Brand under pressure

First impressions can last forever. Make sure yours is the right one.

You know you’re loyal, hardworking and easy-going, right? Most of the time. What about at 5.55pm on a Friday when your boss asks you to rewrite the report you’ve worked on every evening this week?

Even the most polished personal brand starts to crack under this sort of pressure. Unfortunately the meltdown moments are what make, and break, a brand.

In this Live action you’ll practise making the right impression under pressure.

Example scenarios

As a new graduate your manager set your long term priorities a few months ago. Since then things have been so hectic you’ve barely had a chance to start. How do you tell them this without damaging your reliable reputation?

A Senior Manager completely ripped apart your proposal and now you need to defend your ideas. How do you come across as credible without seeming arrogant?

You’re meeting a colleague whose last experience with an Analyst left a lot to be desired. How can you convince them you’re reliable without it seeming like a load of hot air?