When I first started my corporate career nearly a decade ago, I didn't feel like I could bring my full personality into work. The way I was expected to show up in the workplace was different than it is today. I was directed to keep my social media private, to not...
Wanna get on the fast-track of your career? I’m going to let you in on a little secret. If you want to get noticed, rise up the ranks through promotions, and make more money -- you need to get uncomfortable. I know, I know, getting uncomfortable can make us feel...
A few weeks ago, I joined a webinar put on by Charlene Walters and Entrepreneur about how to establish yourself as a thought leader. The webinar was geared towards, you guessed it - entrepreneurs - but there were some takeaways that I found important even for us...
What makes you remarkable? Do you embrace your successes? Do you find yourself feeling uncomfortable when you talk about your achievements? Or do you instead just stay quiet to avoid awkwardness? Let's stop succumbing to our fears and speak up for ourselves. Let's...
I currently work at Salesforce full-time and while I do have a designated desk in our Chicago office, I do consider myself a remote employee with flexible working options. This means that I have the opportunity to work from the office or from home (or a cute coffee...
Ever wonder why you’re not being promoted or getting a raise even though you’re killing it at your job? It could be that you haven't mastered the art of self-promotion. I hate to break it to ya, but promoting yourself at work is critical to excelling in your career....
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If you're looking to get noticed by leadership, land a promotion or accelerate your career, then you must document your accomplishments and feedback you receive on the job! Keeping a record of this information is critical to reference to aid in conversations with your...
It can be easy to fall into the trap. The trap where you believe that where you’re at in your career or what job title you hold at a company affects whether or not you are influential in the workplace. Believe me, I’ve been there. When I started my first job in the...
I am remarkable. Say those words out loud – I am remarkable. How does it make you feel? Do you feel empowered? Or do you feel awkward and a bit like a fraud? Imagine being in an environment with people you barely know and saying five reasons why you are remarkable...
In the last few years, the topic of having and establishing a personal brand has been much discussed. We keep reading and hearing in the media about having a personal brand and how we should always be thinking about how we’re branding ourselves. But what is a personal...