Issue 358 | July 22, 2021
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"What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?" – John Steinbeck, writer, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature |
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It only took a few months networking to build my careers practice for someone to ask the zinger question...
"How are you different than Sue?"
You see "Sue" was the other career professional in town. In fact, she had been my mentor. And she was good.
And, after a bit of an identity crises, I had realized that I wasn't her. That trying to be her wasn't going to work for me or my clients. |
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I had struck out on my own, knowing that my difference could add value. But I wasn't quite sure what that looked like, let alone how to answer "How are you different?"!
What came out that night wasn't bad ... I worked on my own with clients and Sue had a team, so I tried to talk to the value of that.
But I know it sounded defensive and didn't really communicate my value.
It was a wake-up call that I needed to know and be confident in my unique promise of value (aka my personal brand).
One difference was my why. Our motivators are almost always unique.
What I did was different, even though we were both offering career services as I really love walking people through the process from who they are to getting the job (and now building classes to help you do any part of that process!).
How I do what I do was different. How could I speak to that? What was the value to my target audience?
Many of our clients are currently reevaluating their career and life. You might be doing the same.
What do you want your business or career to look like moving forward? Are you shifting your services? Your target audience?
I'd love to hear how you're evolving!
Marie Zimenoff
CEO, Career Thought Leaders
P.S. If you'd like some help answering these questions and a process to walk you and your clients through extracting, expressing, and exuding your personal brand, check out the Certified Personal Branding Strategist program! |
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Symposium Early Adopter Ends July 23
Guide Clients to Flourish in the Future of Work Join Us In Philadelphia IN PERSON!
April 10-13, 2022 |
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Certified Personal Branding Strategist
Reflect, Reconnect, Reposition Tools for You & Your Clients to Navigate the Great Resignation
Starts August 24 |
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CTL NEWS & EVENTS
- 2022 Symposium: Early Adopter Price Ends July 23
- Certified Personal & Digital Branding Strategist Starts August 24
- CTL Community News & Opportunities
INDUSTRY NEWS & RESOURCES
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UPCOMING TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CTL & RWA Events - Trend Tuesday
- Certified Personal Branding Strategist Class
- Career Thought Leaders Professional Development Symposium
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Help spread the word. Share this with a colleague who is passionate about being up to date on all things career! Did you miss an issue of Career Trends Happy Hour?
Read all past editions online! |
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JUL 23 | Early Adopter Registration Closes for 2022 Symposium |
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Early adopter registration ends July 23 for our annual professional development event! We will be downtown Philadelphia for 3 days of learning and connecting around our theme: "Flourishing in the Future of Work."
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AUG 24 | Certified Personal Branding Strategist Course Begins |
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Are you ready to finally have the tools and confidence you need to:
- lead clients through more transformational engagements?
- articulate a unique value proposition to stand out in a crowded coaching market (and help clients stand out from their peers)?
- have a repeatable process and structure so you can focus on each client and know every client will get outstanding results?
- attract more ideal clients and make more money with a done-for-you, customizable personal branding strategy business?
If so, then it’s time to become a Certified Personal Branding Strategist!
After the CPBS program, you'll sound and feel like an expert, exiting the spiral of constantly hunting new clients at a low price point with your new, long-term value proposition that converts your ideal clients. In the Certified Personal Branding Strategist program, you will learn the Reach Personal Branding method, a comprehensive, three-step process for uncovering, communicating, and nurturing your personal brand. |
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Plus, you’ll earn 11 ICF CCEs, including 5 core competency CCEs! |
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CTL COMMUNITY NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES |
Welcome Career Thought Leader Associates
Rich Feller, Rich Feller Associates, Colorado USA |
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CTL Associates, be sure to check the Associates area of the website for details on the following opportunities:
Want to get in on these opportunities? Join as a CTL Associate today!
Be on the Lookout: Watch for emails from CTL with invitations for various writing, coaching, media, and publishing opportunities. Emails go out to all CTL Associates several times each month, so be sure to check them out! |
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VISIT OUR SHOP
Check out our products exclusively for career services professionals on topics like business development, resume- and profile-writing, coaching, and more!
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Which one is your favorite? Reply and let me know! If you share these on your social media, feel free to tag us and we'll help you start the conversation with your network. We're @CareerTL or @workwithpurpose on Twitter and you can tag me (Marie Zimenoff) or Career Thought Leaders on LinkedIn! |
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Leadership: Psychological Safety and the Critical Role of Leadership Development (McKinsey & Company) Psychological safety has been a hot topic for the last few years in talent development and coaching. This article shares a new survey that suggests how leaders can create safer, higher-performing work environments. |
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LinkedIn: How to Craft an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile for an Older Professional (Business 2 Community)
This article highlights a few key areas of LinkedIn profiles to evaluate and ensure clients’ profiles are aiding their job search. You’ll find additional tips in this video on branding tips for older workers. |
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Resumes: Do You Need a Digital Resume in 2021? (College Recruiter)
If you are working with students or other young professionals, they are likely asking about digital resumes, online profiles, video resumes, and templates. This article goes through the options! |
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Career Thought Leaders 2022 Symposium
Join Us IN PERSON in Philadelphia
For 3 Days of Learning & Networking
Click Here to Learn More
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Workplace Trends: Workers Talk About Quitting as Part of the ‘Great Resignation.’ Employers Aren’t Buying It (CNBC)
Survey data shows human resources C-suite leaders expect only 8% of their employees will choose to quit. Read this article for more data on employee and employer expectations around the great resignation.
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Job Search: Indeed Expands Free Video Interviewing Options to All Jobs Posted on Site (BusinessWire)
The world’s number one job site announced that jobs posted directly to its platform can add video interviewing options for no additional charge. What will this mean for your clients? Let me know if you’re interested in gaining access to videoBIO Practice to help your clients prepare for one-way video interviews! |
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Business: Turn the September Spark into a Forever Fire for Your Business (CTL Video)
Here in the northern hemisphere, kids are heading back to school and job seekers are about to return their focus to job search and career change. Listen in for ideas about what we can do in the next month to prepare for and capitalize on the rush! |
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CTL & RWA EVENTS
July 28, 2021 | 4:00PM-4:30PM US ET
Trend Tuesday Live
Join us Live every Tuesday at 4 pm ET to talk about the latest trends in career services, leadership development, and all things career. We’ll be sharing some of the insights from the latest trends white paper based on our annual Career Jam event. You’ll also get updated on the very latest in the industry and trends in job search, LinkedIn, branding, resume writing, coaching, business development, and more. RSVP to get weekly reminders.
August 24, 2021 | 3:00PM-4:30PM US ET
Certified Personal Branding Strategist Class
Get the tools 1000s of coaches in 40+ countries are using to stand out in a crowded market ... and guide clients to do the same. Learn the Reach Personal Branding methodology, a comprehensive, 3-step process for uncovering, communicating, and nurturing your personal brand. This methodology is the future of career management and the foundation for expanding professional and personal success. Learn more and register.
April 10-13, 2022 | 8:00AM-5:00PM US PT
Career Thought Leaders Professional Development Symposium
The 10-pay registration ends July 9 for our annual professional development event! We will be downtown Philadelphia for 3 days of learning and connecting around our theme: "Flourishing in the Future of Work." Learn more and register. |
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Marie Zimenoff
marie@careerthoughtleaders.com
855-333-5793
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