Are you ready for your close-up? When you find yourself in front of a camera (planned or not!) are you ready? Maybe you’re representing your company, or you’re being interviewed as a subject matter expert, or you’re a pundit, or promoting something -- whatever. If it’s for network news and it airs, they put the link to it on their website and it stays there, for a REALLY long time. And Google Videos WILL find it. Plus, if it’s a good clip, you want to grab that link and p

Like, Do these clothes make me look like I know what I’m doing? Are they sending the message “I am experienced and have powerful input to offer?” Are they boosting future career promotions because you look like the picture of a leader? Like you’re a serious professional? If you aren’t sure of the answers to these questions, it’s time to ask someone you trust to answer truthfully. If you are being overlooked, dismissed, or unrecognized, it’s up to YOU to put some thought int

Research tells us that being visible in your career is the smart move for #success. AND, if you don’t have an intentional personal brand strategy you run the risk of allowing OTHERS to define you – not a good idea! A personal brand means that you have a consistent way of dressing that illustrates who you are and the value you bring, every day. Just like that favorite cup of Starbucks coffee - you get the same, consistent cup of coffee you expect, every time. Branding at it