Personal branding involves creating a unique promise of value for yourself that helps you stand out from others and get opportunities. It is important because of increased job competition. The personal branding canvas is a tool used to define your personal brand across nine blocks that cover your personality, values, services offered, target audience, qualifications, channels to reach your audience, and investments needed. The canvas should be discussed with customers, updated over time, and remember that the most important thing is to be authentic because everyone else is already taken.