Start asking yourself: What do I want to be known for? Then work backwards from there. Reverse engineer your life based on where you see yourself, where you want to be and who you want to become. You won’t get it perfect right away, and that’s completely fine. That’s part of life. But owning your personal brand starts with self-awareness before anything else.
It’s one of the communication industry’s most valuable skills but also the most nerve-wracking. Here are expert tips to turn small talk into big opportunities.
Tariq Peters, personal branding coach: “I struggled with imposter syndrome a lot in the early stages of my career. It didn’t matter how much experience I had or how hard I worked; there was always a quiet voice telling me I wasn’t good enough. What helped me move through it was building proof. Evidence that I’d done the work before and done it well.
Whether you like it or not, attention is the most valuable currency. We’re competing with viral videos, breaking news, trending memes and sponsored ads all fighting for the same precious seconds of someone’s scroll.
Whether you like it or not, attention is the most valuable currency. We’re competing with viral videos, breaking news, trending memes and sponsored ads all fighting for the same precious seconds of someone’s scroll.
I owe all my achievements and perseverance to positive self-talk. Life has its ups and downs but when it’s down it can be very easy to be your own harshest critic. However, I soon realised that if I wouldn’t tear down my closest friends and family when they were struggling, why would I do it to myself?
As the war on DEI continues, we’re witnessing a troubling shift away from what should be standard practice in the corporate world. But in public relations, scrapping DEI isn’t just short-sighted; it’s self-destructive…
Missed out on a new job, lost a client pitch or seen your campaign fail to land with journalists? Brush yourself down and keep these top tips in mind…
What makes PR such a rewarding career? Find out from this CIPR member, whose work life has blossomed since he was placed in PR Week’s 30 Under 30 list four years ago…
As we enter 2025, personal branding is set to become an indispensable tool for entrepreneurs. It has solidified its place as an essential component for personal and professional success…
Tariq Peters, Freelance PR Consultant & Personal Branding Coach, discusses why personal branding is an important asset for any entrepreneur and looks at how it has evolved into a vital component to achieve personal and professional success.
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You use a content calendar for clients, so why not create one as a roadmap for your own professional goals?
How to make your ideal personal profile to showcase your expertise and expand your opportunities and connections…
How to make your ideal personal profile to showcase your expertise and expand your opportunities and connections…
How to make your ideal personal profile to showcase your expertise and expand your opportunities and connections…
To mark World Mental Health Day 2024, PRWeek asks 24 professionals from across the comms industry what they think would improve mental health in PR – in exactly 24 words…
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