Do You Need an Energy Boost?

Do You Need an Energy Boost?

I think most of us already know that adults need 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep to function at our most effective level. Getting sufficient sleep enables us to be creative, make decisions, learn new things, and more effectively manage stress. Blah, blah, blah…I’m sure you’ve...
Are You Leveraging Your Personal Brand?

Are You Leveraging Your Personal Brand?

You already have a personal brand, whether you realize it or not. So how do you understand your brand and leverage it to meet your goals? Step 1 Think about these questions to map out what you already know about your brand: Which of your strengths differentiate you...
What Are Your Branding Goals?

What Are Your Branding Goals?

Why am I sipping on a Bubly sparkling water while I write this? Maybe it’s those clever Michael Bublé commercials that hooked me. Or maybe it’s the packaging. Perhaps it’s product placement in the grocery store. Then again, it could be all of those things combined....
Why Is Your Personal Brand Important?

Why Is Your Personal Brand Important?

It might be April Fool’s Day, but personal career branding is no joke. You already have a personal brand, whether you realize it or not. Why should you care about this?  I can think of a few reasons: Influence: If you want your voice to be heard, you need to...
What Messages Are You Sending?

What Messages Are You Sending?

One of my favorite classes in college was a senior-level project-based program where we designed educational exhibits for nature centers.  (My first career was in forestry, but that’s a story for another day.) Anyhow, my professor drilled into our heads that...