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Setting Yourself Apart As a Unique Brand What’s your superpower? Giraffes clean their ears with their tongues. I know, that’s both fascinating and gross. Well, not your superpower such as being able to tap your head and rub your tummy at the same time, putting your foot behind your head or being able to eat…

Everything these days is a brand. Whether we like it or not. That includes you. So, the question is – what type of brand are you? I believe the new business card of today has become your Facebook profile. I bring this up early because everything you post reflects on who you are. In my…

‘Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room’ I read this quote somewhere recently and was blown away by the truth of it. Brands – particularly BIG brands (I’m talking Apple, Google, Coca-Cola) – are awe-inspiring in their ability to stay in our consciousness and dominate our conversations. Love…

Most of you are probably rolling your eyes and thinking, “Well, this has to be interesting…” That’s exactly what I want you to think – because it PROVES a point that some pageants and ambassador programs have a bad reputation. I use the term loosely because some “pageants” deserve every ounce of criticism they receive…

I have been in marketing for six years and have a shiny list of accolades, showcasing some impressive and unique brands, which I have had a hand in building and making recognisable. Yet, had you asked me a year ago, “how can I build my personal brand”, I wouldn’t have had a clue what advice…

This is a safe space. Straight talking is what it’s all about. Here’s a secret…no one really knows what they’re doing. Nobody actually knows what balance is. We’re all just winging it, doing what we believe to be right, with our best intentions and well laid out plans at hand. “Work-life balance” has become quite…

09:09 on a Thursday morning, incoming WhatsApp from my 74-year-old Mom: “Woke up yesterday short of breath and weak went to clinic. Sent me to hospital now in Medi Clinic in PMB. Had Angiogram HEART Fine doing CAT scan of lungs. Will let you know later”. Each time I call my mom and ask how…

I’ve always been a high performer. In my corporate days, I excelled in my job and I was very hard on myself, expecting perfection in everything I tackled. I imagined a future where I’d rise through the ranks in the corporate world and become a high-powered executive. At the same time, I imagined enjoying a…