She Takes On The World by Natalie MacNeil: Brilliant
A thin book with a pretty woman on the cover surrounded by clouds, “She Takes on the World” by Natalie MacNeil had me wondering what I was in store for as I opened the first page. What an unexpected pleasant surprise this book turned out to be!
Packed with useful tipsBusy between 5a.m. – …
The Power Of Going To The Right Networking Events
Not long ago, I wrote about how if you want to meet the right people in networking, you need to change how you do it. Stop the emphasis on job-hunting events, and turn your focus towards learning events. So, what’s really the benefit to that?
From what I’ve experienced, when you invest your own time …
Part-Time Passion Leads To Personal Brand Bonus
I still remember my grandmother packing the Skin So Soft in my bag as I left for summer camp. All the other kids had OFF! And I had this soft, nice smelling bug spray. Why? Because my grandmother was an Avon lady; she loved skincare (and her skin showed it) and it made wonderful extra …
Digital Fatigue And Refreshment
Just go to my website. I’ll text you. I posted it on my FB page. I tweeted it. I found it on LinkedIn. He sent me a Branchout request. It’s on my Pinterest. I saw your 4square check-in at the gym. Did you get my email?
Noooooooo.
I may have hit the wall this week. …
Watch Out. How To Protect Your Online Reputation
Everyone has a reputation to protect. And anyone who’s hoping for a new job or a promotion must be especially vigilant, as should consultants and entrepreneurs.
The question is: What are the best ways to make yours sparkle and brush away any dirt?
Last week, I joined a webinar on Online Reputation Management, conducted by …
Branding Yourself With Google Panda
The Google Panda updates has changed a lot of what companies are doing to ensure they’re being found on Google for their particular field and keywords. But how can you take advantage of this for personal branding?
Take advantage of Google Panda1. Define your keywords
The first thing to do is to define what …
The Key To Strong Personal Brand: Having No “Buts”
About a year ago I received a promotion at work. The new position was an absolutely amazing opportunity and one that could teach me a lot and help me build many connections throughout my industry. It was also a position that I did not have all the ideal “qualifications” for. In other words, my boss …
A Televised Three Way
You can’t say personal brands don’t matter everywhere to everyone. In fact, the three largest broadcast networks are betting on nothing but a battle of three personal brands to win bragging rights – and big ad dollars – early in the AM this week.
Who is facing off, where and why?On television, which we’ve …
What Makes You So Special?
It sounds like a snarky question, but the answer is the core to your personal brand.
What is it that you can do that no one else can? Maybe your technical skills enable you to soar above the crowd. Maybe you can get away with making jokes others can’t and help people smile while they …
What’s Your Swag?
The word of the year so far is SWAG..
Straight from the Urban dictionary and one of the hottest cultural terms of the moment! By definition “It’s about appearance, style or the way he or she presents themselves”.
Swag can be applied to everythingIt’s being applied to just about anything, including dental swag, which …