The Branding in Five Podcast Niya Allen-Vatel

In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I discuss the fear of visibility and how to overcome it. Have you ever felt that despite your level of education, experience, and the impact you’ve made, you’re still scared to put yourself out there and have your voice heard, counted, and challenged? Are you still listening to that nagging voice in your head that says you’re not good enough, not smart enough, or not special enough? Now is the time to stop playing small and selling yourself short! Whether you have a fear of success or judgment from others, you can overcome it. I share four tips to help you transform your mindset and combat fear-based thoughts so that you can walk in your zone of genius.

In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I shed light on researching organizations. The goal of most professional women is to belong to an organization that values what you bring to the table, understands your needs outside of the office, and supports the growth of female leaders. Unfortunately, not all organizations are like this, and it can be tough to spot them. I share four things that should guide your research when looking for an organization to transition to, so you won't waste your time with an organization that doesn't align with your gifts, talents, and long-term career goals.

In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I cover the difference between information and transformation, and how easily we are susceptible to information overload. Don’t get me wrong, I believe that information can be the catalyst to transformation, however, overconsumption of information can have the opposite effect on our goals. We are constantly bombarded with media vying for our attention that it’s very hard to differentiate what’s relevant to your goals and what’s not. Before you download another eBook, read another article, or watch another YouTube video, listen to my tips to develop Internet habits that support your transformative journey.

In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I discuss how to accelerate your return to work after a hiatus. It can be hard to get remotivated if you are planning your workforce comeback, especially if you are bouncing back from job trauma. However, regardless of the reason for the hiatus, you are most likely looking to return to work on your terms without sacrificing the years you’ve invested in becoming a leader in your field. Here I share five tips to add to your action plan to make your transition back to the workforce as smooth and productive as possible.

In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I give guidance to help you get the most out of your relationship with a career coach. If you’ve hired a career coach, it’s likely because you’ve identified a goal for your career or a roadblock that you want to overcome, and a career coach can definitely help with that. However, they can only help you if you have realistic expectations of what you’ll get out of career coaching, and what’s required of you during the process.  Here I give you four tips to properly set expectations with your career coach so that you can achieve the career success you deserve. 

In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I cover how to become a subject matter expert, which is a step on the road to a higher salary, a promotion, or even a new career path. I’m a subject matter expert in résumé writing and career brand coaching, and here I give you five essential tips on how you can unlock the status of a subject matter expert. Listen in as I discuss lifelong learning, niching into a field of expertise, and how to brand yourself as a subject matter expert with consistency and authenticity.