Are You Being Honest with Yourself?
There’s no doubt that the last year has been a challenging one. Everybody and their dog is talking about how the pandemic has affected...
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Dionne Smith
- Aug 11, 2020
- 4 min
Adapting to the ‘New Normal’ of life with Covid-19
At the start of this year, like you, I was hopeful for the new decade and starting afresh...
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Dionne Smith
- Apr 8, 2020
- 3 min
Is it time to re-invent yourself?
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected us all in so many ways.
So, is this a good time to reinvent yourself?
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Dionne Smith
- Nov 5, 2019
- 3 min
Developing the Trust, Value & Confidence to Sell Yourself as a New Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur who didn’t come from a sales background, this was one of the areas I found the most challenging when I started my...
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Dionne Smith
- Oct 15, 2019
- 4 min
Do you have what it takes to start and maintain a business using your expertise?
According to an article in the Telegraph, 660,000 new companies are registered in the UK every year, which is equal to 70 new businesses...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- Nov 4, 2018
- 3 min
Using Your Personal Brand to Create Exceptional Client Value
There is so much emphasis on giving value nowadays, but what does that really mean for you and how people perceive you? Whether you are a...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- Oct 29, 2018
- 4 min
7 Tips for Creating the X-Factor with Your Personal Branding
There are so many reasons why personal branding is essential for your professional and personal development. If you’re looking to stand...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- Sep 17, 2018
- 4 min
Why Personal Branding is Essential for Service Based Professionals
For those of us who work directly with clients in a service-based business, gaining their trust and empathising with their challenges is...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- Jul 22, 2018
- 3 min
It's Your Time to Shine!
If you’re in the service industry and you’ve been thinking about starting a business or you have just started one, focusing on your brand...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- May 25, 2018
- 4 min
Is Personal Style Really So Important to Your Personal Brand?
The short answer is yes! Personal style can be attributed in two ways; communication and image. How they both impact on your personal...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- Apr 15, 2018
- 4 min
Considerate Communication
It’s the very first thing we learn to do from inception! Communicate with each other. Letting another person know how you feel, what you...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- Feb 23, 2018
- 3 min
Finding Your Success Formula
When I started my business, I had all sorts of ideas about what I wanted to do and how I wanted to do it. Having come from a background...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- Jan 3, 2018
- 3 min
Sticking to Your Goals: Why do we fail so often?
Happy New Year! 2018 is now underway and you’ve probably reflected on your achievements last year or lack of them and have made your...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- Dec 4, 2017
- 3 min
Preparing for the Next Generation of Digital Innovation!
The world as we know it is changing! A big statement to make but one to take notice of and prepare for nonetheless. When you think about...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- Sep 13, 2017
- 4 min
Personal Development - Battling Body Confidence
Our bodies are something we have to live with…like them or not! However, having to deal with so many stereotypical expectations of what...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- Sep 5, 2017
- 5 min
Dealing with Intimidation
Intimidation can come in many forms. At its least, it's an irrational fear we build up based on our own self worth and at it's worst it...
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Dionne Smith, Director DPS Brand Consultancy Ltd
- Jul 31, 2017
- 4 min
Mastering Your Mindset, Motivation and Momentum (for Manifestation)
A part of what I do is based on personal development. Yes, I am a brand and marketing consultant, so for me, being at your best is what...
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