In this episode, Melissa Franks answers listener questions about personal branding, asking for an unpaid sabbatical, networking without alcohol, and dealing with being talked over. She emphasizes the importance of personal branding as a way to shape one's reputation and highlights the need to align one's personal brand with their desired image.
Melissa provides a step-by-step guide for asking for an unpaid sabbatical, including calculating the costs and risks for the company and presenting a compelling value proposition.
She acknowledges the challenges of networking in environments centered around alcohol and suggests finding alternative ways to network or considering a change in workplace culture.
Lastly, Melissa shares her own experience of being talked over and offers strategies for setting boundaries and seeking support from allies.
Takeaways
Personal branding is about shaping your reputation and aligning it with your desired image.
When asking for an unpaid sabbatical, calculate the costs and risks for the company and present a compelling value proposition.
If networking events centered around alcohol make you uncomfortable, consider finding alternative ways to network or seeking a workplace with a different culture.
When being talked over, set boundaries by calmly and assertively calling out the behavior, and seek support from allies.
It's important to continuously assess and evolve your personal brand to ensure it aligns with your goals and values.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/melissa_franks
Work with me: www.melissafranks.com/offers
Intentional Career Collective: https://intentional-career-collective.mn.co/plans/333177?bundle_token=b6dec68e1edf9b5de651e160c10d0f88&utm_source=manual
In this episode, Melissa Franks answers listener questions about personal branding, asking for an unpaid sabbatical, networking without alcohol, and dealing with being talked over. She emphasizes the importance of personal branding as a way to shape one's reputation and highlights the need to align one's personal brand with their desired image.
Melissa provides a step-by-step guide for asking for an unpaid sabbatical, including calculating the costs and risks for the company and presenting a compelling value proposition.
She acknowledges the challenges of networking in environments centered around alcohol and suggests finding alternative ways to network or considering a change in workplace culture.
Lastly, Melissa shares her own experience of being talked over and offers strategies for setting boundaries and seeking support from allies.
Takeaways
Personal branding is about shaping your reputation and aligning it with your desired image.
When asking for an unpaid sabbatical, calculate the costs and risks for the company and present a compelling value proposition.
If networking events centered around alcohol make you uncomfortable, consider finding alternative ways to network or seeking a workplace with a different culture.
When being talked over, set boundaries by calmly and assertively calling out the behavior, and seek support from allies.
It's important to continuously assess and evolve your personal brand to ensure it aligns with your goals and values.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/melissa_franks
Work with me: www.melissafranks.com/offers
Intentional Career Collective: https://intentional-career-collective.mn.co/plans/333177?bundle_token=b6dec68e1edf9b5de651e160c10d0f88&utm_source=manual