At the root of your personal brand should be a clear understanding of what you represent, believe in, and what you’d fight for. These are your values. They are the non-negotiables by which you live. They are your moral operating system, your anchors of truth, and what, to you, is worth defending.
Reputation Management
Two ingredients your communication strategy might be missing
While most people focus on what to say, how to say it, and when to speak up, active listening and validation are two valuable ingredients to ensure you’re building trust and respect.
Are You ‘Should-ing’ All Over Your Career?
What a powerful, limiting and sometimes hurtful word “should” has become! For many professionals, “shoulds” are limiting opportunities, relationships, choices, confidence and careers. We impose self-limiting language and beliefs over our abilities.
Words matter: How to make your messages stand out
There are certainly ways to communicate that make the difference between a message that falls flat and one that gets acted upon. Here are three powerful tips to ensure you get heard and your message is received correctly.
A strong executive presence enables you to command attention and influence others
A strong executive presence enables you to command attention and influence others. Your message is heard. Your ideas are implemented. Your vision is endorsed.
Is it time for a mentor?
A mentor is someone who commits (volunteers) to help you in the areas you need. They are unpaid coaches, advisors and guides who serve to help you grow your understanding of the job, industry or environment, will connect you with other valuable resources, and encourage you to amplify your value.