EP42: Why It’s Important to Invest in Your Personal and Professional Development

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many of us are taught that you get a job and work your way up year after year, head down just grinding. So if you work really hard, someone will realize it and promote you. Right? Unfortunately, this is not what always happens. So how can you be sure you aren't stuck in the same place professionally year after year?</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tune in as Kimberly explains why personal and professional development is crucial to your success and upward mobility, both in and outside of your organization. And shares her three tips for connecting with professional associations and catapulting your career!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>KEY POINTS:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- How Kimberly was introduced to personal and professional development </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- You don’t want to be in the same place professionally year after year!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- “Relationships are still everything”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The value of professional associations and organizations</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Embrace the opportunity, show up fully, and hold yourself accountable</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>QUOTABLES:</strong><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“It's unacceptable, in my opinion, to be in the same place year after year with no change in your own personal and professional growth, especially if you're unsure or unclear, not knowing what your next steps are.”</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a C