Comments on: Building a Credible Image When You Work in Multiple Fields

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What does the Web say about you? « Pamela Poole — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:53:16 +0000

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By: Pamela Poole

Pamela Poole — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:42:05 +0000

@Mark Montoya You’re absolutely right about split attention having the potential to affect quality. But I don’t believe it has to be that way, if you’re able to focus on the task at hand. It requires discipline and time management skills, that’s for sure. I am all for the “one roof” approach too, if you can swing it. I know an anthropologist (PhD) who’s a simultaneous interpreter (formerly UN) who also happens to have a Master’s in some kind of “oriental medicine.” Now in her case, it’s hard to build a roof that’ll cover all that! I think society is moving towards that model, where we aren’t locked into one kind of work and have the freedom to explore and put to use our different strengths and interests. Better for self-fulfillment if you ask me!

By: Pamela Poole

Pamela Poole — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:27:36 +0000

@Henriettak Great! Nothing like a fun project to look forward to. Kind of like a makeover!

By: Pamela Poole

Pamela Poole — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:25:22 +0000

@U. Law. – I know the difference and have forever, but thanks for pointing it out. I made the same mistake a couple months ago on a translation. Clearly I have to turn off the autopilot when I come to that word! It appears to be malfunctioning. Maybe it has something to do with the middle finger of my right hand being dominant, who knows!

By: Mark Montoya

Mark Montoya — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:21:10 +0000

Carrying multiple brands is tough: the thought needs to be to consolidate the brands under ‘one roof’ to ease the demands of both being creative and generating results but also in marketing.

Taking a long look at specialization before beginning will help streamline any venture you chose.

The maxim, ‘where you attention goes, results show’ is true; so if your attention is split, so will your results.

Good post!

By: Henriettak

Henriettak — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:00:38 +0000

Thanks for this post – it’s something I’ve been struggling with too. I think what will make sense for me is that fil rouge idea, which actually will mean that I’ll be re-arranging how I’ve been presenting myself – what I consider my main product. New bcards, new direction when consolidating my online identities. You know, I’m actually getting excited here.

By: Simon Mackie

Simon Mackie — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:57:08 +0000

Thanks, U. Law — fixed.

By: U. Law

U. Law — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:21:04 +0000

“complementary”, not “complimentary”.