

Branding Room Only with Paula T. Edgar
Paula T. Edgar
This is the Branding Room Only podcast with Paula T. Edgar where we share career stories, strategies, and lessons learned on how industry leaders and influencers have built their personal brands.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 43min
Inspiring Independence: Reimagining Leadership and Branding with Michele Coleman Mayes
Independence Day is on the horizon, and what better way to celebrate the spirit of freedom and new beginnings than revisiting a conversation with a true pioneer! Michele Coleman Mays redefined leadership and advocacy during her distinguished career. She has served as the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary for The New York Public Library and had key roles at Allstate Insurance Company and Pitney Bowes Inc. During our conversation, she shared her unique lens on personal branding, leadership, and career development.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you’ll learn about the difference between branding and reputation, the critical role of authenticity, and how to rethink the concept of retirement. Michele will also touch on various aspects and strategies in strong brand creation, best practices for enhancing your leadership and career skills, and more.2:26 - Michele’s personal branding definition, how she describes herself, a quote that’ll make you pause and think, and her hype songs7:00 - Two strategies that Michele used in building her personal brand9:07 - The evolution of Michele’s interaction with the business and leadership sides of different organizations12:12 - How personal branding and reputation differ and the necessity of keeping your audience in mind during interactions16:48 - Why you should still strive to access resources that help build your brand and skill set, even if you’re already at the top20:52 - The complexity of showing up authentically for minority groups in professional settings24:32 - Two things that surprised Michele the most while co-writing her book Courageous Counsel27:00 - Civic engagements that were integral to Michele’s career, how she reimagines the concept of retirement, and what she plans to do next33:05 - Two mistakes people make when networking for personal brand-building35:03 - What Michele always does for fun when traveling and her non-negotiable brand aspects, Branding Room Only Magic, and final words of adviceMentioned In Inspiring Independence: Reimagining Leadership and Branding with Michele Coleman MayesCourageous Counsel: Conversations with Women General Counsel in the Fortune 500 by Michele Coleman Mayes and Kara Sophia BaysingerMichele Coleman Mayes on LinkedInThe HistoryMakersCenter for Reproductive RightsAmerican College of Governance CounselBad Feminist by Roxane GaySubscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTubeSponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact heWe're starting off 2026 with a bang with my New Year's Intention and Goal Setting session on January 3rd, and then my new three-part series, LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: Build a Brand that Works for You, running January through March. Reserve your seat at paulaedgar.com/events.

Jun 25, 2024 • 55min
Building a Legacy: Insights on Leadership and Diversity in the Law with Robert J. Grey Jr.
The fight to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion has deep historical roots, marked by significant milestones and challenges, from the Civil Rights era to present-day initiatives, including the recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. Robert J. Grey Jr., President of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) and former President of the American Bar Association, has witnessed several pivotal moments in this ongoing battle. His experiences growing up during these transformative times have profoundly influenced his career and dedication to both leadership and advancing diversity in the legal profession.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, Robert delves into his impactful career and the current state of diversity in law and society. He discusses the vital work of LCLD, the importance of mentorship, and the lessons learned from career successes and setbacks. Robert shares his insights on what it takes to continue moving forward and build a legacy that inspires.1:36 - Aspects of a successful personal brand, how Robert defines his brand, and his favorite quote and hype song9:20 - How his upbringing and schooling impacted Robert’s brand and career17:43 - What Robert learned about himself in not winning the 2008 Richmond mayoral race21:07 - What the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity is and why it’s important26:32 - Robert’s insights into the state of diversity in the country and the legal profession32:34 - A broader concept of mentorship and how it can be critical to your brand37:03 - How Robert made jury improvement and preservation his focus as American Bar Association president43:07 - The legacy Robert hopes to leave behind and what he does for fun49:39 - The inflection point confronting us right now and why persistence is so criticalMentioned In Building a Legacy: Insights on Leadership and Diversity in the Law with Robert Grey Jr.Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) | X/TwitterAmerican Bar AssociationLegal Services CorporationSponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at info@paulaedgar.com, and follow Paula Edgar and the PGE Consulting Group LLC on LinkedIn.We're starting off 2026 with a bang with my New Year's Intention and Goal Setting session on January 3rd, and then my new three-part series, LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: Build a Brand that Works for You, running January through March. Reserve your seat at paulaedgar.com/events.

Jun 18, 2024 • 47min
Truth and Celebration: Stories of Black American History with Prof. Annette Gordon-Reed
We don’t know the faces or names of many enslaved Black people in American history. Some left a small mark of their existence in the very bricks of the buildings their hands built, yet they remain voiceless because their story has been hidden away.Historians like Annette Gordon-Reed know that through sharing the stories of enslaved people, we remember their humanity and preserve historical truth in the process. She’s a Harvard University professor and the award-winning author of The Hemingses of Monticello and On Juneteenth. With her lawyer-like approach, she’s brought light to stories once expunged from our history and provided a view of the road to Juneteenth through her books.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you’ll hear about the national implications inherent in The Hemingses’ story (and connection to Thomas Jefferson) and Juneteenth. Annette will discuss her own experiences with celebrating Juneteenth, what the country should learn from the experiences of enslaved people, and more!2:15 - Annette’s personal branding definition, three-word description of herself, favorite quotes, and hype song4:30 - The importance of reading and music in Annette’s life as a child6:31 - Annette’s non-traditional career trajectory as a lawyer, author, and professor10:09 - What motivated Annette to write about the Hemingses and Thomas Jefferson15:43 - The need to understand the truth in shaping the legacies and personal brands we hold dear18:28 - The significance of Juneteenth and why Annette wrote her book on it24:57 - Traditional Juneteenth celebrations Annette grew up with in Texas and newer ones she’s seen integrated into the holiday29:29 - The good and (potential) bad about Juneteenth and its importance in the context of American history36:37 - How Annette wants people in the future to remember her contribution to preserving a piece of American history38:31 - Finding fun and continuous growth in humbling activities42:27 - Annette’s one uncompromisable aspect and Branding Room Only qualityMentioned In Truth and Celebration: Stories of Black American History with Annette Gordon-ReedThe Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family by Annette Gordon-ReedOn Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-ReedVernon Can Read!: A Memoir“This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan | Youtube (Official Music Video) “Scherzo Op. 39 No. 3 in C Sharp Minor” by Chopin | Youtube (Pogorelich)PaulaTV: Stagville Plantation Fingerprints of Slave ChildrenSponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to We're starting off 2026 with a bang with my New Year's Intention and Goal Setting session on January 3rd, and then my new three-part series, LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: Build a Brand that Works for You, running January through March. Reserve your seat at paulaedgar.com/events.

Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
Breaking Barriers, Pioneering Career Paths, and Making a Positive Impact with Paula Boggs
From the military to the music world, Paula Boggs has made her mark by bravely navigating new spaces and pioneering career paths for herself. After serving at the Pentagon and in the White House as an army officer, she spent a decade at Starbucks as its Chief Legal Officer before leaving to write and perform music with the Paula Boggs Band.As you listen to our conversation, you’ll be inspired and in awe. Her story is one of resilience, adaptability, and breaking barriers. And she inspires others to embrace their authenticity, find joy in their work, and make a positive impact in their respective fields.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you’ll learn about how Paula’s background influenced her leadership style and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Paula will also reveal the importance that mentorship and sponsorship can have in shaping careers, the value of servant leadership and the lasting impact it can have on an organization’s culture, and more!1:24 - What personal branding means to Paula and her three-word self-description, favorite Maya Angelou quote, and Jill Scott hype song3:32 - Why asking where Paula grew up has a more complicated answer than it does for most people13:22 - The role of law school as a delay strategy for Paula and how she used failure to open doors of opportunity23:08 - A textbook lesson in mentorship and sponsorship (and the difference between the two)31:28 - A need to be fulfilled in a job and how Paula continued to break ground in her career journey36:11 - How Paula got exposed to music at an early age and returned to writing and performing music after a 15-year hiatus41:51 - Why Paula stayed on as Starbucks General Counsel for a few years even as she felt called to do something different45:42 - Servant leadership as an essential attribute for good leaders and the legacy Paula left behind at Starbucks55:20 - Sources of joy for Paula, the one thing she’ll always stand by, and her Branding Room Only magicConnect With Paula BoggsBoggs Media, LLC | LinkedIn | Twitter/XPaula Boggs Band | Facebook | Twitter/X | Instagram | TikTok | SpotifyMentioned In Breaking Barriers, Pioneering Career Paths, and Making a Positive Impact with Paula BoggsCrafting a Personal Brand in the Corporate World with Zabrina JenkinsSponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at info@paulaedgar.com, and folloWe're starting off 2026 with a bang with my New Year's Intention and Goal Setting session on January 3rd, and then my new three-part series, LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: Build a Brand that Works for You, running January through March. Reserve your seat at paulaedgar.com/events.

Jun 4, 2024 • 54min
Innovation and Honoring Legacy Through the Magic of Music with Janinah Burnett
There’s something magical about anyone who not only understands their magic but taps into it, risks and all. Janinah Burnett has always been led to stand in her power with the gift God gave her, regardless of anyone else’s reservations.She’s an internationally renowned Broadway and Metropolitan opera soprano who has played the role of Carlotta Giudicelli in Phantom of the Opera and Mimi in Baz Luhrmann’s La Bohème. Recently, she released an album featuring collaborative arrangements that fuse classical and jazz while showcasing her ability to create boundary-pushing music.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you’ll learn about Janinah’s commitment to innovative, uninhibited singing and passion for honoring the legacy of past musicians through her own art. She also discusses how she focuses on helping new musicians produce sound in a healthy, uninhibited manner.1:38 - How Janinah describes personal brand, herself in three words, the quote that’s been the driving force of her career, and her hype song5:56 - The influence of growing up in an artistic community and attending Spelman University as an aspiring musician15:06 - How Janinah started performing on Broadway at age 23 and fiercely leads with her talent, no matter what23:59 - How Janinah and I met and what it was like for her to perform at The Met in New York and learn to speak Italian29:38 - The opera song Janinah loves singing the most and the Broadway character who had a huge impact on her development34:15 - The magic that went into creating Janinah’s album and the power of the language of music42:05 - How the album’s title reflects Janinah’s brand, how she supports new musicians, and why the body itself is an instrument46:55 - Janinah sings a few inspirational lines and reveals what she does for fun, her uncompromisable brand aspect, and her Branding Room Only skillConnect With Janinah BurnettJaninah Burnett | Instagram | FacebookListen to Love the Color of Your Butterfly Mentioned In Innovation and Honoring Legacy Through the Magic of Music with Janinah BurnettBranding Room Only podcast interview with Sonya Olds SomMalcolm J. MerriweatherSponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at info@paulaedgar.com, and follow Paula Edgar and the PGE Consulting Group LLC on LinkedIn.We're starting off 2026 with a bang with my New Year's Intention and Goal Setting session on January 3rd, and then my new three-part series, LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: Build a Brand that Works for You, running January through March. Reserve your seat at paulaedgar.com/events.

May 28, 2024 • 55min
Filling In the Inclusivity Gaps Found In Negotiation Advice with Damali Peterman, Esq.
In a world where personal branding and negotiation are essential skills, Damali Peterman stands out as a trailblazer. With her diverse background as a lawyer, mediator, and CEO of Breakthrough ADR, Damali brings a unique perspective to the table. Her new book, Negotiating While Black: Be Who You Are to Get What You Want, delves into the intricacies of negotiating with authenticity and confidence, especially within the Black community. In it, she has taken her experience and years of study and research in conflict resolution and mediation to address the unique challenges and experiences of each person, including people who are not Black (title notwithstanding).In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you’ll learn about some aspects of her toolkit you can use for personalized, inclusive negotiation. She’ll also reveal why her book is for everyone and how authentic thoughtfulness and good listenership impact her brand and can impact yours.1:16 - Damali defines personal brand in three ways and herself in three words, shares a relevant Bob Marley quote, and reveals her hype song and love of music11:55 - How growing up in Washington D.C. shaped her worldview and desire to make a difference in her communities14:26 - Damali’s journey from college to entrepreneurship and why she felt compelled to start her own business21:10 - The inspiration behind Damali’s book and the importance of representation and inclusivity in negotiation books25:14 - Why the book is titled Negotiating While Black and why, despite the title, it isn’t just a book for Black people32:31 - How Damali has built her personal brand and how it shapes her work37:00 - Examples of the effects of stereotype threat and collective trauma and using cognitive reappraisal to reframe situations45:59 - Things that make Damali’s heart joyful and how being thoughtfully authentic and a good listener helps with your brandMentioned In Filling In the Inclusivity Gaps Found In Negotiation Advice with Damali Peterman, Esq.Damali Peterman | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInBreakthrough ADRNegotiating While Black: Be Who You Are to Get What You Want by Damali PetermanSponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at info@paulaedgar.com, and follow Paula Edgar and the PGE Consulting Group LLC on LinkedIn.We're starting off 2026 with a bang with my New Year's Intention and Goal Setting session on January 3rd, and then my new three-part series, LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: Build a Brand that Works for You, running January through March. Reserve your seat at paulaedgar.com/events.

May 21, 2024 • 51min
How to Be a More Effective, Authentic, and Inclusive Communicator with Dr. Amber L. Wright
With the right communication skills, you can bring who you truly are with you wherever you go. But if you’re not a natural conversationalist (or even if you are), you need the appropriate tools and strategies to help you feel seen, heard, and valued by those around you.That’s where Dr. Amber L. Wright comes in. She’s a communications expert, a speaker, and an executive life coach. Amber’s also a great model herself for demonstrating wonderful communication skills for relationship building. She’s joined me for a dynamic and insightful conversation on how words well said can lead to deeper relationships and self-awareness.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you’ll get a masterclass on communicating effectively and authentically in interpersonal communication. We’ll also dive into the importance of inclusivity in your communication, dialing down the ego when collaborating on a team, and so much more!2:18 - Amber’s personal brand definition, superpowers, favorite Nelson Mandela and Bible quotes, and hype songs8:03 - Why communication has been the throughline for Amber from a young age11:56 - The key to deepening your relationships and improving your communication16:02 - How Amber’s concept of interpersonal communications applies to her personal brand and how she shows up when communicating22:48 - How Amber’s conversation cards focus on helping individuals become better communicators28:37 - How to foster understanding and connection with people who aren’t like you through communication33:45 - Why apology as a communication tool can be challenging and the need to manage the ego when you’re part of a team40:12 - Amber’s current focus on fun and finding things she wants to do43:36 - How Amber is making sure that entrepreneurship doesn’t cause a loss of herself and how she displays an abundant mindset in her work47:58 - What makes people want to gather around Amber for a Branding Room Only experienceMentioned In How to Be a More Effective, Authentic, and Inclusive Communicator with Dr. Amber L. Wright Words Well SaidInstagram | LinkedIn“Leadership Lessons from The Greatest Night in Pop” by Dr. Amber L. WrightAsk Better Questions to Build Better Connections | Amber L. Wright | TEDxCSULBSponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at info@paulaedgar.com, and follow Paula Edgar and the PGE Consulting Group LLC on LinkedIn.We're starting off 2026 with a bang with my New Year's Intention and Goal Setting session on January 3rd, and then my new three-part series, LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: Build a Brand that Works for You, running January through March. Reserve your seat at paulaedgar.com/events.

May 14, 2024 • 44min
Staying Outside the Lines as a Winning Strategy for Life and the Future of Law with Olga Mack
Get in line. Stay in your lane. Don’t color outside the lines.My guest Olga Mack developed an aversion to lines that has shaped not just her as a person but her career journey as a tech lawyer as well. She’s joined me on the podcast to talk about how her determination to find other entry points away from standard lines has helped her level up and move through life.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you’ll hear about how living outside the lines of other’s expectations can put you in a better, more powerful position to be successful (and have fun). We’ll also discuss how Olga’s vision of the future of law lives outside the lines that exist right now, why lawyers need to innovate by improving their visual literacy and legal communication with the average person, and so much more!1:00 - Olga’s definition of personal brand and of herself and why she thinks there are no boring places (or people)5:41 - How Olga’s aversion to lines helped shape her personality through her career and why she sees Lady Justice as a snob13:31 - Why Olga doesn’t see herself as a brand and doesn’t see it as her goal to build one15:49 - Olga’s TEDx talks, what it was like to prepare for her first one, and an effective strategy for delivering an idea21:41 - Why Olga wanted to write about visual literacy for lawyers and her vision of the future of law28:56 - What Olga wants legal professionals to know as they innovate, build their brand, and think about the future of law31:49 - The lack of separation between fun and work in Olga’s world and things she does for fun besides her work36:00 - How Olga’s uncompromising aspect goes beyond displaying it authentically40:36 - The #1 question people ask Olga as part of the Branding Room Only experience that only she can give othersMentioned In Staying Outside the Lines as a Winning Strategy for Life and the Future of Law with Olga MackLinkedInDJ Charles BThe Universal Language of Law | Olga Mack | TEDxUCSBLaw as a Service for All | Olga Mack | TEDxCherryCreekHow Smart Contracts Will Change the World | Olga Mack | TEDxSanFranciscoSponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at info@paulaedgar.com, and follow Paula Edgar and the PGE Consulting Group LLC on LinkedIn.We're starting off 2026 with a bang with my New Year's Intention and Goal Setting session on January 3rd, and then my new three-part series, LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: Build a Brand that Works for You, running January through March. Reserve your seat at paulaedgar.com/events.

May 7, 2024 • 51min
Bring the Right Bragitude to Your Self-Promotion and Success with Lisa Bragg
You deserve the opportunities you want, and others can provide the keys to get you there. But if you don’t talk about yourself and your successes, how will they know to open the door and let you in?Too many people have a hangup about self-promotion. For some, it feels like boasting, which gives off an “icky” feeling. So they tend to shy away when someone, like my guest Lisa Bragg, advocates for bragging about our work. Lisa is a speaker and professional mentor who coaches, advises, and consults with high achievers so they can be seen and heard. She has also written a book on how to properly talk about your success when promoting yourself.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you’ll learn why it’s important for you to self-promote, what it means to properly brag, and how to get away from that uncomfortable feeling when talking about yourself. She’ll also discuss one of the myths a lot of us grow up with that contributes to our view on bragging, as well as teach you how to bring the right “bragitude” in your self-promotion.1:12 - How Lisa overthought and then adapted her idea of personal branding, three words to describe her, four of her favorite quotes, and her #1 hype song8:52 - Impact of growing up with working-class values as an inner-city Toronto kid11:49 - How Lisa navigated the professional space differently, learned to overcome her reluctance to share her success, and reframed bragging17:35 - Why self-promotion and bragging (when done properly) is really about being of service to others and why context plays an important part in its reception22:29 - How to set yourself up to brag rightly in today’s professional world and why Lisa is so against the elevator pitch26:46 - Why you still need to self-promote even if you think people already know what you do (and how well you do it)33:23 - How L’Oreal commercials illustrate a way to get around feeling icky about bragging and practical steps to doing it correctly37:49 - Lisa’s reflections on viewpoints about bragging from people of different cultures and the problem with meritocracy44:26 - How Lisa’s new book presented her with a brand-compromising or brand-confirming choice and why passion is her Branding Room Only magicMentioned In Bring the Right Bragitude to Your Self-Promotion and Success with Lisa BraggLisa Bragg | LinkedIn | InstagramBragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion by Lisa BraggSponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at info@paulaedgar.com, and follow Paula Edgar and the PGE Consulting Group We're starting off 2026 with a bang with my New Year's Intention and Goal Setting session on January 3rd, and then my new three-part series, LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: Build a Brand that Works for You, running January through March. Reserve your seat at paulaedgar.com/events.

Apr 30, 2024 • 53min
How to Navigate Generational Friction In the Workplace with Chris De Santis
You’ve probably heard the stereotypes of different generations in the workplace, including millennials just wanting trophies and more seasoned workers being averse to technology. These are the signs of some of the generational friction that exists in (and out) of the workplace. These challenges can be mitigated through a better understanding of the narrative identity each generation has of work (and the world) and why these narratives exist.My guest Chris De Santis is a speaker, podcaster, and consultant with over 38 years of experience in training and development. He’s also an expert in generational differences in the workplace. And he joined me to discuss the impact of generational theory on his work, which he wrote about in his humorously titled book, Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you’ll learn about how the upbringing of each generation, and the traits they take on as a result, affect workplace dynamics. We’ll dig into the importance of understanding and adapting communication styles across different age groups, the shift towards a new career progression model, the role of technology in the workplace, and so much more!1:03 - Personal branding versus reputation and how you are the actor, agent, and author of your life4:43 - The ability to authentically align with certain characteristic traits for a short while and a fair point about authenticity8:00 - Chris’ upbringing, career trajectory, and the benefits he sees in having a background in improv18:15 - One differentiating factor influencing the four current generations in the workplace and perceptual differences that cause friction between them26:58 - The mistake being made in the workplace with millennials (and Gen Z) and what the emerging adult is looking for in their career36:47 - How generations tend to be talked about differently when it comes to technology and the evolving workplace (and its dynamics)48:37 - The one thing Chris will never do to hurt his brand and the Branding Room Only attribute that makes him uniqueMentioned In How to Navigate Generational Friction In the Workplace with Chris De SantisChris De Santis | LinkedInCubicle ConfidentialWhy I Find You Irritating by Chris De Santis2024 Intention and Goal Setting WebinarSponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at We're starting off 2026 with a bang with my New Year's Intention and Goal Setting session on January 3rd, and then my new three-part series, LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: Build a Brand that Works for You, running January through March. Reserve your seat at paulaedgar.com/events.


