Assembling Your Personal Board of Advisors
Assembling Your Personal Board of Advisors Who’s in the Boardroom of Your Life? Imagine for a moment that your life is a business and you are the CEO. Perhaps each quarter, or even each month, you would gather in a meeting room with a group of trusted advisors – a board of directors. With their […]
You Have the Power to Survive a Bad Boss
3. You Have the Power to Survive a Bad Boss It Started Great I worked at Microsoft for 7 years, from 2004 to 2011. And I did well from the start. My hard work and contributions were appreciated. It showed in the promotions I received, along with increased responsibilities. Everything was fantastic, and I was […]
You Have the Power to Defy Your Beginnings
1. You Have the Power to Defy Your Beginnings My Family’s Humble Beginnings As far as humble beginnings are concerned, mine was almost as modest as they come. Like so many others in this country who descended from slavery, my ancestry is a mystery to me. But I do have a few old, faded family […]
The Key to Career Satisfaction
The Key to Career Satisfaction How Do You Feel About Work? Unfortunately, if you are unhappy and feel stuck in your career, you are not alone. A worldwide Gallup poll found only 15% of the world’s one billion full-time workers are engaged at work. Moreover, 80% of Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs. Shocking! Eighty […]
The Coach is ‘In’ – Are You?
The Coach is ‘in’: Are you? It’s Time to Hire a Coach According to a recent Forbes article, 2022 is the year you should hire a coach. Do you think you’re ready for a professional coach? If so, you’ve come to the right place! I am here and ready to be a guide on your journey […]
Make a Big Bold Move #likeaboss
Make a Big, Bold Move #likeaboss The Conversation Continues In my blog post entitled Level Up and G.R.O.W., I outlined Ascentim’s process to help you: Gain Clarity Realize New Possibilities Overcome Obstacles Win at Life! And, I promised to tell you why I walked away from a ‘cushy corporate executive career.’ Today is the day. […]
3 Simple Steps to Finding a Career That Brings You Happiness
3 Simple Steps to Find a Career That Brings You Happiness Your Dream Career Are you still trying to figure out what you want to do when you “grow up”? Do you already know exactly what position you want, but you’re just not sure how to get there? We spend such a large portion of […]
Level Up and G.R.O.W.
Level Up and G.R.O.W. Hi, I’m Lisa L. Baker, Founder of Ascentim. I show high-performing professionals how to Level Up – get connected, get promoted, get wealth – and Live the Life of Their Dreams. That’s what I call Power! Ascentim made its official debut last month. Announcing during #BlackHistoryMonth was purposeful – #blackentreprenuers and #blackentrepreneurship […]