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#225) The Episode for Rising Leaders | Kimberly Cummings

Season 1, Ep. 225

Maybe you want that promotion. You want that title with more responsibility. Perhaps you are aiming for that manager role -- that director or VP role for that firm you like. This is your episode.  


To speak on this topic, I brought on Career & Leadership Development Expert, Kimberly Cummings.

Kimberly is an accomplished speaker and podcast host whose mission is to empower women and people of color in the workplace. Her personal and professional development company, Manifest Yourself, LLC, provides in-person and virtual workshops, trainings, and coaching to professionals looking to lead a dynamic career and life. 

Kimberly has had the opportunity to speak to and create workshops for many organizations, including the New Jersey Conference for Women, Princeton University and National Sales Network, among others. She is also on the Board of Directors for The Power of You Teens organization. Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love is her first book. 

What’s holding you back from taking on that leadership role? In this episode, Kimberly will dig deep into common fears and challenges, and possible solutions to level up from an employee to a leader!


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