A World of Difference Lorraine K Lee: LinkedIn Top Voice and Stanford Instructor Shares Her Secrets to Unforgettable Presence and Career Success
Have you heard these myths about building an unforgettable professional presence? Myth 1: Executive presence is only for top-level executives. Myth 2: You need to be a natural at public speaking to exude influence. Myth 3: Networking and relationships don't matter as much as skills. I'll share the truth about these myths, but trust me, you won't want to miss the unexpected strategies I have in store for you. Get ready to shatter these myths and take your career to the next level.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Craft an Unforgettable Professional Presence, Learn how to leave a lasting impression and stand out in your industry.
- Strategize for Career Growth and Promotion: Discover effective tactics to elevate your career and secure that promotion you've been eyeing.
- Mastering Body Language in Virtual Meetings: Uncover the power of non-verbal communication and its impact on virtual professional interactions.
- Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Career Advancement: Elevate your online presence and attract valuable career opportunities through your LinkedIn profile.
- Navigate Career Pivots with Confidence: Gain the tools and mindset needed to smoothly transition to a new career path with confidence.
My special guest is Lorraine K Lee
Lorraine K. Lee is a keynote speaker and the best-selling author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. She also teaches popular courses at Stanford Continuing Studies and LinkedIn Learning.
She is passionate about empowering leaders to elevate their presence, influence, and impact. Her frameworks have been adopted by globally recognized organizations like Zoom, Amazon, Cisco, and McKinsey & Company.
Lorraine is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice with hundreds of thousands of followers, and previously spent over a decade as a founding editor at companies including LinkedIn and Prezi. Her insights are featured in top media outlets including CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fast Company.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Unforgettable Presence and Career Growth
00:04:49 - Aha Moment on Presence and Career Growth
00:07:12 - Getting Promoted and Overcoming Barriers
00:09:30 - Asking for Promotion and Language Tips
00:11:05 - Taking Action for Promotion
00:12:03 - The Importance of Intentionality and Communication Skills
00:13:10 - Shifting from Being Liked to Being Respected as a Leader
00:14:51 - Leveraging LinkedIn for Professional Growth
00:16:41 - Building an Effective LinkedIn Profile
00:22:26 - The Impact of Nonverbal Communication in Virtual Settings
00:24:11 - Importance of Body Language on Video Calls
00:26:28 - The T Method for Remote Professionals
00:28:42 - Inspiration behind "Unforgettable Presence"
00:32:44 - EPIC Career Brand Framework
00:35:26 - Busting Myths about Executive Presence
00:36:00 - Executive Presence and Influence
00:37:08 - Rapid Fire Questions
00:38:09 - Career Risks and Making a Difference
00:39:29 - Mastering the Career Pivot
00:43:40 - Gratitude and Encouragement
Resources:
- Pre-order the book Unforgettable Presence by Lorraine K Lee at unforgettablepresencebook.com to receive exclusive pre-order bonuses and learn practical strategies for building your professional presence and influence.
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