Written by: Samuel Oppong Jr, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
Knowing your story is a powerful truth. There's tremendous power in knowing and being able to express your story, who you are, what you do, why you do it, and why you love it.
Your story is one of your biggest differentiators in a competitive job market where you have to be proactive vs. reactive.
Tell your story. Extend your narrative.
Surround yourself with people who can relate with it and teach you.
One way to ensure employers are aware of your story / who you are is by leveraging social channels like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to actively document your narrative and have a robust profile that indicates WHY you do what you do.
Your story can take you to the next level in your career.
If you don't know how to start telling your story, I encourage you to create a journey map of your life/career that highlights pivotal moments that helped you grow/defined you!
When you know your story, you know your truth.
Samuel Oppong Jr, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Samuel Oppong is an Actor, Producer, Sports Broadcaster, CEO, Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Investor, and Philanthropist. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management and Leadership Studies at Washington State University and completed his Masters in Sport Leadership at Concordia University in Chicago. He is a 2x Forbes Under 30 Finalist (2013, 2020) and Inc 30 Under 30 Nominee as an Investor. Before becoming an actor, he spent seven years working in various sports organizations such as USA Basketball, Washington State Athletics, National Hockey League, San Francisco 49ers, National Basketball Association, and National Football League.
