How to use your Story to Stand Out with Danielle Hughes

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Employers want to know who you are first and what you do second. When you land an interview, they already presume you have the skills to do the job, now it's about finding out whether you're the right fit for the role, department or overall organization. Understanding how to tell your story in a compelling, engaging and relevant way not only makes you memorable, it helps them understand how you think and the value you bring. Plus it helps build the vital connection that's needed to advance and excel inside any company. Ready to tell your story?

Components to a strong story: 

1. Open with your why (what drives you)
2. How do you think
3. Some personality please (Your hobby/passion)

How to start: 

I’ve always been interested in… Ever since I can remember I’ve… The throughline of my career has been… There’s nothing I love more than… I’ve spent my whole life…

Confidence Comes from Clarity. It’s easy to tell your story when:

• You know who you are
• You know who your audience is
• You know what they need/what you can give them
• You know what makes you different (how you think)

What you can do today: Make yourself irreplaceable! Can you put someone else’s name in your bio/story?

What you can do tomorrow: Figure out how you think/what’s your why

What you can do next week: Write your story (and repeat)

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About our speaker:

Danielle Hughes is a sought after speaker and trainer who’s helped hundreds of people learn how to create their Personality Brand. She loves seeing people transform from who they think they should be to who they really are. As the Chief Personality Officer of More Than Words Marketing, a branding and copywriting consultancy in NYC, she's worked with brands like Google, eBay, PwC, Discovery Channel, Capital One, Gap, TD Bank, SEO, Columbia University, What Matters and more. And, while she can’t pull a rabbit out of her hat, she can hone your brand message, engage your audience and deadlift you or your employees, but not at the same time. That’s just irresponsible. (note: Danielle is available for office party tricks and accepts payment in bottles of Bordeaux.)

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