Tag: brand building

The world we live in has become a hyper-connected world, a strong personal brand is not just a nice-to-have; it’s an essential tool for professional growth and success. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the way we present ourselves online can significantly impact our career opportunities, networking potential, and overall professional credibility.

One of the most common social anxiety disorders is the fear of public speaking, or glossophobia. Most people would probably rather go head-to-head with a shark in the ocean than have to stand up and speak in front of 100 people in a room. Consequently, media interviews can be scary to navigate, but it is important to conquer your fears and ensure you get the most out of them when they do come around.

From a purely scientific point of view, colour is simply one aspect of an object that is created by the forms or wavelengths of light it reflects or emits. But for us humans, there is so much more to colour than a dry scientific definition. When we see a colour, it triggers a variety of chemical reactions in our brain, leading us to experience an emotional response.

A company’s online presence can make or break a business, and in today’s business world, a company without an online presence is practically non-existent. This is why having a well-managed online presence is one of the most effective and advantageous strategies for a business to implement.

Whether you’ve been retrenched, and need to get your business idea off the ground as soon as possible, or you’re launching a side hustle to earn an additional income; existing online is key to your success. The internet is where customers go to search for products and services, read reviews, and spend their hard-earned cash.

In Brandalism, the follow-up to his bestselling, award-winning debut book The Best Dick, Mike Sharman delves into the (start)ups and downs associated with brand building and the need for business to dismantle, and vandalise its perceived, public-facing, persona.

Have you ever had your virtual hand up in an online meeting, ready to make a brilliant suggestion or ask a pertinent question? As time ticks away and a cacophony of voices drown out your chance to shine, you eventually concede to those who are louder and more persistent. 

The investment world looks very different today compared to what it’s looked like in the recent past and requires investors to challenge pre-conceived notions. In this article, I highlight three ways in which the investment world has changed over time and how investors can best prepare and adapt to the shifts being seen.

As hundreds of thousands of Matrics write their exams right now, both these Matrics and their families are no doubt wondering what kind of future lies in store for them next year. With our unemployment rate hitting an all-time high of 30.8%, and the ravages of COVID-19 still being felt across the country, job opportunities are more rare than ever.

The role of brands in society is constantly shifting, but they’re becoming an ever more important part of our lives. This article explores holistic brand building and how to stay true to your principles as you evolve. The role that brands play in society has changed dramatically over the decades.