Tag Archives: Professional

I’m a Black business owner and this is how my hair shaped my professional brand

  By JinJa Birkenbeuel March 14, 2023 It was spring of 2021, and the world was starting to wake up from COVID-19 lockdowns. I was about to head to my first public-facing entrepreneur workshop as a Google digital coach since I chopped off a foot and a half of 30-plus-years’-worth of chemically straightened processed hair. … Continue reading I’m a Black business owner and this is how my hair shaped my professional brand →

Why being a highly sensitive person could be your greatest professional asset

  By Melody Wilding February 20, 2023   Meet Darren, a senior director at a large education company. Warm and kindhearted, Darren is the type of leader who takes you out to lunch when you have a bad day and listens to clients and their needs. This is different from other leaders at his organization … Continue reading Why being a highly sensitive person could be your greatest professional asset →

10 Mistakes to Avoid On Your Professional Social Media

Brooke Koster October 13, 2021 Social media marketing can make or break your business depending on whether or not it’s done correctly. According to Hubspot, “The number of global social media users is expected to reach almost 3.43 billion in 2023.” Most businesses know how important social media marketing is, but few realize there are … Continue reading 10 Mistakes to Avoid On Your Professional Social Media →

4 Questions to Ask Yourself About Changing Careers and Avoiding Professional Burnout

Chris Biscuiti September 13, 2021 Right now, one of the most popular reasons for changing careers is people can get burned out. Whether their industry was impacted by the pandemic or they are simply tired of working for a certain boss or company, those who are looking to switch things up are simply trying to … Continue reading 4 Questions to Ask Yourself About Changing Careers and Avoiding Professional Burnout →

Social Media and Job Search: Succeeding as an Experienced Professional

Wendy Marx August 25, 2021 If you’re on a job hunt as an experienced professional, social media could give the edge you need to impress recruiters. Let’s talk about how your social media and job search can work together to get better results for your career. First, let’s consider why experienced professionals should use social … Continue reading Social Media and Job Search: Succeeding as an Experienced Professional →

Tips to Hone Your Personal and Professional Financial Literacy as a Woman

Sue Reynolds August 9, 2021 Each year, August 14th marks National Financial Awareness Day. While women are stepping up to the role of finance both personally and professionally, did you know that nearly one-third of the gender financial literacy gap is attributed to women’s lower confidence levels around the topic? In my house growing up, … Continue reading Tips to Hone Your Personal and Professional Financial Literacy as a Woman →

Website Builder vs. Professional Web Designer? How Should I Build My Website?

Amanda Waltz July 29, 2021 Having a professional website is no longer considered a luxury. Anyone can register a cheap website and design a decent-looking website with no coding experience using a website builder, in many cases for free. That said, there is a reason many businesses still opt to spend the extra money to … Continue reading Website Builder vs. Professional Web Designer? How Should I Build My Website? →