At PepTalkHer, we’re on a mission to empower YOU to know your worth and to understand your value in the workplace. And what better way to start than by asking our favourite women in business?
We chatted with Keita Williams of Success Bully about her career journey! Without further ado, let’s get started!
Meggie: Hey Keita, thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us today! First question, how would you describe yourself in one sentence?
Keita: I'm a professional butt-kicker.
Meggie: Love that! For our next question, can you tell us about the most memorable day from your career journey so far?
Keita: My most memorable day at work was when I facilitated my first goal setting workshop live. I realized at that moment... People really need this and don't know how or/make time to do it. I will never forget seeing the “light up moment” when audience members got it. It was amazing! I knew instantaneously that I was providing something valuable and I was good at it.
“I knew instantaneously that I was providing something valuable and I was good at it”
Meggie: Sounds like a very rewarding and pivotal experience! Next question, what advice would you give to anyone looking to build their own brand?
Keita: One of my friends and mentors shared the concept of the 3Cs (Consistency, Communication, and Commitment) with me and it has helped me tremendously with building the brand and the business. Be CONSISTENT. COMMUNICATE effectively. And COMMIT to the day to day process.
“Be CONSISTENT. COMMUNICATE effectively. And COMMIT to the day to day process”
Meggie: Some great advice! Shifting gears a bit, how do you prepare for negotiation conversations? We'd love to hear all your hacks & top tips or awesome advice you've received!
Keita: For pay raises or promotions, I examine the data (my own tracking or industry trends). I look for the value that I provide/have provided and communicate it. I am so passionate about this I put together a whole workshop series called, “Hack the Performance Review.” For brand partnerships, I look for the double w. How do we both win working together.
Meggie: Amazing! Keita, thank you again for taking the time to chat with us today. We appreciate it!
To learn more about Keita and her business, check out @successbully on Instagram, or at her website.