Showing Up with Vicki Knights

In this episode I chat with the brilliant business coach. Laura Brunton. Laura has rapidly built an engaged and supportive community around her personal brand, and today, she shares her secrets on how she's done it.

We dive into how Laura has stepped out of her comfort zone to show up authentically, including her bold move of becoming a shapewear ambassador and walking through London in her underwear! 😮 She opens up about the challenges and triumphs of staying true to herself in business and life, the importance of putting women first, and why creating a genuine connection is at the heart of her success.

*Please note that there is a bit of spicy language in this episode and we touch on some sensitive topics such as miscarriage and abusive relationships.*

Key Takeaways:

- Focus on What Matters: Laura talks about the importance of staying locked in on your big goals and resisting the temptation to chase every shiny new opportunity. It's all about doing what truly aligns with your mission and values.

- The Power of Authentic Connection: One of Laura's standout strategies is her Super Connector Sessions, which focus on meaningful networking without the typical pitchy vibe. She encourages attendees to "steal" her model and create their own spaces for genuine connection.

- Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Laura shares her experience as a shapewear ambassador, parading in her underwear through the streets of London. She opens up about the fears she faced, the backlash, and how she's learned to show up as her true self despite the noise.

- Resilience Through Vulnerability: Laura discusses the impact of her personal history on her ability to show up authentically. She touches on overcoming trauma in her past, emphasising the importance of speaking out and supporting other women.

- Being Yourself on Social Media: We talk about showing up authentically on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram. Laura shares her tips on building a strong personal brand by being unapologetically herself—using emojis, being friendly, and speaking her truth, even in professional spaces.

Connect with Vicki

🌟 Join my SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE MASTERCLASS on 30th September for just £20, the lowest price this will ever be available at.

• Follow me on Instagram @iamvickiknights - Grab my free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility

Connect with Laura:

• Follow Laura on LinkedIn
• Join Laura's free Super Connector sessions
• Laura's Ignited Accelerator programme

Welcome back to Series Two of 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights'.

I'm so happy to be back and I hope you've had an amazing summer! In this first episode of series 2, I'm diving into a topic that I know many of us struggle with: How to Stop Caring (so much) About What People Think.

I'm Vicki Knights, your host, visibility strategist, positive psychology practitioner, and branding photographer. Today, I'm sharing my own journey and insights on moving past the fear of judgment. We'll explore how to show up more confidently, both in your personal life and in your business.

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Ready to work together?

🌟 Join my SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE MASTERCLASS on 30th September for just £20, the lowest price this will ever be available at.

🌟Join the first round of SEEN THE MASTERMIND, a high-touch 4 month programme starting in October. For ambitious business owners who are ready to amplify their impact and lead with authenticity.

🌟 Book a BRANDING SHOOT with me and find out more about my mini branding shoot days in Guildford, Surrey.

🌟 Join the waitlist for my first international VISIBILITY RETREAT taking place near Barcelona in spring 2025

🌟 Get my self-paced course, UNCOVER YOUR MAGIC, to get deep clarity and craft your personal brand from the inside out. Use the code 'SHOWING UP' to get 10% off.

Welcome to a special bonus summer episode of Showing Up with me, Vicki Knights - a Visibility Strategist, Branding Photographer and Positive Psychology Practitioner.

This episode dives into a topic that's been buzzing in my DM's over the past few weeks: should you share about your summer holiday on your business social media accounts? I know I said I was now taking a break from the podcast until series 2 starts in September, but when I had lots of chats about the topic of whether you should share your summer holiday on your business social media accounts, I knew it would make a perfect bonus summer episode.

I explore the following questions:

• Am I just showing off? My own internal debate on how much of my holiday to share on social media
• Do people really want to see this? How sharing your holiday can build your personal brand and connect with your audience on a deeper level.
• How can you make it relevant? Strategies to make holiday posts relevant to your business and valuable to your followers, including tips on integrating your personality, values and expertise.
• Are you advertising to thieves? Safety concerns to be mindful off if you're posting online about your holiday.

Examples to Inspire You:

• My posing tips reel filmed on my holiday (@iamvickiknights):

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9rkElrtX8J/?igsh=dzRmcmd2dDlwbTNh

• Lucy from Green Salon: Shared her sustainable travel experience to Morocco, aligning perfectly with her business values. https://www.instagram.com/greensalonconsultancy/p/Cve-Ag6sg3R/
• Jacqueline Hooton of @hergardengym: a personal trainer who posted workouts from her holiday in Greece
• Caroline Cook of @carolinestylehacks: shared her holiday outfits on her Instagram account
• Reset with Beth @reset_with_beth : Offered daily tips on mindful drinking from her all-inclusive holiday

Free resouces:

• Grab my free 12-page guide to boost your visibility at vickiknights.co.uk/visibility
• Follow me on Instagram for more visibility inspiration: @iamvickiknights
• Join the waitlist for my exciting visibility mastermind coming up this autumn: https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind

Enjoy your summer holidays - see you in September for a brand new series!

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Thank you for listening!

Welcome to the last episode of series 1 of 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights', the podcast dedicated to helping you to show up and be seen in your business.

In this episode, I'm diving deep into the art of crafting an unforgettable personal brand from the inside out. This isn't just about surface-level tweaks but about uncovering and embracing the core of what makes you, well, you. Here's a taste of what I cover: - The 4 signs that you don't have the clarity you need on your personal brand

- Discover why identifying your purpose is the heartbeat of your personal brand and is the fire behind you being courageous and allowing yourself to show up and be seen. - Understand why being true to your personality is crucial and how to navigate the balance between showing your true self and maintaining professional boundaries.

- We'll explore how to use your innate strengths to bring more joy and ease into your business and make marketing feel natural. - Uncover those unique skills you might be taking for granted and learn how to communicate them effectively to attract your dream clients.

- Discover the secret to staying consistent with your visibility and how I have managed to market my business consistently for the past 15 years

RESOURCES MENTIONED: My self-paced course, Uncover your Magic. Use code 'SHOWINGUP' to grab this immersive course to help you gain deep clarity for under £150. https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic

Free VIA Character Strengths Test: https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths Grab my free visibility guide and get visibility tips and inspo straight to your inbox: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility

CONNECT WITH VICKI Instagram: @iamvickiknights

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-knights-branding/ Website: https://vickiknights.co.uk

Enjoy the episode and thank you for being here. I'll be back in September with an exciting new series. Have a great summer!

Vickix

In this insightful episode, I sit down with the incredible Tamu Thomas, author of 'Women Who Work Too Much', leadership coach and keynote speaker.

Tamu shares her journey of embracing visibility and authenticity. Listen to discover the unique strategies she employs to stay true to herself while growing her personal brand.

This conversation is packed with wisdom and inspiration and I know you're going to love it.

Key Highlights:

- Finding Your Own Path to Visibility: Learn about Tamu's approach to being visible in a way that feels authentic and comfortable.

- Support and Community: Tamu emphasises the role of support in achieving visibility. Discover how working with a coach and having a supportive community can be a game-changer.

- Authenticity and Meeting the Real You: we dive into authenticity and how meeting the real you can transform the way you show up in your business and life.

- Avoiding Comparison and Envy: Uncover Tamu's strategies for steering clear of the comparison trap on social media and focusing on your own goals. You're going to love this part, so insightful!

- Balanced Use of Social Media: Tamu shares her tips for using social media effectively without compromising your own boundaries.

- The Role of Confidence and Competence: we discuss the relationship between competence and confidence and how it can impact your journey to visibility.

Connect with Tamu:

• Instagram: @tamu.thomas
• Website: https://www.livethreesixty.com/
• Book: "Women Who Work Too Much" by Tamu Thomas

Connect with Vicki

• Grab my free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility
• Join the waitlist for my small group visibility mastermind this autumn: https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind
• Follow me on Instagram: @iamvickiknights

Have thoughts or questions about today's episode? Join the conversation on Instagram @iamvickiknights and let us know your key takeaways!

This week I am chatting with the brilliant Alice Benham, business & marketing strategist and now published author!

Alice shares her journey of starting her business at just 17 years old and dealing with the rollercoaster of being visible online. We cover so much in this chat and here are some of the highlights.

• Navigating the fear and excitement of launching a book. (00:04:00)
• The power of proactively seeking visibility opportunities (00:06:00)
• Alice discusses the fears she's had about showing up in her business and what happened in 2021 that made it much harder for her (00:9:00)
• Insights into dealing with online trolls and maintaining authenticity. (00:10:00)
• What did Alice do when she got a nosebleed on an Instagram live (00:16:00)
• Whether you should embrace new social media platforms and discussing Twitter. (00:19:00)
• Why Alice only wears black and how important honesty is in her business (00:25:00)
• We talk about whether starting her business at the age of just 17 has ever affected the way Alice shows up (00:29:00)
• The biggest failure in Alice's business and what she's learnt from it (00:35:00)
• The importance of self-care and Alice's six daily habits that help to to avoid another burnout (00:38:00)

• Follow me on Instagram: @iamvickiknights
• Grab my free visibility guide and join my list where you'll get visibility tips and inspo straight to your inbox - https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility Podcast episodes mentioned:

• Follow Alice on Instagram: @Alice_Benham
• Grab Alice's new book: The Digital Marketing Handbook https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/book

In this episode, I dive deep into the 7 lessons I learned from rebranding and changing direction in my business. Join me as I share the highs and lows of this transformative journey, sharing my insights that you can apply to your own rebranding process.

Episode highlights:

• Discover how digging deep into your personal brand can transform your business.
• Prepare yourself for the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies major changes.
• Hear why choosing the right team is crucial for a successful rebrand.
• Find out why trusting your own judgement is more important than ever.
• See how great branding photos can elevate your brand to new heights.

Throughout the episode, I share my journey from feeling unclear about my direction, to gaining clarity and focus through rebranding. I also touch on the emotional aspects of letting go of parts of my business I loved and the importance of having a clear vision and mission that ties all aspects of your business together.

Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 7: How to Identify Your Core Values

  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/showing-up-with-vicki-knights/id1741367487?i=1000656230751

• Showit Website Templates: The template I used for my new website https://vickiknights.co.uk/site-credit Get 10% off by using my code 'VICKI'.
• Blog post - 7 lessons learnt from rebranding: https://vickiknights.co.uk/lessons-learnt-rebranding/
• My Services:
  • 1:1 Visibility Coaching programme: https://vickiknights.co.uk/personal-brand-coaching
  • Branding Photography: https://vickiknights.co.uk/brand-photography-services
  • Group Mastermind: Launching this autumn for established business owners. Get on the waitlist. https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind
  
  

Thank You for Listening!

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You know logically that you need to be more visible to market your business effectively and reach the people who need to hear what you have to say. But it can feel scary to put yourself out there.

In this episode, I share 7 strategies and tools to help you overcome the fear you have about showing up in your business.

I talk about the following:

• Understanding Fear: how fear will always be a part of the journey and I share how to work with it instead of trying to eliminate it.
• Purpose Over Fear: Discover how making your purpose bigger than your fear can shift your perspective and give you the courage to be visible.
• Embrace Your Uniqueness: Learn why recognising and celebrating what makes you unique is crucial for overcoming visibility fears.
• A Game-Changing Strategy: I share the one strategy that has taken me from feeling terrified before public speaking to feeling calm and confident. By the end of this episode, you'll feel more confident to take the next courageous action to be more visible in your business. I hope you enjoy it!

Resources: - Grab my free 12 page visibility guide - https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility - Take my self-paced online course, Uncover your Magic - https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic

Chat with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamvickiknights

My website: https://vickiknights.co.uk

If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5* review and share it with a business friend. Thank you so much for listening.

This week I chat with the delightful Suzy Reading, a leading voice in the self-care movement. Suzy is a chartered psychologist, yoga teacher, health coach, and the author of eight books on self-care.

Join us as we delve into the importance of showing up authentically in your business, overcoming the fear of visibility, showing up when life is hard and incorporating self-care practices into your daily routine to increase your confidence.

What we cover:

- How to manage the demands of showing up on social media when running a business

- Why it's important to take small, courageous actions regularly. These steps help expand your comfort zone, making it easier to face new challenges each time.

- How to create content that doesn't take you hours

- Our thoughts and insights for showing up in your business during difficult times in your life.

- What confidence is and how to incorporate movement to make you feel braver - How to show up authentically - The impact of building a personal brand and getting visible and and how it transformed Suzy's business

Connect with Vicki Knights:- Instagram: @iamvickiknights - Free Visibility Guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility - Join the waitlist for Vicki's Visibility Mastermind in autumn 2024: https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind Connect with Suzy Reading

• Suzy's latest book: Rest to Reset
• Suzy's Instagram: @SuzyReading
• Suzy's website: https://www.suzyreading.co.uk/

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In this episode I'm talking about how identifying your core values can help you show up in your business with more confidence. Join me Vicki Knights, a visibility strategist, positive psychology practitioner and branding photographer, and let me guide you through the process of identifying your values.

Key points:

- what core values are and why they matter

- how using values to make decisions in your business can boost your confidence and authenticity.

- steps to identify your top five core values and practical tips

- I share my own 5 core values and how they guide my business decisions and marketing

Resources Mentioned:

• Grab my free values workbook with my 6 simple steps to identifiying your core values: https://vickiknights.co.uk/values
• Uncover Your Magic Course (Use code SHOWINGUP for 10% off): https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic
• Join my mastermind waitlist: https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind

Come chat with me on Instagram: @iamvickiknights

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