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Re-ImagineYOU Lab Podcast
Welcome to the Re-ImagineYOU lab, the space and place to learn, test, try and say goodbye to doubt and delay. I’m your host, Michelle Gines, the Re-Imagine Scientist called to create, cultivate and collaborate with YOU. The real you, the true you and the best of YOU that you haven’t realized yet. In the lab podcast, we are committed to learning from those that have done it, test ideas, untangle perspectives, create new hypothesis and be willing to try a new approach and committed to saying goodbye to anything that has ever stood in your way. There’s a new way or certainly another way to get YOU where YOU want to be, so join me. You’ll find good tips from smart, witty and wise men and women, gain insights on perspective, raise your thought life and come away with winning tools you can use today. If you’re here, you’re supposed to be here and I’m glad you found us. I’m grabbing my lab coat, take a seat and let’s go! You’ve entered the Re-Imagine YOU Lab podcast.
Re-ImagineYOU Lab Podcast
Building Your Personal Brand Beyond the Desk
In this Episode MG Interviews Jennifer Curtis
Career Transition Insights
Jennifer's career transformation represents a masterclass in strategic professional development. After carefully assessing her professional trajectory at Citigroup, she recognized that her mentors and advocates had departed, signaling a potential limitation in her growth opportunities. This self-awareness prompted her courageous decision to transition to a new organization, demonstrating the importance of proactive career management.
Personal Brand Development
A key theme in Jennifer's narrative is the significance of building a personal brand beyond daily job responsibilities. She emphasizes that personal brand is the immediate reaction people have when hearing one's name. By volunteering for diversity networks and engaging in additional organizational activities, she increased her visibility, connected with senior leadership, and created opportunities for professional advancement.
Key Professional Lessons
Jennifer's journey highlights critical career development strategies:
- Continuously assess professional growth potential
- Build relationships across organizational levels
- Seek opportunities beyond immediate job responsibilities
- Maintain open communication with mentors and leaders
- Be willing to step outside comfort zones
Personal Philosophy
Throughout her career, Jennifer has embraced change, viewing professional transitions as opportunities for growth. Her approach combines strategic thinking, self-awareness, and a willingness to take calculated risks in pursuit of personal and professional development.
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