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Summary
This slideshow explains the concept of thought leadership, its importance in building personal brand authority and trust, and provides a formula and types of content to achieve it. It emphasizes sharing personal experiences, insights, and valuable takeaways to establish oneself as an industry expert.
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PERSONAL BRANDING 101:
Thought
leadership to
build trust &
authority
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What is thought
leadership?
Thought leadership is a way of showing up online
that positions yourself as an expert and influential
voice in your industry.
It involves consistently sharing your valuable
insights, experience, and opinions to grow trust,
credibility, and authority as you build your personal
brand.
Here's why
it matters:
Content that positions you as an industry expert or
thought leader makes you memorable, helping you
differentiate and stand out from competitors.
It also builds credibility and trust, which in turn builds
an engaged community, increases conversion, and
attracts more opportunities such as public
speaking!
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The thought
leadership content
formula:
Experience + insight + value = thought leadership
• Experience - root your content in your own
experiences, as this offers a more authentic and
unique perspective, compared to generic tips and
tricks.
• Insight - share your professional opinion to give your
audience a deeper understanding of the topic.
• Value - make sure there is a clear takeaway,
allowing your audience to learn from your insights
and apply/reflect on the concept.
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Types of content
that builds thought
leadership:
• Lessons learnt from specific experiences
• Educational content that goes deeper than
generic tips and tricks
• Expert opinions and insights on industry trends
or developments
• Storytelling content that shares real
experiences and journeys
• Case study content breaking down results,
processes, and outcomes
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