The Personal Brand That Will Close Deals
I’m 26 years old – no longer the youngest guy in the room in Silicon Valley. I feel my age is an advantage though; sure, it doesn’t get me the 18-year-old with a start-up press, but investors, potential hires, and my current team take me more seriously because I’m older.
But it’s a whole different …
Storytelling Tips For Personal Brand Building Success
Although there are a lot of books and blog posts describing the importance of storytelling as a personal brand building tool, there are a few that share a practical system for creating your own stories.
The exception is Raf Stevens’ No Story, No Fans: Build Your Business Through Stories that Resonate.
No Story, No Fans …
Visualize Your Personal Brand
In a world with too many choices, being the obvious one in your category really isn’t that hard. You just have to stand out from the pack. In a good way.
There are lots of people with your skill set, no doubt. But, there’s no one who has your combination of personality, abilities, qualities and …
Senior Year In The “Real World”
For those who remember the good old days when we were still in school…
Freshman year is when you are just getting acclimated. Sophomore year, you start to figure things out and gain some confidence. Junior year is about hitting your stride and performing well, and then senior year is about planning for the next …
Your Personal Brand Toolbox: The Informational Interview
Your personal brand is based on two things: You and Your Target Audience.
You need to know a lot about both.
Identifying and understanding things about yourself: your personality, your strengths, your weaknesses, your signature, is a lot of work. It is work that can be done through introspection and consultations with trusted confidants.
Learning …
Your Fiercest Competition Creates Success
Your fiercest competition is You!
Are you able to outperform everything you have done in the past? When relentless, and sometimes unusual requests come your way, do you move with agility to complete them on time and in perfect order? Are you doing everything in your power to win?
The real competitionMy personal example …
Why You Need to Brand & Target Your Resume
Today, we’ll find out why making a safe resume just won’t cut it in today’s job market.
Spending lots of time tweaking and perfecting your ultimate resume or resume may feel productive and good, but it isn’t where you should be spending your energy.
Having one safe resume is not enoughWhat is enough? Taking …
Showcase Your Personal Brand In Your Cover Letter
Job seekers in favor for the resume often overlook the cover letter, but it’s just as important and effective to get noticed by your dream employer. It’s not only a way to expand on your experience, but showcase your unique selling points, or personal brand.
When drafting your cover letter, it’s essential to tailor it. …
Your Resume Is Just A Golden Ticket
Remember the moment in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory when Charlie peels back the wrapper of his candy bar… to find a golden ticket? He waves it around, and dashes home to tell his family and then everyone breaks into song. Because at that moment, he knows that he’s found exactly what he’s been …
The Day That Influence Became The New Online Currency
In the past couple of weeks, we have been witness to the furore about online influence reaching new heights. It was, for the most part, thanks to the rekindling of the public debate around online influence measuring and its effectiveness brought about by the recent release of Brian Solis’ report ‘The Rise of Digital Influence‘, …