Have you thought about creating your own personal brand? How about creating your own elevator pitch to help open the conversation? We have all been on those Zoom calls, waiting for the meeting to get started and making small talk. This is the perfect time to introduce yourself and make an impression. In today’s episode, I’m talking to Maisha Hagan who gives us a few pointers about turning that small talk into a little question with a big answer.

You may feel uncomfortable talking about yourself at meetings, conferences, or on Zoom calls but there is no better person to advocate for you and your skills. Maisha has some tips on how to achieve that self-advocacy whether you are an introvert or extrovert. You may want to listen in before you step on that plane for the next conference.

Here are some highlights:

• Maisha’s career path. 1:34
• Why are we so afraid to advocate and promote for ourselves? 3:44
• Advocating for ourselves as women. 6:31
• Create your personal elevator pitch. 8:07
• How can we use the leadership skills we developed at our firms, to help our own personal careers? 11:14
• What are some methods of self-promotion we can begin using today that help us reach our next career goal? 19:45
• #1 piece of advice for marketers new to the industry. 24:12

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

• Read more about Maisha on the show notes page - https://www.marketerstakeflight.com/53
• Purchase your Pocket Coach - https://www.bosslady.coach/store/p8/Pocket-coach-card-deck.html
• Connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maishahagan/
• Schedule a Discovery Call - https://www.bosslady.coach/

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