Personal Brand Development: Being The Person You Needed, When You Needed Help The Most
If you’re struggling to figure out what your personal brand is, who your audience is, what your core values are, and who your ideal clients are, consider this: You are most uniquely qualified to help the person you were when you needed help the most. Or put differently—be the person you needed when you needed help the most.
Holly Meyer Lucas, Personal Brand Expert and Hype Boss Founder
Think back to a moment in your life when you felt stuck, unsure, or completely overwhelmed. Maybe it was when you were launching a business, facing a tough decision, or navigating a situation where you just didn’t have the answers. What if, in that moment, someone had stepped in with the right advice, the right tools, or just the right words to help you move forward?
Now imagine you being that person—for someone else and for yourself. That’s not just empowering; it’s the secret to building a personal brand that actually connects.
I live by this mantra: Be the person you needed when you needed help the most. It’s more than a feel-good saying. It’s the key to figuring out who your audience is, what your brand stands for, and what your superpower really is.
Your Story Shapes Your Brand
Every challenge you’ve faced—whether personal or professional—has given you insights and strengths. What did you need during those times? Someone to listen? A roadmap? Reassurance that you weren’t failing?
Chances are, your ideal clients and audience are going through those same struggles. When you own your story and share it, you create a brand that’s relatable and deeply human. People won’t just follow you—they’ll trust you. They’ll feel like, “This person gets it. They get me.”
That’s how you build connection—and connection is what makes brands unforgettable.
Know Your Audience by Knowing Your Past Self
When you reflect on the times you needed help the most, you start to see patterns. What questions were you asking? What fears did you have? What kind of person, coach, or resource would have made all the difference for you?
Now flip it—those answers tell you exactly who your audience is and what they need. Ask yourself:
What challenges did I face that my audience might be facing now?
What tools, strategies, or mindsets got me through?
How can I speak to those struggles in a way that resonates?
When you use your own experiences as a guide, you stop guessing and start delivering real value to the people who need it most.
Discover Your Superpower
This mindset isn’t just about helping others—it’s about identifying your unique strengths. Think about the skills and qualities you leaned on during hard times. Maybe you’re great at simplifying chaos, motivating people, or turning problems into plans.
That’s your superpower—the thing you’re naturally amazing at that others desperately need.
Here’s how to use it:
Highlight It – Make your superpower a core part of your messaging and services.
Create Systems Around It – Build tools, templates, and frameworks to deliver it consistently.
Show It Off – Share success stories that prove how your superpower gets results.
Your superpower isn’t just a skill; it’s your differentiator. It’s the reason people will pick you over everyone else.
Turn It Into a Strategy
This isn’t just about mindset—it’s about action. Here’s how to turn this perspective into a strategy that grows your brand:
Own Your Story – Be vulnerable about what you’ve been through and how you’ve grown. People connect to authenticity.
Speak Their Language – Use words and examples that reflect what your audience is feeling right now.
Provide Solutions – Offer tools, frameworks, and tips that help your audience solve the same problems you’ve faced.
Show Up Consistently – Keep showing up so your audience knows they can count on you.
Celebrate Wins – Highlight both your own progress and the success stories of those you’ve helped.
Final Thoughts
Your personal brand isn’t about creating a perfect image—it’s about being real, relatable, and useful. It’s about showing up as the person someone else needed—and turning that authenticity into impact.
So ask yourself: Who did you need when you were struggling? And how can you step into that role for someone else today?
Because when you do, you don’t just build a brand—you build trust, authority, and a legacy that actually matters.
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