Summary

Deb Arnold, a marketing communications expert, discusses the importance of winning awards, speaking at conferences, and publishing thought leadership in order to achieve recognition in your field. She explains how these three elements can be interconnected but are not necessarily dependent on each other. Deb shares her experience of helping companies win learning awards and highlights the benefits of winning, including corporate and employer brand building, team credibility, and individual career advancement. She also provides insights on how to choose the right award to apply for and emphasizes the value of the award application process in improving training programs.

Takeaways

* Winning awards, speaking at conferences, and publishing thought leadership are key elements in achieving recognition in your field.

* These three elements can be interconnected but are not necessarily dependent on each other.

* Winning awards can benefit the corporate brand, employer brand, team credibility, and individual career advancement.

* Choosing the right award to apply for involves considering your strengths, the company you keep, your image, leadership priorities, and how you can leverage the win.

* The award application process can lead to the improvement of training programs and provide valuable insights and learning opportunities.

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