Authentic Storytelling: How to Build Your Brand and Inspire Confidence with Melanie Schröder
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Summary:
In this episode, Katharina Engelhardt interviews Melanie Schröder, founder of Contentheldin.de, about the transformative power of storytelling in leadership and personal branding. Melanie shares her journey from industrial mechanics to content marketing, revealing how authentic storytelling can help women in leadership enhance their visibility and confidence. Together, they discuss practical strategies for using LinkedIn to build a strong personal brand and embrace one's unique story.
Key Takeaways:
✔️ Storytelling is a powerful tool for emotional connection and leadership impact.
✔️ Many women hold back from sharing their achievements due to societal expectations.
✔️ Authenticity in storytelling can lead to career transformation and personal empowerment.
✔️ LinkedIn is a critical platform for building a visible and credible personal brand.
✔️ Empowering others to be themselves is a fundamental part of leadership.
✔️ Practicing storytelling can enhance interview performance and career opportunities.
✔️ Women should not fear being visible and celebrating their successes.
✔️ Starting a business requires belief in oneself and taking action.
Sound Bites:
🎙️ “A memorable story has to be felt.”
🎙️ “Empower people to be themselves.”
🎙️ “You have to believe in yourself.”
🎙️ “Just do it. Just try it out.”
🎙️ “Start posting on LinkedIn.”
Chapters:
⏱ 00:00 Introduction to Storytelling in Leadership
⏱ 05:43 The Importance of Storytelling
⏱ 10:25 Transforming Careers Through Storytelling
⏱ 16:24 Empowering Authenticity in Professional Life
⏱ 21:07 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
⏱ 26:05 Encouraging Women to Share Their Stories
🎧 If you want to stand out, share your story, and boost your leadership presence, this episode is for you!
Where to find Melanie
https://www.contentheldin.de and (3) Melanie Schröder | LinkedIn
Your story is your strength—start telling it today!
Resources Mentioned:
- Masterclass: Being Visible at Work: Authenticity as a Career Booster
Register 👉here. - Blog Post: VISIBILITY FRUSTRATION (and the solution) — Katharina Engelhardt I Career coach for women
- Recommended Reading: Presence by Amy Cuddy, Brag! by Peggy Klaus
📩 Have questions or want to collaborate? Contact me at [email protected]
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If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to YOU GOT THIS! so you never miss an update. For more leadership and career inspiration, follow Katharina on LinkedIn and visit her website for additional resources. Don’t forget to share the podcast with the women in your life who are ready to step into their leadership roles with confidence.
Contact: [email protected]
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