People connect with people, not logos. Share the process or how you make your product, prep for a client, or set up for the day. This builds trust and makes your brand feel human without requiring a big production.

I like to think we always have something we can celebrate- not every victory requires pomp and circumstance. But with it being Super Bowl Sunday (and also with the Olympics in full swing), I find this is a good opportunity to sit down and think about what puts you on the next level- not just stand out, but how are you truly justifying your expertise. 🗣️Are you really communicating to your audience with the right messaging? 🎯Does your content fully express your knowledge and impact? 🤔Is your visual branding clearly and effectively identifying your elevated knowledge? If any of these are topics and questions you'd like to explore, book an upcoming appointment with me (or any of our AWESOME GetKnown consultants) so we can help you feel like a champion in 2026!!! 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/GetKnownWithDanielle

I'll lead with the goods which explains why I chose this Elf GIF. Tip for our speakers or aspiring speakers out there: Rename your headshot photo files to include your first and last name (so it's no longer, say, "headshot2"). This will make life easier for whoever is on the other end of promotions, and if you're receiving branded graphics in return you might get those back faster if they know who's who/aren't redoing them 12 times. And even if it's not speaking, but any other opportunity to provide a headshot or something that represents you, go ahead and name the files with your name so so there's no confusion. Ok the short backstory for those who care :) Working on another project which includes speaker headshots. 2 of the 3 have generic file titles. Fortunately 1 of those 2 I recognize, so the last one is process of elimination/has to be remaining name. But I couldn't help but wonder how this would get weird and also slow things down if I didn't recognize one of them, or if I just had a larger speaker pool.

Hey Everyone! For those of you impacted by Winter Storm Fern, I hope you are staying safe and warm as we all ride through the weather together! As some of you know I am also one of the GetKnown Consultants in our community and since mother nature has blessed me with a "Work from Home Day" (aka what I like to call "Adult Snow Day") - I'm offering availability to sit down and collaborate with you on the best ways to make your message shine through 📱social media, 🎥video, and 🎨brand design! Here's my scheduling link if you'd like to book a session with me on an upcoming date 👇 https://tinyurl.com/GetKnownWithDanielle - looking forward to connecting with you and helping you optimize your presence!!!! 🤩

Coffee chats will return in 2 weeks! Would've been today, but I was a little busy with previously-made plans to recharge for 2026... 😏 In the comments, tell me how you're refilling your cup for 2026 and what you might like to chat about!