After a recent conversation with one of my mentees I thought I would update this blog post - Hope you find it useful!
A strong personal brand profile is often at the heart of every great PR Campaign. People buy people and potential customers love to learn about the brains behind a brand.
However, it’s not surprising that many people do not want the limelight that comes from running a successful business. This is understandable, after all with the limelight comes a certain level of intrusion that not everyone is comfortable with.
Another reason that most people steer clear of boosting their personal brand profile in business is also a lack of confidence. If you are confident in your own personal profile and you know for sure that what you have to offer in business is something of value then sharing your story and talents with the world should be effortless.
Think about all of the people that you can influence by sharing your story, but show people what’s possible through your own journey.
This is an exercise in leadership not ego, by letting people know how great you are you give them a chance to see how great they can be too.
Here are some very simple things that you can do that will give you the courage to boost your personal brand profile:
1. Take the Time to Look and Feel Good
Find the right look for you and work with it confidently.
Everyone is different, you don’t have to follow trends but if you dress for success then it is a reflection of how much you care about yourself.
If you feel good about yourself it shows and it can have a positive impact on how you interact with others too.
Be comfortable in your own skin and learn to appreciate who you really are so that your profile speaks for itself.
2. Take Care of Yourself
Your health is a priority, don’t overdo things in an effort to accomplish the impossible.
If you feel tired, rest. If you feel bored, find something to inspire you. If you feel lonely, speak to someone.
When you feel yourself struggling ask for help and support from the people you know and trust.
Your mental and physical health is crucial in ensuring that you can give the best of yourself in all areas of life. If you want to boost your personal profile you have to feel emotionally ready to make it happen.
3. Find Your Profile Ambassadors
Always appreciate those who will support, encourage and uplift you.
Take the time to share your good news and updates with them and they will be your Personal brand ambassadors.
This is particularly effective if you are getting used to sharing your “story”, sometimes it’s easier to have other people celebrate us than us celebrating ourselves.
Where can you find your profile ambassadors? It can be your mentor, a friend, a business associate even someone you meet on LinkedIn. There are probably plenty of them in your network if you take the time to look.
4. Network, Network, Network
Attend events, use social media, join a business group. Find ways to meet new people, maintain business relationships and be visible.
Networking is work but it works! If you don’t know where to start then just ask! There are plenty of opportunities to network if you do the research.
5. Share your Knowledge
There are many ways in which you can share your knowledge with the world as an expert in your field; speak at events, write articles and guest posts, start a blog, become a trustee and join the board of a charity.
These are just a few examples but they are powerful if done consistently.
Remember
“If you are not proud of who you are why should your customers & clients be?”
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