Can conflict help you?
Why do we become interested in some specific people and stop scrolling when their image appears, while others, equally competent, slip past our attention without leaving a mark?
Conflict: the core of meaning in your narrative
When is it that people really listen in? It happens when they are questioned, when they are surprised, when they are caught off-guard. It is when they feel a finger pointing at them saying: you…
Telling stories that open doors
People choose to work with you because they feel that you bring some value to the table. That is the core dynamic, and you have to influence it. Legitimation is not something you declare. It…
Novelty and familiarity: how to strike a balance and seduce your audience
Innovation is key in today’s ever-changing market. Every entrepreneur, executive, and thought leader knows this. And communicating innovation is what allows us to bring it to the market effectively and with impact.
Strategic narrative vs. plots: stay relevant without losing your voice
One of the most challenging aspects of building a personal brand today is finding the balance between being contemporary and being consistent. You want to stay relevant, navigate new conversations, speak about what matters now.…
There is more than funnels: how to tell stories that create real trust
I had a conversation lately with one collaborator in my ecosystem who is pretty strong in funnel-based content strategies. He was telling me how I should structure a story: start with a pain point, stir…
There is a deeper story you are really telling and it has an impact on your business. Elon Musk's case shows why
We don’t just remember people. We remember the story we associate with them.
How to craft a narrative that helps you stay relevant in turbulent times
In the noisy theatre of professional visibility, stories are everywhere. Yet most of them merely seek attention. They are reactive, opportunistic, and often disconnected from a deeper strategy. If you want your personal brand to…
Stop telling stories that impress, start telling stories that mirror
Much of what is shared in the name of personal branding suffers from a fundamental misunderstanding. We think that building our brand narrative means talking about ourselves: our path, our talent, our ambition, our victories.…
The power of reframing: how to express your value in ways your public can see, feel and believe
You may have spent weeks refining your value proposition. You found the perfect words, metaphors you liked, and a tone that felt like home. But then something strange happens: your public doesn’t respond. The message…
Framing: the hidden power that shapes our reality
Great communicators do not just inform; they frame. Framing is not about playing with words. It is about setting the stage where words will be understood. The concept, rooted in cognitive linguistics and decisively developed…
Why you don’t need to control every detail of your narrative
There’s a famous quote from Emerson Fittipaldi, the Formula 1 legend: “If you have everything under control, you’re not going fast enough.” He was talking about racing, but the same idea applies to personal branding.…
Signature stories: why your experiences matter more than you think
We know Yvon Chouinard as the iconic founder of Patagonia, the billion-dollar company that is the emblem of sustainability in the clothing industry. But long before Patagonia became a household name, Chouinard was just a…