Why Do I Need A Brand, I’m Not An Influencer, I’m A Subject Matter Expert?

Here’s the most important reality about ‘branding’ that you don’t learn until you are on the other side looking back . . . Branding is more powerful than success, because it builds the kind of loyalty that you can bounce back from even after an epic fail. ~ Raj Girn, Founder, Co-Owner, Chairwoman, Chief Executive Officer, […]
The Open Chest Confidence Academy Just Dropped The Ultimate Success Blueprint For Women!

I’M BACK! It’s been a while since I’ve written for The Open Chest Confidence Academy and I’d like to tell you why. It’s a big why, so keep reading, I promise you there’s loads of value for you if you’re a woman. If you’re not, then please still read, because we welcome your allyship with […]
Ep 84: How Effective Leadership Skills Build Successful Brands, With Simone Milasas

Raj Girn: With this week’s focus, we’re getting ready to close off February with the leadership- and advocacy-themed episode. I am super pleased to welcome you to the show. Simone Milasas, is a self-made millionaire, renowned speaker, serial bestselling author and the host of the Choice and Change Action podcast. Simone will be chatting with […]
Branding & Marketing: Why doing this one thing can change how people see your worth . . .

“Seek validation from your consumer and you’ll automatically build brand authority.” ~Raj Girn, Founder, The Open Chest® Confidence Academy Hi Friend, I want to share something this week that I feel we need to be more honest about when it comes to our personal relationship with it, and that is this whole idea around “validation.” Social media is […]
Ep 82: How to Create Your Most Powerful Story for the Win, With Darryll Stinson

Raj Girn: This week’s focus is Media and Communications and I’m pleased to welcome to the show my friend Darryll Stinson, a TEDx speaker, the founder of Second Chance Athletes and a self-professed suicide survivor and mental health advocate. Darryll will be chatting with us today about creating your most powerful story for the win. […]
Mindset & Clarity: The most important message I’ll share this year . . .

“My 2021 Takeaway: I learned that what’s scarier than trusting the disruptive thinkers that expand your limits, is not trusting your decision that you should.” ~Raj Girn, Founder, The Open Chest® Confidence Academy Hi Friend, Sit back . . . this is gonna be a loooong one . . . I’m back after a 2-month hiatus […]