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Additional praise for Next Move, Best Move
“Kimberly is the voice of our generation and a trusted resource who remains true to her vision. Kimberly's commitment to career growth strategies creates an empowering space for us all to take our seat at the table.”
—Pauleanna Reid, Journalist
“Kimberly Cummings beckons the leader in each of us to reach for our career goals and dreams, and offers insightful tools and tips to get its readers that much closer to accomplishing them. This book is also a wonderful and much‐needed reminder, especially for women, that there is greatness inside of us; all we have to do is lean into it. Her career lessons are invaluable for anyone seeking to carve out their special place in the workplace.”
—Samantha Hunter, Writer for Martha Stewart and Forbes
“Kimberly B. Cumming's Next Move Best Move reminds you that it is never too late to craft the career of your dreams. Reading the book is like having a relatable, candid, and supportive career and leadership coach in your ear. Through this book, Kimberly not only inspires you to action with her own narrative but most importantly delivers a clear outline, measurable steps, and specific tools that you can use to ensure ‘your next move is your best move.’ ”
—Daniella Kahane, Executive Director/CEO, WIN SUMMIT
Next Move, Best Move
Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love
Kimberly B. Cummings
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This book is dedicated to any professional who has felt overlooked, unappreciated, and undervalued. With your next move, you have the power to change the trajectory of your career.
Foreword
If we've learned anything from COVID‐19, it's that nothing is certain. The world – including businesses, finances, and careers – can change on a dime. I don't know about you, but there were plenty of moments during the pandemic when I wished I had a personal advisor telling me how to handle it all.
Even in nonpandemic times, that would be pretty amazing, don't you think?
Well, I have good news. Kimberly B. Cummings is that advisor, and reading this book is like having Kimberly as your own personal career and leadership coach. On every page, you'll benefit from her extensive experience in university career services, corporate talent development, and diversity and inclusion. Whether you are a student,
