Meet Author Pooja Krishna

MEET THE AUTHOR | POOJA KRISHNA

Don’t wait for Serendipity, Drive your Success!

Pooja Krishna is a Talent Founder, Business Mentor and Mom. She has worked both in large corporates and managed startups over the last 20+ years. 

She’s co-founded Maroon Oak, and also founded Win Thinks, where she writes, speaks and teaches about Digital Media, Brand Building and Future Ready Businesses. A day trader for over a decade, Pooja launched Trading Paces to educate amateur and pro stock traders. As a classroom mentor, Pooja loves teaching students across the U.S. about job skills and entrepreneurship. Read about her on Huffington Post, Forbes and ThriveGlobal

A trivia buff and amateur artist, she’s discovering the pleasure of drawing Zentangle patterns for ‘creative mindfulness.’

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How to create your LinkedIn Profile Headline

LinkedIn Profile Headlines that DON’T Help You! (And what you CAN do)

Stand out, be searchable, build a stronger network! What not to write in the Headline for your LinkedIn Profile. With some real examples too.

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Your secret to success – xy examples of SMART Goals in 2021

Your secret to success – 21 examples of SMART Goals in 2024

The biggest stumbling block to any kind of success are ideas that don’t convert into plans or actions. Learn how to embrace SMART goals – choose and define your goals with clarity, and actually achieve them! Plus, tons of smart goal examples that you can apply in your work, business and life.

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Ace your Startup Job Interview Tips

A Cheatsheet to Ace Your Startup Job Interview!

Startup Jobs are always in high demand, and finding – and landing – the right one is the challenge. You need relevant experience and the skills to showcase the relevant ones. Explore tangible ways to ace your startup job interview, what shows off your strengths and which weaknesses can be a failure point.

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Top skills to put on a resume and 4 ways to share (with real examples)

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Get that job. Communicate your worth with clarity and ease on your CVs, as well as LinkedIn and Portfolios. Even job interviews. Explore where - and how - to demonstrate your job skills and soft skills, in ways that fit your personality and impress employers and clients. Plus, loads of resume skill examples. Showing achievements is easy. Demonstrating skills can be a [...]
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books to get savvy with business, brand and money.

22 books to get savvy with business, brand and money in 2024

Give a boost to your entrepreneurial success with expert insights! These book recommendations will help with a growth-centric mindset, a great brand as well as money smarts and help you get savvy with business, brand and money.

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Pro tips and LinkedIn Summary Examples for Entrepreneurs & Founders

Pro tips and LinkedIn Summary Examples for Entrepreneurs & Founders

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5 Networking Mistakes to Avoid | Maroon Oak

Are You Making these 5 Networking Mistakes?

Some networking connects are more memorable than others – for the wrong reasons! Are you making any of these 5 networking mistakes and oversights that can make it difficult for you to connect with prospects and customers.

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24 womenpreneurs share their resolutions & reasons.

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80+ creative blog name ideas and 10 clever ways to find yours!

80+ creative blog name ideas and 10 clever ways to find yours!

How to name your blog so that it’s unique, findable and has a strong brand appeal too. Explore these 80+ creative blog name ideas and clever tips.

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Top examples of LinkedIn Headlines for Entrepreneurs (and how to write yours).

Top examples of LinkedIn Headlines for Entrepreneurs (and how to write yours)

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How to Find a Job with no experience - try these 12 Smart Ways to Succeed!

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Setup, Showcase, Shine - How to impress in a Virtual or Zoom interview

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Essential free business tools for freelance and online work

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We all need to work and communicate online. When you’re working for many clients or employers, use the 22 free business tools for freelance and online work.

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5 essential steps to choose your perfect blog niche (and 25 examples)

5 essential steps to choose your perfect blog niche (and 25 examples)

Do you have clarity on what you want to write about, and for whom? Get the essential steps to find & choose your perfect blog niche (+ 25 awesome examples from niche blogs)

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Virtual, not boring: 12 ways to engage clients in online meetings

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Virtual meetings for entrepreneurs - 14 ways to host & stand out!

Virtual meetings for entrepreneurs – 14 ways to host & stand out!

Online is the new normal for connecting & doing business. Get pro tips on virtual meetings for entrepreneurs – how can you host, look awesome AND impress on camera!

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Persuasive, not Pushy! Top 17 best practices for your Freelance Portfolio!

Persuasive, not Pushy! Top 17 best practices for your Freelance Portfolio!

Your work is the top tool to showcase your many skills. So it's important to create an amazing Freelance Portfolio. Whether clients are looking for a one-off project or a long term hire, how your work shows up is your gateway. Even if you come highly recommended, your work needs to make the cut before they place their trust in you. [...]
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Surefire ways and websites to land Freelance Work

Surefire Ways and Websites to land Freelance Work in 2022

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How can you express Gratitude in business, this season & beyond. Read on Maroon Oak

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8 tips for creating a personal brand that shines

8 tips for creating a personal brand that shines

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How to create an impressive portfolio to win the right clients

How to create an impressive portfolio to win the right clients

If your work is great, let the world know it! Go beyond the visuals – learn the 10 ways to create an impressive portfolio online, to win the right clients.

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How to start your Virtual Assistant business in 15 easy steps

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Why is now the best time for moms to be Virtual Professionals and VAs

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Goals to results - 15 strategies to succeed this year and beyond.

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Do you have great ideas and goals for your business and self? To find success, most will need a well thought out plan and systematic execution. Find out how you can go from Goals to results – 15 strategies to succeed in this year and beyond.

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35 best practices for lead magnets that convert

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Here are 7 compelling reasons for an active presence and 14 awesome ways LinkedIn for women entrepreneurs works!

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Even if you’re not looking for a job and your leads and traffic come from other social media, LinkedIn for entrepreneurs is a winner! Here are 7 compelling reasons for an active presence and 14 awesome ways LinkedIn for women entrepreneurs works!

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Craft a winning pitch!

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How can you make your submission stand out, even grab attention! Be a writer who can put forth a great idea, as well as showcase their own brand to craft a winning pitch for your blog or article.

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pitching your blog or article with these simple rules

Pitching your blog or article? Start with 3 simple rules

Writing a guest blog post offers great exposure for your brand. But all bloggers and writers need to start with same basic rules before pitching your blog or article to any publication.

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top personal development books to enrich your professional self

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A good book is one of the best investments you will make in your success. Check out these recommendations and reasons from top professionals on high impact books to enrich your professional self.

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15 mistakes that are costing your blog

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Is your blog suffering for want of traffic and activity? If you want to attract readers and subscribers, get shares and showcase your expertise, fix these 15 mistakes that are costing your blog.

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Your business needs to grow sales and conversions steadily to survive, and ultimately thrive. These valuable pointers to sell better and grow your business can make the difference between struggle and success.

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A rapidly growing social platform, a highly engaged audience and visual content with the longest shelf life. Learn about how you can get leads and traffic to win with Pinterest for Small Business.

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32 Business & Career Blogs Successful Women Love

A good blog can help you find answers and new ways to win. From Entrepreneurship to Jobs, Social Media, Empowerment and plenty more, learn about the 32 Business & Career Blogs Successful Women love and bookmark the ones that strike a chord with you.

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Pants or pajamas? What I've learnt as a work at home mom

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The balance is often crazy and always dynamic for Moms! But what needs your focus and what can wait? Read the lessons I’ve learnt as a work at home mom.

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Expert tips from pros to help you ace soft skills on resumes & interviews.

15 Ways to Ace Soft Skills on Resumes and Interviews

How do you showcase your best interpersonal skills? Learn practical ways and get 15 expert tips from the pros to help you ace soft skills on resumes and interviews.

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7 Effective Ways to Build your brand with Content.

7 Effective Ways to Build your Brand with Content

In competitive businesses and careers, our skills, products or services are largely undifferentiated in the minds of our audience. We all need to stand out! How do you Build your Brand with Content?

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Boost Visibility for your Business

25 Smart Ways – Boost Visibility for your Business

So many businesses struggle to grow their online reach & cut through the digital noise. Why not use these 25 expert tips to Boost Visibility for your Business.

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Make it better through design!

Make it Better – 5 Point Cheat Sheet for non-Designers

A pro designer shares her smart tips on using elements like color, fonts & balance in her 5 point cheat sheet for non-designers.

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10 tips to succeed as a Virtual Professional - tips from the Pros

How to succeed as a Virtual Professional – Tips from the Pros

Start working from home with flexible VA work! How to choose your niche, work with the right clients & succeed as a Virtual Professional – Don’t miss the tips from 7 Pros

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20 Essential Soft Skills for Business Success

20 Essential Soft Skills for Business and Workplace Success!

Connect better, and with more prospects and clients. Assess yourself on these top 20 Essential Soft Skills for Business Success, with practical examples & pro tips.

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Success roadblocks faced by Entrepreneurs

Success Roadblocks in Business – Insights from 6 Entrepreneurs

Most Entrepreneurs do it all, but business challenges are many, and often inevitable. Read Insights from 6 Entrepreneurs on overcoming success roadblocks in business.

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May You be (with) the Force - Enabling your Spouse’s Career Journey!

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A little help goes a long way when you support your partner’s work. Try these 5 effective ways you can lend a helping hand in enabling your Spouse’s Career.

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8 Tips to Perfect Your Business Pitch

Want to Perfect your Business Pitch? Tips from 8 Professionals

Want to make a strong impact at a meeting, interview or networking event? Grab their attention and max your impact with 8 Tips to Perfect Your Business Pitch.

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Social Media Myths can hurt a business

9 Social Media Myths that can Hurt your Business

All Entrepreneurs, whether social starters or smart on social, need to know what how some social media myths or misconceptions can adversely impact a business.

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Entrepreneur's Guide to Facebook Pages

An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Facebook Pages

A great tool for businesses, Pages’ organic reach keeps falling. Before you pay, why not try these 9 awesome, free features in our Guide to Facebook Pages.

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10 Powerful Reasons for Brand Building

10 Powerful Reasons to Build Your Professional Brand

Brand Building for Entrepreneurs is not optional anymore – with these 10 compelling short and long term benefits, focusing on it should be a priority.

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Design Ideas from Aditi Tandon

From Simple to Great – 8 Design Tips & Hacks from a Pro

Entrepreneurs, Professionals, Moms – we all need to create. Design Entrepreneur Aditi Tandon shares expert tips and hacks on making your ideas pop.

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e-Networking Tips Every Entrepreneur Needs

7 e-Networking Tips Every Entrepreneur Needs

How well are you using tools like Email and Social Media to connect with Prospects & Customers? These e-Networking tips can help you stay ahead on the conversion curve with your clients & prospects.

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8 Reasons for Digital Networking

8 Reasons Why You Should Network Digitally

Digital Networking offers you the opportunity and means to frequently network with a large, diverse set of people, plus find info and build connections.

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Entrepreneurs speak to Maroon Oak

7 Tips for Business Success – What Counts and What Works

Ever wondered what it takes for a business to succeed? From Mindset to Teamwork, 8 Entrepreneurs share their stories and insights on what works and what counts.

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Micro Learning - Your Time, Your Place, Your Choice

Fast & Focused: Micro Learning to Enrich Skills

Want to learn a new skill or update your resume but unable to pursue a college degree? Micro Learning provides you a huge number of content choices in small portions – online or mobile, functional or curriculum, and it’s totally flexible.

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Does your Resume say enough?

Does Your Resume Say Enough?

Job or Business – does your professional profile talk about your skills, achievements, volunteer and pro bono work? Read about what your resume is not saying about you.

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Learn about your options for Flexible Jobs

Explore your Options in the Flexible Job Market

If you have time constraints which make taking up traditional jobs a challenge, why not consider Flexible Work Options.

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Return to work or restart your Career - Beg, Borrow, Research

Restart Your Job Hunt – Beg, Borrow & Research

You don’t have to do it alone. Reach out to family, friends and Mentors you know, to help you with the process of restarting your career journey.

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Facebook Tips for Business & Personal Use.

Facebook Tips for You & Your Business!

Leverage the reach and features that Facebook for Business offers to not only interact with your customers, but also sell to them and grow your base.

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Back to Work? Your Mommy Years Count!

Back to Work? Your Mommy Years Count!

Did you volunteer or work in the PTO? Then your experience is more valuable than you realize, and it’s relevant in the workplace.

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After a hiatus. The comeback mom!

After a Hiatus – The Comeback Mom

Finding your way back to the workplace may seem like a challenge, but it’s doable. Absolutely.

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