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Writer's pictureNicola Badenhorst

How to Shine Bright: Elevating Your Personal Brand Mid-Career with Positive Psychology as guideline.

Updated: Jul 20





Are you feeling like your efforts at work go unnoticed despite your hard work? It's time to take control of your personal brand and shine! This guide integrates Carla Harris's work with evidence-based positive psychology tools to deliver optimal results.

Defining Your Brand with Precision and Positivity Define how you want to be perceived. Choose three adjectives that resonate with your professional persona—think "innovative," "reliable," and "strategic."

  • Positive Psychology Tools: Affirm these qualities to yourself every day. This solidifies your self-image and ensures you consistently embody these traits at work.

Showcasing Your Success with Gratitude Keep a record of your achievements and ensure they're visible within your organization through presentations or detailed reports.

  • Positive Psychology Tool: Practice gratitude when sharing successes. Acknowledge the teamwork involved and celebrate the contributions and strengths utilized in the process.

Building Robust Relationships with Active Engagement Relationships can make or break careers. Invest time in connecting with key stakeholders and understand their goals and challenges.

  • Positive Psychology Tool: Use active constructive responding to engage with your colleagues' successes, which builds trust and deeper connections.

Mentoring: Sharing Knowledge and Empowering Others Share your expertise through mentoring and workshops, establishing yourself as a thought leader and go-to expert.

  • Positive Psychology Tool: Utilize positive reinforcement to encourage and motivate your mentees, enhancing their engagement and your mutual success.

Overcoming the Fear of Failure Finally, don't shy away from taking calculated risks—propose new projects and innovative solutions.

  • Positive Psychology Tool: Practice optimistic visualization of these risks paying off to reduce anxiety and inspire action.

Your mid-career doesn't have to be a plateau. With these strategies, backed by Carla Harris's insights and positive psychology, you can enhance your visibility and impact in any organization. Start today and watch how quickly your personal brand transforms!


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