Jerel Benjamin seeks to provide his knowledge and know-how of business management. He does this via his consultancy firm, ProfitGOLD Group.
3 Ways to Reclaim Your Life After Domestic Violence
Overcoming domestic violence experience can be one of the toughest challenges that a person can undergo. There are many ways to get through this trying time and regain your sense of self. Here are just a few ways survivors can process post-abuse grief.
Understand That You Are Being Lied To
Perhaps one of the most significant difficulties that survivors of domestic violence experience in the aftermath of an abusive relationship is unwarranted shame. However, when you think about it, this shoul...
Leaders Are Made, Not Born
Leaders Are Made, Not Born
Sometimes, when people learn about great business leaders, their journeys are told how it sounds like success was inevitable. When said with the benefit of hindsight, it can seem as if leaders were so precocious that they were always marked for success. Most leaders need to work to achieve their aims. There are plenty of ways to make the transition to becoming an effective leader.
Leadership is a skill that people need to practice, not a gift they’re born with. If l...
Being A Leader While Working Remotely Part I
This year has brought forth a brand new set of challenges for those in the working world. When the pandemic struck, many offices turned to work from home to meet social distancing needs. Managing a team as you would in the office has also had to change, and while the transition may seem scary, it is changing the way we are working as a team.
If anything, this sudden move to work from home has brought about a new era for office workers. It has shown both CEO’s and office managers the extent of...
Getting Organized As An Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur is a daunting job. With so many tasks at hand, getting everything in order is critical. Several proven systems can improve your organization and lead a profitable business.
Organized desk area
The first place to start is with your desk. Often, this is where you will spend a lot of your time. And if you have clients visiting your location, the last thing you will want to show them is a messy desk. Please take a few minutes before leaving every day and leave it neat and or...
Leadership: Why You Should Learn From Your Mistakes
No leader likes making mistakes. And no leader likes to admit to their team when they’ve messed up and need to make corrections.
But mistakes can be great learning experiences if the leaders who make them are humble enough to admit they’ve made those errors and are willing to learn from them.
So here are three reasons why it’s important for leaders to admit their mistakes, take responsibility, and make the improvements necessary to avoid repeating those mistakes all over again.
1. Wise Leader...
Dealing With PTSD After an Abusive Relationship
An abusive relationship can take a heavy toll, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Any type of abuse can lead to severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can occur after a single frightening incident or because of long-term stress. Anyone who has suffered abuse should know that steps can be taken to repair the damage that was inflicted.
Much like with soldiers in a warzone, a toxic relationship can trigger the body’s fight or fli...
Inspiring the Youth to Become Leaders
Leadership is an essential skill that can help anyone, from heading different societal units to progressing in their careers. The youth must acquire leadership skills as young as possible to establish positive habits that will last them a lifetime.
Statistics, however, reveal an unfortunate gap in leadership skills among the youth. For instance, according to the Knight Foundation, most youths feel that their desire to lead or contribute often goes unsupported. Here are some ways of empowering...
Standing Apart From Digital Consulting
The digital world is a complex mess of millions of websites that all seem to look alike. Very few are able to stand out. There are plenty of ways that a digital consulting website can appeal to potential clients.
Reduce Clutter
A lot of business webpages resemble spam mail with unnecessary words and images on the screen. Many people do not like seeing popup ads, and they don’t like seeing dozens of ads on a single page. Reducing the clutter is necessary to keep people interested in the compan...
Organizations That Help Domestic Violence Victims Get Back On Their Feet
Millions of women are abused by their partners every year. In many of these cases, children are also abused. It can be difficult for these women to leave because they feel there are no better options for them. What they don’t realize is there are so many resources and organizations are out there just waiting to offer their help.
The NCCADV offers a number of services to victims of domestic violence, such as child advocacy, and LGBTQ Response Initiative, technical assistance, and a Silent Witn...
Jerel Benjamin
Jerel Benjamin is currently the Founder and CEO of the company Profit Gold consulting group based in Austin, Texas. Jerel formed his company after realizing that not all business owners are skilled in how to keep their businesses healthy and thriving. A CEO must be both a strong leader while also being fluent in marketing skills. CEO’s should understand the process of sales and the value of having proficient internal system automation. Jerel’s skills shined in these areas, while also showing ...
Why You Should Seek Out a Business Consultant
So you have decided to start your own business, congratulations on this endeavor! This can be an exciting time for you, becoming your boss and starting a career that peaks your interests. So what do you need for that small business? Some of those things will be more obvious than others. Making sure you have something like a business plan; possibly investors can all be things that vastly help in starting your new business. But many don’t think about the benefits that a business consultant coul...
Leaders Who Have Made an Impact
In these dark times we live in, it is often hard to see the light at the end of it. If you look around, it almost seems like there is violence in every direction. The violence towards those that are trying to make a difference and for those that they stand in comrades with. Through the years, there have been many inspirational leaders who have used their voices to promote good and justice around them.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a prominent figure in the civil rights m...
Where Do You Go After Leaving a Violent Relationship
Finding yourself in a violent relationship is never easy, but one of the most significant steps is admitting to yourself that you are in one. Many victims that are on their own only have to worry about getting themselves out, but those with children that are also in the mix can be an even more terrifying feat, and it may be even more challenging to find out where you can go.
Feeling Unsafe
Do not feel like you have to leave today. Plan an escape and make sure you have a backup plan in case so...
Knowing When You Are In an Abusive Relationship
A new relationship can mean a world of possibilities, a chance to grow and learn with someone. Going into that new relationship is fun and exciting and can make you think of a world of future possibilities. That relationship may seem perfect in the beginning, but then as time goes on, things start to look less and less perfect. So when does a relationship possibly begin turning into a toxic relationship, or even an abusive relationship?
Different Types of Abuse
There are various forms of abus...
The To Do’s and Don’ts of Consulting
When you are starting as a consultant, it is essential to understand that you are stepping into a completely new challenge. As a consultant, you will be given projects where you are expected to analyze, communicate, and problem-solve to create clear and coherent solutions to various problems. The switch often takes time getting used to, but when guided by mentors, you are given a clear and helpful path to becoming an expert. With this list of both Do’s and Don’ts, you will be on your way to b...