Do You Have a Good Side?
Having a career first in modeling and then in business media, I am acutely aware of which side of my face is my “good side.” It’s the one with a small scar under my eye. It’s the side where my hair is inclined to swing in, rather than weirdly swing out, as it does on …
Introducing The Promote Yourself Podcast: Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of the Promote Yourself Podcast (Subscribe on iTunes). It will be a weekly show airing every Monday, giving you the best career advice, the latest workplace trends and access to today’s brightest stars in business. I’ve been working on this show for months now and am excited about the possibilities …
Branding Your Resume So Age Is A Non-Issue
Age and experience used to be a good thing on a resume.
At least that’s what everyone over 40 was taught.
It was a good thing until a few years ago, because age and experience gave the impression that you had already solved similar problems to the hiring manager’s priorities – since that’s what a …
Personal Branding Weekly and How Many Likes?
Editor’s Note: It’s quality not quantity, right? So, I leave you with just a quick note this week as I step into start my adventure at the New Media Expo with our own Manoush here attending, too! The Personal Branding Blog is represented and I hope you follow the tweets and updates. Plus, if you’re …
Why To Respond Slowly To Emails (Part 2 of 2)
In a recent article, you learned why to respond slowly to emails. Here are 3 specific situations when you should intentionally delay your email reply:
1. When you receive a “flaky” email (wait at least 1 day to reply). If someone (not a customer or boss) sends you a “flaky” email, you should intentionally wait …
Transform Yourself? Change Who You Hang Out With!
You are the mirror of your influences.
If you want to know how to create a positive change in your life, you should consider your major influences.
Your activities, the movies you watch, the books you read as well as the type of people you interact with all influence your values and shape your identity. …
Dialing In Your Personal Brand Across Cultures
One of the best articles I read this year was a New York Times article titled “Young and Global Need Not Apply in Japan.” It highlighted the struggle Japanese, who have studied abroad, are having with landing jobs within Japanese companies upon returning to Japan. Although these “returnees” are eager to gain experience in a …
Don’t Bring Excuses. Bring Solutions
Just in case you are wondering. Your boss hired you to reduce their workload. Not increase it. The more you can take off their plate the more they can do. Yes, that is delegation 101. When done right everyone grows with the business. When you have mastered your role you’ll get to be that hiring …
The Importance of Daring
You can’t imagine what you’re missing out on.
I had a bit of a strange day a few weeks ago.
It started when I decided to attend two different events in two different cities on the same day, and I didn’t have a ticket to either one.
Event A I only found out about late …
Use the Holidays to Boost Your Brand
As a freelance copywriter, I often work solo. Most of the time, I like it that way. But around the holidays, I try to branch out and be a little more visible in front of my clients.
This is not only good because it lets me show gratitude to my clients, but it lets me …