by Marietta Gentles Crawford | Aug 29, 2018 | Personal Branding, Real Talk
I’d like to think that I’m a gelato connoisseur after my husband and I had a trip of a lifetime visiting Italy (Florence, Venice, and Rome) a couple of years ago. We visited historic museums, ate amazing food, drank great wine, and overindulged in gelato. Our routine...
by Marietta Gentles Crawford | Aug 23, 2018 | Personal Branding, Quick Tips, Real Talk
There’s something about being a self-proclaimed “expert” that can sometimes make people think of a used car salesperson. Now, of course, you’re not pushing old metal, but the process of attracting business opportunities is, in fact, sales. You’re selling your...
by Marietta Gentles Crawford | Aug 16, 2018 | Personal Branding, Quick Tips, Real Talk
Have you ever thought that maybe the biggest obstacle stopping you from reaching your goals is you? It’s true: There are other roadblocks besides yourself that could be the blame. After all, there is never enough time in the day, you need more money to do the...
by Marietta Gentles Crawford | Aug 2, 2018 | Personal Branding, Quick Tips, Real Talk
Personal branding is the Frisbee of career talk, but it’s not a new concept. It’s just something you need to grasp if you want to build a positive reputation and stand out to the right people. The problem with this Frisbee is that it has been thrown,...
by Marietta Gentles Crawford | Jul 26, 2018 | Personal Branding, Quick Tips, Real Talk, Social Networking
Lately, there’s been a lot of emphasis on being “authentic.” People are making the term a part of their brand, and it’s a buzzword splattered all over social media. I don’t dispute the importance of this topic, hence talking about it right now. But I worry that...