#personal-branding

#personal-branding

My first piece of advice here is simple. You say people gloss over when you mention your day job, so don't mention it! Especially not early on in your conversation. You say you have loads of creative endeavours, so lead with them and make them the first impression of you. Passion is infectious, and if your creative work is where your passion lies; don't give the people you're chatting to any excuse not to hear about it.

It's been a quiet summer for America's Age Gap Couple, Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick. After a springtime marked by their bizarre CBS morning sit-down interview, it looks like Jordon spent the summer months as many 24-year-olds are wont to: posting perfect vacation photos at various seaside destinations. But last week, after an old photo of herself blowing a kiss to commemorate the kick-off of college football season, Hudson shook off the indulgent listlessness of summer and got back to business.

LinkedIn is your online resume, your professional network hub, job board, and place to showcase your professional brand. When used effectively, it's a powerful tool that can open doors you didn't even know existed. Here are 20 strategies for leveraging LinkedIn to be seen and remembered by the right people and position yourself for the career opportunities of your dreams. Ask previous employers and colleagues for recommendations that you can add to your profile as endorsements.

With the unveiling of the enchanting Casina Cinquepozzi, a lovingly restored estate in Puglia, multi-hyphenate Thelma West added the role of hotelier to her activities as a jewelry designer and gemologist. Known for bold diamond creations worn by the likes of Rihanna, West has extended her vision into luxury hospitality. On Instagram, her world comes alive, blending jewelry design, gem-sourcing trips, and travel into one coherent narrative.

ChatGPT needs to know your writing style and vibe. Without that, there's no personality to your posts. They'll read like anyone could have written them.

The shift toward AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity AI is transforming how people access information, impacting traditional business visibility strategies.

Many leaders can fail to recognize the very traits that others deeply appreciate. Skills like critical thinking, problem solving, or strategic insight can feel so effortless that we don't notice them in ourselves.

The difference between LinkedIn accounts that grow and those that stagnate is a consistent strategy, one that is committed to for years.

Max Miller does not conform to typical best practices for YouTube content creation. "I break all of the rules. And not on purpose; it's just that I didn't know the rules," he says, attributing his success to creating content that genuinely interests him and resonates with others. Miller emphasizes the importance of personal interest in content creation, stating, "If I'm making content that I want to watch, and that I'm interested in, there are bound to be other people who are interested in it." He suggests that even in less appealing industries, finding an engaging angle can attract an audience.

Most people believe they need a better dating profile, but what they actually need is an audit of their lifestyle to ascertain how true their profile can be.

You need to put your personal touch on the content you make and your business, says Rob Lipsett, fitness coach and entrepreneur, in conversation with Katie Byrne on the new episode of the Money Talks podcast.

In today's environment, your personal brand is not just a reflection of your reputation - it is a critical lever for business growth, cultural impact and long-term relevance.

If you run a small business like a public relations agency or marketing firm, you want to stand out from the competition... they want to pay for the best.

AI branding tools promise speed, scale and studio-quality polish. But here's the truth: AI won't fix a messy brand. It will just make the mess more visible.

"The first Cannes Lion party I did was for Paris Hilton, and Nike paid for that party... I rented out a castle in St Tropez and hired Steve Angello."

Studies show online audiences prefer videos over text, making it vital to focus on video content creation strategies for successful engagement and marketing.

Rather than relying on family connections or alumni networks, today's ambitious business owners can establish a digital presence that attracts opportunities, partnerships, and capital even before they graduate.

Your personal brand matters. People are deciding what you represent before you even speak – ensure it reflects your story inside.

Building a personal brand isn't about constant self-promotion. Instead, it's about knowing where to focus your presence, on delivering high-quality content with depth.