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To stand out as a potential board director, you must have a strong personal brand. Additionally, your brand must communicate more than a stellar professional reputation with strong career progression. In order to strengthen your candidacy you must refine other, lesser known aspects of your personal brand. Learn more about personal branding and how to highlight board experience (or other relevant experience) here.

Your LinkedIn headshot is an essential part of your profile and personal brand. It is a first impression that is publicly visible to anyone, so make sure it’s powerful & professional. Learn more about what makes an ideal profile picture here. 

A good introduction is a catalyst for conversation and relationship development. So, how you make and respond to introductions shapes the way others see you and can impact opportunities. Read more about how to make and receive a better introduction here. 

A good leader exudes confidence, charisma and holds a professional image. They also influence and inspire others through their executive presence.  Learn more about how to be a better leader and the makeup of executive presence here. 

Cultivating your network and pursuing professional development are critical to long-term career success. Professional organizations and alumni associations are two highly effective and beneficial resources to help you do so. Read more about why you should join professional associations & alumni organizations here. 

There are many distinctions and nuances in the U.S. when compared to the rest of the world, and business writing is no exception. Learn about what to change in your international CV to fit into the standard U.S. resume practices here. 

Putting your best foot forward when interviewing is a must, yet too many people still make obvious mistakes that can leave a lasting, negative impression. Learn the most common interviewing mistakes and how to avoid them here.

Whether you’re making a first impression on new clients, professional contacts and vendors, or reinforcing your reputation with colleagues, direct reports, bosses and other company stakeholders, your email etiquette matters. Learn the do’s and don’ts of proper email etiquette here. 

As you advance your career, knowing how to write a professional bio is an important part of your personal brand. Companies commonly use bios to showcase their executive leadership, boards of directors/advisors, committees and event speakers. Find out how to write a better professional bio here. 

What you say (and how) when you meet someone influences that person’s first impression of you. Read more about how to introduce yourself and make more powerful impressions when networking here.