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Professional Quotient

The Professional Quotient (PQ) Podcast explores how individuals across industries and hierarchies build and activate their Professional Equity—the skills, education, talents, knowledge, experiences, and relationships that shape who they are and how they lead. Hosted by Jason Winningham, each episode unpacks the journey of professionals who’ve raised their PQ by intentionally growing and sharing their equity.

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The Hidden Key to Entrepreneurial Success: Build Momentum Through Personal Branding and Authentic Networking

Jason Winningham
July 10, 2025
career development
content creation
entrepreneurship
Fanny Dunagan
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What if the biggest pivot of your career started with a conversation?  In this episode of Professional Quotient, host Jason Winningham welcomes Fanny Dunagan, CEO and Content Strategist of PathLynks, LLC. Fanny shares her journey from high-pressure consulting in Singapore to founding her own media and branding company — and why learning to network was the skill that unlocked it all. Her path offers an honest look at what it takes to build entrepreneurial success from the ground up.

Highlights from the Episode:

  • How to reframe sales and networking to feel more authentic
  • Why personal branding is a must for every professional
  • And how building community—online and offline—can shape your future

Whether you’re considering a career pivot or ready to go out on your own, this episode is packed with wisdom, strategy, and heart, all grounded in the real-world lessons of entrepreneurial success.

Fanny Dunagan – a civil engineer turned entrepreneur who didn’t just change careers… she changed her mindset. Fanny is the CEO and Content Strategist at PathLynks, LLC, where she helps tech consulting firms build their brands through LinkedIn strategy, video marketing, and podcast production. With a background in civil engineering and technology consulting across Asia and North America, Dunagan brings a unique blend of technical expertise and communications strategy. Her company has thrived for over a decade, and she is also the creator and host of the Tech Legacies podcast, where she highlights stories of innovation from tech executives across industries.

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