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Suzanne Olson

Hi, I'm Suzanne. I am the owner of Brilliant Workplaces, a consulting company helping organizations with the systems and processes for attracting, engaging and retaining customers and their best talent. My newsletter, #bebrilliant is delivered each week, and I outline ways to help professionals balance a healthy life with a thriving career. I talk about strategies for to level up your communications, personal brand and productivity with actionable tips and strategies to achieve a happy, healthy life. Wellness at Work starts now.

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How to establish your personal brand

What are you famous for? Find your focus and expand your authority Thank you for subscribing to the #bebrilliant newsletter! Every Saturday, I share crucial tips on how to stand out among the constellation of people, skills to level up your communications, personal brand, and productivity, and actionable tips and strategies to accelerate growth using experience and marketing. If you missed an issue, view it here Being known for something is not just for business owners. Whether you're part of...

6 days ago • 4 min read

The 3 essential questions for project success Learn to ask the right questions for a successful outcome. Thank you for subscribing to the #bebrilliant newsletter! Every Saturday, I share crucial tips on how to stand out among the constellation of people, skills to level up your communications, personal brand, and productivity, and actionable tips and strategies to accelerate growth using experience and marketing. If you missed an issue, view it here It is exciting to get a new role or...

13 days ago • 3 min read

Enhance Your Self-Awareness Gain deeper insights into your thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises that promote personal development and emotional well-being. Thank you for subscribing to the #bebrilliant newsletter! Every Saturday, I share crucial tips on how to stand out among the constellation of people, skills to level up your communications, personal brand, and productivity, and actionable tips and strategies to accelerate growth using experience and marketing. If you missed...

20 days ago • 3 min read

Move from Agreement to Alignment 4 steps to get better buy-in for change Thank you for subscribing to the #bebrilliant newsletter! Every Saturday, I share crucial tips on how to stand out among the constellation of people, skills to level up your communications, personal brand, and productivity, and actionable tips and strategies to accelerate growth using experience and marketing. If you missed an issue, view it here In this edition, I’ll discuss moving team members from agreement to...

27 days ago • 3 min read

How to Silence the Inner Critic Get rid of imposter syndrome once and for all, and shine brighter. Thank you for subscribing to the #bebrilliant newsletter! Every Saturday, I share crucial tips on how to stand out among the constellation of people, skills to level up your communications, personal brand, and productivity and actionable tips and strategies to accelerate growth using experience and marketing. Let's Be Brilliant! FACT: Imposter Syndrome is something that everyone feels, and I...

about 1 month ago • 4 min read
A checklist

Hello everyone, We are officially three months into 2024, and what a journey it has been so far! I don't know about you, but Q1 did not turn out how I thought it would! As a result, I thought it would be a good idea to revisit the goals that I had set for myself a few months ago. This was an interesting exercise, so I figured I would share the process and strategies I use for self-reflection. Why do this exercise? Being self-reflective on your goals allows you to assess your progress,...

about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Build your personal brand

How to maximize your LinkedIn profile Four easy ways for your personal brand to stand out As I’ve posted before, LinkedIn has become more of a powerhouse for business, networking and connections. In 2023, LinkedIn was reported to have 900 MILLION users, and according to LinkedIn, 4 out of 5 members drive business decisions. As I’ve been studying creators and brand builders, there are consistent themes that I see these people do to stand out amongst the sea of people talking about the same...

3 months ago • 4 min read
A one on one meeting

The Art and Science of the 1:1 Meeting Strategies for meaningful conversations that don’t waste everyone’s time. The 1:1 meeting is one of the most essential communication points for an effective culture and experience strategy. Unfortunately, I’ve seen this ignored or deprioritized to other work. The outcome is poor communication and missed deadlines - and leaders are wondering why people are disengaged. In this newsletter, I'm going to explain to you how to have a 1:1 meeting with a...

4 months ago • 3 min read
People networking

How to grow your LinkedIn following (for busy professionals) In December, I committed to growing my personal brand and getting serious about posting on social media. I recognized that for my business, I needed to get the word out more and wanted to do so organically. Specifically, I chose to commit to LinkedIn. I chose this channel as my content is business-related, and this is where I have the most authority about my topic. I have connections who want more content about strategies for...

4 months ago • 4 min read
A woman getting organized with her personal work design

Creating your personal work design Hi Reader Being organized is something everyone struggles with. In this edition, I’m going to show you the systems I’ve been taught, and have recommended to others on how to stay organized, prioritize your work and ultimately be more productive. There are many different systems out there, but after reading many articles and trying many techniques, I’ve found this system to be simple and effective. The great thing is, there are more benefits than just...

4 months ago • 4 min read
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