My Brand Academy Blog

Here, we provide valuable insights, expert advice, and practical tools to help you build and scale your personal brand.

Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to elevate your influence, our blog offers strategies to unlock your full potential.

Dive in and start shaping the personal brand that will set you apart in your industry!

You already have a personal brand.
The problem is, people are interpreting it differently than you think.

And that’s why your value, visibility, and recognition may not reflect your actual ability.

In 3 minutes, discover how your personal brand naturally comes across, what signals you are sending, and what may be helping or limiting how you are seen.

This isn’t a personality test.

It’s a personal brand archetype assessment built around how people perceive, remember, and trust you.

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Why Smart People Stay Invisible at Work (And Less Talented People Get Ahead) brand archetype personal brand personal brand archetype personal branding May 08, 2026

Most people are not struggling with ability.

They’re struggling with interpretation.

You can be:

  • intelligent
  • experienced
  • creative
  • hardworking

…and still be completely forgettable profession...

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The 6 Personal Brand Archetypes Quietly Shaping People’s Careers brand archetype personal brand personal brand archetype personal branding May 01, 2026

Over the last few weeks, thousands of people have taken the Personal Brand Archetype Assessment.

And honestly?

The early results have been fascinating.

Because one thing is becoming clear very quic...

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Why Most People Struggle to Build a Personal Brand That Actually Works brand archetype personal brand personal brand archetype personal branding Apr 30, 2026

Thousands of people have now completed the Personal Brand Archetype Assessment.

And first of all, thank you.

Because the patterns emerging from the results have been incredibly revealing.

One insig...

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What’s Obvious to You Is Gold to Someone Else personal brand personal branding Nov 11, 2025

Sounds simple.
But it’s one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over 25+ years working across industries, disciplines, countries and cultures.

From founders to creatives, from account directors to c‑sui...

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Dream Big or Big Dream? branding personal brand personal branding Nov 10, 2025

Which one are you chasing?
“Dream Big” is the motivational poster we’ve all seen.

But flip it around to “Big Dream” and it becomes personal. 

Yours. Not abstract. Not theoretical.

It’s the vision that pul...

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Work Hard or Hard Work - Which one are you doing? personal brand personal branding Nov 06, 2025

Which one are you doing?
“Work Hard” sounds heroic. But Hard Work? That’s real.

It’s not glamorous.
It’s not always recognised.
But it’s where the breakthroughs live.

There’s a difference between being bus...

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Which one are you? One Day or Day One personal brand personal branding Oct 27, 2025

Which one are you?
Out of all the slides I’ve ever used in my workshops, keynotes, and offsite sessions, this is the one I end with. Every time.

“One day…” or “Day one”?

And without fail, it’s the one pe...

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Personal Marketing or Personal Branding. Which stage are you in? personal brand personal branding Oct 20, 2025

If you’re posting content.
Building an audience.
Focusing on reach, clicks, or visibility.

You’re probably marketing.

And that’s not wrong. 

Marketing = Attention.
It’s loud. It’s fast.
It’s a great starting...

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Disclaimer. I’m not a recruitment expert. personal brand personal branding Oct 13, 2025

But I’ve now been fortunate enough to have helped countless people, from graduates to executives, use storytelling and their Origin Story to stand out in interviews.

And there’s one thing that has help...

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What’s your default setting? personal brand personal branding Oct 06, 2025

You’ve probably heard this advice: “Add value.”

It’s solid.

But I challenge people to flip it:

“Value Add.”

Because it’s not just something you do.
It’s something you are.

In your content.
In your meetings.
I...

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Personal Brand Identity Course is now officially CPD-accredited brand identity career catalyst cpd personal branding Mar 25, 2025

We're absolutely delighted to announce that our Personal Brand Identity Course is now officially CPD-accredited! 

We've been truly overwhelmed by the response of existing and new clients since we set o...

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Personal Branding Secrets – 5 Lessons You Can Use to Build a Powerful Brand! brand identity cristiano ronaldo personal branding Mar 17, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t just one of the greatest footballers of all time—he’s a branding powerhouse. His strategy goes beyond sports, making him a global icon in business, fashion, and fitness.

Here ...

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