Help Us Help You! Please Take Our Audience Survey HERE Closing at the end of January S7: E42 Career Growth and Self-Care In 2024 with Tiffany Samuels In this Season 7 finale episode, Felicia and her B-School bestie, Tiffany Samuels, reflect on their wins and career growth in 2023. They discuss the importance of being their authentic selves in the workplace and the challenges they face in navigating corporate environments. They also share their goals for 2024, including...

Help Us Help You! Please Take Our Audience Survey HERE S7: E41 Learning Workplace Dynamics: Lisa’s Story of Hard Fought Career Lessons In this Christmas week episode, Felicia delves into the intricacies of workplace dynamics through the journey of Lisa, an ambitious MBA graduate. Lisa’s story highlights the critical role of understanding corporate culture and the impact of one’s position within a company. As she transitions from a small brand with a nurturing manager to a...

Help Us Help You! Please Take Our Audience Survey HERE S7: E40 REWIND: Workplace Protocols: How To Drive Prioritization In this REWIND episode from Season 5 (2021), Felicia discusses the importance of prioritization in the workplace and how it can set you up for success. She shares insights on how to navigate feedback about not moving fast enough and emphasizes the need for collaboration with managers. Felicia provides practical tips on aligning priorities, giving...

Help Us Help You! Please Take Our Audience Survey HERE S7: E38 Surviving the Chaos: Tara’s Story of Resilience in the Workplace In this episode, Felicia shares captivating client chronicles that highlight the importance of building strategic relationships in the workplace. She tells the story of Tara, an ambitious black woman navigating a challenging work environment with an insecure manager named Beth. Felicia delves into the power dynamics at play, the impact of a...

Help Us Help You! Please Take Our Audience Survey HERE S7: E37 Becoming The Boss: How To Develop the Mindset and Skills for Effective Management In this episode, Felicia discusses the important transition from being an individual contributor to a team leader. She emphasizes the need for a mindset shift and the development of key skills such as visionary thinking, effective communication, decision-making, empathy, emotional intelligence, and trust-building. Felicia...

Help Us Help You! Please Take Our Audience Survey HERE S7: E36 Put Yourself First: How To Take a Break with FMLA In this episode, Felicia discusses the importance of taking care of your mental and physical health in the workplace. She dives into the topic of FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) and how it can be a valuable resource for employees. Felicia provides practical tips and tactics for navigating FMLA, including understanding company policies, consulting with a...

Help Us Help You! Please Take Our Audience Survey HERE S7: E35 How To Take A Career Break with Katrina McGee In this episode, Felicia interviews Katrina McGee, a career break and sabbatical expert, about the power of taking a career break. They discuss the importance of aligning your career with your true desires and finding the courage to follow your own path. Katrina shares her personal journey of quitting her corporate job to travel the world for 20 months and how it...

Help Us Help You! Please Take Our Audience Survey HERE S7: E34 Finding a Safer Workplace: How to Evaluate Potential Employers In this episode, Felicia discusses the importance of finding a safer workplace and shares valuable tips on how to evaluate the relative safety of a company before pursuing an opportunity or accepting a job offer. She highlights red flags to look out for, such as generic diversity statements and lack of representation, and emphasizes the need to...

Help Us Help You! Please Take Our Audience Survey HERE S7: E33 FARE Update: In The Frustrating Process of Career Transition In this episode, Felicia shares her personal journey of trying to shift her career and offers valuable insights and advice for anyone going through a similar career transition. She emphasizes the importance of networking and making connections in the industry you want to transition into, as well as considering certifications or courses to enhance...

Help Us Help You! Please Take Our Audience Survey HERE S7: E32 How To Navigate Office Politics: Holiday Party Edition In this episode, Felicia dives into the world of office politics during the holiday season. With office parties and events on the horizon, Felicia shares practical tips and tactics to navigate these social gatherings while strategically positioning yourself for career success. From networking with influential individuals to avoiding gossip and...

S7: E31 How To Craft Your Objectives: The Do’s and Don’ts In this episode, Felicia discusses the importance of setting SMART objectives in the workplace. She emphasizes the need to take control of your goals and not blindly accept cascaded goals. Felicia shares valuable tips on how to write clear and concise objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. By setting yourself up for success and focusing on no more than two objectives, you can...

S7: E30 Mastering Objectives: Workplace Lessons from Marketing Guru Breana Jones In this episode, Felicia is joined by the incredible marketing executive, Breana Jones, to discuss the importance of setting objectives in your career and how to navigate the workplace. With over 20 years of experience, Breana shares her insights on the evolution of her thought process around setting objectives and the impact it has had on her career. They delve into the importance of aligning your...

S7: E29 Why Objectives Are More Powerful Than You Think! In this episode, Felicia dives deep into the world of workplace objectives and why they are crucial for your career growth. She breaks down the different types of targets, including KPIs and OKRs, and explains how they can be used strategically to drive your personal brand within the organization. Felicia emphasizes the importance of setting and achieving the right goals, as they provide a compelling narrative that sets...

S7: E28 Building Powerful Connections: Jessica Guzik On The Art Of Networking In this episode, Felicia is joined by Jessica Guzik, host of the Art of Speaking Up podcast and a career coach. They dive into the topic of networking in the workplace and share valuable insights and strategies for building relationships with senior leaders. They emphasize the importance of understanding the rules of the game and the power of networking in advancing your career. Jessica advises...

S7: E27 Building Powerful Connections: Networking Strategies for Sponsorship and Mentorship In this episode, Felicia discusses the importance of building powerful connections through networking strategies for sponsorship and mentorship. She emphasizes the distinction between mentors and sponsors, highlighting the need for both in advancing one’s career. Felicia provides practical tips on initiating conversations, cultivating relationships, and attracting sponsors. She emphasizes...

S7: E26 No New Friends? Think Again! Overcoming The Fear of Networking In this episode, Felicia tackles the fear and misconceptions surrounding networking. She emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships and highlights the mutual benefits of connecting with others. Felicia shares practical tips for overcoming fears and creating an action plan. She also shares a personal story about how building relationships led to unexpected opportunities. If you’ve been...

S7: Labor Day Weekend Bonus Episode September Surge Is Here: 3 Things You Need To Know Now In this Labor Day Weekend Bonus episode, Felicia unveils why September is a goldmine for job seekers and outlines a roadmap to career success. She starts with the crucial first step: deciding if you’re ready to transition from your current job. From there, the focus shifts to the power of networking during the initial two weeks of September. Felicia provides tips for updating your LinkedIn...

S7:Ep 25 Forté Foundation: The #1 Resource You Need To Know To Unlock & Elevate Your MBA Are you at a career crossroads, contemplating the transformative power of an MBA? Or perhaps you already have that coveted degree or are currently in an MBA program, but you’re seeking actionable strategies to propel you into the ranks of business leadership. This episode of The Trill MBA Show is essential listening for you. Felicia welcomes Elissa Sangster, the trailblazing CEO...

S7:Ep 24 Navigating Career Changes: How To Change Industries and Functions In this episode, Felicia shares her personal journey of wanting to transition her career and offers valuable tips, tricks, and tactics for navigating career changes. Whether you’re looking to switch industries or shift job functions, Felicia provides practical advice on identifying your transferable skills, setting goals, building relationships, and embracing change. You will be inspired to pursue your...

S7:Ep 23 The Workplace Is Counter-Intuitive In this episode, Felicia dives deep into the challenges and frustrations of navigating the workplace. Drawing from her own experiences and those of her clients, Felicia discusses the lack of transparency and guidance she encountered in her early career and how it inspired her to create this podcast. She puts us up on game by sharing valuable tips on building confidence, developing strong relationships, and the importance of seeking...

S7: Ep 22 The Follow-Up- The Truth About PIPs In this episode, we follow up on S3: Ep 12The Truth About Performance Improvement Plans! and further discuss how large companies manage us when they allege we are underperforming. Many times, these coaching/ performance improvement plans are shrouded in ambiguity, leaving us unsure about our true standing. Not being upfront about these plans makes us vulnerable and unaware of our options. Key Takeaways: * Ambiguity...

S7:Ep 21 Navigating Career and Life with Van Lathan Jr. In this episode, Felicia is joined in studio with Oscar Winning Host and Media personality Van Lathan Jr. host of the Higher Learning Podcast. This episode is definitely different…. Van, known for his authenticity, shares about his life and gives us his Trill Takes on career, life, and LA. Van talks about his life after being publicly let go from TMZ and how his career journey is only getting better. You will...

S7:Ep 20 FARE Update: Laid Off….AGAIN In this FARE Update, Felicia shares her recent employment status update. SPOILER: She Got Laid Off…..AGAIN! She shares how she is approaching life after being blind-sided with a pink slip. Felicia reminds us that life happens. We will all be just fine. Mentioned in this Episode: Caroline Wanga’s Interview with Ryan Roslansky where she says, “If you cannot be who you are, where you are, you change where you are,...

S7:Ep 19 Navigating the Return to Office: Strategies for Thriving in Today’s Workplace In this #Juneteenth episode, we dive into the reality of remote, hybrid, and return-to-work settings in today’s workplace. You will get practical strategies for thriving in each work setting, including remote work, hybrid work, and full-time office work. You will also hear valuable insights on negotiating alternative work arrangements when companies mandate a return to the office....