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I've finally met Nthenya Masyuko, an image consultant, today. I saw finally because I first knew of her from the, Four Winds Bands. Her company is called "The Orange Company"( http://www.theorangecompany.com/ ) and she is the epitome of Orange and it's clear that it's not just a color she picked off the color spectrum even though her desk, chairs, files, even her coffee mug, are orange. There is such warmth in the room and she has used this color beautifully and she does exude that orange feeling, like coming in from the rain or when the sun just cuts through the dark clouds. We are discussing personal branding and it's refreshing to meet someone who understands that it goes beyond qualifications on paper, that presentation is key from how you have arranged your house, your office, the colors you wear or don't wear. Isn't it amazing how you start off on a path and you are brought all the people you need for that journey? Like Dan Schawbel whose blog...

Queen Ramotsehoa spoke on moving from reactor to creator which is a must when you are building your brand. It definitely moves you from a victim position to being in charge. When you become the author of your next course of life, which means you have established your personal brand, you choose who you will associate with, what projects are worth your while, relationships, jobs etc. The first thing to do is to establish whether you are a reactor or a creator by looking at the basis of your life in all aspects. Are you vision driven or circumstance driven? This is when you realise that 'change begins with me ' and start on working who you are BEING in relation to your inner self, loved ones, job & career, social & financial status, leisure, spirituality & physical being. Moving from reactor to creator was a great session for me because I was able to move to determining who I am in my destiny , what habits I need to be rid off and build, avoid the gremlins by ingra...

Every person should have a guiding principle and it seems that most people do have a guiding principle. Some have changed them to a mantra that governs them and moves them to the next level. This seems like a necessity in building your brand. This should be fashioned around your attributes and values.

June was really cold. I was near frozen most of that month, probably the reason I have no posts. Therefore it was a great month to digest some more on branding. This week has being great, okay, it's not over yet but so far so great. I will be going for the Phenomenal Woman gathering at the Grand Regency this Saturday. The theme is " Make it happen! Create your own success" and I am looking forward to it . The speakers include Carol Mandi, Editor for True Love East Africa edition Magazine, Eunice Mathu, she of Parents magazine fame, Queen Ramotsehoa from SA " am a consciousness professional coach like none you have encountered. Passion is the closest word I can find to describe my utmost belief in the process that allows people to reawaken their true, worthy selves . " (a Google results) and Wanjiku Wairia, a nutritionist among others. I am definitely looking forward to the offering they will have in place for us and I am all set to network . I spoke to Rozie(...

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Personal Branding is " the art of attracting and keeping more clients by actively shaping public perception " (Peter Montoya). And according to William Arruda's definition " a revolution in the way we manage our professions. It means identifying and communicating what makes you unique, relevant and compelling so that you can advance your career or business. And as Arruda continues " using who you are to get what you want out of life" Today, I have discovered the Laws of Personal Branding as defined by Peter Montoya . Specialization. Leadership. Personality. Distinctiveness. Visibility. Unity. Persistence. Goodwill. I need to apply these laws in my campaign to build BRAND ME. The most important step is about having a definition of BRAND ME by ME instead of going by a definition that has being given by others. That means that my perception of ME must be based on a clear understanding of my weaknesses and my strengths. A clear focus on what needs to be c...