(Re)Building Your Personal Brand webinar session
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IEEE RMC 2026 · Pre-Conference Webinar Series · Session 4

(Re)Building Your Personal Brand

Understanding Your Strengths and Communicating Them Effectively

16 July 2026 · Online via Google Meet Ms. Karen Oldhoven · Brand Advisor @ TheOldhoven 25+ participants

About the webinar

Introduction

The IEEE Returning Mothers Conference 2026 organised a pre-conference webinar titled “(Re)Building Your Personal Brand: Understanding Your Strengths and Communicating Them Effectively” on 16 July 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM IST through Google Meet. The session aimed to help participants understand the importance of personal branding and develop the skills required to communicate their strengths, abilities, and professional value effectively.

Learning goals

Objectives of the Session

  • Improved awareness of personal branding and its importance in professional development.
  • Encouraged participants to identify and communicate their individual strengths, skills, and achievements.
  • Highlighted the role of effective communication in building professional visibility and credibility.
  • Promoted confidence in presenting professional experiences and transferable skills after career breaks.
  • Encouraged women to strengthen their professional identities, expand networking opportunities, and pursue career advancement.

The session

Event Proceedings

The webinar featured Ms. Karen Oldhoven, Event MC and Moderator and Brand Advisor at TheOldhoven. The session focused on identifying individual strengths, recognising unique professional qualities, and presenting them confidently in personal and professional settings.

Participants were encouraged to reflect on their skills, experiences, achievements, and values to build an authentic personal brand. The discussion highlighted how effective communication and a clear understanding of one's capabilities can improve professional visibility, strengthen networking opportunities, and support career advancement.

Community

Participation Details

The webinar welcomed over 25 participants, including returning mothers and women professionals. The session provided a valuable platform for individuals seeking to re-establish their professional identities and gain confidence in their unique career paths.

Impact

Outcome

The session was particularly valuable for returning mothers and women professionals seeking to re-establish their professional identities after career breaks. It emphasised the importance of communicating transferable skills, showcasing achievements, and building confidence while pursuing new opportunities.

Final thoughts

Conclusion

The webinar supported the conference's mission of empowering women to reconnect with their professional aspirations, strengthen their identities, and progress confidently in their careers. By providing actionable strategies for personal branding, Ms. Karen Oldhoven helped participants take a significant step towards their professional goals.

Moments from the session

Personal Branding Webinar Poster
Event Poster: (Re)Building Your Personal Brand
Ms. Karen Oldhoven presenting during the webinar
Keynote session by Ms. Karen Oldhoven