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Today I brought Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill – who was named a 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search &amp; Careers.  Nii Ato is a holistic career coach who helps ambitious professionals of color successfully navigate their job search while remaining authentic to themselves. Nii Ato holds master’s level training in mental health counseling, allowing him to provide holistic support by creating space for the personal, professional, &amp; psychological in his work with clients. He has over 10 years of experience in the career development space, including 5+ years as the Sr. Career Advisor at Ivy Exec, an online professional development platform. Through this platform, he provided job search, resume, and career guidance to over 5,000 global clients.Nii Ato was born in London, raised in New York City, finished high school in Accra, Ghana, and spent a full year studying abroad in Paris. He is a husband and a father to a wonderful 9-year old girl. So as you can see, Nii Ato is going to be just awesome, and in this episode, we’re going deep to help you have the best job search possible. Resources:Check out Avenir Careers.Connect with Nii Ato on LinkedInArticles that flesh out the impact of gender, personality, &amp; culture in the job search:How Culture Impacts Talking About Your Achievements3 Ways Personality, Gender, &amp; Culture Impact How You Write Your ResumeGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I brought Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill – who was named a 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search &amp; Careers.  Nii Ato is a holistic career coach who helps ambitious professionals of color successfully navigate their job search while remaining authentic to themselves. Nii Ato holds master’s level training in mental health counseling, allowing him to provide holistic support by creating space for the personal, professional, &amp; psychological in his work with clients. He has over 10 years of experience in the career development space, including 5+ years as the Sr. Career Advisor at Ivy Exec, an online professional development platform. Through this platform, he provided job search, resume, and career guidance to over 5,000 global clients.Nii Ato was born in London, raised in New York City, finished high school in Accra, Ghana, and spent a full year studying abroad in Paris. He is a husband and a father to a wonderful 9-year old girl. So as you can see, Nii Ato is going to be just awesome, and in this episode, we’re going deep to help you have the best job search possible. Resources:Check out <a href="https://www.avenircareers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Avenir Careers.</a>Connect with Nii Ato on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>Articles that flesh out the impact of gender, personality, &amp; culture in the job search:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-culture-impacts-talking-your-achievements-nii-ato/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How Culture Impacts Talking About Your Achievements</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-ways-personality-gender-culture-impact-how-you-your-bentsi-enchill/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">3 Ways Personality, Gender, &amp; Culture Impact How You Write Your Resume</a>Get more help on your applications from <a href="https://www.letseatgrandma.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Eat, Grandma</a> Follow us:Follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Chris</a> on LinkedInCheck us out on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/letseatcommagrandma/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLSp5GE3uxoPpyHIoLUoxg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Eat, Grandma’s</a> YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#261) The Holistic Job Search | Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill

Networking is a great way to get input as you progress in your career, but networking alone can’t help you make specific decisions. The best way to get personalized advice, says Find Your Dream Job guest Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill, is by surrounding yourself with people who are invested in your life. These relationships can be formal or informal, and you can form them in your company and outside it. Nii Ato suggests being direct when asking someone to serve on your advisory board. And remember, no one goes it alone so ask for the help you need.  About Our Guest: Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/) is a holistic career coach for professionals of color and allies.  Resources in This Episode:  If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, find out how Nii Ato can help you by visiting his website at www.avenircareers.com/. (http://www.avenircareers.com/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume(http://macslist.org/topresume). TopResume (http://macslist.org/topresume) has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today (http://macslist.org/topresume) from one of TopResume’s expert writers.   

Networking is a great way to get input as you progress in your career, but networking alone can’t help you make specific decisions. The best way to get personalized advice, says Find Your Dream Job guest Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill, is by surrounding yourself with people who are invested in your life. These relationships can be formal or informal, and you can form them in your company and outside it. Nii Ato suggests being direct when asking someone to serve on your advisory board. And remember, no one goes it alone so ask for the help you need.  About Our Guest: Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/</a>) is a holistic career coach for professionals of color and allies.  Resources in This Episode: <ul> <li>If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, find out how Nii Ato can help you by visiting his website at <a href="http://www.avenircareers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.avenircareers.com/</a>. (<a href="http://www.avenircareers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.avenircareers.com/</a>)</li> <li>From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume(<a href="http://macslist.org/topresume" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://macslist.org/topresume</a>). TopResume (<a href="http://macslist.org/topresume" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://macslist.org/topresume</a>) has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today (<a href="http://macslist.org/topresume" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://macslist.org/topresume</a>) from one of TopResume’s expert writers.  </li> </ul>

Why You Need Your Own Career Advisory Board, with Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill

Topics CoveredNii Ato Bentsi-Enchill - Holistic Career CoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/Instagram: @avenircareersWebsite: https://www.avenircareers.com/Great advice for those job searching early in their career and how Nii Ato landed his first jobsBreaking down the negative stigma of having the "open to work" banner on their LinkedIn profileWhat is a personal identityThe importance of identifying your personal identityDoes your profession define you?How we define value and success as a western societyThe benefits of bringing more of yourself to workThe challenges you may face in bringing yourself to workWhat to look for in companies that allow individuals to express their personal identities more inclusivelyThe importance of breaking down white supremacy in the workplace to create inclusive spaces"I am not here to occupy space, I'm here to create space" Ayanna Pressley on Undistracted Podcast with Brittany Packnett CunninghamWork with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

Topics Covered<ul><li>Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill - Holistic Career Coach<ul><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/</a></li><li>Instagram: @avenircareers</li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.avenircareers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.avenircareers.com/</a></li></ul></li><li>Great advice for those job searching early in their career and how Nii Ato landed his first jobs</li><li>Breaking down the negative stigma of having the "open to work" banner on their LinkedIn profile</li><li>What is a personal identity</li><li>The importance of identifying your personal identity</li><li>Does your profession define you?</li><li>How we define value and success as a western society</li><li>The benefits of bringing more of yourself to work</li><li>The challenges you may face in bringing yourself to work</li><li>What to look for in companies that allow individuals to express their personal identities more inclusively</li><li>The importance of breaking down white supremacy in the workplace to create inclusive spaces</li><li>"I am not here to occupy space, I'm here to create space" Ayanna Pressley on Undistracted Podcast with Brittany Packnett Cunningham</li></ul>Work with Lisa: <a href="https://careerbalancecoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://careerbalancecoaching.com/</a>Work with Mike: <a href="https://www.coachoiseau.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.coachoiseau.com/</a>

Your Work and Your Identity with Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill

For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode82. On today's episode of the Career Clarity Show, we are talking about all the different influences that are factors into how we talk about ourselves and present ourselves in the professional space. Those influences can be anything from social norms and expectations, family norms and expectations, to things like your gender identity, your ethnicity, your race - all kinds of different pieces that can really shape how people have expectations of you and how you have expectations of yourself.  This can be really illuminating for you no matter where your station in life, identity traits, or experiences you've had so far. We are joined by Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill. Nii Ato is a holistic career coach who helps ambitious professionals of color advance their careers while remaining true to themselves. SHOW NOTES:  Avenir Careers LinkedIn Instagram Read the Career Clarity Book! 

For full show notes, go to <a href="http://GetCareerClarity.com/Episode82" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GetCareerClarity.com/Episode82</a>. On today's episode of the Career Clarity Show, we are talking about all the different influences that are factors into how we talk about ourselves and present ourselves in the professional space. Those influences can be anything from social norms and expectations, family norms and expectations, to things like your gender identity, your ethnicity, your race - all kinds of different pieces that can really shape how people have expectations of you and how you have expectations of yourself.  This can be really illuminating for you no matter where your station in life, identity traits, or experiences you've had so far. We are joined by Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill. Nii Ato is a holistic career coach who helps ambitious professionals of color advance their careers while remaining true to themselves. SHOW NOTES: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.avenircareers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avenir Careers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avenircareers/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://getcareerclarity.com/book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the Career Clarity Book!</a></li> </ul>

Identifying Our Influences in the Professional Space with Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill

In this episode Megan and Brad sit down with Nii Ato Bentsi-Enschill an amazing holistic Career Coach. This episode covers the importance of looking at yourself holistically, what that means, and how you can find deep career fulfillment in the process. He describes how this process of being holistic greatly helped him in navigating personal career transitions, and how he now helps his clients understand how seemingly disparate traits can actually be used to see themes and how they intersect. He provides listeners with steps they can take, factors to explore, and advice he would give individuals just starting in their career.  Guest Details:  Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/ avenircareers.com/  #careercoaching #careerdevelopment #selfdiscovery #findyourpath #findyourwhy #holisitic #careeridentity --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourcareergps/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourcareergps/support

In this episode Megan and Brad sit down with Nii Ato Bentsi-Enschill an amazing holistic Career Coach. This episode covers the importance of looking at yourself holistically, what that means, and how you can find deep career fulfillment in the process. He describes how this process of being holistic greatly helped him in navigating personal career transitions, and how he now helps his clients understand how seemingly disparate traits can actually be used to see themes and how they intersect. He provides listeners with steps they can take, factors to explore, and advice he would give individuals just starting in their career.  Guest Details:  Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/</a> <a href="https://www.avenircareers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">avenircareers.com/ </a> #careercoaching #careerdevelopment #selfdiscovery #findyourpath #findyourwhy #holisitic #careeridentity --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourcareergps/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourcareergps/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourcareergps/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourcareergps/support</a>

Ep. 9 Plugging In the Coordinates: Using A Holistic View To Build Your Career Map (Special Guest Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill) 

Rashida Geddes

Topics CoveredRashida Geddes - Leadership &amp; Career Coach to Millennial Womenwww.RashidaGeddes.comwww.linkedin.com/in/rashidageddes/Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @rashidageddesNii Ato Bentsi-Enchill - Holistic Career Coach for Professionals of Colorwww.AvenirCareers.comwww.linkedin.com/in/niiato/Instagram, Twitter: @avenircareersEDI = Equity, Diversity &amp; InclusionDEI = Diversity, Equity &amp; InclusionOur goal with this episode was to model the types of discussions we can be having and shed some light on the issueOur first experiences with racismHow children learn racismRacism in popular cultureNot seeing diversity of thought is creating a voidThe importance of listening and hearing BIPOC voicesOur differences are our strengthsThe impact of silencing voices is erasure and minimizationExamples of this impact in the corporate worldHow diversity of perspective increases innovationHow systemic racism impacts the professional worldOrganizational blind spotsTokenism in education and the workplaceWe have to understand the symptoms of racism in order to diagnose the problemThe importance of educating ourselves and having uncomfortable conversations to impart changeRacism and the corporate talent pipelineBlocks for people of colour in career advancementBeing aware of our individual bias - https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html"Describe what you bring to the table" Cartoon https://www.willmcphail.com/store/tyb4jgvohv7i1c37ksnclmsba6a368The importance of having these conversations with family and friends - "Use your influence in your sphere of influence"White privilege explained and why you need to be anti-racistThe empathy gapResources for continued learningThe Royal Ontario Museum Storytime - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDUS_TWMHn83kjLKDP9EvOdvalSEN9hSXInstagram Hashtags to follow: #blackoutbestsellerlist #voguechallenge #microagressions #whiteprivilegeAccounts to follow: Emanuel Acho @themanacho - Uncomfortable conversations with a Black Man, @theconsciouskid @laylafsaad @ ibramxkBooksCareer Boosting Books by Black AuthorsThe Skin We’re In - Desmond ColeThe Memo: What Women of Colour Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table - Minda HartsHow to be An Antiracist - Ibram X. KendiOvercoming our Racism: The Journey to Liberation - Derald Wing SueTears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America - Michael Eric DysonWhite Fragility - Robin DiangeloWhite Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son - Tim WiseDocumentary13th (Netflix)WebsitesEmail list: https://colorofchange.org/A Guide to Ally-ship: https://guidetoallyship.com/ 

Topics Covered<ul><li>Rashida Geddes - Leadership &amp; Career Coach to Millennial Women<ul><li><a href="http://www.RashidaGeddes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.RashidaGeddes.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashidageddes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/rashidageddes/</a></li><li>Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @rashidageddes</li></ul></li><li>Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill - Holistic Career Coach for Professionals of Color<ul><li><a href="http://www.AvenirCareers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AvenirCareers.com</a></li><li><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/</a></li><li>Instagram, Twitter: @avenircareers</li></ul></li><li>EDI = Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion</li><li>DEI = Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion</li><li>Our goal with this episode was to model the types of discussions we can be having and shed some light on the issue</li><li>Our first experiences with racism</li><li>How children learn racism</li><li>Racism in popular culture</li><li>Not seeing diversity of thought is creating a void</li><li>The importance of listening and hearing BIPOC voices</li><li>Our differences are our strengths</li><li>The impact of silencing voices is erasure and minimization</li><li>Examples of this impact in the corporate world</li><li>How diversity of perspective increases innovation</li><li>How systemic racism impacts the professional world</li><li>Organizational blind spots</li><li>Tokenism in education and the workplace</li><li>We have to understand the symptoms of racism in order to diagnose the problem</li><li>The importance of educating ourselves and having uncomfortable conversations to impart change</li><li>Racism and the corporate talent pipeline</li><li>Blocks for people of colour in career advancement</li><li>Being aware of our individual bias - <a href="https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html</a></li><li>"Describe what you bring to the table" Cartoon <a href="https://www.willmcphail.com/store/tyb4jgvohv7i1c37ksnclmsba6a368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.willmcphail.com/store/tyb4jgvohv7i1c37ksnclmsba6a368</a></li><li>The importance of having these conversations with family and friends - "Use your influence in your sphere of influence"</li><li>White privilege explained and why you need to be anti-racist</li><li>The empathy gap</li><li>Resources for continued learning<ul><li>The Royal Ontario Museum Storytime - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDUS_TWMHn83kjLKDP9EvOdvalSEN9hSX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDUS_TWMHn83kjLKDP9EvOdvalSEN9hSX</a></li><li>Instagram <ul><li>Hashtags to follow: #blackoutbestsellerlist #voguechallenge #microagressions #whiteprivilege</li><li>Accounts to follow: Emanuel Acho @themanacho - Uncomfortable conversations with a Black Man, @theconsciouskid @laylafsaad @ ibramxk</li></ul></li><li>Books<ul><li><a href="https://www.themuse.com/advice/7-seriously-inspiring-careerboosting-books-by-black-authors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Career Boosting Books by Black Authors</a></li><li><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/536075/the-skin-were-in-by-desmond-cole/9780385686341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Skin We’re In</a> - Desmond Cole</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Memo-Women-Color-Secure-Table-ebook/dp/B07L2WRVSW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Memo: What Women of Colour Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table</a> - Minda Harts</li><li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-be-an-antiracist-ibram-x-kendi/1128688664" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to be An Antiracist</a> - Ibram X. Kendi</li><li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/overcoming-our-racism-derald-wing-sue/1112720331?ean=9781118533659" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overcoming our Racism: The Journey to Liberation</a> - Derald Wing Sue</li><li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tears-we-cannot-stop-michael-eric-dyson/1124691203?ean=9781250135995" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America </a>- Michael Eric Dyson</li><li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/white-fragility-robin-diangelo/1127171010?ean=9780807047422" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Fragility</a> - Robin Diangelo</li><li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/white-like-me-tim-wise/1101005164?ean=9781593764708" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son</a> - Tim Wise</li></ul></li><li>Documentary<ul><li>13th (Netflix)</li></ul></li><li>Websites<ul><li>Email list: <a href="https://colorofchange.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://colorofchange.org/</a></li><li>A Guide to Ally-ship: <a href="https://guidetoallyship.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://guidetoallyship.com/ </a></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>