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Transformational business

Transformational Business: Ushering in change in a new human-centric era

The world now is quite different from the one we are used to. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are living in an era where things are volatile and uncertain. Consumers are now looking for companies that demonstrate authenticity and a desire to engage with social and environmental issues.

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November 14, 2020
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ceo collective

The CEO Collective: Accelerating Growth in an Ever Shifting Reality

We’re at a critical point where all companies and leaders will need to make adjustments to suit themselves to this new integral stage we’ve entered. But how can we plan ahead with so much uncertainty about the future? Everyone is looking to CEOs for direction...

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August 17, 2020
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personal brand

Brand You - Branding From The Inside Out

Your brand starts with you. You are the driving force behind your business and career. It is your vision, passion and your hard work. You are the one that controls how others see you and your business, giving each credibility and authenticity. If you don’t have a strong personal brand, you will never have a strong corporate brand.

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August 5, 2020
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brand building

Heroes of Coronavirus - Brands Stepping up to Serve

As the lockdown period is beginning to show signs of easing, branding has taken on a whole new dimension - brand marketing is now a long-term game, where our value and connection with the public are vital.

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May 18, 2020
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Build your brand

Why now is a critical time to focus on building your brand

With much of the world currently on lockdown due to the coronavirus, the world has suddenly gone much more virtual. If you've been putting off focusing on your brand - personal or professional, you cannot any longer...

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April 4, 2020
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build your brand

Building Brand You: What Are You REALLY Saying Online?

Think before you post is the new think before you speak. Social media has become so prevalent now people often turn to it as a crutch to aid them to say things they wouldn’t usually be able to express...

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February 16, 2020
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first impressions

The importance of making a great first impression

First impressions are crucial. They can make or break an opportunity. It’s human nature to make a judgement about someone when you first meet them, but did you know that people can formulate an opinion about you in less than 20 seconds!

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January 21, 2020
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unlock inner genius

Unlock your inner genius

When we think of the word ‘genius’ we tend to think of famous academics and those who have invented incredible new technologies. But you don’t need to have a huge eureka moment, in order to unlock your inner genius...

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December 10, 2019
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CEO Branding

An important new approach to CEO branding

Despite the fact it’s strange to think of personal branding as being important for a successful business (after all the business itself is not a person), this has made way for an important new approach to building a company’s reputation – CEO branding.

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November 12, 2019
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personal branding necessity

Why personal branding is no longer a luxury but a necessity

We keep hearing about the importance of Personal Branding these days. First, let’s just recap on what we mean when we talk about our personal branding. Jeff Bezos once famously said “your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.”

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October 15, 2019
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build professional brand

How to build your professional brand

Building a strong professional brand is important for any business, even if you’re a sole trader. That’s why it’s vital that you invest time and resources in doing so. In order to understand how best to do this, we first need to define what your professional branding actually is and why it’s so important. Kelly Millar, Founder of KM Personal Brand & Transformational Coaching offers top tips for creating a stand-out brand for your business:

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September 17, 2019
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Kylie Jenner

The Kylie Jenner effect – How personal branding made her a billionaire

With Kylie Jenner now worth an estimated $900 million at the age of just 20 years old, even some of the most successful business owners might be left scratching their heads.

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August 19, 2019
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fear as fuel

Three simple ways to use your fear as fuel – and reach your goals

Everyone finds motivation in different places. Each journey is personal and comes from your own experiences – these are what push you to work hard and reach your goals. But there is one common denominator that we don’t often think about as a motivator, and that is fear.

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July 15, 2019
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professional brand

Make your professional brand stand out with these expert tips

Your professional brand is your way of marketing yourself. Your whole career and online presence can act as an advert for who you are, what you’ve done and what you want to achieve...

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June 25, 2019
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entrepreneurs success rituals

Daily success rituals of extraordinary entrepreneurs

Extraordinary entrepreneurs don’t just wake up successful. They use a combination of passion, hard work and daily rituals to help them reach their goals...

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June 10, 2019
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stretch comfort zone

Why you need to stretch your comfort zone

Stepping out the bounds of your comfort zone is important for a number of reasons, perhaps most importantly, for personal growth. Not only that, but it helps you to eliminate fear, take the next step and to create the life you want.

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May 14, 2019
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effective leader

The key to being an effective leader

Being a leader is not the same as being a manager. Leadership is built on honesty, integrity, encouragement and a genuine passion for what you do...

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April 23, 2019
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entrepreneurial life

Entrepreneurial life: Dare to dream and create the life you want

Entrepreneurial life gets mixed reviews. But for the most part, this is a lifestyle that so many professionals dream about. Why?...

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April 2, 2019
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unlock your identity

Unlock your true identity with these essential personal branding tips

When we feel unfulfilled, mechanical and empty, it is because we have not yet been able to unlock our true identity. Deep down there is an underlying feeling that our authentic selves have not had room to grow...

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March 25, 2019
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become focused

Lessen your options: How to be discerning and become more focused

Discerning – selective, enlightened, sharp. How can you be discerning and more focused on achieving your goal?...

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March 12, 2019
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entrepreneurs success

Successful entrepreneurs – How do you define success?

Entrepreneurs each have their own unique perspective on life, so when it comes to how to define success, it is not as easy as you may think...

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February 26, 2019
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personal development

5 Ways to Use Personal Development to Empower Yourself

Is there any area of your life that is not quite flowing the way you would like it to be? Anywhere you’re not feeling fulfilled or empowered?...

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February 11, 2019
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mindset positivity

Equal and opposite reactions – Are you putting out positive energy?

Are you putting out positive energy into the world? Consider Newton’s third law: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction...

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January 29, 2019
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morning success routines

Kick-start your day with morning routines from the world’s most successful people

Morning routines can make or break your day. It can be tempting to hit snooze and lay there for just five more minutes, but as entrepreneurs have proved time and time again, getting your morning routine right is the key to success...

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January 15, 2019
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personal power

Why you need to embrace your personal power!

In order to be happy and to live your best life, you need to embrace and nurture your personal power...

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January 7, 2019
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New Year's Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions – Here’s why they probably won’t work!

The beginning of the year often brings with it the ‘New Year, new me’ mantra and with it New Year’s resolutions that so many of us choose to adopt..

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December 27, 2018
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successful entrepreneurs habits

Top 4 unusual habits of the most successful entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are free-thinkers, mavericks, geniuses – gutsy. Able to think outside the box, the most successful entrepreneurs are at the top because of their unique habits...

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December 11, 2018
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Transformational Leadership

Transformational leadership – Leading through empowerment

Transformational leadership is arguably one of the best approaches to leadership there is and it commands the most effective results. Why?...

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November 13, 2018
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networking tips

Key steps you need to build a powerful network

We often think of networking in a professional sense, but having a powerful network is so vital in all areas of our lives...

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October 29, 2018
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self-belief

How self-belief can help you create the life you want

Many of us lack self-belief and are too quick to shut ourselves down. Turning away compliments, unable to believe how great we really are...

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September 25, 2018
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problem solving

The 4 problem solving tactics you need to adopt

One of the most important aspects of being successful is having a unique and effective approach to problem solving. This is what makes a great leader...

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September 4, 2018
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best version of yourself

5 ways to become the best version of yourself

Taking time to check in with ourselves regularly and reflect on our dreams and goals is a crucial part of achieving our next level of success...

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August 21, 2018
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reason for getting out of bed

What is your reason for getting out of bed in the morning?

Every new day presents us with an opportunity. An opportunity to learn something new, to help others, to pursue our dreams and to reach our goals...

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August 2, 2018
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About me
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I am a transformation and branding specialist and the founder of KM Transformational Branding. I work with outstanding people and enterprises who want to live, be and create the extraordinary. My mission is to help you discover and develop your greatest resources to create and express a dynamic, cohesive brand that stands out and gets real results. I am passionate about empowering others to become the best version of themselves and building successful, inspiring, authentic brands that are sustainable long-term and make a powerful impact.

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