The education system teaches us to learn and recall information and at the end of it we are tested and expected to then pass exams. After all said and done the reality is, we are supposed to get a job at the end of it. I was unaware of the difficulties I would encounter at work especially as a Black Woman. How do I navigate work and how do I keep a job? Education institutions do not prepare you for work, racism, bullying, and oppressive managers in the workplace. Where the education system h ...
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Hello and welcome to The Leading Lounge! I'm your host, Dr. Justin DuBose. In The Leading Lounge, we talk with today's leaders and unpack lessons learned and being learned from a career of leading and communicating in their field. Our conversations are designed to be both informal and informative. We want to equip you with wisdom and tools to empower you as a leader where you are and where you want to be.
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Welcome to the place where high-achieving women redefine success, break free from limiting mindsets, and manifest their dream lives. If you've realized that something is missing despite your accomplishments and you're yearning for more joy, ease, and fulfillment, you're in the right place. I share insights and strategies to help you identify and overcome limiting beliefs, societal programming, and energetic blockages that are holding you back from living an authentically abundant life. I tak ...
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Owning Your Success with Iya Funlayo
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Join Dr. La Toya Davis and Iya Funlayo, PhD, scholar and priestess in the IFA Orisha tradition, in this enlightening episode of Aligned, Liberated, and Abundant as they discuss the importance of “Owning Your Success.” Iya Funlayo emphasizes the necessity of aligning the mind, body, and action to achieve fulfillment. Together, they explore the signi…
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Finding Liberation Through Self-Worth with Shonda Smith
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In this powerful episode of Aligned, Liberated, and Abundant, Dr. La Toya Davis welcomes special guest Shonda Smith, founder of The Queen and Me, to share her remarkable journey of transformation. Shonda has spent 18 years in education, dedicated to empowering young girls with the tools they need to cultivate self-love, confidence, and resilience. …
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Episode 40: Leading and Growing Through Change (Terry Smith)
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My guest today is Terry Smith. Terry is the pastor of Locust Valley Chapel in Coopersburg, PA. Before serving in that role, he was the Vice President for Church Ministries for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. In this interview, Terry addresses one of the most important and practical leadership challenges: leading others through change. Change w…
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Sovereignty, Purpose & Ancestral Connection with Kimberly Imfezi Ngonyama
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In this episode of Aligned, Liberated, and Abundant, Dr. La Toya Davis sits down with Kimberly, a leadership strategist and ancestral lineage connector and healer, to discuss the profound concepts of alignment, purpose, and true sovereignty. Kimberly shares her transformative journey from corporate America to becoming a leadership strategist, drive…
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Episode 39: Meeting Challenge with Change: What Distinguishes a Leader from Everyone Else
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Challenges are inevitable. What's most important is how you respond to them. In this episode, we address how leaders deal with challenges they face and how that approach sets them apart from everyone else. Great leaders meet challenge with CHANGE! Each of our Leadership Tips & Tools episodes comes from "The Leadership Challenge". The link to purcha…
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Working Through Introversion with Saira Nisa
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In this episode of Aligned, Liberated, and Abundant, Dr. La Toya Davis sits down with Saira Nisa, founder of Incredible Introverts, to explore the unique challenges and strengths of being a high-achieving introvert. Saira shares her personal journey of overcoming societal stereotypes, discussing the impact of trauma and upbringing on her introverte…
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In this episode, Dr. La Toya Davis takes us on a personal journey through her childhood in Miami, exploring how environment and expectations shaped her drive to succeed. She shares valuable insights on identifying core motivators and aligning them with your authentic self. Learn how to uncover the underlying drivers in your own life and use them to…
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Join Dr. La Toya Davis in this insightful episode of Aligned, Liberated, and Abundant as she explores the concept of what it means to actually manifest the intentions that have been set. Drawing from her recent experience celebrating the best-selling book, "Against All Odds" with Lisa Nichols, Dr. Davis shares powerful insights on intention setting…
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The Net Is Not Working ( Networking)
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Send us a text Rethinking Networking and Inclusivity in Tech Events Networking within the tech industry, especially at events targeted at the Black community, often feels more like a social affair than a professional gathering. We voice our skepticism about the effectiveness of these events and advocate for more inclusive and meaningful opportuniti…
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Episode 38: Pursuing Purpose over Profits in Leadership (Ryan Clopton)
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My guest today is Ryan Clopton. Ryan grew up in Georgia and once envisioned himself making his mark on the world through international missions. After college, he enrolled in seminary in North Carolina and served in the mission field with his wife. However, God had other plans for Ryan. Now a Chick-Fil-A Operator in Wisconsin, Ryan talks openly and…
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Building the Life You Want with Sha' Cannon
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Join Dr. La Toya Davis as she welcomes Sha' Cannon, award-winning fractional Chief Operating Officer and business coach, in this enlightening episode of Aligned, Liberated, and Abundant. Discover how to create a life of freedom and fulfillment by aligning your business with your values. Shea shares her journey from corporate America to location-ind…
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Alignment and Liberation Are Not Separate with Dr. Giavanni Washington
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Join Dr. La Toya Davis as she welcomes Dr. Giavanni Washington, creator of the Black Goddess Within Oracle Deck, in this episode of Aligned, Liberated, and Abundant. Dive deep into the power of ancestral wisdom, the importance of embracing our diasporic identities, and the journey to liberation for high-achieving Black women. Discover how reconnect…
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Episode 37: 3 Steps to Inspiring Support: Mastering Storytelling for Your Vision
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One of the powerful tools for communicating your vision is storytelling. In this episode, we give you 3 steps to inspiring support and enlisting others for your vision. These research-backed strategies come from the book "The Leadership Challenge: How To Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations." The link to purchase is below. Whether you’…
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Send us a text We explore the influential role of Black women in politics, drawing parallels between the US and the UK. We reflect on the groundbreaking impact of leaders like Barack Obama and Kamala Harris on political diversity and leadership. Despite these strides, the absence of a Black Prime Minister in the UK remains striking. We delve into K…
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The Power of Mindset: Creating Your Reality Through Positive Thinking
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In this episode, we explore the crucial role of mindset in achieving success and overcoming limitations. Learn how your thoughts shape your reality and discover practical strategies for cultivating a positive, can-do attitude. From reframing negative beliefs to taking small steps towards your goals, this episode will empower you to harness the powe…
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Embracing Abundance: Cultivating a Mindset of Prosperity and Possibility
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Abundance is more than just financial wealth – it's a state of mind that opens you up to infinite possibilities. In this episode, we explore how to cultivate an abundance mindset, overcome scarcity thinking, and attract prosperity in all areas of your life and business. Discover practical strategies for living in a state of abundance and manifestin…
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Episode 36: Lessons Learned from Military Leadership (Colonel D. Scotty Lene)
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My guest today is Army Colonel D Scotty Lene. Colonel Lene has served in various leadership positions within the United States Army for almost 30 years. Now on the brink of retirement, he looks back and shares his wisdom about what qualities make a great leader. Don't think that only those with a military background can benefit from this episode. C…
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Liberation: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs and Societal Expectations
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Liberation is key to creating a life and business that truly fulfills you. In this episode, we discuss how to identify and release limiting beliefs, overcome societal conditioning, and step into your authentic power. Learn practical techniques for breaking free from what's holding you back and embracing your true potential. 🔔 Please follow, like, a…
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The Power of Alignment: Connecting with Your Soul's Purpose in Business and Life
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In this episode, we explore the concept of alignment and why it's crucial for creating a fulfilling life and business. Learn how to identify when you're out of alignment, tap into your intuition, and make choices that honor your soul's purpose. Discover practical strategies for aligning your actions with your values and desires. 👉 Do you want a FRE…
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Welcome to Aligned, Liberated, and Abundant: Your Journey to Redefining Success Starts Here
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In this inaugural episode, we introduce the Aligned, Liberated, and Abundant podcast and its mission to help high-achieving women redefine success, break free from limiting mindsets, and manifest their dream lives. Discover what you can expect from the show and how it can support you on your journey to authentic success and fulfillment. 👉 Do you wa…
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Episode 35: Create your Clear, Actionable Vision in 5 Steps
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In this episode, we break down the process of crafting a clear and inspiring organizational vision into five actionable steps. These research-backed strategies come from the book "The Leadership Challenge: How To Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations." The link to purchase is below. This episode is essential for leaders at all levels se…
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Episode 34: Empowering your Leadership (Season 5 Preview)
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Hey everybody! In this preview episode, we give you a glimpse of Season 5. I’m so excited to bring you some amazing guests from a variety of fields. I’d LOVE your input on what’s helpful or what you’d like to hear more of! Please feel free to email me anytime: admin@communicatetocare.com Below are the links mentioned in this video. Episode 35 on ho…
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Send us a text What if the working world is demanding hypocrisy from you? Let’s pivot to the music industry and dissect the contrasting paths of Drake and Kendrick Lamar. We'll explore Drake's perceived struggle despite a privileged background and juxtapose it against Kendrick's authenticity and hard-earned success. This conversation leads us to a …
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Send us a text Back Like I never left. Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com TikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks www.toyatalks.com https://toyatalks.com/بقلم Toya Washington
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Episode 33: Leading through Stress; Growing through Failure (Adam Hans)
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My guest today is Adam Hans. Adam serves as an Ethylene Shift Supervisor for Chevron Philips. Working in the petrochemical industry can be very fast paced and stressful, and Adam shares about how he leads well in a high stress environment. He also opens up about workplace failure and reflects on how his failure has helped him grow into a better, mo…
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This is the next episode in our leadership tips, tricks, and tools series. Today's episode about leading by example is a follow-up to Episode 30 about leading from your values. We discuss 2 important aspects of leading by example, practical ways to live them out where you are, and their potential to transform your people and culture. One correction…
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Send us a text The world can be unkind, and for Black Women, the sting of racism and microaggressions is a harsh reality. I share a potent blend of personal stories and societal critique, focusing on my own experience at a swim school that became a battleground for parental rights and racial tensions. The episode also casts a lens on the political …
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Episode 31: Leading in the Classroom (Dr. Toya Burke Washington)
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Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Toya Burke Washington. She has served in education for 16 years and shares a lot of wisdom with us from her years in the classroom. Currently, she serves as both a learning coach for Goose Creek CISD in Texas and a faculty member at Indiana Wesleyan University. She has taught in multiple states an …
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Episode 30: Values are Forged, not Forced
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This is the next video in our leadership tips, tricks, and tools series. Today, we talk about the importance of leading from your values. In particular, we discuss the importance of inviting your people to speak into your corporate values rather than simply tell them what the values are. Join Dr. DuBose as he dives into some specific and practical …
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Send us a text Ever felt the weight of expectations tipping the scales against your authentic self? I've wrestled with the same challenge, longing for societal acceptance while yearning to embrace my true identity. In the heartfelt echoes of this episode, I share my personal voyage from the chains of people-pleasing to the serene shores of self-acc…
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Episode 29: Leadership from Personal Faith (Army Chaplain John Goldsworthy)
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My guest today is Army Reserve chaplain (Colonel) John Goldsworthy. John lives and works in Hawaii and is a wonderful man and great leader. After completing the Army Ranger school, John served as an Infantry officer. Later, he experienced a call from God to serve as a chaplain. Despite his desire to go Active Duty, God has kept him in the Reserves.…
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Hot Topics: Ressa Tessa | Wendy Williams and Porsha Williams Gurbodia
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Send us a text From the viral tales of Ressa Tessa on TikTok to the tumultuous life lessons from the Wendy Williams documentary, we take an unflinching look at the importance of recognising red flags and holding true to our values in the quest for love and fulfilment. Navigating the dating world can often feel like a high stakes game where knowing …
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Episode 28: Become a Leader People Want to Follow
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This is the 2nd episode of our Leadership Tips, Tricks, & Tools series. The goal of these episodes is to equip you with GREAT leadership tools that will strengthen and empower your leadership. What’s the secret to becoming a leader people WANT to follow? The answer is actually much simpler than you may imagine. Research involving 100,000 people ove…
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When the Messenger is Monique.
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Send us a text Ever questioned the value of your voice in a world that seems to echo with others' expectations? This episode turns the spotlight on the empowering art of personal branding, and the tenacity required to purge toxic relationships from our lives. Our narrative begins with the importance of inspiration, drawing from the negotiation prow…
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Episode 27: Visionary Cross-Cultural Leadership (Nelvin & Cherise Garcia)
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Nelvin & Cherise lead VIDA Christian Academy in El Cacao, Honduras. VIDA started in 2019 as a ministry of Adventure in Missions. As visionary leaders, Nelvin & Cherise lead a work that is bigger than them and requires building support from others outside the organization. Cherise's parents founded Adventure in Missions and she experienced a call to…
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PEACE. The most underrated most valuable requirement in the workplace.
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Send us a text Bouncing back from a job rejection can feel like an enormous task, especially when you're juggling the complexities of life's many roles. As a full-time mom nursing swollen glands, conjunctivitis and the many hats of motherhood, I've been there, and in this episode, I share my experience to encourage you to channel rejections into st…
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Episode 26: Leading at Your BEST (Leadership Tips, Tricks, & Tools)
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In this episode, we start our Leadership Tips, Tricks, & Tools series. The goal of these episodes is to equip you with GREAT leadership tools that will strengthen and empower your leadership. Everyone wants to lead at their BEST...but leadership is tiring and often we lead from our fatigue or frustration. Dr. DuBose shares some practical wisdom on …
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Assertiveness in the Workplace and the New Era of Flexibility
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Send us a text I've always believed that embracing your true self is a rebellious act of self-love, especially when the world tries to carve you into something you're not. This belief echoes through today’s conversation, sparked by Laura Matsu's powerful reflections on self-acceptance. I delve into the pivotal updates in UK employment law, specific…
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Episode 25: Empowering your Leadership (Season 4 Preview)
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We're so excited to preview our FOURTH season of The Leading Lounge for you! This season, we're making some changes to our format that Dr. DuBose shares with you. Our first regular episode providing you invaluable leadership "Tips, Tricks, & Tools" airs next week! If we can serve you or someone you know with any of our coaching packages or products…
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The 2024 Working Mom: Navigating Success on Your Own Terms
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Send us a text Ready to challenge societal norms and redefine success on your own terms as a working mom? Buckle up as we tackle the complex world of balancing work and motherhood, shedding light on the stereotypes and expectations that often hinder our progress. From my personal experiences returning to work after maternity leave, to the guilt ass…
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Send us a text As the year comes to a close, I find myself in a poignant reflection of the personal and societal transformations that have left an indelible mark on 2023. The landscape of the UK has been one of tumultuous change, from royal family disclosures to political upheaval and an economic maelstrom that has held our leaders' feet to the fir…
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DILEMMA Episode : How do I unsign a contract?
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Send us a text This is a Dilemma Episode. This episode contains x6 dilemmas. As we delve deeper, we share impactful tales of overcoming discrimination and hostility in the workplace. One listener shares her story of triumph in the financial services industry while dealing with uncooperative colleagues and an unsupportive line manager. We debunk the…
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Behind the Mic: An Introspective Look at Black Women in Podcasting.
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Send us a text What happens when a key member decides to leave a popular podcast? We had an up-close look at the dynamics of The Receipts Podcast as Milena announced her departure. We shed light on the aftermath of her decision. We're not just talking about The Receipts in this episode; we're also shedding light on the larger picture - the challeng…
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Send us a text Number 10 Downing St is the HQ. For us mere mortals it represents organisations we work for. Suella Braverman is an employee. The sacking of Braverman is more than an angry boss letting go of an employee this is the dynamics of a manager, CEO, Line Manager and HR not recruiting well and then dealing with the fall out of a rogue emplo…
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024: Communicating in Counseling (Dave Semones)
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The Leading Lounge is a service of Communicate To Care. Find out how we can help you with leading and communicating in your work by visiting www.communicatetocare.com Dave Semones is a Christian counselor who spent almost 40 years in church ministry. An Air Force brat, he was born in California and now lives in Georgia. In this interview, Dave talk…
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DILEMMA Episode : My manager wants me to cancel my one week course to attend his Team Meeting Away Day.
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Send us a text This Episode contains x2 dilemmas. My manager wants me to cancel my one week course to attend his Team Meeting Away Day. She disliked me all along - Confrontation? Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com TikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_tal…
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Send us a text Spot Light Episode: In this episode we will be discussing Tyler Perry and his bid to own BET Network. We take the learning lessons from this discussion into the world of work. Knowing your value and when you are being undervalued or taking advantage of and knowing when it’s time to move on. Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.co…
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For this episode, I introduce myself (Dr. Justin DuBose) to you and tell you my story and share my heart with you. A friend recently said to me, "You ask everyone else what their story is but have never shared your own with us". They were right, and that's one of the leadership lessons I'm still learning: how to share my own story. So, this episode…
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DILEMMA Episode : Unlawful Deduction of Wages
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Send us a text This is a dilemma episode covering x2 dilemmas on of which touches on the topic of ‘Unlawful deduction of Wages’. The Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) protects workers/employees from unauthorised deductions from pay. The rules on unlawful deduction of wages relate to underpayment or non-payment of an employee's wage or salary without…
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Allie is an Owner/Operator for Chick-Fil-A in Amarillo, TX. Born into a large Texas family, Allie seemed destined to thrive in the often loud and chaotic world of life in the hospitality industry. After graduating from her small town high school, Allie wanted to head to the big city and make her own path. She worked as a marketing director a for fe…
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