Personal branding is not for the faint of heart. It’s not a quick fix and it doesn’t happen overnight. It’s not about building a false persona or changing who you are. It is about connecting with your genuine values and goals, and building a strategy around how to get there. It’s about committing to that […]
Personal Branding
Does Your Body Language Match Your Brand?
Your brand comes to life through the way that you look and your body language is certainly an extension of that. We can learn manners, we can be taught poise, we can hire experts to teach us how to chose a wardrobe. Your body language, by contrast, is a lot less conscious, and equally as […]
Personal Branding is Not a Passive Sport
Personal branding is no doubt a hot topic these days! There are numerous recent articles on the subject, ranging from what it is to why you should even care about having one. (If you’re new to this website and don’t yet know the answers to these questions, read here.) It seems that most of us […]
Does Your Personal Brand Give You Job Security?
Last week we looked at why your personal brand is crucial to standing out in a job search. But what if you aren’t looking for a new job? What if you’re already in the job or industry that you want for the long term? Before giving my take on that question, I want to share […]
Getting to the Heart of Your Personal Brand
Developing a strong personal brand is key to differentiating yourself from your competition. We all need to manage our reputations – how we are perceived by others determines the value they assign us and the opportunities they afford us. Perception is reality in the minds of employers, clients and colleagues, and it is never too […]
What is Google Saying About You?
Do you research people before meeting them? Reviewing a LinkedIn or Google profile of a client or colleague before you meet gives you valuable insight into their career history and interests. It can help bring tremendous perspective and points of common interest for discussion. So what are others finding out when they research you? What […]