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Fellows Program with Lethia Owens Helps Participants Boost Their Brands

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Participants apply Lethia Owens’ branding tips during a leadership development session.

Stepping into a short work week can be difficult, but we’ve got a few tips for boosting your brand’s creativity that just may kick-start your Tuesday!

The Young Professionals Network recently continued its popular “Fellows-lite” leadership training series with the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative. On May 10, personal branding strategist and professional speaker Lethia Owens led “Executive Presence: Strategies for Building an Influential Leadership Brand” and shared many tips for enhancing personal and professional brands.

Some nuggets from Lethia’s address: Continue reading →

Introducing YPN’s 2013 Professional Development Series ‘Fellows Lite’

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Graduates of the Fellows Program enjoy a special ceremony. Can you picture yourself here?

Many members of the Young Professionals Network are familiar with the Regional Business Council’s longtime partnership with the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative’s Fellows program, a prestigious year-long professional development curriculum.

But what’s available for YPN members without the time or budget for the full Fellows program?

Don’t worry — our new opportunity has got you covered.  Continue reading →