The Speaker’s Voice
The Outer Body Experience
Are you afraid to go, “outer body?” NOPE! Before you even think it… this obviously isn’t a pitch to tamper with the hottest drugs sold in the streets although feelings from the experience I’m talking about may produce a similar effect....
So You Want to Read About Race?
Over the past couple of years there has been an increase, in my life, of folks asking me for book recommendations. Almost always these requests are asking from the lens of anti-racism work and I am happy to oblige! On anyone’s anti-racism journey it is important to...
The Biggest Mental Health Ailment Plaguing College Campuses
An interesting phenomenon has emerged since the pandemic… It’s been taking campuses by storm and it’s happening in just about every dorm room, family room, and any other room that has a bed or couch across America. As a clinical psychologist, what I am speaking about?...
Doing the Work of Nuance
Nuance is “a subtle distinction or variation.” Effective communication between people that are joined by a mutual endeavor can ensure progress in whatever group we are involved in—Greek groups, student government, the campus or community at large. In order to have...
The Essential Conference Checklist
One of the most exciting parts of the spring semester is conference season! Whether you are attending your own organization’s leadership program or a conference like AFLV, NGLA, NACA, SGLA, these programs are great opportunities to understand how you can grow as a...
10 Ways To Practice Self-Care & Reduce Stress In 2022
The new year is finally here, and now is a great time to set intentions for the exciting months ahead. While many of your goals might be related to academics, work, and your professional life, it’s also important to set goals related to your personal mental health and...
The Importance of Community in Sexual Violence Prevention
Preventing sexual violence, harassment, and abuse requires more than one voice. It takes a community of engaged individuals engaged in intentional and group-specific actions. As a survivor of sexual violence and speaker, I understand individuals’ power in...
Getting Over the COVID Hump
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Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Not All Heroes Wear Capes They say not all heroes wear capes. And they’re right. Heroes come in all forms. Some flashier than others. Some who look like you or me. Each unique in their own way. But the one thing all heroes have in common is their ability to stand up...
Procrastination: The Art of Putting Things Off
Procrastination is something that every human will experience at some point. While it may not be putting off a project or a specific deadline, you probably are avoiding a conversation you know you need to have, or maybe avoiding going to the doctor or seeing a...
Finding Your Stakeholders
In both our Finding Your Why and Council Surge Interactive Workshops, we talk about the importance of working with stakeholders. Stakeholders help us as leaders realize our potential, make meaning of our experiences, and achieve our goals. But, many times, we only...
The Importance of a International Pronouns Day
Hi, my name is Victoria Alexander, I use she/her/hers pronouns, and today is International Pronouns Day! International Pronouns Day began in 2018 and is celebrated on the third Wednesday of October. International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and...
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