You may have noticed that we chose invest rather than create for the title of this article… and you may be curious to know why.
A few weeks ago I was invited to deliver the keynote and join a panel at Accenture’s Women’s Magnetic Leadership event titled Reinventing the Future Through Digital Transformation.
The day reminded me that digital leadership is so much more than being tech-savvy. It’s about people, culture and the way we choose to show up for one another when things are changing fast.
While there’s a perception that personal branding equates to polishing your social media presence —which is of course a good outcome — you’ll need to dig a lot deeper to find the sweet spot: clarifying your professional value and communicating it effectively.
While there’s a perception that personal branding equates to polishing your social media presence —which is of course a good outcome — you’ll need to dig a lot deeper to find the sweet spot: clarifying your professional value and communicating it effectively.
I’ve started to pick up that more people around the world are using the word ‘Ubuntu’ than ever before.
As we gear up for our One Degree, by Dapper retreat next month, I’ve been pondering the question: What does it mean to live in rhythm? To guide your actions to the natural undulations of life?
Before the days of Instagram Reels and TikTok videos, social media feeds were largely static. You might have scrolled through albums of selfies, motivational quotes and the occasional video; which is where you stopped because a video of a baby cow is far more interesting than your colleague’s Project Management
Whether you’re walking into an interview room, grabbing a quick coffee at your local café, or raising your hand in a lecture – people are left with an impression about you once you’ve left the room. Your personal brand entails how you show up in the world. It is the
You’re an entrepreneur and you have a dream to build a strong, profitable business that supports not only your lifestyle, but the aspirations and goals of your incredible team-to-be.
Whether you’re walking into an interview room, grabbing a quick coffee at your local café, or raising your hand in a lecture – people are left with an impression about you once you’ve left the room. Your personal brand entails how you show up in the world. It is the
I think we can all agree that job interviews can be pretty daunting. Right? But they don’t need to be something that you’re afraid of. With the right preparation, you can walk into that job interview and ACE it. How? Well, we’ve put our heads together, tapped into our collective
In a Fast Company article back in 1997 Tom Peters said, “We are CEOs of our own companies: Me, Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.” The brand called You. Take a moment to just sit with
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That’s perfect. We’ll work with them to keep them aligned with our strategic conversations. Supporting them to elevate their activities and setting them up for success. We’re very targeted about where we fit in and which content we produce.
We focus on the big, strategic set pieces that feed into and boost all other activities. And audiovisual content that is difficult and expensive to do on an ad hoc basis. We’ll create compelling, on-brand content and assets your team and agencies can use as inspiration or repurpose.
If you’ve completed one of our professional brand development programmes – Brand Yourself, Dapper 9, or a One Degree retreat – and want to extend the benefits across your organisation, now is a great time to start a Dapper retainer.
Here’s what Nicole Jennings had to say after attending One Degree:
“It gave me the pause I didn’t realise I needed. It offered me the space to reconnect with what truly matters and start shaping what I want 2025 to look like. The day was beautifully curated, with inspiring presenters and meaningful conversations; movement and stillness in balance; and delicious food and plenty of room to think and grow.”
Your personal brand isn’t something you invent — it’s something you uncover. Reconnecting with your values, strengths and what brings you joy ensures your brand feels authentic, not forced. Self-discovery is the foundation for building a brand that’s meaningful and lasting.
