Showing Up with Vicki Knights – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode I chat with the brilliant business coach. Laura Brunton.  Laura has rapidly built an engaged and supportive community around her personal brand, and today, she shares her secrets on how she's done it. 

We dive into how Laura has stepped out of her comfort zone to show up authentically, including her bold move of becoming a shapewear ambassador and walking through London in her underwear! 😮 She opens up about the challenges and triumphs of staying true to herself in business and life, the importance of putting women first, and why creating a genuine connection is at the heart of her success.

*Please note that there is a bit of spicy language in this episode and we touch on some sensitive topics such as miscarriage and abusive relationships.*

Key Takeaways:

- Focus on What Matters: Laura talks about the importance of staying locked in on your big goals and resisting the temptation to chase every shiny new opportunity. It's all about doing what truly aligns with your mission and values.

- The Power of Authentic Connection: One of Laura's standout strategies is her Super Connector Sessions, which focus on meaningful networking without the typical pitchy vibe. She encourages attendees to "steal" her model and create their own spaces for genuine connection.

- Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Laura shares her experience as a shapewear ambassador, parading in her underwear through the streets of London. She opens up about the fears she faced, the backlash, and how she's learned to show up as her true self despite the noise.

- Resilience Through Vulnerability: Laura discusses the impact of her personal history on her ability to show up authentically. She touches on overcoming trauma in her past, emphasising the importance of speaking out and supporting other women.

- Being Yourself on Social Media: We talk about showing up authentically on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram. Laura shares her tips on building a strong personal brand by being unapologetically herself—using emojis, being friendly, and speaking her truth, even in professional spaces.

Connect with Vicki

🌟 Join my SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE MASTERCLASS on 30th September for just £20, the lowest price this will ever be available at.

• Follow me on Instagram @iamvickiknights
  
  
  - Grab my free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility
  
  
  
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Connect with Laura:

• Follow Laura on LinkedIn 
  
  
  
• Join Laura's free Super Connector sessions 
  
  
  
• Laura's Ignited Accelerator programme

Welcome back to Series Two of 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights'. 

I'm so happy to be back and I hope you've had an amazing summer!

In this first episode of series 2, I'm diving into a topic that I know many of us struggle with: How to Stop Caring (so much) About What People Think.

I'm Vicki Knights, your host, visibility strategist, positive psychology practitioner, and branding photographer.

Today, I'm sharing my own journey and insights on moving past the fear of judgment. We'll explore how to show up more confidently, both in your personal life and in your business.

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I'm excited to share an amazing resource with you! If you're looking to boost your visibility through PR, check out the Gold Dust Media Pitching Templates by Bianca Barratt. These templates are available to "Showing Up" listeners for just £97, and they're perfect for crafting pitches that editors and journalists actually want to read. Find out more here. 


Connect with Vicki

Follow me on Instagram: @iamvickiknights
Grab my free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility 

Ready to work together?

🌟 Join my SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE MASTERCLASS on 30th September for just £20, the lowest price this will ever be available at. 

🌟Join the first round of SEEN THE MASTERMIND, a high-touch 4 month programme starting in October. For ambitious business owners who are ready to amplify their impact and lead with authenticity. 

🌟 Book a BRANDING SHOOT with me and find out more about my mini branding shoot days in Guildford, Surrey.

🌟 Join the waitlist for my first international VISIBILITY RETREAT taking place near Barcelona in spring 2025

🌟 Get my self-paced course, UNCOVER YOUR MAGIC, to get deep clarity and craft your personal brand from the inside out. Use the code 'SHOWING UP' to get 10% off. 

In this episode, I chat with sales mentor Sara Dalrymple about how she went from being terrified about stepping in front of the camera, to building a strong personal brand, getting visible and becoming a best-selling author.

Topics we cover:

•         Overcoming Camera Shyness: Sara shares her journey of overcoming her fear of being in front of the camera, where that fear came from and what she did to overcome it. Transforming her approach to visibility and personal branding in the process. 
  
  
  
•          Writing a book: We discuss Sara's new book, 'More Sales Please', and her path to becoming a best-selling author on Amazon.
  
  
  
•         Setting Boundaries in Your Visibility – we chat about setting boundaries in your marketing and deciding what you want to share and what you want to keep private. 

Connect with Vicki

Instagram: @iamvickiknights

Website: https://vickiknights.co.uk

Grab my free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility

Connect with Sara

Instagram: @saleswithsara

Website: https://saradalrymple.co.uk/

Read Sara's book: More Sales Please

I'm cooking up something exciting for this autumn! If you love the thought of joining my mastermind group to grow your personal brand, be more visible and be seen as the expert in your field, join the waitlist here: https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind

Thanks so much for listening. If you've enjoyed this episode, please support the podcast by following the show, leaving a 5 star rating and sharing it with a friend. Your support helps me to bring more fantastic content your way!

In this episode, I share the 15 lessons I've learnt from 15 years of running my business.

I dive deep into the experiences I've had along the way and how I've run a thriving business that I love for over 15 years - all infused with my learnings in Positive Psychology of course! 

Just a few of the things you'll learn:

• Embracing the Winging It Attitude: Learn to thrive amidst uncertainty and continuous learning.
  
  
  
• Follow Your Excitement: Harness the energy of new ideas and the importance of pursuing them.
  
  
  
• The Power of Saying No: Learn to prioritize and set boundaries for better business health.
  
  
  
• Defining Success on Your Terms: Resist the hustle-hard narrative and align your business with your values.
  
  
  
• The Importance of Visibility: Building a personal brand is key to unlocking new opportunities.
  
  
  
• Delivering Exceptional Client Experiences: How genuine care and amazing service can amplify your brand.
  
  

Here is the link to the blog post with the summary of my 15 lessons from 15 years of running my business: https://vickiknights.co.uk/15-lessons-learnt-from-15-years-of-running-my-business/

I'm cooking up something new for autumn 2024!  If you love the thought of joining my mastermind group to grow your personal brand, be more visible and be seen as the expert in your field, join the waitlist here.  https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind

Connect with me: 

Instagram: @iamvickiknights


Website:  https://vickiknights.co.uk

Grab my free 12 page visibility guide here: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility to help you change the way you think about showing up in your business. 

Get 10% off my self-paced course 'Uncover your Magic' with the code 'SHOWINGUP'. Let me help you craft your personal brand from the inside out and discover how to infuse more of wonderful you into your marketing. https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic 

Thanks so much for listening! 

In this episode, Vicki sits down with the inspiring Teresa Heath-Wareing, a powerhouse in the realms of online business marketing and mindset coaching. Teresa shares her candid insights on visibility, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to share one's true self, even when it's uncomfortable.

What You'll Learn:

- The Importance of Authenticity in Business: Teresa & Vicki chat about the transformative impact of being vulnerable in your business and how it can resonate deeply with your audience, helping them to connect with the real person behind the brand.

- Challenges of Showing Up Online: we dive into the challenges business owners face when trying to maintain authenticity online, and how Teresa navigated these waters by sharing her journey of getting sober. 

- Visibility Strategies: Learn from Teresa's approach to increasing visibility without compromising authenticity. She shares practical tips for business owners looking to make a genuine impact.

- The Impact of Personal Development: Teresa opens up about her personal struggles and the profound effect personal development has had on her life and business.

Key Moments:

• [00:05:00] Teresa reflects on the initial discomfort of sharing personal struggles publicly and the positive feedback that followed.
• [00:17:30] Exploring the balance between personal sharing and professional branding.
• [00:29:00] How Teresa managed to stay consistent with her marketing in a very tough year 
• [00:32:00] How Teresa managed to get such big names such as Pat Flynn and Amy Porterfield as guests on her new podcast 
• [00:40:00] Discussing authenticity in marketing 
• [01:05:00] A thought that will makes you feel braver

Connect with Vicki

• Website: https://vickiknights.co.uk
• Free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamvickiknights

I'm cooking up something new for autumn 2024!  If you love the thought of joining my mastermind group to grow your personal brand, be more visible and be seen as the expert in your field, join the waitlist here.  https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind

Connect with Teresa:

• Website: https://teresaheathwareing.com/
• Podcasts: 'Your Dream Business' and 'Losing a Part of Me' 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresa_heathwareing/

Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please support the podcast by subscribing, leaving a 5-star rating, and sharing it with a friend. Your support helps me bring more fantastic content your way!

In this episode, I delve into the joyful side of visibility and how it not only grows your business but will also help you to fall in love with it. 

Visibility is often something that people fear or put off, so in this episode, I want to show you the joy and purpose that can come from stepping into the spotlight and the unexpected emotional benefits of connecting with your audience on a deeper level.

What you'll learn:

• How visibility fosters genuine connections and friendships that can last a lifetime.
• The role of self-disclosure in building trust and deepening relationships.
• The power of the Mere-Exposure Effect in creating familiarity and trust.
• The beauty of aligning your work with your values and strengths to increase happiness and productivity.
• The concept of flow and how it can help you to enjoy marketing your business.
• The ways visibility opens doors to new, exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration.
• How showing up boosts self-efficacy, not just for yourself, but for those who watch your journey.
  
   
  

Connect with me:

• Follow on Instagram @iamvickiknights
• Grab my free visibility guide -  http://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility.
• 'Uncover Your Magic' self-paced online course - Discover how to infuse your personal brand with your purpose, values, and strengths. Find more information at vickiknights.co.uk/magic. Get 10% off with the discount code 'SHOWINGUP'. 

I'm cooking up something new for autumn 2024!  If you love the thought of joining my mastermind group to grow your personal brand, be more visible and be seen as the expert in your field, join the waitlist here.  https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. I would love you to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps more amazing listeners like you find the show. Thanks so much for listening.

·       Join me and my very first guest chat on 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights'.

I delve into the fears of getting visible online with Hannah Pearn, a fertility expert, acupuncturist, speaker and podcast host. 

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You Will Learn:

• Hannah's initial challenges with public speaking and how she embraced the opportunity to grow.
  
  
• The transformational impact that getting visible and establishing herself as an expert has made to Hannah's business.
  
  
• How the fears never go away, but it's how to learn to overcome them that matters.
  
  
• Why she wouldn't have been able to do this by herself.
  
  
• Why the thought of a branding shoot made her feel sick and how she got over that fear.

Connect with Hannah

• Hannah's website: https://hannahpearn.com/
• Hannah on Instagram: @hannahpearn
• Podcast: 'Don't Tell Me To Relax'
  
  

Connect with Vicki:

• Instagram: @iamvickiknights
• Download the free 12-page Visibility Guide: vickiknights.co.uk/visibility
• Get 10% off my self-paced course 'Uncover your Magic' with the code 'SHOWINGUP' https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic

Feeling inspired by Hannah's journey?  Please follow the show, leave a 5-star rating, and share this podcast with your business buddies. Your support helps me empower more big-hearted business owners to show up with confidence. 

Thank you! 

Join me, Vicki, as I share a candid look at my own journey of visibility over the 15 years that I've been running my business. I'm sharing the 3 revelations I had about visibility that helped me move beyond the fear and embrace showing up authentically in my business. 

Whether you've been showing up in your business for years or you're just starting out, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement for anyone looking to show up and share their message to attract their dream clients.

What You'll Learn:

• How I transitioned from a career in media to running my own business and how I felt about showing up online at the start. 
• Strategies for overcoming the common fears associated with showing up online.
• Why I trained to be a Positive Psychology Practitioner and how I use it in my work as a photographer and visibility coach.
• My personal revelations that transformed my approach to visiblity. 

Connect with me:

• Instagram: @iamvickiknights
• Website: vickiknights.co.uk
• Grab my free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility

Get 10% off my self-paced online course, 'Uncover your Magic' with the code 'SHOWINGUP'. Craft your personal brand from the inside out and discover how to infuse more of you into your marketing. https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic

I'm cooking up something new for autumn 2024!  If you love the thought of joining my mastermind group to grow your personal brand, be more visible and be seen as the expert in your field, join the waitlist here.  https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind

Please follow the show, leave a 5-star rating, and share this podcast with your business buddies. Your engagement helps me empower more big-hearted business owners to show up with confidence. Thank you!

Welcome to my brand new podcast 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights' where we unwrap the layers of getting visible in your business and building a truly personal brand while staying completely and utterly you.

This trailer gives you a taste of what to expect from the podcast with your host Vicki, a Visibility Strategist, Brand Photographer and Positive Psychology Practitioner. 

You'll hear:

• An introduction to your host, Vicki Knights, and her unique approach to visibility and personal branding
• The aim for this podcast and what makes it different 
• An overview of the topics and conversations you can look forward to in upcoming episodes
  
  

Connect with Vicki:

• Instagram: @iamvickiknights
• Grab the free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility
  
  

Make sure you subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode.

I can't wait to share more with you! 

Welcome to a special bonus summer episode of Showing Up with me, Vicki Knights - a Visibility Strategist, Branding Photographer and Positive Psychology Practitioner. 

This episode dives into a topic that's been buzzing in my DM's over the past few weeks: should you share about your summer holiday on your business social media accounts? 


I know I said I was now taking a break from the podcast until series 2 starts in September, but when I had lots of chats about the topic of whether you should share your summer holiday on your business social media accounts, I knew it would make a perfect bonus summer episode.

I explore the following questions:

• Am I just showing off? My own internal debate on how much of my holiday to share on social media
  
  
  
• Do people really want to see this? How sharing your holiday can build your personal brand and connect with your audience on a deeper level.
  
  
  
• How can you make it relevant? Strategies to make holiday posts relevant to your business and valuable to your followers, including tips on integrating your personality, values and expertise.
  
  
  
• Are you advertising to thieves? Safety concerns to be mindful off if you're posting online about your holiday.
  
  
  

Examples to Inspire You:

• My posing tips reel filmed on my holiday (@iamvickiknights): 

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9rkElrtX8J/?igsh=dzRmcmd2dDlwbTNh

  
  
• Lucy from Green Salon: Shared her sustainable travel experience to Morocco, aligning perfectly with her business values. https://www.instagram.com/greensalonconsultancy/p/Cve-Ag6sg3R/
  
  
  
• Jacqueline Hooton of @hergardengym: a personal trainer who posted workouts from her holiday in Greece
  
  
  
• Caroline Cook of @carolinestylehacks: shared her holiday outfits on her Instagram account
  
  
  
• Reset with Beth @reset_with_beth : Offered daily tips on mindful drinking from her all-inclusive holiday
  
  

Free resouces:

•  Grab my free 12-page guide to boost your visibility at vickiknights.co.uk/visibility
  
  
• Follow me on Instagram for more visibility inspiration: @iamvickiknights 
  
  
• Join the waitlist for my exciting visibility mastermind coming up this autumn: https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind

Enjoy your summer holidays - see you in September for a brand new series!

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Thank you for listening!