The power of
personal branding
The power of
YOU
Today’s agenda
§ Understand what personal branding is and isn’t
§ Why I believe it’s critical to success
§ Set your goal and begin your personal branding
action plan
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The power of
personal branding
Personal branding is not
about making you the next
influencer or celebrity.
?
It’s about being recognised
and respected for who you
are and what you do.
If you’re known you will
have an advantage over
those who aren’t.
It’s that simple.
A little about me…
Jess Jeary, 34
Founder of Bowline
Communication Strategy and Planning
Corporate communications
and agency background
IMAGE	NEEDED
A little about me…
Westcountry girl with a passion
for travel and photography
30,000 followers 460,000 shares
Love a challenge
for charity!
But you could of found this out yourself…
That’s all nice, but…
How do you stand out
from the crowd?
Your unique signature
and a good reputation
Jeff Bazos
Your brand is
what people
say about you
when you’re not
in the room.”
BRAND REPUTATION
What you say and
how you behave
What others say
about you
Working on your personal brand
does not replace doing actual
work and building a reputation
for what you DO
“genuinely committed
to delivering the
highest quality work.”
one of the most creative
and competent
professionals I have had
the pleasure to work with.”
…engaging and fun at all
stages and I can't recommend
her capability and character
highly enough.”
…combines hard work with fun.”
she’s a gifted leader,
her ability to lead teams
is second to none.”
Let’s reflect
Our changing world
We’re checking our phones
on average every 12 minutes.We’re connected 24/7
It’s up close and personal
We’re watching
live and video
will make up
80% of all
internet traffic
by 2021
Power to
the people
The 39% of
marketers plan
to increase
their influencer
marketing budget
in 2018.
A connected
business world
1/3 of all professionals
on the planet are
using LinkedIn.
Employee networks
are 10x larger than a
company and your
content is seen as 3x
more authentic than
any company post.
Be
discovered
Create the
right
impression
Build your
reputation
Grab the opportunity to:
What’s in it
for me?
New job opportunities
Winning that new client
The promotionyou deserve
Selling your product or service
Connecting with others
Where do I start?
Developing your signature
Linked
PERSONAL BRAND AND VALUES
• Image
• Intro/Summary
• Articles and Activity
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSRECOMMENDATIONS = REPUTATION
What do you want to achieve?
To be seen a thought leader for ‘XX’
To attract new business
To build a community
To be promoted and earn XX by XXX
PERSONAL BRAND CANVAS
GOAL:
Grow Bowline –
attract new business leads
PERSONAL BRAND CANVAS
MY
PURPOSE
To empower
people so
that they
feel happier
and
motivated
to achieve
their goals.
MY
VALUES
HONESTY
PASSION
POSITIVE
MY
EXPERIENCE
• Running a company
• Corp communications
strategy and planning
• Energy, finance,
pharma experience
• Leading a
communications team
• UX strategy
• Behavioural change
communication
• Brand development
• Brand architecture
and governance
• Event sponsorship/
partnership strategy
MY
SUPERPOWERS
HAVING VISION
PUTTING THE RIGHT
PEOPLE TOGETHER
MOTIVATING
OTHERS
INFLUENCING
OTHERS
ENERGY AND
ENTHUSIASM
DRIVEN TO MAKE
THINGS HAPPEN
Here’s some examples:
” To empower people so that they feel happier and motivated to achieve their goals.” “To make a difference in the lives of people so they feel healthier and happier”
VALUES
Personal values are the general expression of what is most important for you. Who you are, what you hold dear, what upsets you,
and what underlies your decisions, are all connected to your personal values. Here’s a few examples toget you started.
SUPERPOWERS
These aren’t qualifications or skills that lots of other people have. These are the talents you posses which is unique to you.
Consider those things which people have commented on about you before orthose things which seem to come naturally to you.
EXPERIENCE
The skills and expertise you have gained
which you master and are useful to others.
PURPOSE (Your WHY)
TO ____ SO THAT ____.
The first blank represents your contribution — the contribution you make to the lives others through your WHY. And the second blank represents the impact of your contribution.
Adventure Connection Compassion Friendship Health Intimacy Perfection Spirituality
Accountability Comfort Curiosity Family Humility Kindness Persistence Status
Achievement Calmness Discipline Fairness Harmony Knowledge Respect Success
Action Creativity Determination Faith Honesty Love Simplicity Teamwork
Ambition Contribution Enthusiasm Freedom Honor Passion Significance Tolerance
Awareness Compassion Excellence Fun Independence Peace Strength Truth
Beauty Creativity Empathy Flexibility Integrity Philanthropy Stability Vitality
Courage Contribution Energy Happiness Intelligence Power Spontaneity Wealth
PERSONAL BRAND CANVAS
MY
PURPOSE
To empower
people so
that they
feel happier
and
motivated
to achieve
their goals.
MY
VALUES
HONESTY
PASSION
POSITIVE
MY
EXPERIENCE
• Running a company
• Corp communications
strategy and planning
• Energy, finance,
pharma experience
• Leading a
communications team
• UX strategy
• Behavioural change
communication
• Brand development
• Brand architecture
and governance
• Event sponsorship/
partnership strategy
MY
SUPERPOWERS
HAVING VISION
PUTTING THE RIGHT
PEOPLE TOGETHER
MOTIVATING
OTHERS
INFLUENCING
OTHERS
ENERGY AND
ENTHUSIASM
DRIVEN TO MAKE
THINGS HAPPEN
SHARING
MY STORY
ONLINE
• Bowline blog x 1/month
• Engage for success
feature
• Webinar speaker ops x 2
SOCIAL
• Focus on LinkedIn
publishing (post/video)
x 2/month
IN-PERSON
• Speak at 2x events in
2018 on subjects I’m
passionate about
• Be mindful of my
personal purpose/values
with every interaction
• Stay connected with my
network – regularly catch
up with key people
SHARING
MY STORY
ONLINE OFFLINE
• Search yourself and clean up your
onlinepresence
• Talk to a photographer or designer
• Update your LinkedIn profile
• Clean upyour social accounts
and check privacy settings(!!)
• Create content for your company
or otherswebsites
• Share content on social – go where
your audience is
• Engage – like, share, comment …
• Listen well and ask for feedback
• Invest in personal coaching
• Consider your appearance and body
language
• Focuson expressingyour purpose
and values with every interaction
• Go to networkingevents
• Networkinternally beyondyourteam
• Networkexternally
• Put yourself forwardfor that project/
extraresponsibility …
Telling your story
Personal branding is a
journey
THANK YOU!
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The Power of Personal Branding

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    Today’s agenda § Understandwhat personal branding is and isn’t § Why I believe it’s critical to success § Set your goal and begin your personal branding action plan
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    We motivate teamsand inspire customers.
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    Personal branding isnot about making you the next influencer or celebrity.
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    It’s about beingrecognised and respected for who you are and what you do.
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    If you’re knownyou will have an advantage over those who aren’t. It’s that simple.
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    A little aboutme… Jess Jeary, 34 Founder of Bowline Communication Strategy and Planning Corporate communications and agency background
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    IMAGE NEEDED A little aboutme… Westcountry girl with a passion for travel and photography 30,000 followers 460,000 shares Love a challenge for charity!
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    But you couldof found this out yourself…
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    How do youstand out from the crowd?
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    Your unique signature anda good reputation
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    Jeff Bazos Your brandis what people say about you when you’re not in the room.”
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    BRAND REPUTATION What yousay and how you behave What others say about you
  • 21.
    Working on yourpersonal brand does not replace doing actual work and building a reputation for what you DO
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    “genuinely committed to deliveringthe highest quality work.” one of the most creative and competent professionals I have had the pleasure to work with.” …engaging and fun at all stages and I can't recommend her capability and character highly enough.” …combines hard work with fun.” she’s a gifted leader, her ability to lead teams is second to none.”
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    We’re checking ourphones on average every 12 minutes.We’re connected 24/7
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    It’s up closeand personal We’re watching live and video will make up 80% of all internet traffic by 2021
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    Power to the people The39% of marketers plan to increase their influencer marketing budget in 2018.
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    A connected business world 1/3of all professionals on the planet are using LinkedIn. Employee networks are 10x larger than a company and your content is seen as 3x more authentic than any company post.
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    New job opportunities Winningthat new client The promotionyou deserve Selling your product or service Connecting with others
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    Where do Istart?
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    Linked PERSONAL BRAND ANDVALUES • Image • Intro/Summary • Articles and Activity EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSRECOMMENDATIONS = REPUTATION
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    What do youwant to achieve?
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    To be seena thought leader for ‘XX’ To attract new business To build a community To be promoted and earn XX by XXX
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    PERSONAL BRAND CANVAS GOAL: GrowBowline – attract new business leads
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    PERSONAL BRAND CANVAS MY PURPOSE Toempower people so that they feel happier and motivated to achieve their goals. MY VALUES HONESTY PASSION POSITIVE MY EXPERIENCE • Running a company • Corp communications strategy and planning • Energy, finance, pharma experience • Leading a communications team • UX strategy • Behavioural change communication • Brand development • Brand architecture and governance • Event sponsorship/ partnership strategy MY SUPERPOWERS HAVING VISION PUTTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE TOGETHER MOTIVATING OTHERS INFLUENCING OTHERS ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM DRIVEN TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN
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    Here’s some examples: ”To empower people so that they feel happier and motivated to achieve their goals.” “To make a difference in the lives of people so they feel healthier and happier” VALUES Personal values are the general expression of what is most important for you. Who you are, what you hold dear, what upsets you, and what underlies your decisions, are all connected to your personal values. Here’s a few examples toget you started. SUPERPOWERS These aren’t qualifications or skills that lots of other people have. These are the talents you posses which is unique to you. Consider those things which people have commented on about you before orthose things which seem to come naturally to you. EXPERIENCE The skills and expertise you have gained which you master and are useful to others. PURPOSE (Your WHY) TO ____ SO THAT ____. The first blank represents your contribution — the contribution you make to the lives others through your WHY. And the second blank represents the impact of your contribution. Adventure Connection Compassion Friendship Health Intimacy Perfection Spirituality Accountability Comfort Curiosity Family Humility Kindness Persistence Status Achievement Calmness Discipline Fairness Harmony Knowledge Respect Success Action Creativity Determination Faith Honesty Love Simplicity Teamwork Ambition Contribution Enthusiasm Freedom Honor Passion Significance Tolerance Awareness Compassion Excellence Fun Independence Peace Strength Truth Beauty Creativity Empathy Flexibility Integrity Philanthropy Stability Vitality Courage Contribution Energy Happiness Intelligence Power Spontaneity Wealth
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    PERSONAL BRAND CANVAS MY PURPOSE Toempower people so that they feel happier and motivated to achieve their goals. MY VALUES HONESTY PASSION POSITIVE MY EXPERIENCE • Running a company • Corp communications strategy and planning • Energy, finance, pharma experience • Leading a communications team • UX strategy • Behavioural change communication • Brand development • Brand architecture and governance • Event sponsorship/ partnership strategy MY SUPERPOWERS HAVING VISION PUTTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE TOGETHER MOTIVATING OTHERS INFLUENCING OTHERS ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM DRIVEN TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN SHARING MY STORY ONLINE • Bowline blog x 1/month • Engage for success feature • Webinar speaker ops x 2 SOCIAL • Focus on LinkedIn publishing (post/video) x 2/month IN-PERSON • Speak at 2x events in 2018 on subjects I’m passionate about • Be mindful of my personal purpose/values with every interaction • Stay connected with my network – regularly catch up with key people SHARING MY STORY
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    ONLINE OFFLINE • Searchyourself and clean up your onlinepresence • Talk to a photographer or designer • Update your LinkedIn profile • Clean upyour social accounts and check privacy settings(!!) • Create content for your company or otherswebsites • Share content on social – go where your audience is • Engage – like, share, comment … • Listen well and ask for feedback • Invest in personal coaching • Consider your appearance and body language • Focuson expressingyour purpose and values with every interaction • Go to networkingevents • Networkinternally beyondyourteam • Networkexternally • Put yourself forwardfor that project/ extraresponsibility … Telling your story
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