Thirsty Minds | The Reputation You Build

Networking that doesn't feel like networking. No awkwardness. No cliques. Just an open, welcoming environment for curious professionals.
About this Event

AUGUST EVENT
The Reputation You Build: The Power of an Intentional Personal Brand

with Lauren Costley CPC

What do people say about you when you’re not in the room?

Every single day, your reputation is being built. It is silently constructed through the way you communicate, the commitments you keep, and how you show up when no one is watching. Yet, a dangerous gap often exists between the brand we think we’re putting out and the actual reputation we’re leaving behind.

Join Lauren Costley, Senior Director at Deacon Recruiting, for a candid conversation about the one thing most professionals neglect: intentional self-perception. Drawing from over a decade of executive leadership, professional development, and marketing experience, Lauren breaks down the invisible mechanics of how we’re truly perceived.

Key Takeaways

• The Brand vs. Reputation Gap: Learn the critical difference between the image you project and the legacy you build.
• The Anatomy of Perception: Discover how tiny, everyday micro-interactions compound into your professional identity.
• Intentional Influence: Implement practical strategies to align your personal brand with your long-term career goals.

Stop leaving your reputation to chance. Leave this session with an understanding of what you’re currently known for, and a practical blueprint to intentionally cultivate the reputation you want.

Event Timeline

• 5:30pm - Check-in begins; mingle and grab food & drinks
• 6:20pm - Presentation kicks off
• 6:40pm - Q&A
• 7:00pm - Open networking/mingling

** Please plan to support the local venue by ordering food/drink ♡ **