Personal branding is a conscious act – much like a performance. Define what you want to be and then stick to your goals. What are the ways to sharpen your thinking? How can you continue investing in your personal brand? Must you react to every skeptic or critic out there? In the 5th episode of […]
Personal Brand
Personal Branding Series | Discover yourself and make the world a better place
Personal branding is a way to discover your true self and give back in ways that matter. Over the years, I have offered practical tools, resources and coached people be their best selves through personal branding. As an internal communications expert, I believe that organizations are an amalgamation of personal brands and unless leaders recognize […]
Personal Branding Series | Interview with Christina Daniels, Author of “I’ll Do It My Way: The Incredible Journey of Aamir Khan”
Personal branding is built by amplifying your authentic voice. It takes a lot to build a personal brand. It is essential to discover your calling. So, how do you know you are connecting to your purpose? What must you do to be consistent in your pursuit? Which approaches work if you want to continue adding […]
Personal Branding Series | Joseph Fernandez, author: Corporate Communications – a 21st Century Primer
Personal branding is about reputation and fulfilling your purpose. It isn’t easy building a personal brand and it can’t be built overnight. What are the risks and opportunities one encounters while creating a personal brand? How does one establish a reputation that stands the test of time? I am honored to share this interview with […]
Don’t worry about comparisons. Focus on being your best self
Josh is not alone in this world facing comparisons – refer to my case study shared last week. These types of scenarios often play out at the workplace and elsewhere. When a new hire joins, the team and stakeholders end up comparing the current incumbent with his or her predecessor: how they worked, the experiences they had or […]
Personal branding – the why, what and how of differentiating yourself
If you are thinking of building your personal brand or are already in the journey of creating one, the following questions may be on your mind. · How can I be known for my knowledge and expertise? · What must I do to discover my unique promise? · Is personal branding only applicable for celebrities? · If employees have […]
Be Wary of Credibility Degraders. Avoid Mindless Interactions
It seems like the world is working harder than before although the results aren’t there to show in terms of productivity. Time wastage in organizations has reached epidemic proportions with a sizable percentage of people claiming to have wasted over half their day on non-work tasks such as speaking on the phone, gossiping and browsing the net. Not just […]
Change your attitude. Not your acting skills
A few weeks ago I invited readers to reflect on a case study – Am I in a Stage Show? What Do I Need To Be More Visible at Work? I received interesting perspectives – thank you to those who took the time to read and share their views. On one hand they say you must be yourself […]
Want To Keep Your Career Refreshed and Ahead of the Curve? Look Up These 10 Tips (Part 1)
You can also now subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more updates. In a recent conversation I heard a friend lament that very often we hear of what we must do to succeed in our career and not much is shared about what people must avoid to get better or stay on course. That got […]