Personal Branding at Work: Control Perception & Build Authentic Leadership With Lisa Williams
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Personal Branding at Work: Control Perception & Build Authentic Leadership with Lisa Williams
Key topics:
- Lisa's diverse career trajectory, from collections at a bank to internal coaching leadership
- The importance of self-awareness, values, and authenticity in career development
- Strategies for effective interview preparation and self-promotion
- How to develop and control your personal brand within professional settings
- The role of mentors, sponsors, and relationship-building in career success
- Managing perceptions and modulating behavior for authentic leadership
- Lessons learned about leadership humility, listening, and decision-making
- The significance of presence, vulnerability, and letting go of outcomes
- Recommendations for fostering curiosity through informational interviews
- Insights on building influence and sponsorship behind closed doors
Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and Lisa's background in HR and consulting
02:00 - Lisa's first jobs and early career insights
04:42 - The significance of self-awareness and career trial-and-error
06:39 - Navigating job transitions and learning from adversity
08:24 - Mastering interview prep with depth and impact
10:21 - Moving from finance to HR and consulting insights
12:50 - Morphing without losing authenticity
14:56 - The importance of values and authentic leadership
16:37 - Intentional mentorship and relationship strategies
18:19 - Defining success through choices and self-awareness
19:52 - Gaining clarity on career paths and future planning
20:22 - Building curiosity through networking and informational interviews
22:32 - Preparing for effective informational interviews
24:09 - Clarity and goal-setting in short conversations
27:26 - Managing personal brand and perception in leadership
29:11 - The importance of creative thinking and innovation in roles
32:48 - Authenticity and modulation of presence in different settings
35:35 - Behind-the-scenes truths about promotion and sponsorship
36:53 - Building influence and sponsorship relationships
39:08 - Leading and developing others before formal authority
41:50 - Wisdom for younger self: presence and letting go of control
44:56 - Favorite books: psychological thrillers and business insights
47:21 - Final thoughts and advice for career growth and self-awareness
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