In a world where 53% of the population is under age 30, professionals with some years of experience are learning to adapt to the unique nuances and styles of today’s millennials. Those of us — cough — over 30 years old understand that we need to keep work creative, interesting, relevant, and connected to important causes to engage […]
Job Seekers
Be the Best Check Your Client or Employer Writes
When your employer signs your paycheck or your client pays your invoice, how do you imagine they feel? Are they excited to compensate you for the incredible value and benefits you brought? Or, do they look through every hour spent and effort expended and question whether your contribution to their business was worth the cost? […]
Stumped by the “F-Word”
Recently, I was asked to speak at a university to a group of graduate communications students. They asked me to address my journey as an entrepreneur who built a successful company in the branding and communications space. We talked about the risks and rewards of being an entrepreneur, the process of building an international brand, and the many […]
20 Quotes To Inspire and Motivate
If you are like me, you find a quote that speaks to you at a particular place in your life, and you hold on to it. It speaks to what you are feeling or struggling with, and seems to give a perspective that helps you sort through your personal brand journey. The first quote, “The […]
Three Crucial Lists You Should Make Today
When I start the personal branding process with a new client, I spend a lot of time uncovering, discovering and probing their values, beliefs, skills, goals and feelings. This ensures we build and promote an authentic and sustainable reputation for my clients that helps them drive success in their career, and in their life. Of […]
Hate Networking? You’re Not Alone
If you are an extrovert (like me) you might view networking as easy. All I have to do is go up to a complete stranger, introduce myself and share with them something interesting or compelling so they will keep talking to me. I will ask them probing questions about themselves that will get them talking […]
