In many occasions, I identify myself in 3 words – Creative, Passionate, and Dedicated – these apply on a personal and professional level. I would like to learn from you (my friends and colleagues), if I stand true to my claim of trinity. Share your experience with me along with others in your own words!
I'm Social Media & Personal Branding Consultant for entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). I'm dedicated to helping them cash in on their passion and take control of their legacy.
With over 10+ years of branding experience for blue chip companies, like Kellogg's and SUBWAY, I realized that the success of a certain brand is dependent on the individuals behind it. However, more often than not, one's personal brand is diluted in the bigger picture, and personal efforts go unnoticed. When I wanted to show more of my work than reflected in my CV, it was the tipping point to launch my own consulting business.
I first learned about personal branding and creating my own legacy through extensive research and by branding myself. Then became one of the first Reach-Certified Personal Branding Strategists in the MENA region. Now I stand side by side with presidential candidates, executives, and graduating students helping them understand and promote their brand DNA.
Hey John,
I’ve being following your post in your blog. Man, it’s great…you are trully passionate! Congratulations!
Hope to share my experience of being an entreperneur in Brazil with you one day.
Rgs,
Murilo Farias Santos
Hey John,
Having read your controversial posts,
I can definitely agree with you being creative.
I mean who else would think of using
Maslow’s hierarchy in a social media context? Who else would
dare defy God and create his own 10 commandments? Only someone as
creative as you could be successful at that.
As for your passion, I believe it shows through the effort you have put into drafting
a 3-course module and even writing out their syllabi. It takes a passionate
marketer to want to offer (and I quote) “a wake up call to students, professors, and colleges”.
Last but not least, your dedication shows through all the effort you put into keeping your blog regularly updated.
It’s impressive that you never fail to write a post that
gets people thinking, and all this on a weekly basis! Moreover, your dedication is what lead to your success, because without it, you would not have been able to become “the boss of YOU”…
So I, as a great fan of your work, would like to point out that I also am a
firm believer in your claim of trinity!
Good luck to you John,
I wish you all the best!
You are creative, passionate and dedicated. Your story is one that needs to be told so people can learn from your experiences. I love your blog posts. They are very thought provoking and well-written. Hopefully one day we can meet in person.
Hi John,
I applaud you for your passion, creativity, astute perception and the unique ability to engage in the art of social media. Your insight, listening skills and humble persona are a testimonal to you. Good luck for your future.
John is aware of my high opinion of him as a person and professional (I hope), so I would like to address those who came here for business reasons. John is a winner, take him aboard!
Hey John,
I believe you should add to your personal and professional credo the word “Inspiring”.
This is clearly reflected in the perception of the numerous people who have been engaged with you in your social media networking without knowing you in person!
Furthermore, you have truly inspired me to start following up on the world that you have created for yourself to share your thoughts and vision.
Keep on feeding the world with your inspirations, hopefully many will follow your lead!