The Brand You Build™

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The Brand You Build is the home of Identity Intelligence. Every article explores identity, story, personal branding and professional growth through practical ideas, original research and real-world experience.

Whether you're discovering your professional identity, strengthening your reputation or learning how to communicate your story with greater clarity, start wherever your curiosity takes you.

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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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MrBeast went from making random videos to building a billion-dollar personal brand brand identity mrbeast personal branding Mar 15, 2025

🎥 5 Personal Branding Lessons from MrBeast!

1️⃣ Obsess Over Mastery – He studied YouTube for YEARS before going viral. Success isn’t luck—it’s mastery.
2️⃣ Reinvent & Scale Constantly – From $100 give...

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How Billie Eilish Built a Billion-Stream Personal Brand – 5 Lessons You Can Apply Today billie eilish brand identity personal branding Mar 13, 2025

Billie Eilish isn’t just a pop star—she’s a cultural movement. She redefined authenticity, creativity, and influence in the music industry.

Here are 5 branding lessons from her success that apply to ...

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How Taylor Swift Built an Unstoppable Personal Brand – 5 Lessons for Your Career! brand identity personal branding taylor swift Mar 11, 2025

Taylor Swift isn’t just a music icon—she’s a master of personal branding. While some artists let the industry define them, Taylor took control of her narrative, evolution, and influence.

Here are 5 pow...

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Wanna ruin your personal brand? Just do what Kanye did! brand identity kanye west personal branding Mar 08, 2025

5 Personal Branding Mistakes to Avoid (Inspired by Kanye West)

Kanye West built one of the most influential personal brands in music, fashion, and business—but his missteps have cost him trust, partner...

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