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Take Ownership of Your Personal Brand
One of the best gifts you can incorporate into your brand is “positive expectations,” i.e., an optimistic and hopeful outlook that centers on positive results where you believe your desired outcomes are attainable. As the ultimate owner of your brand, you can choose when to accentuate, modify, or refresh its story. Here are some steps to help you take ownership of your personal brand.
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Embracing Our Instinctual Patterns of Behavior
I love “a-ha moments” that make me reflect, “how could I have not seen that before?” Now I know why—I never looked or provided myself ample space to do so. The Enneagram framework invites us to tune into ourselves and teaches us how to adopt more positive and healthy responses.
Five Techniques to Live More Congruently
I find that I’m more at peace when my internal system—mind, body, and heart—are in congruence. It takes an intense commitment to eliminate conditioned behaviors in order to change. To find more harmony and balance, try out these five self-care techniques.
Listening with Positive Intention
When we think about communication, we often focus on what we want to say, our delivery, and engaging or influencing others. Yet to be truly effective, we also need to consider how we will listen. Here I focus on two productive ways to demonstrate your interest in what others have to say.
Establishing a Safe Space for Courageous Communication
As humans, we all have the innate desire to be seen, heard, and appreciated. Here are some ways to foster strong connections and encourage courageous conversations.
Career Insight: A Fresh Perspective on Interviewing
Whether it’s the length, the number of interactions, or the radio silence, the duration of the interview process tests even the best in their resolve, resilience, and confidence. Here’s what to keep in mind.
Interview Prep to Harness Your YOU-Ness and Radiate Confidence
Answer these five questions to assess what’s important to you so you can authentically shine at your next interview.
My Interview on Hearts Rise Up Podcast
A few months ago, I spoke with Carol Chapman on her podcast Hearts Rise Up—one of Feedspot’s “Best 35 Wisdom Podcasts”— and shared my experiences, tips, and strategies around personal transformation. During the interview, I was open and candid about navigating my transformation, starting with leaving the corporate world after 20+ years to start my own business.
Cultivate Your Personal Brand: Perceptions
Put an introspective lens on your interpersonal relationships to see whether your reflection aligns with how others perceive you.
Cultivate Your Personal Brand: Image
In cultivating your personal brand, the image you portray distinguishes who you are and what you stand for and is made up of your mission, values, tone of voice, and personality.
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