Insider Tips for Career Success with Suzanne Block

Career Wanderlust

Do you desire a better work-life balance and improved communication skills? Our guest, Suzanne Block, shares the solutions she found when faced with a work life that regularly impacted her personal life. She provides insights towards attaining a more harmonious work-life balance and honing your abilities to communicate effectively, resulting in a more fulfilling professional journey.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Master the art of effective communication techniques to advance your career.
• Achieve a healthier work-life balance while still excelling in your communications and marketing role.
• Elevate your consultancy services with expert guidance on shaping and scaling your business.
• Discover secrets to success as a public relations and communications specialist.

My special guest is Suzanne Block

Suzanne Block is a highly experienced public relations and communications specialist, boasting an impressive career trajectory. With a background working at esteemed PR agencies such as Burson Marstellar, and Bateman Group. Suzanne has honed her skills in developing impactful campaigns and aligning them with business objectives. Her expertise extends to serving as the VP and Head of West Coast Operations for the Merritt Group, where she successfully led strategic communications efforts.
Suzanne's passion for the industry led her to establish her own marketing and communications agency, Shape and Scale, which focuses on elevating growth for B2B SaaS and technology companies. With her deep knowledge of the industry and commitment to delivering exceptional results,
Suzanne is a sought-after resource for businesses seeking to enhance their brand visibility and communication strategies. Tune in to our podcast episode featuring Suzanne to learn from her extensive experience and gain valuable insights into the world of public relations and communications.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:22 - Be a Sponge
00:03:49 - Work-Life Balance
00:07:44 - Shape and Scale
00:09:35 - Book Recommendations

• Connect with Suzanne Block on LinkedIn: Reach out to Suzanne Block on LinkedIn to connect and stay updated on her work in public relations and communications. https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-block/

• Explore Shape and Scale: Visit the Shape and Scale website to learn more about Suzanne's marketing and communications agency and the services they offer to B2B SaaS and technology companies. https://shapeandscale.co/

• Read Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman: Dive into this book recommended by Suzanne to gain insights on organizing and planning your business for success. https://amzn.to/3t2dt1U

• Check out Never Split the Difference by Michael Kramer: Discover the negotiation tactics and communication strategies shared by former FBI hostage negotiator, Michael Kramer, in this book. https://amzn.to/3T7Ef3C

• Listen to the Armchair Expert podcast: Tune in to the Armchair Expert podcast hosted by Dax Shepard and Monica Padman for engaging conversations and entertaining discussions.

• Consider working with Shape and Scale: If you're a B2B SaaS or technology company in need of help with shaping your message and scaling your business, reach out to Suzanne and her team at Shape and Scale for their expertise.

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