How to Say ‘No’ but Maintain a ‘Yes’ Personal Brand
When we are developing our careers in uncertain times we can struggle with saying ‘no’ when asked to take on a new challenge whether that is an internal project or something outside work.
I struggle with saying “no” myself especially as my livelihood depends on maintaining a personal brand that says, “yes, I will take …
Your LOI May Vary, But Should Never Waver
Have you ever blindly and blithely said “yeah sure” to a question that was being asked of you?
Were you really listening to the person asking the question or really just hoping they would go away?
In this conversation did you commit to deliver or do something? Did you really understand what you were being …
Six Sales Tips for Sales Promotion
The title on your business card or LinkedIn profile may not have the word “sales” in it but everyone is a salesperson in his or her own way. After all, building a positive personal brand is all about marketing yourself in the right way. Successful salespeople have a winning mentality that includes traits admirable outside …
3 Must-Do’s in Bootstrapping Your Personal Brand
Harness the power of your personal brand in your business endeavors by removing those self-imposed obstacles that we all create.
1. Forget trying to convince anyone of anythingA man convinced against his will…is of the same opinion still!
Every week I receive a phone call or an email from a misguided entrepreneur who wants …
Career Coaching: Getting Help Is for Wimps?
I just finished working with a client who landed a new job that better utilizes her talents while offering greatly improved income, promotional opportunity, and company environment/culture. At the end of our multi-month journey together, she said to me without prompting “I couldn’t have done it without you.” Her comment was personally flattering and reaffirmed …
“Tell Me About Yourself” One More Time
All of my career coaching clients go through “Tell me about yourself” during our first 10 minutes together. Why is this so pivotal? It is for several reasons. The most important one is that the first impression is a lasting impression. In a job interview situation it is of utmost importance to make a good …
7 Signs It’s Time to Reinvent Your Personal Brand
Last week, I read Dorie Clark’s Reinventing You with great interest; it’s a relevant book for anyone interested in personal branding success.
Reinventing You, subtitled Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future, Reinventing You offers a step-by-step guide for evaluating your current brand, your career goals, and the branding success strategies that will help you achieve …
Eliminate Costs for Increased Profit
“The check is in the mail is not always a good thing!”
While many anxiously await the mail for a desired check or notification of having won the lottery, receiving a check is sometimes a bad thing and reflects very poor business practices. In fact, entrepreneurs may take many lessons from giant corporations who waste …
5 Signs Your Personal Brand Has Disappeared
Is your personal brand doing magic tricks on you or has it really disappeared?
As professionals and job seekers, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day chaos of balancing work, personal lives, or job searching. But when life and careers get too busy, it’s easy to let your personal brand slip away into …
Turn Your Spare Time into Extra Income
Do you want to have an additional income source other than your full-time job? Or maybe you are only employed part-time and you need more work. If you want to find out how to earn some extra money, keep on reading.
Nowadays companies are trying to cut their costs and unfortunately, the easiest way of …