Jessica Chen, an Emmy-winning journalist, and CEO of Soulcast Media, shares her journey from intern to an award-winning reporter and successful entrepreneur, offering valuable lessons for listeners aiming to achieve their own success. She emphasizes the critical role of communication skills, especially in fast-paced environments, and how mastering proactive, concise messaging can lead to professional growth. Through her own experiences, including winning an Emmy for her wildfire coverage, Jessica underscores the value of teamwork and leveraging social media, like LinkedIn, to build connections. Listen to her story and choose which action will help you most today.

ACTION PRINCIPLES

Pick one thing to do this week:

1. Develop better communication skills. Speaking and writing well is essential in every career. ACTION: Choose a communication-related skill you want to improve upon and practice it weekly.
2. Consider the ROI of your time. There's only so much time available, so spend it wisely on activities that will help you reach your goals faster. ACTION: Determine your most valuable activities and allocate 80% of your day to them.
3. Be strategic with social media. Your message should be clear and consistent, and it should be shared on the platform that reaches your ideal target audience. ACTION: Evaluate which social media platform(s) your target audience uses most and create a consistent presence there. 
4. Celebrate your wins. Acknowledging your progress in a positive, fun way will boost your motivation to keep going. ACTION: When you have a "win" moment, call a friend to share the good news and celebrate with them.

GUEST RESOURCES

Learn more about Jessica Chen by following her on LinkedIn. You can also purchase her book, Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons. 

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