Once upon a time I was a shy kid who liked doing her homework. It was never something I was forced to do. I took great pride in it – at times driving my mother a bit crazy in my quest for perfectionism, relentless as I double and triple checked my work for mistakes. That fondness […]
What Your Digital Breadcrumb Trail Says About You
It’s happening every day. Whether it’s your personal brand or your business brand you’re leaving a trail of digital breadcrumbs that are making statements about who you are – or who you’re not. Each contributes to the story those of us on the other end are creating about you. Most of us give it little […]
Why Bragging Is Good For Your Personal Brand
I keep a variety of topics I’m interested in on Google Alerts. It’s a great way to curate content to share on social media and to read articles I might otherwise never have found. Sometimes what comes up is garbage, other times pearls. Sometimes the result is the impetus for a blog, like what I […]
6 Big Misconceptions People Have About Personal Branding Online
Over lunch last week I was talking about a recent in-house corporate workshop I had done on personal branding online. As I looked up from my chicken salad, I could see the surprise on my friend’s face. He didn’t get it. He’s not entirely convinced that there is a need for paying attention to how […]
10 Reasons Your Personal Brand Needs A Digital Presence
Friday night I spoke at a career conference. This week I have a new business call. Neither of which would have happened without my personal brand having a strong digital presence. The conference happened because of a Facebook connection who had been following me. It was because she liked what I shared and how I presented […]
How To Own Your Story
One of the perks of teaching a graduate class at NYU is that I get to interact with students who come from all over the world with the most fascinating backgrounds. I encourage them to share their stories. As I see it their stories are part of what makes up their personal brand and it’s important […]
