Tag: life coach

[Dutch Lock Down Day One Hundred Forty Five]

I’m figuring out my brand this week!

Wh00!! !

But first the news:

• Cafes face closure and mayors get curfew powers, as Dutch tackle coronavirus surge
• REQUESTS FOR COVID TESTS SPIKE AFTER DUTCH PM’S PRESS CONFERENCE
• Coronavirus measures introduced in the Netherlands to stop second wave

For context, personal branding is the conscious and intentional effort to create and influence public perception of an individual by positioning them as an authority in their industry, elevating their credibility, and differentiating themselves from the competition, to ultimately advance their career, increase their circle of influence, and have a larger impact.

The twelve Brand Archetypes are The Innocent, Person Next Door, Hero, Maverick, Explorer, Creator, Ruler, Magician, Lover, Caregiver, Entertainer, and Sage.

I grew up moving all over the States and adjusting to the local culture / mannerisms / accents and it means that I’m a chameleon. Even the act of narrowing down my archetype from the Jung twelve was SO DIFFICULT. Because I can very easily think of times when I fit ALL of them.

Well, except for a few.

I’m SOOOO not an innocent or a ruler or a person next door.

But the rest…?

Continue reading “Am I a Creator? Or a Sage? Why Not Both?”

[Dutch Lock Down Day One Hundred Forty Four]

The other day the life coach said to me AND I QUOTE, “You’re so technical, I want you to do this writing exercise to tap more into your creative side.”

I took it as a compliment.

But first the news:

• Even more people are holidaying at home, and last-minutes are popular
• A’DAM MAYOR WORRIED THAT SECOND “PARTIAL LOCKDOWN” IS LOOMING
• COVID-19: QUARTER OF DUTCH SCHOOLS DON’T HAVE PROPER VENTILATION

There is a stereotype that a nerd is a certain way and that if you don’t fit the mold, then you’re not a real programmer / engineer / technical person / nerd.

#FuckTHAT

Let’s break the mold.

Continue reading “Nerds SHOULD Be”

[Dutch Lock Down Day One Hundred Forty Three]

I grew up in thirteen different States in the United States of America and because of this I developed a couple of quirks that helped me survive.

1. I became a bit of a chameleon – able to pick up mannerisms and accents quickly and easily.
2. I developed an unhealthy desire for affirmation. From everyone.

Because if you don’t like me right away, then my time here, however short, is going to be even lonelier than it already is.

But first the news:

• Dutch urged to keep their distance after ‘worrying’ rise in coronavirus cases
• Health boards slam risky behaviour, say under-40s are breaking Covid-19 rules
• No major new measures expected to be announced at COVID press conference

That desire for affirmation raised its ugly head today as I talked with my life coach about how I had the four projects set up and “Is that okay?”

Continue reading “What Is My Brand?”