The Self Made Signal Blog is a great resource of information and insight into your personal branding journey.
How to Use Analytics to Understand Your Brand Impact
Analytics are the backbone of modern personal branding—they turn subjective reputation into objective, actionable insight….
Audit Your Personal Branding Goals: Are They Specific and Achievable?
Personal branding is no longer just a “nice to have”—it’s a vital part of thriving…
How Authentic Personal Branding Can Boost Your Credibility
In the world of noise, hype, and ever-evolving digital personas, credibility is the currency that…
Are You Utilizing Your Network to Strengthen Your Brand?
Your personal brand is built on more than just your credentials, content, or portfolio—it’s also…
Brand Audit Case Study: Learning From Successful Personal Brands
Studying standout personal brands can reveal exactly what it takes to audit, build, and sustain…
How to Check Your Brand’s Consistency Across Platforms
Your brand is like a signature—it’s the recognizable mark that signals who you are and…
Are Your Testimonials Amplifying Your Brand?
Testimonials are more than just glowing words or star ratings—they are powerful trust signals that…
How to Audit Your Content Strategy for Maximum Impact
Your content strategy is the engine that powers your personal brand, business, or organization’s digital…
The Role of Content Quality in Personal Branding Audits
When it comes to personal branding, your content is not just a means of self-expression—it’s…
Tracking Your Online Mentions: What’s Being Said About You?
In today’s always-connected world, your personal reputation and professional brand are both shaped by what…
Why Listening to Your Audience Can Transform Your Brand
In the world of personal branding, success isn’t just about how compelling your message is—it’s…
How to Align Your Personal Values with Your Brand
Your personal brand is more than what you do—it’s a reflection of who you are….
Review Your Personal Brand Messaging: Tone, Voice, and Style
Your personal brand is more than your résumé, your website, or the keywords in your…
Is Your Elevator Pitch Crystal Clear? How to Audit It
Your elevator pitch is one of the most powerful tools in your personal branding arsenal….
Personal Branding SWOT Analysis: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Your personal brand is the reputation and impression you build through every interaction, content piece,…
How to Measure Your Brand’s Reputation Online
Maintaining a positive reputation online is crucial for personal and professional success. Measuring your brand’s…
Are You Consistently Delivering Your Brand Message?
Your personal brand is more than just a logo, a job title, or a few…
How to Get Honest Feedback on Your Personal Brand
Getting crystal-clear on your personal brand is essential if you want to show up authentically…
Evaluate Your Visual Brand Identity: Logos, Colors, and Photos
A strong visual brand identity goes far beyond making a good first impression—it shapes how…
Personal Brand Audit Worksheet: Track Your Progress Effectively
A well-crafted personal brand doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of deliberate self-assessment, consistent effort,…
The Power of Authenticity in Personal Brand Assessments
Authenticity is the beating heart of any successful personal brand. When you assess your brand…
Audit Your Website: Does It Tell Your Personal Brand Story?
Your website is more than a digital placeholder—it’s your professional stage, your personal billboard, and,…
Is Your LinkedIn Profile Reflecting Your True Expertise?
In the modern professional landscape, your LinkedIn profile is often the gateway to new opportunities,…
How to Analyze Your Social Media Profiles for Brand Alignment
Creating a strong, consistent personal brand isn’t just about what you say or post—it’s about…
Why Knowing Your Brand Strengths Changes Everything
In today’s hyper-connected and competitive world, knowing your brand strengths doesn’t just make a difference—it…
Personal Brand Audit: Tools and Techniques You Can Use Today
Crafting a memorable and effective personal brand is an ongoing process—a journey of self-discovery, continuous…
Spotting Inconsistencies in Your Online Presence
A powerful online presence can open doors, build trust, and attract opportunities. But even small…
Brand Clarity Check: Are You Communicating Who You Truly Are?
Achieving true success in personal branding isn’t just about standing out—it’s about standing out for…
The 5 Key Areas to Evaluate in Your Personal Brand
Crafting and maintaining an influential personal brand can open doors to career advancement, new opportunities,…
How to Conduct an Honest Personal Brand Audit
Conducting an honest personal brand audit is essential for anyone who wants to take control…
The Power of Starting: How Documenting Week 1 Has Already Changed Me
It’s wild how much power lives in that first step. For months, I plotted, brainstormed,…
Bring Your Own Signal: Inviting Readers to Share the Journey With Me
Launching Self Made Signal wasn’t just about starting a personal project—it was about opening up…
Launching “Self Made Signal”: The Exact Steps I Took in Week 1
Starting a new brand is like stepping into the unknown with a backpack of big…
My Favorite Quotes About Branding—and How I Apply Them
Branding can feel overwhelming—a mixture of storytelling, strategy, and self-reflection. Over the months, a handful…
Building in Public: The Pros and Cons I’m Already Seeing
“Building in public” isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the practice of documenting your entrepreneurial journey, creative…
Overcoming Overwhelm: How I Stay Focused on the Big Picture
In the age of digital everything, it’s shockingly easy for even the most driven creatives…
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting: Day 1 Insights for New Bloggers
If you’re staring at a blinking cursor with dreams of impact, connection, or creative freedom—welcome…
Building Personal Branding Habits: How I Structure My Routine
When you embark on building a personal brand, the flashy logos and tagline tweaks are…
Unfiltered: My Initial Self-Portrait as a Brand (Photos, Logos, and All)
When the time came to unveil Self Made Signal, I promised myself one thing: the…
The Branding Checklist I Used to Start—And a Free Download for You
When launching Self Made Signal, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of moving parts—platforms…
Motivation vs. Discipline: Which One Matters Most on Day 1?
Day one of any bold project feels charged with possibility. There’s excitement, nervousness, that flutter…
The Digital Footprint Challenge: Googling Myself and What Popped Up
There’s an odd thrill—and a little twinge of dread—about typing your own name into a…
Early Feedback—What Friends/Family Think About My Branding Ambitions
Embarking on a personal branding journey is often portrayed as a solo pursuit—hours planning, writing,…
The Importance of Consistency: My Commitment to Daily Progress
Consistency is one of those virtues that everyone talks about, but few truly devote themselves…
Your Story Is Power: Why I’m Making Mine Public
We live in a world where stories shape perception, spark revolutions, and quietly change lives—sometimes…
Self-Doubt Is Part of the Process: How I’m Combatting Imposter Syndrome
There’s a universal truth behind every creative project, business launch, or personal branding journey: self-doubt…
The Fears Holding Me Back—And How I’m Facing Them Publicly
Let’s be honest: every personal branding journey is part storytelling and part soul-baring therapy. There’s…
Who Inspires Me? 5 Branding Leaders I’m Following (And Why)
In a world overflowing with voices, trends, and influencers, there are a handful of branding…
Setting My First Milestones: Short-Term Goals for Self Made Signal
Every new journey needs markers—signposts along the way that tell you you’re headed in the…
My Branding Audit: What I Learned Analyzing My Own Online Presence
When I first heard about conducting a personal branding audit, I dismissed it—thinking I already…