taking initiative

I love onethousandpaintings.com and the creativity and initiative Sala has shown. He will reap the rewards – not only in money – from creating his personal brand. Everything I read about this new world of free agents indicates that we need to be ourselves and live the life we dream about. Here’s a young artist doing just that! Congratulations Sala.

 

professional development workshop

On April 5 I attended a full-day workshop hosted by IABC/Iowa, and presented by Todd McDonald of ATW Training & Consulting, Inc. of Des Moines. We're fortunate to have world-class trainers headquartered in the metro area.

The morning session was based on the book by Tony Jeary entitled "Life is a Series of Presentations." As the title implies, life indeed is all about presenting ourselves and every interaction is a presentation that influences someone. It was a good workshop for me as I continue to brand myself. 

The afternoon session was "Developing Your Leadership Influence." If you're interested in professional development opportunities in Iowa, check out this association. Of course, I'm biased because this year the VP of Professional Development is me.

More later…

branding myself

I spent some time last Friday afternoon at Panera Bread. I have to admit it's my new favorite place to go for good food and beverages, friendly people, and the pleasure of working on my computer (Wi-Fi Internet access) in cheerful surroundings. I'm between jobs and it's a great opportunity for me to spend time in the company of other professionals. I'm picking up a lot of good ideas and meeting interesting people. Spring is a wonderful time to start something new.

Mike Sansone of Converstations gave me more tips for my blog, which is definitely taking shape. I'm posting my resume online, which gives me the ability to email a link to recruiters.

Mike Wagner of White Rabbit Group stopped by and we talked about personal branding – definitely an area to explore as I embark on the journey of marketing my strengths, skills and abilities.

Contact "either" Mike and I guarantee that you'll have a positive experience!

Stay tuned for more…