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“Stand Up & Stand Out” Personal Branding for Business Professionals. Women in Business Leadership Conference Friday, February 8, 2008 Wendi R W McGowan Wendistry, LLC 2820 McKinnon, Suite 1069 Dallas, Texas 75201 www.wendistry.com. Why Develop Personal Brand?. New Business Landscape
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“Stand Up & Stand Out”Personal Branding for Business Professionals Women in Business Leadership Conference Friday, February 8, 2008 Wendi R W McGowan Wendistry, LLC 2820 McKinnon, Suite 1069 Dallas, Texas 75201 www.wendistry.com
Why Develop Personal Brand? New Business Landscape Job Security Attract People, Projects, Jobs Take Charge
Brand = YOU(as recognized by others) Motivation / Passion Talents / Skills Background / Experience Niche / Market Served Actions / Perceptions
5 Steps to Brand Success Be Focused Find Your Voice Discover Your Niche Become Well Known Be Who You Want
Be Focused Two words, Five Letters: “OWN IT”
Discover Your Niche 1. Your Name 5. Your Performance 2. Unique Specialty 4. Key Visuals 3. Tag Line
Example Positioning: Wendi R W McGowan “A CEO’s GPS” Ideation :: Strategy :: Revenue Generation Web Site www.wendistry.com Blog www.wendistry.com/Blog.aspx Presentations Proposals Business Cards Collateral
Be Who You Want Fearless Say Yes Lose Control Play Nice Smarten Up Have Fun