Getting clear with who you are and what you want: you're half way there

to achieving your goals

Ggetting clear with who you are and what you want is half way there to realizing a fruitful future. I’ve been focusing a lot here at theCrea8ve on inspiring you to follow your passions but how can you know what they are if you don’t dig in to who you are?

In the fast-paced world of career advancements and digital networking, individuals often find themselves eager to refresh their professional image on platforms like LinkedIn. While the impulse to revamp your branding is understandable, it's crucial to first embark on a journey of self-discovery and goal-setting before making these changes. Here's why:

### Uncover Your Uniqueness

1. **Authenticity Attracts Opportunities:** Before you update your LinkedIn profile, take a step back to identify what makes you uniquely valuable. Authenticity resonates with employers and connections, making it more likely for opportunities aligned with your true self to come your way.

2. **Highlight Your Strengths:** Clarity about your strengths allows you to emphasize them in your branding. Whether it's exceptional project management skills or creative problem-solving, showcasing your unique strengths sets you apart in a competitive job market.

### Define Your Career Goals

1. **Strategic Targeting:** Understand where you want your career to go. This clarity helps in tailoring your branding to attract opportunities that align with your long-term goals, rather than a scattergun approach that may not yield meaningful results.

2. **Tailor Your Message:** Your LinkedIn profile is not just an online resume; it's your personal brand story. Knowing your career goals enables you to craft a narrative that resonates with your aspirations, making your profile more compelling to potential employers.

### The Synergy of Clarity

1. **Consistency Across Platforms:** When you're clear about your uniqueness and goals, it becomes easier to maintain consistency across all professional platforms. This unified image reinforces your brand, making you more memorable to those who come across your profile.

2. **Attracting the Right Connections:** Clarity in your branding acts like a magnet, attracting connections who share your professional values and goals. This not only expands your network but opens doors to opportunities aligned with your aspirations.

### A Practical Approach

1. **Self-Reflection Exercises:** Dedicate time to introspective exercises that help you define your strengths, values, and goals. Tools like StrengthsFinder or journaling can be immensely helpful.

2. **Set SMART Goals:** Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals provide a clear roadmap for your professional journey. Break down your long-term goals into smaller, actionable steps.

In conclusion, the key to successful job hunting and LinkedIn branding lies in the power of clarity. Take the time to understand yourself, your unique strengths, and your career goals. This foundational work will not only refine your professional identity but also attract opportunities that align with your authentic self.

In my own journey of self-reinvention, particularly over the past year since leaving Google, I've discovered the profound impact of getting clear about my uniqueness and goals. Again. It’s cyclic. I think every 5 years I go through a reinvention. Despite the initial challenges and perceived risks of this transformation, the rewards have been nothing short of remarkable becoming an entrepreneur and running my own business, doing keynotes on various stages and getting back to creativity. Embracing authenticity and setting clear career goals has not only reshaped my professional identity but has also opened doors to fulfilling opportunities.

Remember, the process of self-discovery and strategic goal-setting might seem daunting, but the dividends of a clear and authentic personal brand are incredibly rewarding in the ever-evolving landscape of career growth.

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xo,

Gilli