Hack the Corporate Learning Curve

Strategic Personal Branding That Gets You Noticed—and Promoted

Foreword by Abbas Kazimi
Published by Entrepreneur Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Feeling invisible, stuck, or uncertain about where your career is headed?

Unlock the proven hacks to fast-track your career trajectory and build a personal brand that’s both authentic and impossible to ignore.

Hack the Corporate Learning Curve by Jissan Cherian is a practical guide for professionals ready to take control of their career growth and personal brand in today’s evolving workplace. With traditional career development support from companies becoming less reliable, Cherian encourages readers to proactively define and own their professional personal brand; regardless of career stage.

Backed by over 20 years of corporate experience in marketing, tech, and consulting, Cherian offers a structured framework to navigating the unspoken rules of corporate advancement.

The book provides actionable strategies and tools to help professionals stand out, get promoted, and lead with purpose, including:
  • Personalized Career Persona Assessment to identify your unique career type and guide your next steps
  • Five distinct Career Personas with real-world examples and specific career-building hacks
  • Exercises to uncover your strengths, lived experiences, and authentic personal brand
  • Guidance on developing internal and external thought leadership for greater visibility
  • Projects and initiatives that boost enterprise awareness and help you stand out among peers
  • Tools to reframe career setbacks as opportunities for growth and repositioning

This book is a modern career companion designed to help professionals build an intentional brand, take initiative, and lead with authenticity in any workplace setting.

About The Author

JISSAN CHERIAN is an award-winning marketing and personal-branding strategist with more than twenty years building brands and leadership visibility.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Entrepreneur Books (March 31, 2026)
  • Length: 216 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798897010288

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"Whether you are just getting started, feeling like you are stuck, or looking for a refresher, you can turn to this book to reflect on where you have been, where you are, and where you would like to go. You will learn how to honestly see your strengths and areas for improvement."
Ian Buggs
Global Director, Finance, Pharmaceuticals/Medical Devices

“Jissan was incredibly helpful in building my internal brand while working with him using the strategies in this book. This is an incredibly valuable resource for anyone at different career stages. Thank you Jissan!”
Claire Edmondson
Senior Global Director, Marketing, Consumer Packaged Goods

“Jissan communicates personal branding through an engaging blend of stories and easily digestible marketing concepts. The book gives you the right strategies to leverage at the right stage in your career.”
George A. Jones
Managing Director, Banking

"As roles evolve and knowledge work becomes increasingly automated, Jissan’s book is the timely guide you need to build a personal brand that truly sets you apart. Think of it as the career mentor you always needed—a practical, inspiring road map to help you define your brand, be seen, and thrive at every stage of your journey.”
Mark Maisenbacher
Product Management Lead, Technology

“Your cheat sheet for navigating your personal brand journey.”
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