Do you still network while social distancing? Experts say, networking can be more difficult when done remotely. And it definitely can add to a so-called "Zoom fatigue"! But it's still of huge importance for your career development. So, how to approach it in a way that is beneficial and not too stressful all at the … Continue reading Three Mindful Steps to Make Online Networking a Success
Category: Building a Personal Brand
Elevator Pitch: What’s in It for You
A friend posted a question just recently on LinkedIn: How can we succeed delivering our elevator pitch (or unique value proposition) to the average person, who are not always technically savvy? That's a good question indeed. Today, let's talk about elevator pitches. What they are, why you need one (or many), and how to create … Continue reading Elevator Pitch: What’s in It for You
How to Use Email for Personal Branding
How often do you use email to communicate with people? Sending a long message today to a person with whom I wasn't in touch for many years made me think about it a lot. So, in this blog post, let's talk about our emails! Are your emails consistent with your personal brand? How will people … Continue reading How to Use Email for Personal Branding
5 Things to Do During Quarantine for Professional Branding
World changes drastically before our own eyes these days, our lives are changing in a way that was absolutely unpredictable even a month or two ago. Who would think about being locked down at home observing social distancing policies while being absolutely uncertain about the future, personal and professional, this spring? But here we are, … Continue reading 5 Things to Do During Quarantine for Professional Branding
Era of Social Distancing Can Become Time of Building Connections
Dear friends. I hope you and your families are safe and healthy, isolating yourself at home. You probably got a COVID email from every single business and public page you have ever interacted with. Digital branding is not the first thing that comes to mind when facing a global pandemic, so I decided to (somewhat) … Continue reading Era of Social Distancing Can Become Time of Building Connections
5 Not-So-Obvious Rules of Selecting a Name for Your Personal Brand
Wait a minute, -- you are probably thinking now, but I already have a name and it's exactly the one that my personal brand operates under! That's right, but you need to ensure consistency of using exactly the same name across all of your profiles for better visibility, and there are different forms, spelling, and … Continue reading 5 Not-So-Obvious Rules of Selecting a Name for Your Personal Brand
Your Deeper WHY: Where Your Personal Brand Starts
Most of the time, at YouGetBranded we talk about technical aspects of creating and managing your personal online brand. But it doesn't start with search engine optimization or effective social media marketing on personal level. It starts deeply within, where you need to decide on your inner WHY before you get to HOW. What kind … Continue reading Your Deeper WHY: Where Your Personal Brand Starts