What Is Your Professional Value? Five Areas for Self-Investment

On March 27, BCEN’s CEO Janie Schumaker published her first LinkedIn article, kicking off a series of posts planned for 2025. Discover what Janie had to say about the writing process, and be sure to follow both Janie and BCEN to stay updated on future articles you won’t want to miss!

Janie had this to say:

“I’m excited to share my first LinkedIn article: ‘What is Your Professional Value? Five Areas for Self-Investment.’ In the article, I explore five key areas where professionals can focus their efforts to build a lasting and meaningful impact in their careers.
I decided to start publishing articles on LinkedIn because I genuinely want to see more professionals unlock their potential and elevate their careers. It’s what gets me out of bed each morning.
This piece is particularly meaningful to me because I’ve always believed that investing in ourselves is the most powerful way to drive career growth. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional, taking the time to nurture the right areas of your career can have an extraordinary impact.
As a CEO, I’ve seen firsthand how investing in your professional development can lead to profound growth, both personally and professionally. Writing this article was incredibly important to me because I believe that every individual has the potential to unlock their fullest capabilities—and it all starts with self-investment.
I hope the article resonates with everyone who is looking to take their careers to the next level.
I’d love for you to read it and share your thoughts!”