BBY Show S10 Ep15: Dare to be you with Astrid Van Wanum, Beth Topolovsky and Susan Teichman

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Authenticity is the foundation of a successful personal brand so raise your hand for opportunities that resonate with your deepest self.

Every interaction and action contributes to your brand. Every contact - from social media comments to professional meetings - leaves a trace and reinforces your personal brand.

Your personal brand is a reflection of your evolving self. It's not a fixed entity but a dynamic representation of who you are, your values, and your professional journey.

Being able to discern and choose clients and collaborations that align with your values, the difference you want to make, and your ways of working is one of the biggest benefits of understanding your personal brand.

 

ABOUT OUR GUESTS:

With nearly two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Astrid navigated from the world of language training and intercultural collaboration to my current role as a seasoned change lead. As a trusted guide, she helps executive teams navigate complexity and transformation with clarity and heart.

A lifelong polyglot and global citizen, Astrid worked across continents, connecting people and ideas. Her belief is that change is a craft, and curiosity is its most powerful tool. She is never without a fountain pen to capture new ideas.

When she’s not working, you can find her exploring new cultures, enjoying good food, and staying active through a variety of sports.

 

CONNECT WITH ASTRID VAN WANUM:

Email - [e-mail]

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/astridvanwanum

Instagram - @sparkyourpotential

 

Beth Topolovsky, is the founder and CEO of Spark Group AB, a consulting firm helping companies transform their product management practices to drive growth and to work with a product-led culture. 

She has over 25 years of executive management and technical experience from Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, and KLA-Tencor in Silicon Valley.  Beth took an assignment to turn around an acquisition of Cisco’s located in Stockholm, Sweden and has been anchored there since. 

She has a deep interest in corporate transformations and enjoys nothing more than to see teams thriving and excelling beyond their greatest imagination.

 

CONNECT WITH BETH TOPOLOVSKY:

Email - [e-mail]

LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-topolovsky

Website - http://www.sparkgroup.se/

 

Susan brings decades of experience in business development, small business and project management, treasury/financial reporting, team leadership, analysis and design, system implementation, communications and more. She was Treasurer and COO of a small litigation firm for more than 30 years, and was the interface with creditors, financiers, accountants, other law firms, the judiciary and professional organizations. Susan was also staff mediator, manager and mentor (which is no minor role, as anyone who operates a successful small business is aware!). She is a real estate investor in the affordable housing sector, having managed multiple renovation projects. She was an analyst for a leading financial services firm redesigning their world-wide trading system, where she was responsible for branch operations. And she coordinated special projects for the international public relations department of a Fortune 50 multinational corporation.

A graduate of New York University, Susan holds her B.A in Economics with honors, as well as a Certificate in Financial Management from Cornell University.

Susan sits on the NY Advisory Committee for a long-established nonprofit, raising funds and awareness to meet its mission. She was the Treasurer and Board Member for a young nonprofit that shelters homeless youth, where she established their system of books and records and compliance procedures.

Susan also volunteered with various community organizations, schools and ad hoc committees in her local area. She is an Ambassador for the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, and an advocate for vulnerable populations. She speaks Spanish and is learning Italian.

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