The Ultimate Guide To Build A Magnetic Personal Brand As A Teacher

 

What Is Personal Branding?

Personal branding is a  conscious effort to build your reputation and values such that you consistently show unique attributes in everything you do and influence public perception of you.  It is aimed at making you stand out from other people who have similar skills to yours. Note that it is not mere packaging, it is simply a way of life. Building a personal brand as a teacher goes a long way to position you for opportunities. It takes time and commitment, but it's worth the effort.

 

Personal branding puts you in the limelight and makes you recognized in your community and the world at large. It connects you to the high and mighty and creates a success path for you.  It also makes you rich, wealthy, and influential.

 

What do people think when your name is mentioned?

What is your name associated with?

What do you stand for?

Personal branding is not for everyone, it is only for educators, who want to make it in the education sector. It is not what you start today and end tomorrow. It is a lifetime commitment to excellence.

 

ARE YOU WILLING TO BUILD A PERSONAL BRAND AS AN EDUCATOR?

Before you think of building a personal brand, You need to answer the following questions;

What is your reason for building a personal brand?

Who is your target audience, i.e. the audience that will engage with your brand?

Why does your target audience want to engage with your brand?

How will your activities fit into your brand?

 There are many other ways you can make money as an educator without a personal brand if money and the good life are all you want. But, if you want to leave your footsteps in prints of sand (in people's minds), Build a personal brand.

Your brand will attract more than money. You'll influence a lot of life.

 

 

Four Areas You Can Build A Personal Brand Around 

 . Your personality

. Your online activities

. Your work environment

. You other offline activities

 

 How To Build A Brand Around Your Personality

The first thing here is to see yourself as a brand. Once you start seeing yourself as a brand, you will be motivated to take bold steps toward building a personal brand. The following are ways you can build a strong personal brand;

1. Improve your communication, and learn to speak good English.

2. learn emotional Intelligence, you should master your emotions to avoid unnecessary emotional outbursts.

3. remember that you want to influence people to patronize you, so let your conduct reflect your brand.

4. Act like the brand you intend to build.

5. Be bold and confident when you tell people what you do.

 

How To Build A Persona Brand In A Work Environment

As an educator, Master the subject you teach, know the ins and outs of the subject, and keep yourself abreast of the latest developments in your field, especially tips that will make your students pass exams. Learn and use different teaching skills and other skills related to education. Don't just teach, ensure your students are comprehending,

1. Avoid pity parties or gossip groups in your place of work.

2. Dress professionally, and appear on shoes as it makes you exude more confidence.

3. Make intelligent contributions during meetings and contribute toward the growth of the organization you work with.

4. Learn to resolve conflict without damage to your image.

5. Avoid being reminded of your responsibilities, and submit your statutory record on time.

How To Build Your Personal Brand Online

 I consider this the most important of all. This is because you can connect with many people through your online activities.

You’ll need to answer the following questions before building your brand online.

What does your social media profile say about you?

Does it communicate your brand?

Is your profile picture professional?

You'll need to take a look at your profile again and ensure that the above questions are answered. Your profile is what introduces you to the world, whoever comes across it will quickly understand what you stand for.

After working on your profile, do the following:

1. Join an educational group to gain visibility, contribute intelligently to any topic of discussion, and make reasonable posts. 

2. Avoid condescending remarks, if you disagree with any post or comments, disagree without insult.

3. In all your comments, ensure you communicate value, this will make people check your profile and see what you offer. Remember that the more people are associated with your brand the more visibility and money.

3. If you can, post daily on your timeline or status. Post about those things you've been doing to help your students or school to grow. Share your challenges and how you have overcome them.

People love true-life stories. Be real, add humor, and express empathy. Don't relent on showcasing that thing you are very good at, use posts to help people get better.

4. Also, find a platform and start writing. This is to further push your brand. Facebook and Linked In are the perfect places you build your brand.

5. Take your Facebook and Linked In, seriously. There is money and connection there. I speak from experience.

How To Build Your Brand In Offline Activities 

1. Stay Clear from people who don't value you.

2. Move with like minds and those who believe in you.

3. Maintain positive vibes.

4. Teach whatever you know and help people become better.

5. Dress the way you would want to be addressed.

6. Promote your brand wherever you find yourself.

7. Shamelessly market your brand

Please start working towards becoming a brand. As a brand, doors will open for you, you'll go places and leave a legacy for your children. Think beyond your present place of work.