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Feeling like self-promotion is bragging? You’re not alone, and it’s time to change that mindset! → Many professionals hesitate to promote themselves, worrying they’ll come across as boastful. → The truth? Self-promotion, when done right, is about showcasing the VALUE you bring to others. → Want to learn how to build a personal brand that feels authentic? Swipe through for tips! ✓Afraid of Promoting Yourself? You’re Not Alone! ✓The Fear is Real ✓Change How You Think ✓Focus on Helping, Not Just Talking About Yourself ✓Be Yourself ✓Start Conversations ✓It’s Time to Be Seen! If you're ready to build a personal brand that feels real and confident, let’s chat! 💼 → P.S. Remember, sharing your value can inspire others—don’t let fear hold you back!

Sharing your personal struggles online can be powerful and build trust, but it can also backfire if it becomes all you talk about. Early on, I thought about how much to reveal. I knew that being open was key to building genuine connections, but there’s a fine line between sharing enough to be real and turning every post into a sob story. It’s easy to let personal challenges dominate your presence, but I didn’t want that to define me or my brand (and my clients’ brands for that matter, too). So here’s what I’ve learned: It’s a balancing act. I’ll share the struggles and the tough moments because that’s real life. But my brand nor my clients’ brands aren’t and won’t ever purely be about “overcoming adversity” and being a “motivational account.” Make your stories work for you but don’t let them become your entire brand.

Are you guys familiar with the 7 things you can specifically do to generate good word of mouth? How are you getting people to talk about you? One of Seth's favorites is being human. It's sounds plain and simple, which it can be, if you know how to do it right. It's important to take a second and really think, what makes you human? What makes your people human? What makes your brand human? You will be able to succeed far in life if you're able to do just that. Go ahead and take a look into this course to hear about the 7 things you can do to generate good word of mouth. Seth drops some really good points and we don't want you to miss out!! ▶️ https://buff.ly/49PtKXQ

I don't even see these many selfies on Instagram. Cringy worth! Someone tells me they're gonna work on their personal brand. The next day, I see a pic of them chillin' in a hotel room or café with a Macbook, plus a really OLD motivational quote. What the fish. Is this Personal Branding? Before you seek fame, know why you seek it for. You want to do some personal branding, then decide what you want to be known for. Do you want to be known as the 40-year-old cringe uncle? Do you want it to help you move forward? Get your next customer, job, or whatever you need. If this is the case, then message Meenank Minnu or someone like him. Do it the right way.

Part of creating a brand that people remember is making an emotional impact with every interaction. This is something I am happy to say I practice a lot, especially with my LinkedIn communication and email responses. Where someone else sees an opportunity for a one-liner, I see the chance to light up someone’s day and bring some joy in a sea of lifeless and uninteresting messages. Is it always easy? God no. But building something people connect with isn’t all about the work you put out that screams “look at us and how amazing we are”. It is also very much about the way you make people feel about themselves and the decisions they are making. How invested are you in these people? How do they feel when they hear from you? Do your interactions with them leave a lasting impression? Whether it’s a simple text, a comment on a post, a response to an email or a face-to-face interaction, make sure you leave a mark. It’s the reason people keep coming back.

Are you not growing your personal brand because you feel any of the following? -Don’t feel confident enough; -Don’t think you are fun; -Believe you are boring; -Don’t know your brand pillars; -Have no time; -Post content but are getting no leads; -Too scared to message and don’t know what to send in a message; -Not sure what to post; -Scared of what people will think of you; -Scared that your family and friends will laugh at you; -Scared that your colleagues will judge you; -Scared to say things that people will disagree with; -Don’t think you are attractive enough; -Don’t think you are interesting enough; -Feel like you are not an ‘expert’… These are all very common feelings.. Did any of these resonate with you? #personalbranding #personalbrand

Everyone talks about it, but what does positioning really mean on a deeper level? It’s about defining your place in a certain world. Yet, we all want to be free and spontaneous. When we position ourselves, we set ourselves in a specific place, but we also become more visible to the audience we truly want to reach. It clears away the noise and makes our target more discernible. But is there a new way to position yourself and still remain authentic? To feel free to keep playing? It’s about being open and honest about what you really want to achieve. It’s about not standing in your own shadow, fully allowing yourself to be who you are. It’s about embracing your uniqueness and coming forward with it. Ask yourself: why would my ideal client choose me over the competition? What unique value do I offer? Fill this in for yourself✨️ (I will share with you here what I wrote for myself) I am highly intuitive, which not everyone is. I am extremely fast and efficient, which also sets me apart. I can easily facilitate multiple people within a company where trust is paramount. I know how to create the right setting where everyone feels open, allowing problems to be quickly identified and solved through my experience and insights. I speak to the essence, see potential, and leave the human drama and egos behind. This way, everyone feels safe quickly, and we can actually achieve something. How do you communicate your unique value to your audience? ✨️ By not overthinking, but letting your strategies work for you. By simply saying what you want to say. By not being afraid to let go of the old. By continuing to move forward, even when it feels daunting. The braver you are, the more you will achieve. Don’t let your positioning confine you. Don’t let your strategies limit you. Feel free to keep refining how you present yourself to the world by staying close to who you are and loving yourself deeply. Only work with people who truly see you. Take the right photos, play with everything you have to offer, and open yourself up. And then: let the magic happen. Have you ever been this conscious about your positioning before? ✨️

What's your hook? I'm not gonna judge if you tell me — just looking to start a conversation. For me, your hook (or hooks, ideally) is the short sentence that: • Is 100% true about you • Distinguishes you from others in your category • Communicates your attitude • Bonus points if it puts the consumer at the center Yes, it absolutely is based on your Brand Position, which no brand is too small to have — I'd argue smaller brands need to know their unique position in the marketplace even more than big ones. But it shouldn't sound like "strategy" or consultant-speak. It should be plain language. Clear and compelling. To rock someone back on their heels in a good way. It should be something every member of your team loves to say to people. It should naturally flow into a longer explanation — and a longer one after that so that your hook is backed up by the famous "Reasons to Believe." Most of all, it should be relevant to the person you're telling. What else do you think a great hook does? Gimme an example if you want. And feel free to tell me yours.

This isn't a post, this is an appreciation message. I appreciate you for spending time on every post I shared in October. I appreciate you for all the posts you didn't have the time to react to. I appreciate you for all the posts you liked, as you learnt something. I appreciate you for all the posts you liked, just to support me. I appreciate you for all the posts you shared with someone. I appreciate you for all the posts you didn't share at all. I appreciate you for all the posts you commented on. I appreciate you for all the posts you didn't get to. I appreciate you for all the emotions you felt. Reading, liking, commenting and sharing. I appreciate you for all the take homes. I appreciate you for I might never, Never see your reaction again. Never see your comment again. Never gain your attention again. To share this life with you is the highest and grandest blessing. __________________________________________________________________________________ See you tomorrow at 1313HRS GMT+3. Can't wait to keep: Helping you build an Unstoppable Brand In November!