Category: Career Development
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From Cardigans to Confidence: How My Style Evolved with My Personal Growth
I spent last night switching my closet from fall to spring. There were clothes everywhere, and somewhere during the messy middle the idea for this blog post came about. I was switching my clothes out because spring conference season is here. For females (or at least me), there’s always pressure to have a great outfit…
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Managing the Pressure
This post is a little vulnerable, but I think it’s important to be honest. The work of MarComm leaders is a constant balancing act. There is so much strategic work that we should be focused on, but we are often the people involved in the crisis and last-minute needs that can distract us. The tension…
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How to Choose the Right Graduate Program
This week marks four years since I finished my doctorate from Texas Tech University. It’s put me in a pretty reflective space about the impact of my degree. I believe that the work that I put in selecting the school to attend has been a huge part of my success. Selecting the right school for…
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7 Effective Strategies to Advocate for Yourself at Work
Asking to be considered for a job or a promotion is one of the hardest things to do as a professional. It’s putting yourself out there in a way that is hard to step back from. I liken it to sharing with a friend you think there’s an opportunity for a relationship (married that friend).…
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Essential Reads: Books You Can’t Miss This Year
One of my favorite posts each year is putting together a list of books to read in the upcoming year. After finishing my doctorate (and being told what to read for four years), I was burned out on reading for some time. However, I teach that our industry is always changing, so it is important…
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