From turning childhood chatter into a networking superpower to navigating the heights of corporate communications, Alex Ebanks shares transformative insights on authentic relationship building and career advancement. Discover how showing—not telling—became the cornerstone of her remarkable journey from agency life to Vice President of Communications with companies such as Microsoft and Essence Ventures.

Guest Bio:

Alex Ebanks is the Vice President of Communications at Fiserv. Previously, she was VP of Communications with Essence Ventures, overseeing executive, internal, and external communications across prestigious brands including Essence Communications, Afropunk, Beautycon, and Essence Studios. Her impressive career spans roles at Microsoft's Xbox, Coca-Cola, and Allied Global Marketing. A celebrated industry leader, Alex was recently named among Atlanta Business League's Top 100 Women and selected as a 2024 Career Influencer of the Year by the T Howard Foundation.

Content Sample:

- Learn how Alex hasn't applied for a job online since her first position, leveraging relationship building instead

- Discover her strategic approach to goal-setting with actionable timelines

- Uncover the power of volunteering in career advancement and network building

Key Takeaways:

[03:00] "Don't tell people your dreams, show them" - The philosophy behind career advancement

[07:00] The two-pronged approach to career success: Self-PR and strategic volunteering

[13:00] How early career relationships can circle back to create future opportunities

[19:00] Leadership insights on managing teams with transparency and partnership

Memorable Quotes:

"Don't tell people your dreams, show them."

"Your professional value isn't determined by someone else's anger or a single mistake - it's determined by your entire body of work."

Related Content:

- "Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes - Referenced as a transformative read

- "The First 90 Days" - Recommended for career transitions

Suggestions:

Want more insights on career evolution and growth? Connect with host Jolie Downs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joliedowns/

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To connect with Alex Ebanks, you can find her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraebanks/

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