Like many of you this past week, I had the opportunity to attend a remembrance day event. This one was part of a client event and included a talk by a WWII veteran. As I listened intently to his stories I was distracted by a bright light in the dimmed auditorium. I glanced across and noticed an invited guest to the event checking and sending e- mail on their smartphone. Initially I… Read More »Get Your Values In Line – NOT Your In Box!
Today as you read this I am on my way to Rochester for a half day of personal and professional development. I always view any investment I make in myself both professional and personal and you should too. This year for many has been a tougher one and therefore the available funds to invest in yourself have been reduced. But you should never stop completely. All financial planners, investors… Read More »How much are you investing in YOU?
Let's face it, we are all busy. With the advent of social media and being able to keep in touch so more frequently and readily – we now have many more people "on our radar" then ever before. So when someone in your network comes to you for help, how easily do you remember what help they need, 1 hour, 1 day or 1 week later? Chances are within a… Read More »Explain to your network how they can best help you
Yesterday I was reminded in how the telephone has either become a very under appreciated or very appreciated communications device – and that perhaps we should all be looking to use it a little bit more. I received an e-mail from a job candidate looking to connect with the recruiter in my company. I used to be involved in third party recruitment and still seem to get my fair share of… Read More »You cannot always blame the economy if you are not getting responses.
Two of the most critical factors in a strong personal brand are visibility and credibility and they both have to be present to have a brand that people recognize and respect. Is there something that your company desperately needs but does not have the capacity or resources to take on right now? Can you become the champion for this? As you start to build your knowledge and expertise… Read More »What are you doing about being recognised INSIDE your company?
A few years ago the answer might have been yes. In todays world of rapid change and new technology the answer is NO – YOU ARE GOING BACKWARDS! Very often we reach a point in a job, our careers or our lives where we get very comfortable. We can do what ever we need to do without really having to think or try. This should be considered DANGEROUS! Consider taking… Read More »If you do not invest in you are you standing still?
In tough times a network's value can be priceless, but it should not just be for hard times that we decide to network. One of the critical mistakes I see far too often is only calling on your network when you need it. Too many times I have conversations with successful professionals and executives who suddenly are in a situation where they need their network and they are almost literally going to… Read More »What is the networth of your network?
Never underestimate your strengths. The things that you do so naturally are sometimes ignored. Very often the skills that we use every day that come to us so easily are the ones that we almost take for granted. Because they really are no effort for us we run the risk of not leveraging them as much as we should. Others see those unique skills much more clearly and because they… Read More »Are you really leveraging your strengths?
My approach in life has always been to give, help, inform or support without the expectation of reward – beyond the fact that the person or cause I am helping is hopefully a little wiser or just feels a little better about themselves and their position – it's a core part of my brand. In online forums and other social media I have been signing off 'Just My Toonies Worth" for… Read More »Welcome to Just My Toonies Worth – 30 seconds or less of personal branding tips, resources and ideas
To some the answer is yes. To most of us in the world of personal branding absolutely not. But, it was not until I worked with an image consultant (Amy Casson of Polished Image) that I realised how critical it really was – it can sometimes be the difference between success and failure. You know how great you feel when you are in your favourite suit or outfit (think about… Read More »Is Personal Branding Just About Image?