Make Your Professional Bio Cool with Infographics

The first time I saw an professional bio infographic, I about lost my mind.  Shout out to Abby Norman. She is an amazing, caring Coach who shared hers with me. And as I started talking to other leaders I realized many of the best are using these to differentiate themselves.

I mean check these examples out:

If that doesn't light up your happy place, well then I'm stumped. Imagine having a prepared visual that defines who you are professionally and gives a tip of the hat to what makes you special and unique.

Do a simple google image search for infographic resume and you'll come up with results like you see in the above image. There are free templates, for fee templates, and ideas to inspire you.

Why should you do it? Let me count the ways:

1. It helps you know yourself. 
2. It's ammo in your personal brand toolkit.
3. It is a great follow-up to send after you've made yourself remarkable in your elevator speech.
4. It can be an effective tool when interviewing and self promoting.
5. It is at your fingertips when you need to quickly hand over a bio for a speech, meeting, or event.

What to include in your bio?

• Visuals and graphics, obvs.
• Your beautiful photo
• Career Highlights
• Stand out achievements
• Leadership behaviors

What else to consider? Look at your brand statement. Make sure your include a few dynamic details.

• An amazing award, degree, publication, or discovery
• How you contribute in community or service, clubs, memberships, and volunteer organizations
• Something pithy or unique- maybe your hobby, your background, your best race time, or your go-to recipe everyone clamors for

The disclaimer is that of course you need a standard format resume/CV.

Also have this ready for the myriad opportunities when you get to meet someone, forge a stronger relationship, promote yourself, or introduce yourself.