Brand of Me - Virtual Intro
SESSION FOLLOW UP
Building Your Backstory
Getting our engines started...
Enjoy the process!
HOMEWORK
Part 1 - Personal Reflection
An invitation to reflect on the events, incidents, and stories that changed your mind, your feelings, or your direction in life and work... "The Making of You"
Explore the questions in each category below, responding in free-form writing style.
Don't think too hard! Just let it flow.
Let it inform you work as we go forward.
We recommend keeping a journal (analogue or digital) for all of your Brand of Me work.)
The Past
Pick one — or more!
What is the hardest thing you have ever done?What did that teach you about yourself?
What are the two people who have had the biggest impact in your life? What did you learn from them?
What was your first meaningful job? What valuable lessons did you learn there?
What's your proudest memory? Why?
The Present
Pick at least two!
When are you at your best?
What inspires you and why?
Who and/or what deserves your time?
What motivates you?
What change are you trying to create?
The Future
Answer all
Is there something about the “you of now” you’d like to reset on behalf of the “you in the future?" Why?
What’s one thing you absolutely wouldn’t change about yourself? Why?
How can you bring more of that one thing you wouldn’t change into your work?
How would you like to be remembered?
Part 2 - Unfold Your Backstory
Meet Our Muse
Explore Examples
Read through the given backstory formats, and consider how they meet the "reminder criteria," as well as how they resonate with you.
Draft Your Story
Choose one of the suggested creative formats if it helps, keeping in mind the considerations. Or — do it your way. Anything goes.
Be Ready to Share
Bring a draft to our upcoming workshop. We'll finesse together!
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Go Deeper
BOOKS
Story Driven - Bernadette Jiwa
ARTICLES
The Power of a Strong Backstory - Mark Di Somma
How To Tell Your Brand Story - Katy French