Session: Getting out of your own way: How to Build Your Personal Brand and Advance Your Career
In today's competitive and dynamic job market, having a strong personal brand is essential for career success. A personal brand is the unique value proposition that you offer to your employer, clients, and peers. It showcases your expertise, achievements, and personality, and helps you stand out from the crowd. But how do you create and maintain a personal brand that aligns with your career goals and aspirations? And how do you use it to grow your network, find new opportunities, and become a thought leader in your field? During the session you receive practical tips and strategies for building and enhancing your personal brand and using it to advance your career. By the end session, you will have a clear understanding of how to create and communicate your personal brand, and how to use it to boost your career success. You will also learn how to avoid some common pitfalls and challenges that may hinder your personal brand development. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the workforce, this conference abstract will help you take charge of your career and achieve your full potential.
Bio
Penny Izlakar is a Senior Business Leader and Certified Records Manager with over 25 years of experience in governance, compliance, and culture change initiatives across 8 industries. She holds an MBA specializing in International Business and is known for her ability to blend culture and change initiatives with diverse thinking and innovative solutions to address organizational business problems. In her current role as Director, TIS Infrastructure Strategy & Modernization Program at Enbridge, she wears many hats along with the role of Chief of Staff to the Infrastructure & Cloud group. Penny is also an influential leader and mentor helping individuals grow to be the best versions of themselves through mentoring, coaching, and blogging about career management, personal development, and leadership. She is also the Women In Leadership Foundation’s Calgary Chapter Chair for Alberta.