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Every year during thanksgiving dinner, we often go around the table and everyone names one thing they are thankful for. But wouldn’t it be great if we adopted a thankful mindset year-round?
When you are asked for your professional bio, the conversation often goes like this: “Can you email me your professional bio? “Sure, I’ll get it to you by the end of the day.” Then panic sets in because you don’t have a bio. So, you scramble to assemble a quick and dirty career summary that […]
Years ago, when I worked as a vice president at PNC Bank, I faced the difficult choice of staying with my current company or relocating for another job opportunity. I had been with PNC for 10 years and had enjoyed a steady career progression. I was promoted three times starting as a marketing officer and […]
Several years ago, while working for PNC Bank, I was offered a great opportunity to serve as the director of shareholder communications. It was a highly visible position where I would work with the CEO of the company, as well as with a number of C-suite executives.
Often, when I tell someone to “Keep Dreaming,” it comes from a sarcastic place and means “this will never happen.” However, as I reflect on the crazy, challenging year we all experienced in 2020, I think it’s time to get back to our dreams literally.
At the beginning of 2020, I had big dreams. I had planned a February vacation trip to Thailand, a women’s conference in March, Florida in April, Aruba in June, and Hilton Head with cousins in October. All plans were canceled indefinitely. Getting refunds/credits from travel agencies, airlines and hotels became a significant challenge and took lots of energy.
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Hi! I'm LaNella Hooper-Williams. Through my blog, my mission is to give you tips and practical tools that will help you build a powerful brand and accomplish your personal and professional dreams. You’ll learn strategies that help you manage your personal brand, get noticed and rewarded for your unique talents, and gain greater career focus.