In the Season 1 finale of Career Chasers, host Latesha Byrd prompted you with the question, "What do you need to do in a toxic work environment?" Some might say you need to leave immediately, maybe you slowly plan your exit while you line up a

Performance Reviews

May 5th, 2021 30m 53s

Creating clear and defined expectations is part of the dynamic of any workplace, and at many companies this manifests itself as a performance review. While being able to effectively communicate strengths and weaknesses is key to any working rel

Safe Spaces, Safe Workplaces

Apr 26th, 2021 31m 29s

Diversity hiring is something that lots of companies have talked a big game about recently, but have they followed up with action? If your workplace hasn't, Latesha is coming to you with strategies that will help you keep your company accountab

Navigating the Workplace During Racial Injustice

Apr 19th, 2021 19m 55s

It's a difficult time to be Black and Brown in the workplace while horrific videos and images are everywhere of police shootings, the trial of Derek Chauvin, and other acts of violence against minority populations everywhere you look. You might

Get the Bag! Salary Negotiation Techniques

Apr 12th, 2021 20m 28s

Last week, Latesha talked about the myths of salary negotiation, and how much of what we've been taught about if, when and how to ask for more salary is wrong or misleading. This week, Latesha gives you a five step process for what to do when y

Salary Negotiation Myths

Apr 6th, 2021 14m 44s

We need to stop asking "should I ask for a higher salary?" And start asking "How should I ask for a higher salary?" In this episode of Career Chasers, Latesha explains why asking for a higher salary is something you need to get into the habit o

Job Search Hacks: How My Clients Land Job Offers in Three Months (or Less)

Mar 29th, 2021 23m 17s

Join Latesha's FREE salary negotiation training Know Your Worth, Then Add Tax on March 31, 2021 - Learn how to negotiate salary increases, job offers, and promotions with confidence. www.lateshabyrd.com/freetraining After you attend this 90

Asking For More

Mar 22nd, 2021 19m 18s

Unfortunately, the playing field isn't equal for Black and Brown women. That's why it's even more important for us to be able to advocate for ourselves in the workplace. We need to be more comfortable asking for access to trainings, conferences

Dealing with Microagressions in the Workplace

Mar 15th, 2021 29m 20s

Stop me if you've heard this before: After writing a fire blog post or delivering a bomb presentation, your coworker comes up to you in the breakroom and says, "Wow, you were so articulate!" Or, "I didn't know you could write so well!" Despit

Black and Brown Women in the Workplace

Mar 8th, 2021 21m 39s

Have you ever been at the table as a woman of color, only to be dismissed, talked over and not even be able to speak up? Have you ever had to step into the bathroom in tears because someone said a racist comment to you, discredited your work or

Trailer

Welcome to Career Chasers with Latesha Byrd!

Feb 25th, 2021 2m 57s

Welcome to Career Chasers with Latesha Byrd! Take a listen to our trailer and find out what Latesha Byrd is all about. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast when you get done!