Guest commentator: Sarah Miller, Senior Account Executive, Content Marketing, Scribewise

As writer and bestselling author Ann Handley says, “Everybody writes.” And it’s true—we’re all writers.

Sometimes we write small things, like a text to a friend. Other times we write bigger things, like a client email or a speech for a work presentation.

Whether writing professionally or not, the act of writing can feel daunting. Maybe it’s because we don’t feel like we’re the best writers, or maybe we know all too well just how much words matter when trying to communicate effectively.

For the past few years, […]

Guest commentator: Joey McCarthy, Manager, Deloitte

“Listen, mate, I don’t have time to be your mentor. I need to go, they’re about to close the airplane door.”

Those were the last words spoken to me by a former boss as I tried to get his guidance around potentially leaving the firm. Needless to say, the follow-up email to that call was my resignation. After years of no guidance or consideration of my future, I knew that it was time to move on.

Six months later, I was meeting with a partner at my firm for the first […]

Guest commentator: Briana Cunningham, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, Independence Blue Cross

When asked what my biggest piece of advice for new professionals is, I would always answer the same way: show up, raise your hand, say yes, attend meetings, network, and join new organizations. Yet while showing up is important for professional growth, I was leaving out a key part – that was how you show up – your personal brand.

Imagine you have a big event coming up and you need an emcee. Does someone you know – a friend or colleague – come to mind? If so, […]