In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mark Mears, a renowned branding expert with extensive experience working with major brands like McDonald's and Frito-Lay. Mark shared invaluable insights from his corporate experience that we can adapt to develop our professional brand and leadership style. We also discuss one of Mark's great passions: The significance of creating a fulfilling workplace.Read the full Blog on the Website Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:01:40 Mark Mears Story From Law School Aspirations to Marketing Maven 04:00 The Epiphany: A New Direction in Branding 06:20 The LEAF Model: Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, and Fulfilment 08:56 Navigating the New World of Work: Purpose and Belonging 11:16 The Purposeful Growth Revolution: Changing the Workplace Paradigm 18:41 Personal Branding: Overcoming Myths and Embracing Growth 26:58 Finding Purpose in Every Job: A New Perspective 31:17 Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt 34:53 Embracing Courage Over Confidence 35:35 Strategies for Successful Career Transitions 40:20 Navigating Senior Level Interviews 43:32 Building a Strong Personal Brand 49:20 The Purposeful Growth Revolution 51:34 Creating a Living Legacy in the Workplace 55:36 Conclusion: The Importance of Purposeful Leadership Links mentioned in this episode:Mark's LinkedIn ProfileTake the Purposeful Growth Self-AssessmentMark's BookAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebook