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The Personal Brand Myth Everyone Believes

The Personal Brand Myth Everyone Believes

Talent Unboxed
• 39 min
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In this episode of Talent Unboxed, Chris sits down with Chloe Blades. Business mentor and college lecturer to unpack what personal branding actually means for job seekers, business owners, and employers trying to attract the right talent. Chloe shares the moment she quit her job with only 300 Instagram followers, why she believes a clear, potent message will always beat generic visibility. The conversation also digs into first impressions, dress codes, and why so many graduates are losing out on jobs before they even speak. 👍 If this episode gave you a new way to think about your personal brand, hit subscribe and give it a like it helps us keep bringing these conversations to you. Let us know in the comments what you thought about this conversation. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 3:29 Intros 3:29 - 6:25 What is personal brand? 6:25 - 8:08 Will Personal Brand Replace the CV? 8:08 - 9:44 Visibility vs. Loyalty: What Actually Converts 9:44 - 13:14 Employer Brand 13:14 - 14:46 The #1 Tip for Improving Your Employer Brand 14:46 - 18:13 Chloe's Story: Quit Her Job With Just 300 Followers 18:13 - 20:37 Will AI Replace Personal Brand Consultants? 20:37 - 26:46 First Impressions Still Count 26:46 - 29:34 The importance of personal brand 29:34 - 31:12 What's Next for Chloe 31:12 - 32:35 The Biggest Personal Brand Mistake 32:35 - 36:04 Show People the Mission, Not Just the Content 36:04 - 38:29 Outros Links and Resources: 🔗 Find out more about Chloe and growing your personal brand: Website: https://www.itschloeco.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itschloeco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itschloeco/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-blades-59816911b/ 🎙️ Talent Unboxed Platforms: 🔗 Website: https://acs.acsstaffingsolutions.co.uk/talent-unboxed 🔗 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/6aee5782-d75f-4ebd-9d69-13aed0b7632f/talent-unboxed 🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XrU3VGEKwEZjxOck5elpi?si=fQy4lu8oR2S4niy1fXnyAg 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/talent-unboxed/4057a2b5-83a1-43b7-815f-982f10127b3c 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DqYapkPFu/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talentunboxed 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/talent-unboxed-podcast 🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talentunboxed