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Shifting Careers? How to Reposition Your Personal Brand | Alex Mari PT1

Mar 31, 2025
Alex Mari, a personal branding expert and strategic digital marketer, shares invaluable insights on reshaping your personal brand—especially vital for those transitioning careers. He explains why personal branding matters now more than ever and how visibility, consistency, and authenticity are critical. Alex addresses fears around self-promotion, discussing cultural differences in branding, particularly in Switzerland. He also emphasizes the need for a personal brand to reflect one's multifaceted interests beyond just job titles, making it relevant for anyone in today’s workforce.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building a personal brand requires authenticity and strategic value contribution, evolving over time to reflect one’s true values and interests.
  • Cultural differences significantly influence perceptions of self-promotion, necessitating adjustments in branding strategies to engage effectively with diverse audiences.

Deep dives

Defining Personal Branding

Personal branding involves being authentically true to oneself while working towards a purpose that inspires others. It is crucial to contribute value to the community rather than simply engaging in self-promotion without a strategic approach. A successful personal brand is built on a foundation of one’s values and beliefs, evolving over time with personal interests and the ability to give back to the world. One common mistake is creating content without a clear strategy, which can hinder the development of a meaningful and impactful personal brand.

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