People always ask me why I decide to become a professional coach and, even more curiously, focus on building brands. I could give you the easy and quick answer, tie it to my background, years of work experience, and wrap up with all the unique brands I’ve had the chance to work for in the past. But instead of the fluff, let’s get real.

Whether it’s professional, personal, or business, everyone has a brand. And some manage theirs better than others. Read more to learn the unmistakable signs that your brand needs help!

Have you ever wondered what’s it like to work with a professional coach - even more so, a brand coach. What benefit can it add to your business growth? How does a brand coach help you reach your personal and professional goals? And let’s be honest, no two coaches are alike. We have our unique working style and connection with our clients.

In this episode, I sit down with Chioma Robertson Phillips, Affirmative Action (AA) Officer, and Program Manager for Cisco Systems as we discuss the rebranding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s business landscape. And we delve into how many entrepreneurs, businesses, and professionals can contribute to the transition.

COVID-19 may have crushed a few plans for many of us this year. But it has birthed a lot of great ideas and new beginnings. For me, it has been an opportunity to sit still, reflect, realign, and refocus. And through that time of reflection, some dreams put on the backburner finally came to life.

We often hear about the fear of failure. We try to describe it, often saying it's the nervous feeling in the pit of our gut or the little voice on the inside. We name it fear and attach it to failure. But what if it’s not about failing at all, and more importantly, about succeeding.

With the recent shift in companies moving to work-from-home policies amid the impact of COVID-19. Employees are finding it hard to adjust to their new normal and looking for guidance on how to stay focused and engaged while working remotely.

Self-care is important for everyone but especially for those working to maintain healthy boundaries with work, spouses, and parents. If you don’t take time to take care of yourself, you can’t show up in a way that brings your best self or allows your voice to be heard.

There are a lot of people out there doing what they call coaching. Some are really great at helping clients reach their goals and some aren’t. But true coaching is done by a certified professional and in a very unique way. Let’s take a moment to demystify coaching; what is it, what it isn’t, and way it’s a valuable resource.