81. Davina Ware - Workplace and Career Strategist

Published: May 28, 2023, 3 p.m.

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Davina Ware is a Career and Workplace Strategist, marketing professional, and founder of Upwardly Paved Path career coaching.\\xa0 \\xa0 She leads her clients to reach their fullest potential through the latest career transition principles, personal branding, and professional empowerment. She launches professionals into careers of authority that utilize their gifts and talents and prepares businesses to create spaces where top talent can thrive.

\\xa0She is no stranger to career transitions as she has worked in higher education, telecommunications, nonprofit, and healthcare industries and experienced job loss herself.

\\xa0Davina takes a holistic approach to her career coaching and leadership development by offering personal and spiritual development to launch career success.\\xa0 Her strategy is to motivate towards clarity, encourage overall growth, and combine her marketing expertise with the job search process.

\\xa0She is certified by the International Coaching Federation and is a certified Master Axiologist.\\xa0 She holds an MBA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor\\u2019s in Marketing Communications from Columbia College Chicago.\\xa0

In this episode, Davina covered many topics that will be of interest to the job seeker, including:

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Personal branding is a foundational element when looking for a job, as it helps set you apart from others; she talked about \\u201cpackaging brand you.\\u201d

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0She discussed what networking is and how you can make it more comfortable for yourself

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Successful interviewing means you have done your homework on the company and the people you are speaking with, but mainly you want to be honest and yourself

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0The importance of staying true to what brings you joy and your purpose

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0How looking for a job for people of color has added challenges

Davina is honest, thoughtful, experienced, and giving.\\xa0 I know you will enjoy her as much as I did and that you will come back to listen to this episode again later in your job search.

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