Your co-workers are loud. You seem to know more than your manager. You are constantly being called in for your expertise, yet your boss gives you a minuscule raise after you waited three years for it. Your company seems to relish meetings more than getting the real work done. Some…
Cynthia Santiago
Transformational Empowerment Coach
Cynthia Santiago is a Transformational Empowerment Coach, an Inspirational/Motivational Speaker Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Founder of Latina Wellness. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including NBC Latino, NBC Visiones, Latina Magazine, and Women’s Day. To learn more, visit her website: latinawellness.com
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At some point in our lives, many of us have found ourselves stuck in a relationship that failed to meet our needs, and yet, we found it hard to walk away from the person who caused more drama than joy. For any number of reasons including the delicate nature of…
The challenges that come along with that climb up the corporate ladder are higher than ever. Demand and competition coupled with a technological work culture that never turns off are creating a stressed and ill workforce. Considering how many hours we can spend working, it is important that we implement…
You have goals, you’re smart, and you’re ambitious. Yet, there is something about how you present yourself to others that cause them to underestimate your capabilities. If you have difficulty knowing what to do or how to respond when you find yourself in this situation, here are some important tips…
Like so many aspects of this culture, crying somehow became a taboo at work. And, yet, the very act of crying is not that different from any other expression of emotion, such as laughter when we find something funny. Then why has crying become such a questionable, disparaging act of…
Racism is probably one of the most difficult subjects to discuss in the workplace. Emotions run high in this topic area, and, while many people believe that the days of overt, outright racial injustice are gone, nothing could be further from the truth. Racism rears its ugly head in so…
Are you plagued with self-doubt? Do you constantly question your abilities and talents? Do you feel inadequate and under skilled - like you're just not good enough? Well, then you are probably suffering from "imposter syndrome," a term that was coined in the 1970s to explain that sense of feeling…
You spearheaded a major initiative at work, accomplished the goals of the project, and helped the company gain major recognition in its industry. Your colleague helped get out a mass mailing for the company. Your boss makes a grand show of appreciation for your colleague. As for your work, well,…
While overt sexual harassment still exists in today's workplace, many women are forced to deal with the more subtle and nuanced forms of sexism on an all too regular basis. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers on how to combat sexism at work; however, the next time you face gender-workplace…
There is no question that the world is full of people with challenging personalities, who annoy you, frustrate you, and fray your nerves. While you absolutely cannot change or control those people, you certainly can control your reaction and response in dealing with them. Consider using these empowering strategies for…
Being in a constant state of worry can cause you to over-analyze every decision you make and create tremendous self-doubt. With worrisome thoughts ruling your mind, you will find it incredibly difficult to realize your goals, dreams, and aspirations. After all, how can you motivate yourself towards action if you…
Embodying and maintaining a positive attitude in your workplace can be challenging when your work environment feels negative and emotionally draining. Here are five surefire ways to arm yourself in positivity, and keep the negativity at bay: Start your day right: Before you even step foot in the office, it's…
