Developing a Standout Personal Brand: Tips and Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
People who hear your name, see your face or read your email signature form an opinion about you based on your personal brand. It’s a vital part of starting a business but it can also be complicated and overwhelming. Here are some pointers and ideas for developing a strong personal brand: 1) Defining your brand. […]
EP011 – Goal setting and how to achieve your goals in 2022
We are almost at the end of 2021, so this is an ideal time for all of us to think about AND plan for our personal and professional goals in 2022. When we talk about Goal setting, it involves the development of an action plan designed to motivate and guide a person or group toward […]
EP010 – How to format key achievements in your resume
Many people find it tricky to describe their achievements. Listing your previous jobs in your resume might be straightforward, but when it comes to writing about what you achieved in those jobs, you might stumble or feel stuck. Listing achievements is what differentiates the top candidates from the rest and it is one of the […]
EP007 – Main elements of personal branding
This episode is related to personal branding and Shawn talked about the main elements that shape our personal brand. There is no doubt that a personal brand is extremely important. Regardless of your age and the job that you have, your personal brand is about how you promote yourself. In other words, it showcases your […]
EP006: The importance of eye contact during a presentation or speech
We all know that sustained eye contact is an invitation to turn our talk into a conversation. It creates a bond between speaker and listener, a connection that is beneficial to both parties. When we look someone in the eye, they are more likely to look at us, listen to us, and buy into our […]
EP005: The fear of being judged by others
The fact is that we have all been affected at some point in our lives by something someone else said about us. Words can be hurtful and leave us feeling powerless and vulnerable. In time, people’s words and perceptions of us can actually shape our own beliefs about ourselves. This can lead to fear of […]
EP004: How much information we should share in the job hunting process
This is a Q&A episode. This question is related to career development, especially related to landing an ideal job. The person who asked this question wants to know how much information we should share in the job-hunting process. It is a really good question and we get this question a lot, so in this episode, […]
Are you sharing too much when going for a new job?
When you go for a new career opportunity or even a new job role, it is easy to get confused. The sheer enormity of the challenge of getting a new job, ahead of all of the other applicants, can lead to us making some strange decisions. A common mistake when you are going for a […]
EP002: How to expand your professional network
It does not matter if you run a business, have a corporate job, or even if you have both a 9-5 job and a side income, in all these situations, networking can give you opportunities such as a new job, more sales, etc. In this episode, Shawn will talk about communication and networking skills. He […]
Useful tips to expand your professional network
For anyone looking to improve their ability to get things done, it is essential that you understand the value of relying on others. Many of us prefer to be self-sufficient, dealing with everything we can. When you need specialist support and input, though, it is very important that you get the right kind of help. […]