June 21, 2021 Charmaine

I was invited by Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP) and KPMG to deliver a presentation on “Personal Branding: Developing your Professional Online Presence”  The session offered practical approaches to: ·     Develop a personal brand that reflects how you want to be known ·     Use LinkedIn to create a credible digital presence  ·     Communicate effectively in the…

March 26, 2021 Charmaine

If you are not using LinkedIn to position your personal brand at work, now is the time to start. Yes, you heard right LinkedIn is the tool to elevate your personal brand because most networking is now happening online. In this video I talk through how to use LinkedIn to network with people within your…

March 25, 2021 Charmaine

Participating in social activities is another strategy to position your personal brand at work. It is a great opportunity to develop relationships in a social setting. In this video I talk about the benefits of why attending work social events will benefit you in the long term. Take my free Promotability Skills Audit to find…

March 24, 2021 Charmaine

Participating in social activities is another strategy to position your personal brand at work. It is a great opportunity to develop relationships in a social setting.  In this video I talk about the benefits of why attending work social events will benefit you in the long term. Take my free Promotability Skills Audit to find…

March 23, 2021 Charmaine

Are you taking the time to network with people in your organization beyond your team and department? If not, it’s something to consider.  In this video I outline why and how it can help you position your personal brand at work.   Take my free Promotability Skills Audit to find what  skills you have and need…

March 22, 2021 Charmaine

How are you positioning your personal brand at work? I co-hosted a room on Clubhouse on this topic and decided to share the key takeaways here. In this video I talk about getting started by defining your personal brand. Look out for more videos to follow this week. Take my free Promotability Skills Audit to…

November 3, 2020 Charmaine

If you were like me and looking for work when the pandemic hit or was let go from your job, you may have thought is it the right time to be looking. I did and used the following 3 strategies when I was looking for work and successfully secured a position during the pandemic.  First…

April 27, 2020 Charmaine

I had the pleasure of recently delivering a webinar: Elevate your Personal Brand by Dressing for Success for the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP). In this webinar I shared insights to project a professional image with confidence and identify how to dress strategically to look powerful and approachable.   If you would like to…

February 14, 2020 Charmaine

Today so many organizations have a dress code of business casual. People are confused about what it means in reality. I delivered a workshop recently where one of the participants said she still felt she was over dressed for business casual. She wanted to still look professional without taking it down and looking too casual….

January 23, 2020 Charmaine

How often are you updating your wardrobe and look? Both form part of your personal brand and is just as important as improving your technical skills. The slightest update can make a big difference in how you are perceived. Here are 7 ways to update your look. 1. Shop in your wardrobe. Most of us…