The Power of Personal Branding: How I Left the Corporate Rat Race Behind
Marielle Legair
Speaker and Personal Branding Trainer | Delivering Talks and Workshops Globally to Boost Talent Engagement and Retention | LinkedIn Learning Instructor x2 | 1:1 LinkedIn & NLP Coach
If you were to lose your job tomorrow, would you be prepared?
Have you taken the time to cultivate your professional network, ensuring the right people know about you?
These were the critical questions I pondered as I sat in my cubicle, realising I had completely lost my identity outside of my fancy job title.
It was then that I decided to take massive action—not just working head down 'in' my job, but 'on' my visibility.
Then, I got laid off.?
For a Brit on a work visa in New York, it could have spelled the end of my American dream.
Instead, it was a blessing.?
Why? Because I was prepared, thanks to the robust professional brand I had built.
Why was this a game-changer?
Because I had already laid the groundwork for a resilient, fulfilling career that was adaptable to either climbing the corporate ladder or launching a business.
Curious about the five key lessons that secured my future?
Check out my latest YouTube video, in which I discuss the strategies that enabled me to create a life of freedom while doing work I love.
Let me know which tip resonates with you.
#personalbranding #leadership #careerdevelopment
Managing Director of Development
9 个月Kudos to you, Marielle! Spot on advice. Glad to see your glowing face!
Business Analyst, Agile Coach & Scrum Master with 10+ Years Delivering Business Value & Scaling Agile Transformation in Fortune 500 & Startups | Expertise in serving technical, business stakeholders & clients.
10 个月Interesting
| HR professional |Assist individuals to attract career opportunities and thrive in the workplace |Help small businesses build productive teams |Personal Development Enthusiast
10 个月I saw a post somewhere. "Corporate brand is not your brand. Build yours."
Stressed but powering through? Your body is telling you more than you realise! I help professionals uncover stress signals, restore energy, & regain their well-being, because high performance shouldn't cost your health.
10 个月I think too often in the corporate world we try to fit to values that don't align with ours. Being authentic and true to our values is our brand and it looks like you found yours Marielle Legair
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10 个月Thank you very much!