new jobs with $80K salary increases during the pandemic. https://careerchasersclub.com/join/
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    23 mins
  • Asking For More
    Mar 22 2021
    Unfortunately, the playing field isn't equal for Black and Brown women. That's why it's even more important for us to be able to advocate for ourselves in the workplace. We need to be more comfortable asking for access to trainings, conferences and other forms of career development.   In today's episode of Career Chasers, Latesha  shares some of her strategies on how you can make the asks of your employer that will help not only show your current value, but what value your development will bring to the table for your company in the future.
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    19 mins