Building Brand You (Paperback) | Released: 23 Dec 2013

It all begins with a dream and Building Brand You will get you there. Learn the 7 Essential Steps to Building Brand [You] 1. You are Brand [You] Cut through the clutter to find your clear direction and transform your personal brand into something more meaningful and relevant in today's world. 2. Set your sights and your goals for [You]topia Align your values, priorities and goals so you can clearly see the right path that lets you run unbridled, full speed ahead. 3. Value Brand [You] or no one else will Equip yourself with the right tools and focus your efforts on consistently delivering exactly what your brand promises to your Ideal Customers. 4. Build your network wisely Strategically organize and prioritize your relationships in a network of Ideal Customers, Network of Peers and Inspirational Relationships that will help you achieve your goals. 5. Brand [You] must be simple, short and strong Craft 5 key messages to eff ectively express your brand and creates an emotional connection with your network. 6. Smart Brands Speak Up Sharing in your successes builds strong relationships and enhances your brand value - driving the right kind of referrals. 7. Be Relevant or Be Replaced Stay relevant to your Ideal Customers to survive and thrive. Be true to core values but adjust your approach to stay relevant to current and future customers.
About the Author: Cyndee Woolley holds an Accredited Public Relations professional (APR) designation from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and is a leader in the communications industry with a series of branding and public relations campaigns that get noticed and generate results. She was a key team member in a public awareness campaign that resulted in the successful negotiation of a contract valued at $210 million dollars for Waste Management. Woolley is a consultant in public relations, social media, and community outreach strategies. She has led training initiatives in social media and public relations training programs through many trade and non-profit associations including the 2011 PRSA International Conference. Woolley believes in giving back to the community by taking an active role in professional and civic organizations. Through a proactive crisis communication strategy, Woolley assisted the Naples Equestrian Challenge achieve multiple media placements after a lightning strike caused $10,000 in damage. The media coverage generated nearly $15,000 in donations from residents who had seen the story. Woolley is the immediate past-Chair of the Farm City BBQ, a Southwest Florida tradition that attracts 2,000 business and agricultural leaders. Woolley also volunteered on the PR committee for the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall, a tribute to Vietnam Veterans that attracted 30,000 visitors. In addition, Woolley is a graduate of the 2009 class of Leadership Bonita and the 2012 class of Leadership Collier. In 2012, Woolley was recognized with a CBIA Sand Dollar Award for an email marketing campaign for Michele Harrison Group and enewsletter campaigns for Waste Management of Collier County. Additionally, her launch of an enewsletter campaign for the Leadership Collier Foundation Alumni Association and a website makeover for PBS Construction were both recognized with a Gold MarCom awards. In 2009, Cyndee created the social media strategy for the first Tweet Town Hall in Naples, FL. To demonstrate the speed of social media, the event was organized in 14 days and attracted over 7,000 participants in South Florida and made headlines on the front page of the Naples Daily News as well as publications across the state. The Tweet Town Hall campaign was recognized with an Image Award from the Florida Public Relations Association as well as a Platinum Hermes Award from the American Marketing Association.