S01EP15 | Building a Brand That Inspires: Kimberly Lewis on Leadership, Inclusion, and Authenticity

Content Warning:
This episode includes discussions about miscarriage and related topics. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of Personal Branding Unlocked, hosts Monica Walmsley and Josh Lawlor sit down with Kimberly Lewis, General Manager of Prelude Australia, to explore how personal branding can amplify leadership impact, inspire change, and foster inclusion. Kimberly’s journey from Speech Pathologist to executive leader provides valuable insights for professionals aiming to build authentic and powerful personal brands. Here's what you'll learn:

1. Transitioning Your Brand Through Career Changes
   Kimberly shares her journey from clinical roles to leadership in the not-for-profit sector and how she redefined her personal brand to reflect her evolving career.
2. Maintaining Your Brand During Career Breaks
   Discover Kimberly’s strategies for staying visible and relevant while on parental leave and why career breaks can be an opportunity to strengthen your personal brand.
3. The Role of Authenticity in Leadership
   Kimberly discusses the importance of aligning your personal brand with your values and the mission of your organisation, particularly in the not-for-profit space.
4. Advocating for Diversity and Inclusion
   Learn how Kimberly uses her personal brand to champion access, inclusion, and the rights of people with disabilities, inspired by her own lived experiences.
5. Leveraging Education for Brand Growth
   As a recent MBA graduate, Kimberly highlights how furthering her education has elevated her leadership approach and enriched her personal brand.
6. Storytelling as a Branding Tool
   Hear how Kimberly uses storytelling to connect with stakeholders, foster community engagement, and inspire action for sensitive causes like disability rights.
7. Personal Branding Strategies for Leaders
   Kimberly shares actionable advice for professionals looking to raise their profile, including her favourite digital tools and platforms for not-for-profit leaders.
8. Mentorship and Empowering Women in Leadership
   Be inspired by Kimberly’s passion for supporting women in leadership and how she mentors others to build impactful personal brands.

Join us for this inspiring and insightful conversation that will leave you with practical tips for building a personal brand that truly stands out.

LINKS:

TedTalk by Stella Young
https://www.ted.com/talks/stella_young_i_m_not_your_inspiration_thank_you_very_much?subtitle=en

Prelude Australia
https://preludeaustralia.org.au/

Kimberly's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-lewis-23a845104/

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