255: Clarity. Visibility. Value. The Framework to Build Your Personal Brand

Sean Barnes shares a powerful and practical framework for building your personal brand, one that creates opportunities, strengthens your reputation, and positions you as a trusted leader.

Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or early in your career, your personal brand is being built every day, intentionally or not. Sean breaks it down into three core pillars:

Clarity. Visibility. Value.

He explains how to gain self-awareness through honest feedback, how to show up intentionally (both in person and online), and how to create value in every interaction.

This is a must-listen for anyone serious about becoming the kind of leader people want to work with, follow, and trust.

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 255 | 11.11.2025

Episode Title: Clarity. Visibility. Value. The Framework to Build Your Personal Brand

Key Moments

00:00 – The importance of building a personal brand

00:28 – The three pillars: Clarity, Visibility, and Value

01:00 – Clarity: understanding who you are and how you’re perceived

01:22 – Seeking feedback (even from your “arch nemesis”)

02:20 – Learning from people you admire and identifying the skill gap

03:00 – Visibility: being intentional about how you show up

03:32 – Why visibility matters for leaders and professionals

04:00 – Value: giving more than you receive

04:28 – Why giving first pays off in the long run

05:00 – Becoming known as the problem solver and leader others seek out

06:00 – Building a brand that gives you choices and control in your career

Key Takeaways

1. Clarity begins with self-awareness. You can’t shape your brand until you understand how others perceive you.
2. Visibility is intentional. Every email, meeting, and post contributes to how people experience your brand.
3. Value compounds. When you consistently give more than you receive, opportunities naturally follow.
4. Your reputation becomes your leverage. Being known for solving problems and uplifting others makes you magnetic.
5. You get to choose. When you build a strong personal brand, you create the freedom to choose who you work with and how you lead.

Host: Sean Barnes

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