Build Your Brand Before You Walk in the Room

What do people say about you when you’re not in the room—and more importantly, what do
you want them to say? In this crossover episode of High Octane Leadership and Diversity:
Beyond the Checkbox, Donald and Jackie Ferguson—co-founders of The Diversity Movement
and spouses in life and business—get candid about why personal branding is no longer optional
for professionals at any level. Together, they unpack how your personal brand can drive
business, open career doors, and create influence before you even show up.

About Jackie Ferguson

Jackie Ferguson is the host of the top-rated podcast Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox, where she leads honest conversations on leadership, equity, and belonging with thought leaders and change makers across industries. As a certified diversity executive and co-founder of The Diversity Movement, Jackie helps organizations build inclusive cultures through education, content, and strategy.

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High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.

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