Wish I Knew . . .

#98 Chellie Phillips - Author of 3 Books / Career Brand Strategist / Giving Southern Gal

May 09, 2023 Gary Nowak Season 2 Episode 98
Wish I Knew . . .
#98 Chellie Phillips - Author of 3 Books / Career Brand Strategist / Giving Southern Gal
Show Notes

Career Background

  • Troy University 
    • Journalism and Public Relations 
  • News Writer @ Troy Progress
  • Features editor @ Troy Messenger
  • Freelance Writer and Photographer
  • South Alabama Cooperative 
    • Marketing and member Services / Communications 
    • Over 21 years 
  • Author of 3 books 
    • When in Doubt, Delete It
    • Get Noticed / Get Hired
    • Culture Secret 

Highlights

  • Great first job working with his dad in a beauty shop
  • Early receipt for chocolate milk and grilled cheese
  • Being in the Electric Co-Op world for 25 years
  • Has her own business
  • Working with sorority young ladies
  • Releasing her 3rd book in late April 2023 
    • Cultures in organizations and the Value culture 
  • Won a competition in 7th Grade and earned $15
  • Radio News / Weekly newspaper (doing everything) / Daily Paper features editor
  • Being famous in her hometown
  • Adding behavior to Values
  • Meeting Laura the PR person at the Electric Co-Op
  • Doing anything on the Co-Op job, I mean anything
  • Don't ever throw an opportunity away
  • Great advice - I'm gonna stay out of your way to get the job done
  • Has written 3 books inside of 4 years
  • Getting the "Stet" comment
  • Being a good journalist "Learn how to listen"
  • Best career decision - leaving the bad boss

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