1:06 - Why Rudhir sees personal branding like a storefront and how he identifies his mission5:07 - Rudhir’s favorite quote and the connection between self-expression and authenticity (particularly in relation to executive presence)7:48 - Rudhir’s hype songs and the impact that practicing gratitude can have on you and your brand11:53 - Rudhir’s background and how he transitioned from law firm partner to his current role15:20 - How Rudhir integrated mindfulness practices into his legal career and its impact on how he showed up as a professional24:17 - Why we lean into business development and the first step toward attaining future success for junior attorneys33:35 - The importance of investing in relationships in legal practice and building trust in business development43:20 - The hangup you might have about self-promotion and resources to help you start your mindfulness journey49:32 - Outer action you can take for business development that’ll make the marketing and branding work easier50:50 - What Rudhir does for fun, what he’ll never compromise on brand-wise, and what he offers others as a Branding Room Only experience Mentioned In Mindfulness, Leadership, and the Power of Authentic Branding with Rudhir Krishtel <a href='https://www.krishtel.com/'>Rudhir Krishtel</a> | <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudhirkrishtel/'>LinkedIn</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rudhir'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://www.facebook.com/krishtel.llc'>Facebook</a> | <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@krishtelize'>TikTok</a> | <a href='https://twitter.com/rudhirkrishtel'>Twitter/X</a> <a href='https://hbr.org/2024/01/the-new-rules-of-executive-presence'>“The New Rules of Executive Presence”</a> by Sylvia Ann Hewlett | Harvard Business Review<a href='https://juliacameronlive.com/book/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity/'>The Artist’s Way</a> by Julia Cameron<a href='https://www.krishtel.com/resources'>Access Rudhir’s Guided Meditations</a><a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/events/2025-goal-setting-webinar'>Paula’s Annual Intention and Goal Setting Webinar for 2025</a><a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/brandingstrategy'>Personal Branding Strategy Sessions</a><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaulaEdgar/?sub_confirmation=1'>Subscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTube</a> Sponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to <a href='http://www.paulaedgar.com'>www.paulaedgar.com</a> or contact her at <a href='mailto:info@paulaedgar.com'>info@paulaedgar.com</a>, and follow <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaedgar/'>Paula Edgar</a> and the <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/pgeconsultinggroup/'>PGE Consulting Group LLC</a> on LinkedIn.Are you ready to make 2025 your year of growth and achievement? Join Paula Edgar, for a transformative, free session for my annual intention and goal-setting webinar. Join me, January 4th, 2–4 p.m. ET, and start your year strong Sign up now at <a href="https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources">www.paulaedgar.com/resources</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;1:06 - Why Rudhir sees personal branding like a storefront and how he identifies his mission&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5:07 - Rudhir’s favorite quote and the connection between self-expression and authenticity (particularly in relation to executive presence)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7:48 - Rudhir’s hype songs and the impact that practicing gratitude can have on you and your brand&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:53 - Rudhir’s background and how he transitioned from law firm partner to his current role&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:20 - How Rudhir integrated mindfulness practices into his legal career and its impact on how he showed up as a professional&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:17 - Why we lean into business development and the first step toward attaining future success for junior attorneys&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:35 - The importance of investing in relationships in legal practice and building trust in business development&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:20 - The hangup you might have about self-promotion and resources to help you start your mindfulness journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:32 - Outer action you can take for business development that’ll make the marketing and branding work easier&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;50:50 - What Rudhir does for fun, what he’ll never compromise on brand-wise, and what he offers others as a Branding Room Only experience&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mentioned In Mindfulness, Leadership, and the Power of Authentic Branding with Rudhir Krishtel&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.krishtel.com/'&gt;Rudhir Krishtel&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudhirkrishtel/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/rudhir'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/krishtel.llc'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@krishtelize'&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/rudhirkrishtel'&gt;Twitter/X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://hbr.org/2024/01/the-new-rules-of-executive-presence'&gt;“The New Rules of Executive Presence”&lt;/a&gt; by Sylvia Ann Hewlett | &lt;em&gt;Harvard Business Review&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://juliacameronlive.com/book/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Artist’s Way&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; by Julia Cameron&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.krishtel.com/resources'&gt;Access Rudhir’s Guided Meditations&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/events/2025-goal-setting-webinar'&gt;Paula’s Annual Intention and Goal Setting Webinar for 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/brandingstrategy'&gt;Personal Branding Strategy Sessions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaulaEdgar/?sub_confirmation=1'&gt;Subscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sponsor for this episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more about Paula and her services, go to &lt;a href='http://www.paulaedgar.com'&gt;www.paulaedgar.com&lt;/a&gt; or contact her at &lt;a href='mailto:info@paulaedgar.com'&gt;info@paulaedgar.com&lt;/a&gt;, and follow &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaedgar/'&gt;Paula Edgar&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/pgeconsultinggroup/'&gt;PGE Consulting Group LLC&lt;/a&gt; on LinkedIn.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you ready to make 2025 your year of growth and achievement? Join Paula Edgar, for a transformative, free session for my annual intention and goal-setting webinar. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join me, January 4th, 2–4 p.m. ET, and start your year strong&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sign up now at &lt;a href="https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources"&gt;www.paulaedgar.com/resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

1:06 - Why Rudhir sees personal branding like a storefront and how he identifies his mission5:07 - Rudhir’s favorite quote and the connection between self-expression and authenticity (particularly in relation to executive presence)7:48 - Rudhir’s hype songs and the impact that practicing gratitude can have on you and your brand11:53 - Rudhir’s background and how he transitioned from law firm partner to his current role15:20 - How Rudhir integrated mindfulness practices into his legal career a...

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In a world where success often feels scripted, Morenike Williams knows the power of rewriting your own story. As a seasoned executive turned CEO of Revision Coaching, she’s redefining what fulfillment means on her terms. As a coach, she helps others do the same by combining her real-world experience with intentional, personalized strategies.In this episode of Branding Room Only, Morenike and I dive into the importance of emotional intelligence, feedback, and authentic communication for building a personal brand that truly resonates. Together, we unpack how emotional intelligence goes beyond self-awareness, why feedback is an invaluable tool—even when it’s difficult to hear—and how clear, direct communication can elevate your professional impact. This conversation will inspire you to dig deeper into your personal brand and approach each step of your journey with authenticity and purpose.1:14 - What personal brand means to Morenike, how she defines herself in three words, the Dolly Parton quote she loves, and her go-to hype song(s)6:14 - How Morenike’s childhood as a Black girl in Tampa proper shaped her work ethic and the way she navigates spaces12:03 - How Morenike’s experiences as a kid in navigating spaces as “other” led to her college and career path17:48 - The importance of having emotional intelligence and how the lack of it can make or break your brand23:54 - Morenike’s advice for anyone struggling to do the emotional intelligence work needed to move forward32:10 - How the way you receive feedback (verbally and non-verbally) can impact others’ view of you and your brand38:01 - Why who you receive feedback from can be a challenge and how to apply filters to sift through the feedback you get42:57 - How passive-aggressiveness in your communication impacts your brand and ability to navigate the spaces you occupy49:11 - Two brand aspects that Morenike will always stand by and the unique sauce that is her Branding Room Only magic Mentioned In Navigating Feedback, Branding, and EQ in Leadership with Morenike Williams <a href='http://revisioncoaching.com/'>Revision Coaching</a> | <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/morenikewilliams/'>LinkedIn</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/themorenikewilliams/'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheMorenikeWilliams'>Facebook</a>Petty Branding Series:<a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/podcast/petty-branding-what-it-is-and-how-it-impacts-your-leadership'>What It Is and How It Impacts Your Leadership</a><a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/podcast/petty-branding-lessons-from-a-leadership-misstep'>Lessons from a Leadership Misstep</a><a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/podcast/petty-branding-navigating-ego-and-embracing-constructive-feedback'>Navigating Ego and Embracing Constructive Feedback</a><a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources'>Access Paula’s Recommended Coaches of Color</a><a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/brandingstrategy'>Personal Branding Strategy Sessions</a><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaulaEdgar/?sub_confirmation=1'>Subscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTube</a> Sponsor for this episodePGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting changAre you ready to make 2025 your year of growth and achievement? Join Paula Edgar, for a transformative, free session for my annual intention and goal-setting webinar. Join me, January 4th, 2–4 p.m. ET, and start your year strong Sign up now at <a href="https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources">www.paulaedgar.com/resources</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In a world where success often feels scripted, Morenike Williams knows the power of rewriting your own story. As a seasoned executive turned CEO of Revision Coaching, she’s redefining what fulfillment means on her terms. As a coach, she helps others do the same by combining her real-world experience with intentional, personalized strategies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Branding Room Only&lt;/em&gt;, Morenike and I dive into the importance of emotional intelligence, feedback, and authentic communication for building a personal brand that truly resonates. Together, we unpack how emotional intelligence goes beyond self-awareness, why feedback is an invaluable tool—even when it’s difficult to hear—and how clear, direct communication can elevate your professional impact. This conversation will inspire you to dig deeper into your personal brand and approach each step of your journey with authenticity and purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:14 - What personal brand means to Morenike, how she defines herself in three words, the Dolly Parton quote she loves, and her go-to hype song(s)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:14 - How Morenike’s childhood as a Black girl in Tampa proper shaped her work ethic and the way she navigates spaces&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:03 - How Morenike’s experiences as a kid in navigating spaces as “other” led to her college and career path&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:48 - The importance of having emotional intelligence and how the lack of it can make or break your brand&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:54 - Morenike’s advice for anyone struggling to do the emotional intelligence work needed to move forward&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:10 - How the way you receive feedback (verbally and non-verbally) can impact others’ view of you and your brand&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;38:01 - Why &lt;em&gt;who&lt;/em&gt; you receive feedback from can be a challenge and how to apply filters to sift through the feedback you get&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:57 - How passive-aggressiveness in your communication impacts your brand and ability to navigate the spaces you occupy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:11 - Two brand aspects that Morenike will always stand by and the unique sauce that is her Branding Room Only magic&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mentioned In Navigating Feedback, Branding, and EQ in Leadership with Morenike Williams&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='http://revisioncoaching.com/'&gt;Revision Coaching&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/morenikewilliams/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/themorenikewilliams/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheMorenikeWilliams'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Petty Branding Series:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/podcast/petty-branding-what-it-is-and-how-it-impacts-your-leadership'&gt;What It Is and How It Impacts Your Leadership&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/podcast/petty-branding-lessons-from-a-leadership-misstep'&gt;Lessons from a Leadership Misstep&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/podcast/petty-branding-navigating-ego-and-embracing-constructive-feedback'&gt;Navigating Ego and Embracing Constructive Feedback&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources'&gt;Access Paula’s Recommended Coaches of Color&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/brandingstrategy'&gt;Personal Branding Strategy Sessions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaulaEdgar/?sub_confirmation=1'&gt;Subscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sponsor for this episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting chang&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you ready to make 2025 your year of growth and achievement? Join Paula Edgar, for a transformative, free session for my annual intention and goal-setting webinar. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join me, January 4th, 2–4 p.m. ET, and start your year strong&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sign up now at &lt;a href="https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources"&gt;www.paulaedgar.com/resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In a world where success often feels scripted, Morenike Williams knows the power of rewriting your own story. As a seasoned executive turned CEO of Revision Coaching, she’s redefining what fulfillment means on her terms. As a coach, she helps others do the same by combining her real-world experience with intentional, personalized strategies.In this episode of Branding Room Only, Morenike and I dive into the importance of emotional intelligence, feedback, and authentic communication for buildi...

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Do you ever feel like you’re holding back your voice to fit in, get along, or simply navigate your day? Silence can be an invisible barrier—one that affects us personally, professionally, and generationally, especially for those from marginalized communities. Elaine Lin Hering understands this deeply. As an immigrant, she’s navigated the unspoken expectations of silence and has learned to reclaim her voice. Now, as a USA Today best-selling author and expert on communication and conflict management, Elaine is helping others unlearn the silence that holds them back.In this episode of Branding Room Only, Elaine and I explore the costs of silence and how it shows up in marginalized communities, at work, and even in our closest relationships. She shares insights from her book <a href='https://elainelinhering.com/book/'>Unlearning Silence</a>, breaking down how silence can stifle not only our voices but also our personal brands. Together, we’ll discuss how to recognize and unlearn silence, embrace your inherent worth, and use your voice authentically to show up fully as yourself.1:01 - Elaine’s personal brand definition, how she’d describe herself, the mantra she currently holds onto, and her hype song4:11 - How Elaine’s upbringing and career path served as the inspiration behind Unlearning Silence8:50 - How silence shows up in women of color and other marginalized identities and what that might mean for their brands14:15 - The unintentional silencing of others that occurs and the difference between strategic versus oppressive silence19:42 - How to start owning your voice in spaces where you want to be heard and the importance of unlearning generational silence27:28 - The one question Elaine asks her clients that she wishes she didn’t have to and the issue with “imposter syndrome” framing32:16 - Self-silencing as a learned condition and trauma response35:14 - How silence can be very detrimental to your brand-building and personal relationships44:34 - Elaine’s message and advice for those with marginalized identities trying to be resilient in spaces contributing to their continued silence49:09 - What Elaine does for fun, the part of her brand she’ll always stand by, and the Branding Room Only experience she provides Mentioned In How Unlearning Silence Saves Your Brand from Sabotage with Elaine Lin Hering <a href='http://elainelinhering.com/'>Elaine Lin Hering</a> | <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainelinhering/'>LinkedIn</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/elainelinhering/'>Instagram</a><a href='https://elainelinhering.com/book/'>Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully</a> by Elaine Lin Hering<a href='https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome'>“Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome” by Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey | Harvard Business Review</a><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaulaEdgar'>Subscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTube</a> Sponsor for this episodePGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to <a href='http://www.paulaedgar.com'></a>Are you ready to make 2025 your year of growth and achievement? Join Paula Edgar, for a transformative, free session for my annual intention and goal-setting webinar. Join me, January 4th, 2–4 p.m. ET, and start your year strong Sign up now at <a href="https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources">www.paulaedgar.com/resources</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Do you ever feel like you’re holding back your voice to fit in, get along, or simply navigate your day? Silence can be an invisible barrier—one that affects us personally, professionally, and generationally, especially for those from marginalized communities. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elaine Lin Hering understands this deeply. As an immigrant, she’s navigated the unspoken expectations of silence and has learned to reclaim her voice. Now, as a USA Today best-selling author and expert on communication and conflict management, Elaine is helping others unlearn the silence that holds them back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Branding Room Only&lt;/em&gt;, Elaine and I explore the costs of silence and how it shows up in marginalized communities, at work, and even in our closest relationships. She shares insights from her book &lt;a href='https://elainelinhering.com/book/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Unlearning Silence&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, breaking down how silence can stifle not only our voices but also our personal brands. Together, we’ll discuss how to recognize and unlearn silence, embrace your inherent worth, and use your voice authentically to show up fully as yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:01 - Elaine’s personal brand definition, how she’d describe herself, the mantra she currently holds onto, and her hype song&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4:11 - How Elaine’s upbringing and career path served as the inspiration behind &lt;em&gt;Unlearning Silence&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:50 - How silence shows up in women of color and other marginalized identities and what that might mean for their brands&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:15 - The unintentional silencing of others that occurs and the difference between strategic versus oppressive silence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:42 - How to start owning your voice in spaces where you want to be heard and the importance of unlearning generational silence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:28 - The one question Elaine asks her clients that she wishes she didn’t have to and the issue with “imposter syndrome” framing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:16 - Self-silencing as a learned condition and trauma response&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:14 - How silence can be very detrimental to your brand-building and personal relationships&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;44:34 - Elaine’s message and advice for those with marginalized identities trying to be resilient in spaces contributing to their continued silence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:09 - What Elaine does for fun, the part of her brand she’ll always stand by, and the Branding Room Only experience she provides&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mentioned In How Unlearning Silence Saves Your Brand from Sabotage with Elaine Lin Hering&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='http://elainelinhering.com/'&gt;Elaine Lin Hering&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainelinhering/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/elainelinhering/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://elainelinhering.com/book/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;by Elaine Lin Hering&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome'&gt;“Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome” by Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey | &lt;em&gt;Harvard Business Review&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaulaEdgar'&gt;Subscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sponsor for this episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more about Paula and her services, go to &lt;a href='http://www.paulaedgar.com'&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you ready to make 2025 your year of growth and achievement? Join Paula Edgar, for a transformative, free session for my annual intention and goal-setting webinar. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join me, January 4th, 2–4 p.m. ET, and start your year strong&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sign up now at &lt;a href="https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources"&gt;www.paulaedgar.com/resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Do you ever feel like you’re holding back your voice to fit in, get along, or simply navigate your day? Silence can be an invisible barrier—one that affects us personally, professionally, and generationally, especially for those from marginalized communities. Elaine Lin Hering understands this deeply. As an immigrant, she’s navigated the unspoken expectations of silence and has learned to reclaim her voice. Now, as a USA Today best-selling author and expert on communication and conflict ...

How Unlearning Silence Saves Your Brand from Sabotage with Elaine Lin Hering

This year, we’ve been lucky to hear from some truly incredible guests on the show. Each conversation brought unique insights and thoughtful lessons about the power and nuances of personal branding. As we wind down 2024 and look toward the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the moments that have stood out most.In this episode of Branding Room Only, I’m revisiting some of my favorite guest insights and the messages that inspired me most this year. From strategies to reimagine your brand to stories that challenged how I think about success, I’ll highlight the conversations that left a lasting impact—and I hope they’ll inspire you as much as they’ve inspired me.1:08 - Favorite guest insights on resilience, networking, and workplace communication2:48 - Guests with powerful insights on advocacy, managing, authentic storytelling, and navigating difficult conversations4:55 - Guests who best illustrate how creativity and the arts intersect with personal branding6:16 - Guests who brought their unique perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)8:57 - Reflections on two special episodes released this year that are close to my heartMentioned In Guests I&apos;m Grateful For in 2024: Reflecting on Favorite Moments and Messages <a href='https://paulaedgar.com/podcast/guests-im-grateful-for-in-2024'>Links for Each Episode Mentioned</a><a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/brandingstrategy'>Personal Branding Strategy Sessions</a><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaulaEdgar/?sub_confirmation=1'>Subscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTube</a>Sponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to <a href='http://www.paulaedgar.com'>www.paulaedgar.com</a> or contact her at <a href='mailto:info@paulaedgar.com'>info@paulaedgar.com</a>, and follow <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaedgar/'>Paula Edgar</a> and the <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/pgeconsultinggroup/'>PGE Consulting Group LLC</a> on LinkedIn.Are you ready to make 2025 your year of growth and achievement? Join Paula Edgar, for a transformative, free session for my annual intention and goal-setting webinar. Join me, January 4th, 2–4 p.m. ET, and start your year strong Sign up now at <a href="https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources">www.paulaedgar.com/resources</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;This year, we’ve been lucky to hear from some truly incredible guests on the show. Each conversation brought unique insights and thoughtful lessons about the power and nuances of personal branding. As we wind down 2024 and look toward the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the moments that have stood out most.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Branding Room Only, I’m revisiting some of my favorite guest insights and the messages that inspired me most this year. From strategies to reimagine your brand to stories that challenged how I think about success, I’ll highlight the conversations that left a lasting impact—and I hope they’ll inspire you as much as they’ve inspired me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:08 - Favorite guest insights on resilience, networking, and workplace communication&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:48 - Guests with powerful insights on advocacy, managing, authentic storytelling, and navigating difficult conversations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4:55 - Guests who best illustrate how creativity and the arts intersect with personal branding&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:16 - Guests who brought their unique perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:57 - Reflections on two special episodes released this year that are close to my heart&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mentioned In Guests I&amp;apos;m Grateful For in 2024: Reflecting on Favorite Moments and Messages&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://paulaedgar.com/podcast/guests-im-grateful-for-in-2024'&gt;Links for Each Episode Mentioned&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/brandingstrategy'&gt;Personal Branding Strategy Sessions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaulaEdgar/?sub_confirmation=1'&gt;Subscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sponsor for this episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more about Paula and her services, go to &lt;a href='http://www.paulaedgar.com'&gt;www.paulaedgar.com&lt;/a&gt; or contact her at &lt;a href='mailto:info@paulaedgar.com'&gt;info@paulaedgar.com&lt;/a&gt;, and follow &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaedgar/'&gt;Paula Edgar&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/pgeconsultinggroup/'&gt;PGE Consulting Group LLC&lt;/a&gt; on LinkedIn.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you ready to make 2025 your year of growth and achievement? Join Paula Edgar, for a transformative, free session for my annual intention and goal-setting webinar. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join me, January 4th, 2–4 p.m. ET, and start your year strong&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sign up now at &lt;a href="https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources"&gt;www.paulaedgar.com/resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This year, we’ve been lucky to hear from some truly incredible guests on the show. Each conversation brought unique insights and thoughtful lessons about the power and nuances of personal branding. As we wind down 2024 and look toward the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the moments that have stood out most.In this episode of Branding Room Only, I’m revisiting some of my favorite guest insights and the messages that inspired me most this year. From strategies to reimagine your br...

Guests I'm Grateful For in 2024: Reflecting on Favorite Moments and Messages

In a world where personal branding can shape our careers and amplify our voices, storytelling becomes a powerful tool for self-expression and impact. As a professional and advocate, I believe it&apos;s more important than ever to own and share our unique stories to connect, inspire, and lead with purpose.In this episode of Branding Room Only, I’m joined by Jerry Won, an inspiring storyteller, keynote speaker, and founder of World Class Speakers, the Asian Creator Awards, and the Dear Asian Americans podcast. Jerry’s work resonates with me as he focuses on making everyone feel seen and heard through storytelling, empowering others to take their place on the stage with confidence and authenticity.We discuss Jerry’s journey—from immigrating to the United States and navigating cultural expectations to breaking free from traditional paths and building platforms that amplify underrepresented voices. Join us as we explore the duty to “get loud” with our stories, the importance of embracing identity, and practical strategies for building a brand that’s both powerful and authentically you. 1:12 - How Jerry defines personal branding 5:33 - The moment Jerry bet on himself and decided to anchor his career in his own story7:36 - Why context in advice matters, especially for marginalized communities who are often misled by one-size-fits-all success stories13:52 - Jerry&apos;s &quot;duty to get loud&quot;—why sharing your experiences helps others avoid struggling alone22:03 - Jerry’s experience emigrating from Korea to California at 8 years old and the impact it had on his choices as a parent35:23 - Building a business during the pandemic, the challenges Jerry faced, and how storytelling played a key role in his success47:27 - How the next generation is breaking racial barriers, and why supporting them is more important than ever52:47 - The one thing Jerry will never compromise on: staying true to himself, honoring his ancestors, and setting an example for future generationsMentioned In Building an Empowered Brand Through Storytelling with Jerry Won <a href='https://www.jerrywon.com/'>Jerry Won</a> | <a href='https://www.worldclassspeakers.com/'>World Class Speakers</a> | <a href='http://linkedin.com/in/jerrywon'>LinkedIn</a><a href='https://www.justlikemedia.com/show/dear-asian-americans/'>Dear Asian Americans Podcast</a><a href='https://www.asiancreatorawards.com/'>Asian Creator Awards</a><a href='https://www.mindaharts.com/thememo'>The Memo by Minda Harts</a> <a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/podcast/using-branding-to-empower-women-of-color-for-success-in-the-workplace-with-minda-harts'>Minda Harts on The Branding Room Only</a><a href='https://www.tiffanyyu.com/book'>The Anti-Ableist Manifesto by Tiffany Yu</a><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaulaEdgar'>Subscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTube</a> Sponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to <a href='http://www.paulaedgar.com'>www.paulaedgar.com</a> or contact her at <a href='mailto:info@paulaedgar.com'>info@paulaedgar.com</a>, and follow <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaedgar/'></a>Are you ready to make 2025 your year of growth and achievement? Join Paula Edgar, for a transformative, free session for my annual intention and goal-setting webinar. Join me, January 4th, 2–4 p.m. ET, and start your year strong Sign up now at <a href="https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources">www.paulaedgar.com/resources</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In a world where personal branding can shape our careers and amplify our voices, storytelling becomes a powerful tool for self-expression and impact. As a professional and advocate, I believe it&amp;apos;s more important than ever to own and share our unique stories to connect, inspire, and lead with purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Branding Room Only&lt;/em&gt;, I’m joined by Jerry Won, an inspiring storyteller, keynote speaker, and founder of World Class Speakers, the Asian Creator Awards, and the Dear Asian Americans podcast. Jerry’s work resonates with me as he focuses on making everyone feel seen and heard through storytelling, empowering others to take their place on the stage with confidence and authenticity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We discuss Jerry’s journey—from immigrating to the United States and navigating cultural expectations to breaking free from traditional paths and building platforms that amplify underrepresented voices. Join us as we explore the duty to “get loud” with our stories, the importance of embracing identity, and practical strategies for building a brand that’s both powerful and authentically you.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;1:12 - How Jerry defines personal branding &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5:33 - The moment Jerry bet on himself and decided to anchor his career in his own story&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7:36 - Why context in advice matters, especially for marginalized communities who are often misled by one-size-fits-all success stories&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:52 - Jerry&amp;apos;s &amp;quot;duty to get loud&amp;quot;—why sharing your experiences helps others avoid struggling alone&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:03 - Jerry’s experience emigrating from Korea to California at 8 years old and the impact it had on his choices as a parent&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:23 - Building a business during the pandemic, the challenges Jerry faced, and how storytelling played a key role in his success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;47:27 - How the next generation is breaking racial barriers, and why supporting them is more important than ever&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;52:47 - The one thing Jerry will never compromise on: staying true to himself, honoring his ancestors, and setting an example for future generations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mentioned In Building an Empowered Brand Through Storytelling with Jerry Won&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.jerrywon.com/'&gt;Jerry Won&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.worldclassspeakers.com/'&gt;World Class Speakers&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='http://linkedin.com/in/jerrywon'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.justlikemedia.com/show/dear-asian-americans/'&gt;Dear Asian Americans Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.asiancreatorawards.com/'&gt;Asian Creator Awards&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.mindaharts.com/thememo'&gt;The Memo by Minda Harts&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paulaedgar.com/podcast/using-branding-to-empower-women-of-color-for-success-in-the-workplace-with-minda-harts'&gt;Minda Harts on The Branding Room Only&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiffanyyu.com/book'&gt;The Anti-Ableist Manifesto by Tiffany Yu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaulaEdgar'&gt;Subscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sponsor for this episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more about Paula and her services, go to &lt;a href='http://www.paulaedgar.com'&gt;www.paulaedgar.com&lt;/a&gt; or contact her at &lt;a href='mailto:info@paulaedgar.com'&gt;info@paulaedgar.com&lt;/a&gt;, and follow &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaedgar/'&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you ready to make 2025 your year of growth and achievement? Join Paula Edgar, for a transformative, free session for my annual intention and goal-setting webinar. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join me, January 4th, 2–4 p.m. ET, and start your year strong&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sign up now at &lt;a href="https://www.paulaedgar.com/resources"&gt;www.paulaedgar.com/resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In a world where personal branding can shape our careers and amplify our voices, storytelling becomes a powerful tool for self-expression and impact. As a professional and advocate, I believe it's more important than ever to own and share our unique stories to connect, inspire, and lead with purpose.In this episode of Branding Room Only, I’m joined by Jerry Won, an inspiring storyteller, keynote speaker, and founder of World Class Speakers, the Asian Creator Awards, and the Dear Asian America...

Building an Empowered Brand Through Storytelling with Jerry Won

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