Building Brand You

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

In Latin, the word confidence means trust.

The quality of internal dialogue will determine the quality of the dialogue with every external stakeholder in your life.

Let fear be your counsel and not your jailer.

Life is lived forward and understood backwards.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It's our light, not our darkness that frightens us." Marianne Williamson,

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Self Esteem & Peak Performance by Jack Canfield - https://www.amazon.com/Self-Esteem-Peak-Performance-Canfield/dp/1933328010

A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles" by Marianne Williamson - https://www.amazon.com/Return-Love-Reflections-Principles-Miracles/dp/0060927488

What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshall Goldsmith - https://www.amazon.com/What-Got-Here-Wont-There/dp/0739342231

60 Life-Changing Lessons in 60 Weeks by Peter Milligan -

https://www.sixtylessons.com/

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Peter is an inspirational speaker and business psychologist with 30 years' experience. He helps business leaders and teams to have less stress, more joy and greater productivity.

Originally an IT professional, Peter retrained in psychology and joined the management team of a leading Australian HR consulting firm. After moving to the UK in 2000, he became a director of Europe's largest executive coaching firm before establishing his own business in 2005.

Peter's clients have ranged from professional services firms, SMEs and family businesses to larger organisations including Australia Post, BP, Credit Suisse, Kerry Foods, Novartis, Oxford University, Rolls-Royce, and Vodafone.

CONNECT WITH PETER MILLIGAN:

Linkedin - www.linkedIn.com/in/petermilligan Website - https://www.newgenerationleaders.com/ Email - [email protected] Website - https://www.sixtylessons.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/PeterMilligan Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/peter.milligan.777

ABOUT KYM HAMER:

Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy.

In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally.

She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component.

In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.

Building Brand You™:

JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on:

(Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273

(Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq

CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER:

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer

Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY

Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/

HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

You need to build a business and a brand that serves your life, not have your business or your brand run the show.

Your brand exists in a world of others. While we might think about our own selves and our own awareness, you're not a brand until others agree.

A holistic approach is important in building your brand and business.

Seven conversations with seven extraordinary Australian entrepreneurs: Healthy Mindset, Healthy Body, Healthy Brand, Healthy Business, Healthy Workplace, Healthy Systems, Healthy Planet.

ABOUT KYM HAMER:

Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy.

In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally.

She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component.

In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.

Building Brand You™:

JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on:

(Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273

(Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq

CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER:

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/

Request to join the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kymhamerartemis

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer

Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY

Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/

HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

When you take ownership of your personal brand, you can design for more personally fulfilling work, partnerships and collaborations.

Focusing on what's within your control and letting go of what's not leads to more effective solutions and a stronger sense of purpose.

Developing your sense of inner self and building your authentic personal brand can be strengthened by embracing simplicity, aligning with your wider aspirations and connecting with nature.

Going beyond your comfort zone and applying your unique qualities to new situations is key to effective leadership.

ABOUT KYM HAMER:

Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy.

In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally.

She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component.

In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.

Building Brand You™:

JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on:

(Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273

(Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq

CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER:

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/

Request to join the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kymhamerartemis

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer

Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY

Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/

HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Authenticity is the foundation of a successful personal brand so raise your hand for opportunities that resonate with your deepest self.

Every interaction and action contributes to your brand. Every contact - from social media comments to professional meetings - leaves a trace and reinforces your personal brand.

Your personal brand is a reflection of your evolving self. It's not a fixed entity but a dynamic representation of who you are, your values, and your professional journey.

Being able to discern and choose clients and collaborations that align with your values, the difference you want to make, and your ways of working is one of the biggest benefits of understanding your personal brand.

ABOUT OUR GUESTS:

With nearly two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Astrid navigated from the world of language training and intercultural collaboration to my current role as a seasoned change lead. As a trusted guide, she helps executive teams navigate complexity and transformation with clarity and heart.

A lifelong polyglot and global citizen, Astrid worked across continents, connecting people and ideas. Her belief is that change is a craft, and curiosity is its most powerful tool. She is never without a fountain pen to capture new ideas.

When she's not working, you can find her exploring new cultures, enjoying good food, and staying active through a variety of sports.

CONNECT WITH ASTRID VAN WANUM:

Email - [email protected]

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/astridvanwanum

Instagram - @sparkyourpotential

Beth Topolovsky, is the founder and CEO of Spark Group AB, a consulting firm helping companies transform their product management practices to drive growth and to work with a product-led culture.

She has over 25 years of executive management and technical experience from Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, and KLA-Tencor in Silicon Valley. Beth took an assignment to turn around an acquisition of Cisco's located in Stockholm, Sweden and has been anchored there since.

She has a deep interest in corporate transformations and enjoys nothing more than to see teams thriving and excelling beyond their greatest imagination.

CONNECT WITH BETH TOPOLOVSKY:

Email - [email protected]

LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-topolovsky

Website - http://www.sparkgroup.se/

Susan brings decades of experience in business development, small business and project management, treasury/financial reporting, team leadership, analysis and design, system implementation, communications and more. She was Treasurer and COO of a small litigation firm for more than 30 years, and was the interface with creditors, financiers, accountants, other law firms, the judiciary and professional organizations. Susan was also staff mediator, manager and mentor (which is no minor role, as anyone who operates a successful small business is aware!). She is a real estate investor in the affordable housing sector, having managed multiple renovation projects. She was an analyst for a leading financial services firm redesigning their world-wide trading system, where she was responsible for branch operations. And she coordinated special projects for the international public relations department of a Fortune 50 multinational corporation.

A graduate of New York University, Susan holds her B.A in Economics with honors, as well as a Certificate in Financial Management from Cornell University.

Susan sits on the NY Advisory Committee for a long-established nonprofit, raising funds and awareness to meet its mission. She was the Treasurer and Board Member for a young nonprofit that shelters homeless youth, where she established their system of books and records and compliance procedures.

Susan also volunteered with various community organizations, schools and ad hoc committees in her local area. She is an Ambassador for the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, and an advocate for vulnerable populations. She speaks Spanish and is learning Italian.

Brooklyn, NY is where Susan calls home.

CONNECT WITH SUSAN TEICHMAN:

Email - [email protected]

LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-teichman-174383198

Website - http://www.reflexsolutionsllc.com/

ABOUT KYM HAMER:

Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy.

In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally.

She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component.

In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.

Building Brand You™:

JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on:

(Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273

(Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq

CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER:

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/

Request to join the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kymhamerartemis

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer

Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY

Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/

HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The foundations for creating executive presence lie in being present - giving genuine attention to what's in front of you.

Being present - free from urgency, distractions and personal agendas - and listening with a genuinely open mind, is both at the heart of building an authentic personal brand, and an expression of your impact and effectiveness as a leader.

Being a leader is not about having all the answers but about creating space for curiosity and learning for you and for others around you.

To lead well, be aware of your own personal narratives, and then consciously choose how you want to show up for yourself and for others.

ABOUT KYM HAMER:

Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy.

In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally.

She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component.

In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.

Building Brand You™:

JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on:

(Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273

(Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq

CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER:

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/

Request to join the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kymhamerartemis

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer

Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY

Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/

HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Research shows that authenticity attracts opportunities so owning your personal brand means you are 'designing for' more personally fulfilling work, partnerships and collaborations.

To fully embrace who you are, learn to acknowledge compliments and positive feedback with grace and openness. Stop squirming and/or deflecting them!

Building a personal brand involves ongoing discovery, listening and being intentional about integrating how others perceive you with your own understanding of yourself.

Try affirmations to develop ownership of what others say is great about you - it can profoundly shift your perception of your identity and what you can authentically own about yourself.

ABOUT KYM HAMER:

Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy.

In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally.

She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component.

In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.

Building Brand You™:

JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on:

(Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273

(Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq

CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER:

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/

Request to join the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kymhamerartemis

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer

Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY

Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/

HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Discovering places and practices that align with your innate spiritual or emotional connection to the natural world can be a source of solace, inspiration, belonging and divine connection.

Healing from trauma is a slow, non-linear journey that requires immense patience and resilience, celebrating every small win and recognising that setbacks are a normal part of progress.

Tough experiences help us shed what's not essential, encouraging us to go off old ambitions, material things, and the need for approval to find the joy in a simpler, more authentic life.

Cultivating deep introspection and actively listening to your soul or inner voice will steer you toward your true path.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Nathalie Latham is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is fuelled by a deep commitment to storytelling, creative expression, and environmental advocacy. A polyglot and accomplished photographer, she gained international recognition with her critically acclaimed solo exhibition Love It & Leave It: Australia's Creative Diaspora at the Australian National Portrait Gallery in 2007. Her work has been featured in prominent international publications, including Le Monde 2 (France), Domus (Italy), Frankfurter Rundschau (Germany), and the Australian Financial Review.

Nathalie is also Director of Programs at Green Sakthi, a reforestation project which has so far planted 2 million trees in South India, supports women's empowerment and has educated 6000 local school children to date.

CONNECT WITH NATHALIE LATHAM:

Website - https://www.nathalielatham.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nathalielatham/

Substack - https://substack.com/@nathalielatham

I AM ALIVE Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1181042616736476/

Green Sakthi Reforestation Program - https://www.greensakthi.org

ABOUT KYM HAMER:

Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy.

In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally.

She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component.

In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.

Building Brand You™:

JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on:

(Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273

(Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq

CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER:

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/

Request to join the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kymhamerartemis

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer

Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY

Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/

HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Letting go of control, certainty, perfectionism, and the need for power opens the door to less stress, more effective solutions and a greater sense of community and collective purpose.

Focus on controlling what you genuinely can - your own behavior and thinking - especially during challenging times and when the future feels uncertain.

Nourishing yourself - taking care of your physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social, and financial well-being - directly influences the sustained health and success of your career, your work and/or your business.

ABOUT KYM HAMER:

Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy.

In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally.

She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component.

In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.

Building Brand You™:

JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on:

(Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273

(Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq

CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER:

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/

Request to join the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer

Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY

Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/

HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Shoshin is the Japanese word for the paradox of the more we know, the less we are likely to be open to learning.

Letting go of the need for specific outcomes and embracing a beginner's mind creates the conditions for personal and professional development.

Being entrepreneurial often means letting go of certainty and trusting your inner voice, persisting especially when circumstances are challenging.

Viewing the unknown as a blank canvas fosters huge potential for creation, exploration and opportunity.

ABOUT KYM HAMER:

Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy.

In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally.

She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component.

In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.

Building Brand You™:

JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on:

(Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273

(Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq

CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER:

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/

Request to join the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer

Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY

Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/

HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Cultivate resilience by raising your hand and pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone.

Leadership is about learning to delegate and trust others so that we create empowerment and collaboration rather than keeping control.

Prioritising self-reliance and financial independence provides you with the freedom and flexibility to pursue your passions.

As you navigate different careers and experiences, understanding that your perceived expertise will shift helps you to evolve your personal brand and remain authentically you.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Susan Knight is a global traveler, former financial advisor, board diversity leader, and transformational guide. After years living across Europe, Africa, and South America, she's now blending her passions—adventure, equity, and reinvention—into bespoke journeys through Fora Travel. She specializes in African safaris, sabbaticals, and cultural escapes designed for women leaders ready to explore the world and themselves.

Susan is also a certified PQ and Profit-First Coach, founder of 50/50 Women on Boards – Houston, and a future Peace Corps Volunteer. Her motto: "Some journeys find you. Some you have to choose. The best ones are the kind that change everything."

CONNECT WITH SUSI KNIGHT:

Email - [email protected]

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/smknightconsulting

Website - [email protected]

5050wob.com/events/houston/

ABOUT KYM HAMER:

Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy.

In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally.

She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component.

In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.

Building Brand You™:

JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on:

(Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273

(Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq

CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER:

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/

Request to join the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer

Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY

Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/

HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services