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...
by Marietta Gentles Crawford | Jul 17, 2018 | Personal Branding, Quick Tips, Real Talk
The term “Self-promotion” is often interchanged with “personal branding,” but are they the same thing? Sure, they can seem like icky words, especially if selling is the least favorite part of your business. But they’re different and can help you connect with your...
by Marietta Gentles Crawford | Jul 10, 2018 | Goals and stuff, Quick Tips, Real Talk
Many of us are information junkies (promise I mean that in the most endearing and non-judgmental way). You name the book, we read it. You name the course, we bought it. You name the influencer, we followed him or her. Sure, there are worse habits to have like...
by Marietta Gentles Crawford | Jun 19, 2018 | Personal Branding, Quick Tips
Have you ever had a phone conversation with someone and the connection was terrible? Between the static in the background and words coming in and out, you start squinting (not sure why we squint when we can’t hear) hoping to make out what the heck is being said. It’s...
