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Make Your Career Story a Call to Action

CareerCast - Life-long Career Development

Anjali Sharma

Unlock the key to landing your dream job on this episode of CareerCast. Host Anita Brick welcomes corporate consultant and storytelling expert, Anjali Sharma, to explore how to craft a career narrative that's a true call to action. Tired of resumes that disappear into a void? Learn how to transform your experience into a compelling story that not only showcases your skills but also makes a hiring manager say, "We need this person on our team!" Anjali shares actionable strategies to highlight your value and articulate why you're a great fit. Whether you're pivoting careers, seeking a promotion, or just want to master the art of expanding your influence, this episode is your guide to turning conversations into opportunities. Tune in and rewrite your career story.

Aired March 21, 2025

Anjali Sharma is the founder of Narrative: The Business of Stories and is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers trusted by international brands seeking guidance on finding, developing, and using their stories to make a dynamic change happen.

Sharma works with private and government organizations to determine what their individual and unique business challenges are, and by incorporating story skills, she crafts individualized solutions to help solve those challenges. She has helped companies to increase staff engagement and performance, increase client satisfaction and sales, define company values and effectively position brands by embedding story skills into their organizations.

Sharma has spoken on the topic of storytelling in Russia, Japan, US, London, Africa, UAE, Australia, India, China and almost all the Southeast Asian countries. She is trusted by brands such as LinkedIn, Airbnb, Bytedance, TikTok, and Meta.

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