In order to be recognized for your contributions, you must clearly articulate your value. Nothing is more depressing than working hard on a project that no one seems to appreciate. But the truth is no one can value your work more than you do. How well do you communicate your value? The signal starts with you.
We're going to break down the myth that the success of your project depends solely on a quality work product. This isn't about working harder. It's about educating others about the value you produce. You'll learn specific ways to speak about your work achievements that communicates confidence, but not arrogance.
Stop telling people you're busy. Stop talking about what's on your to-do list and start sharing the value that only you can bring. We'll focus on easy, small tricks and tips you can use right away. Learn to influence key stakeholders and earn a seat at the table. Win more respect and visibility from your leadership and influence the way others recognize and reward your work. Voice your value to drive the ROI you deserve.
Your Instructor
Jennifer explains how work ACTUALLY works— not just how it’s supposed to work. The signal starts with you. You teach people how to think about what you do and what you've done.
That has EVERYthing to do with what kind of role you will attract and how much you'll be paid. Stop underselling yourself without over inflating what you've done. Make your resume and LinkedIn profile work harder for you.
As a national speaker and consultant on hiring, developing top talent, and building personal career management strategies, her passion is highlighting people’s unique skills and abilities so they can express those skills through their work.
She is the founder of Way Solutions, an HR consulting firm that connects retention strategies with personal career management. Her clients include CareerBuilder, Nissan, Disney, Microsoft, HCA, and many more. Jennifer frequently speaks, blogs and consults on behalf of CareerBuilder. She authored several of their learning solutions and often facilitates workshops on their behalf.
Jennifer's book, Caffeinate Your Career, is a collection of career management micro actions you can finish before your morning coffee ritual. You can purchase it at www.caffeinateyourcareer.com.