In this episode of Career Kickstart Conversations, host Sarah Hawley sits down with Mackenzie Connors, Global Associate HR Business Partner at Fortrea, to dive into the power of building your personal and workplace brand. Mackenzie shares how your brand is shaped by what others say about you in rooms you may not be in, why you don’t need to “master everything,” and how to find your sweet spot by leaning into your natural strengths.From borrowing a mentor’s “cape,” to learning when to evolve your brand, to speaking up so you’re not overlooked, this conversation is packed with practical advice to help you grow your influence and unlock your next career opportunity.#CareerAdvice #PersonalBrand #Workplace #Podcast #CareerKickstart🎧 Listen to the Full EpisodeAvailable on Spotify & Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2O4dBllEAwPAjfYb7SpStv?si=S74w-bRlSaS0Gk3SwWMk2A Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-kickstart-conversations-by-kbex-global/id1793376563 👥 Connect With UsHost – Kailyn CorriherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kailyncorriher/ Co-host – Sarah HawleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hawley-338865178/ Guest – Mackenzie ConnorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzie-connors/ 📲 Follow Career Kickstart ConversationsTikTok: @careerkickstartpodKBex GlobalWebsite: https://kbexglobal.com/ Instagram: //www.instagram.com/kbexglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/KBex-Global/100064107460220/ About KBex GlobalKBex Global is your trusted staffing partner based in Raleigh, NC, offering exceptional staffing solutions nationwide. Our services include:Contract & Contract-to-HireDirect PlacementRPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)Small MSP ServicesFounded by Kailyn Corriher a seasoned recruiter and talent leader, KBex Global is proudly woman-owned and driven by a mission to deliver top-tier service to both clients and candidates.#CareerAdvice #PersonalBrand #Workplace #Podcast #CareerKickstart