strategy-personal-brand

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strategy-personal-brand

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Produces a complete personal brand strategy for any individual client — professionals, consultants, executives, politicians, performing artists, athletes, local celebrities, comedians, pastors/religious leaders, academics, or public figures in Uganda/East Africa and globally. Covers brand architecture (positioning, differentiation, personality), client-type-specific platform strategy, content system, authority building, expert bio construction, and monetisation pathways. Distinct from a company brand strategy: this focuses on the person, their expertise, and their individual presence. Invoke when a client wants to build a personal profile, establish thought leadership, grow their professional or public reputation, build a following, attract brand partnerships, win speaking engagements, or increase visibility as an individual rather than as an organisation. For influencer partnership strategy (brand-side), see 08-influencer-marketing-strategy instead.

Personal Brand Strategy

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• Produces a complete personal brand strategy for any individual client — professionals, consultants, executives, politicians, performing artists, athletes, local celebrities, comedians, pastors/religious leaders, academics, or public figures in Uganda/East Africa and globally. Covers brand architecture (positioning, differentiation, personality), client-type-specific platform strategy, content system, authority building, expert bio construction, and monetisation pathways. Distinct from a company brand strategy: this focuses on the person, their expertise, and their individual presence. Invoke when a client wants to build a personal profile, establish thought leadership, grow their professional or public reputation, build a following, attract brand partnerships, win speaking engagements, or increase visibility as an individual rather than as an organisation. For influencer partnership strategy (brand-side), see 08-influencer-marketing-strategy instead.
• Use this skill when it is the closest match to the requested deliverable or workflow.

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• Do not use this skill for graphic design, video production, software development, or legal advice beyond the repository's stated scope.
• Do not use it when another skill in this repository is clearly more specific to the requested deliverable.

Workflow

1. Collect the required inputs or source material before drafting, unless this skill explicitly generates the intake itself.
2. Follow the section order and decision rules in this SKILL.md; do not skip mandatory steps or required fields.
3. Review the draft against the quality criteria, then deliver the final output in markdown unless the skill specifies another format.

Anti-Patterns

• Do not invent client facts, performance data, budgets, or approvals that were not provided or clearly inferred from evidence.
• Do not skip required inputs, mandatory sections, or quality checks just to make the output shorter.
• Do not drift into out-of-scope work such as code implementation, design production, or unsupported legal conclusions.

Outputs

• A structured markdown document, plan, playbook, or strategy ready for client-facing or internal use.

References

• Use the inline instructions in this skill now. If a references/ directory is added later, treat its files as the deeper source material and keep this SKILL.md execution-focused.

Required Input

Ask for the following before generating any deliverable:

1. Individual's name and professional role/title
2. Client type — select the primary type: Professional/Consultant | Executive/Corporate Leader | Politician/Public Official | Performing Artist (musician, actor, comedian) | Athlete/Sports Personality | Local Celebrity/Influencer | Pastor/Religious Leader | Academic/Researcher | Creative (designer, photographer, writer, filmmaker)
3. Industry or field — e.g. "Healthcare; cardiovascular disease prevention in sub-Saharan Africa" or "Music; Afrobeats and R&B, Kampala"
4. Country/city — default is Uganda/East Africa if not specified
5. Current online presence — platforms active on, follower/connection counts, whether any content is already being published
6. Primary goal — rank in order: thought leadership / business development / political visibility / entertainment career growth / brand partnerships and endorsements / speaking engagements / media presence / fan community building
7. Target audience — who specifically must know this person? (e.g. "Fellow health professionals and NGO funding bodies" or "Urban Ugandan youth aged 18–30 who follow Afrobeats")
8. Comfort with content creation — ghost-written, voice-note-to-post, interview-to-content, or self-created?
9. Time available per week for personal brand activity
10. Monetisation intent — is the goal to generate direct revenue from the personal brand? If yes, which model: services/consultancy, speaking fees, brand partnerships, digital products, or audience monetisation?

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Section 1 — Personal Brand Foundation

Define these elements before producing any content plan. Present them to the client for approval before proceeding to Section 2.

1.1 Brand DNA — The Three-Strand Test (Vaden, 2023)

A personal brand is only sustainable where three strands intersect:

Strand	Question	If missing…
Prolific — natural talent	What are you naturally skilled at, faster or better than most people?	Brand feels inauthentic
Passionate — genuine interest	What would you pursue even without payment?	Brand burns out within 12 months
Profitable — market demand	What will the target market actually pay for or value?	Brand earns no commercial return

A brand built on only two strands is unstable. All three must align. The intersection is where the Brand Positioning Statement lives.

Sheahan's Wall: the #1 reason personal brands fail is diluted focus — trying to serve multiple audiences, talk about multiple topics, or appear on every platform simultaneously. The prescription is radical specificity first: one avatar, one core problem, one primary platform. Expand only after traction is achieved.

The KNOWN Framework (Schaefer, 2017): The five steps that every successful personal brand follows, in order:

Step	What happens
Find your Intersection	Identify the overlap between your unique passion, your sustainable content niche, and a market that will pay
Establish a sustainable interest	The niche must sustain content production for years, not months — test longevity before committing
Choose the right platform for your audience	Not the platform you prefer — the platform where your target audience already spends time
Create Content Consistently	No personal brand survives without consistent, quality content; frequency matters less than reliability
Move from Being Known to BEING KNOWN	Achieve the tipping point by locking in a memorable association — one thing the market calls you for

The KNOWN framework reinforces the VCP sequence: you cannot be Credible until you are Visible, and you cannot be Profitable until you are Credible. Content is the primary mechanism for moving through each stage.

Wealthy and Well-Known Principle (Vaden, 2023): The only truly scalable personal brand is built around a specific problem you have personally solved. The further your content gets from your lived experience, the less resonance it has and the harder it is to sustain. "Your mess is your message" — the most credible authority is the person who solved the problem they now teach. When positioning a client, always ask: what problem did this person personally solve that others are still struggling with?

1.2 Brand Positioning Statement (BPS)

Produce one sentence using this exact structure:

"I help [specific avatar] with [specific problem] through [unique mechanism/credential]."

For entertainers and public figures, adapt to: "I [perform/create/advocate] for [specific audience] through [distinctive style or approach] — known for [one ownable characteristic]."

Rules:

• The avatar must be specific — not "businesses" but "Ugandan SME owners in manufacturing"
• The problem or outcome must be concrete — not "succeed" but "secure Series A funding" or "double ticket sales"
• The mechanism must differentiate — what this person does or knows that direct peers do not

Examples by client type:

• Professional: "I help East African hospital administrators reduce preventable readmissions through evidence-based clinical protocols adapted to low-resource settings."
• Politician: "I advocate for youth economic inclusion in Kampala Central by turning community feedback into concrete housing and employment policy."
• Musician: "I create Afrobeats music rooted in Luganda storytelling — for Ugandan listeners who want to hear their own culture in a global sound."
• Athlete: "I show young Ugandan footballers how to combine academic achievement with professional sports careers — because the two are not opposites."

1.3 DCPR Brand Test (Brown, 2016)

Before finalising positioning, verify the brand passes all four tests:

• Distinctive — different from others in this field. Not better — different. Test: could someone describe this person in one sentence that no one else in the field could claim?
• Consistent — same positioning across all channels and over time. Test: does a stranger seeing this person on LinkedIn and then on Facebook recognise the same brand?
• Passionate — authentic energy that signals genuine commitment, not performance. Test: does the person talk about this topic voluntarily, unprompted?
• Relevant — meaningful to the specific audience. Test: would the target audience immediately understand why they should follow this person?

1.4 Core Expertise Areas (3 Pillars)

Identify exactly three topics this person can address with genuine, demonstrable authority. These become the content pillars for all platforms. Each pillar must be specific enough that the individual could credibly be introduced as "Uganda's leading voice on [X]". Reject generic pillars.

Reject	Accept
"Digital marketing"	"Social media strategy for Ugandan healthcare providers"
"Finance"	"SME lending and credit access in Uganda's formal banking sector"
"Leadership"	"Building high-performance teams in East African NGOs"

Present the three pillars as a table: Pillar name, one-sentence description, example content topic.

1.5 Personality Attributes (3 Descriptors)

Select three attributes that govern how all content should feel. Choose from:

direct / warm / analytical / provocative / encouraging / formal / conversational / irreverent / authoritative / humble / entertaining / inspiring

Apply the RACE framework (Chaffey, 2024) lens: the personality must work at the Reach stage (attracting strangers), the Act stage (compelling them to read or respond), and the Engage stage (sustaining a loyal following). A personality that is purely formal may Reach well in professional circles but fail to Engage over time.

Present the three attributes with a one-sentence implication for content: e.g. "Analytical — back every claim with a data point or a cited source, even in short posts."

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Section 2 — Client Type Platform Guide

Apply this quick reference to identify the correct platform priority and content approach for each individual client type. Detailed playbooks for each type are in references/client-type-playbooks.md.

Client Type	Primary Platform	Secondary	Content Focus	Key Insight
Professional/Consultant	LinkedIn	WhatsApp Status	Expertise, case studies, opinion	Inbound leads from content; links go in comments, not post body
Executive/Corporate Leader	LinkedIn	X/Twitter	Industry commentary, team culture, vision	Personal profile reaches 10× more than company page
Politician/Public Official	Facebook	WhatsApp Broadcast + X/Twitter	Policy made accessible, constituency work, vision	LinkedIn audience = journalists/NGOs/donors, not voters
Performing Artist (music, acting)	TikTok/Instagram	YouTube	Creative process, personality, cultural identity	Target commercial buyers (event bookers, brands) on LinkedIn too
Athlete/Sports Personality	Instagram	TikTok + YouTube	Training, behind-the-scenes, values, off-field story	Build brand during peak years; post-career leverage requires an audience built in advance
Local Celebrity/Influencer	Instagram	TikTok	Lifestyle, personality, entertainment	Engagement rate beats follower count for brand partnerships; 3%+ is healthy
Pastor/Religious Leader	Facebook	YouTube	Teaching, community, inspiration	WhatsApp Broadcast list is highest-trust channel for congregation
Academic/Researcher	LinkedIn	Twitter/X	Insights, data, methodology, accessible writing	Op-eds in national press generate durable Google visibility
Creative (designer, photographer)	Instagram	LinkedIn	Portfolio, process, client outcomes	LinkedIn reaches commercial buyers (CMOs, brand managers) that Instagram misses

The VCP Sequence (Brown, 2016) — applies to every client type:

• Visibility first — people must know the name before they trust the expertise
• Credibility second — delivered results, endorsements, and consistent behaviour
• Profitability third — referrals, fees, partnerships, votes — only reachable after credibility is established

Most individuals skip straight to Profitability. This is the primary reason personal brand campaigns underperform.

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Section 3 — Platform Strategy

Recommend platforms in priority order based on the individual's goal and target audience. Apply the POEM model (Paid/Owned/Earned) — personal profiles are Owned media; shares and media mentions are Earned.

Priority 1 — LinkedIn (B2B, Professional, Formal Sector)

Profile optimisation:

• Headline: rewrite to state outcome, not title. "CEO, Kampala Tech Ltd" becomes "Helping Ugandan founders scale through digital systems | CEO, Kampala Tech Ltd"
• About section: open with the positioning statement from Section 1.1; follow with three credibility signals (years of experience, notable client or institution, measurable result)
• Featured section: pin the three strongest proof points — a long-form article, a media mention, a presentation or certificate

Publishing cadence:

• 3 posts per week: 1 insight/opinion post, 1 story/experience post, 1 practical tip post
• 1 long-form LinkedIn Article per month (minimum 800 words); topic drawn from a core pillar
• Connection strategy: connect with 10 new relevant people per week; personalise every request with one sentence explaining the reason

Post format guidance:

• Open with a single strong sentence — no preamble, no "I want to share something…"
• Use single-sentence paragraphs for readability on mobile
• End every post with one question to invite comments

Priority 2 — Facebook (General EA Audience, Community Trust)

In Uganda and East Africa, a personal Facebook profile (not a Page) is often more effective for individual thought leadership. Ugandan audiences extend trust to the person, not the brand entity.

Publishing cadence: 3–4 posts per week

Content mix:

• 40% professional insight (pillar content, adapted to a warmer register)
• 30% personal/human content (community involvement, travel, family milestones — these build likeability and trust)
• 30% community engagement (commenting substantively on others' posts, answering questions in Groups)

Facebook Groups: Join and actively contribute to 3–5 relevant professional groups. Answer questions, share expertise, and reference relevant content without self-promotion. Group visibility builds credibility faster than profile-only activity.

Priority 3 — X/Twitter (Opinion Leaders, Media, NGO, Public Sector)

Prioritise X/Twitter for individuals targeting journalists, policy makers, NGO professionals, academics, and public intellectuals. De-prioritise for individuals whose audience is primarily small business owners or consumers.

Publishing cadence: 1–2 posts per day; engage with 5–10 relevant accounts daily (replies and quote-posts, not only likes)

Content approach:

• Express opinions clearly — hedged, tentative posts underperform on X in the East African market
• Use threads for longer analysis: a 5-post thread on a specific topic builds more credibility than 5 disconnected posts
• Monitor and respond to sector news in real time — timeliness is a competitive advantage on X

Supplementary — WhatsApp Status

WhatsApp Status reaches existing contacts directly, with no algorithmic interference. It is highly personal and appropriate for professionals whose target audience is already in their phone — consultants, lawyers, architects, doctors, financial advisers.

Usage: Post 1–2 professional insights per week as Status updates. Keep each update to one clear idea. Do not use Status for sales messages.

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Section 4 — Content Strategy

3.1 Content Pillars in Practice

Each of the three pillars from Section 1.2 generates specific content types. For each pillar, produce:

• 3 example post titles (LinkedIn-ready)
• 1 example thread opener (X/Twitter-ready)
• 1 example article headline (LinkedIn Articles)

Example for a pillar on "SME credit access in Uganda":

• Post titles: "Why your bank rejected your loan application (and what to fix before reapplying)"; "The one document Ugandan banks look at first — and most SMEs get it wrong"; "I reviewed 40 SME loan files last year. Here is what the successful ones had in common."
• Thread opener: "Ugandan SMEs leave billions in accessible credit on the table every year. Here is why — and how to stop doing it. Thread:"
• Article headline: "The Ugandan Entrepreneur's Guide to Getting Your First Business Loan Approved"

3.2 Content Type Mix

Platform	Content Types
LinkedIn	Opinion post, story post (lesson from experience), practical tip post, case post (project or client story, anonymised if necessary)
Facebook	Same mix as LinkedIn, warmer register; include proportionally more personal moments
X/Twitter	Short takes, thread analyses, real-time commentary on sector news
WhatsApp Status	Single-idea professional insight; concise and direct

3.3 Content Creation Workflow for Busy Individuals

Most senior professionals cannot sustain a consistent content schedule through willpower alone. Recommend one of these three workflows based on the individual's available time and comfort level:

Voice-note-to-post (minimum effort): The individual records a 2–3 minute voice note explaining their idea or opinion. The consultant transcribes, edits, and formats into a post. The individual reviews and approves. Elapsed time for the individual: under 5 minutes per post.

Interview-to-content (batch method): A 20-minute monthly interview call between the individual and the consultant. The consultant asks 8–10 questions across the content pillars. From the transcript, the consultant produces 8–12 posts, 1 article, and 2–3 thread starters. The individual reviews the batch in a single sitting.

Reaction posts (lowest barrier): The individual shares their genuine opinion on an article, report, or news development in their sector. The consultant formats and publishes. These posts tend to score high on authenticity because they are time-stamped to real events.

Apply the 10-4-1 rule (Bodnar and Cohen, 2012) across the monthly content mix: for every 10 shares of others' content, publish 4 original posts, and include no more than 1 overtly promotional post.

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Section 5 — Consistency System

Inconsistency is the primary failure mode of personal brand programmes. Define a system, not a target.

Weekly content quota (minimum floor, not ceiling):

• LinkedIn: 3 posts
• Facebook: 3 posts
• X/Twitter: 5 posts (or 1 thread)
• WhatsApp Status: 1–2 updates

Content batching: At the start of each month, produce 2 weeks of content in a single 90-minute working session. Use the interview-to-content workflow to generate raw material; format and schedule in the same session.

Scheduling tools:

• Buffer (free plan): LinkedIn and X/Twitter scheduling
• Meta Business Suite (free): Facebook scheduling
• Hootsuite or Later (paid): cross-platform if budget allows

Monthly review (30 minutes):

• Identify the 3 posts with the highest engagement that month
• Identify the 3 posts with the lowest engagement
• Note the topic, format, and posting time of the top performers
• Adjust the following month's content mix accordingly

Annual review: Reassess the three content pillars each year. Expertise evolves; the market changes. A pillar that resonated in Year 1 may need to be replaced or refined in Year 2.

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Section 6 — Authority Building Beyond Content

Content builds familiarity. Authority requires proof points that exist outside the individual's own channels. Target a minimum of one external proof point per quarter.

Expert Bio construction — Names & Numbers (Vaden, 2023): The expert bio is read before every speaking booking, media interview, and brand partnership decision. Use Portrait View (zoom in on specific, impressive numbers and named institutions) not Landscape View (vague general terms). Replace "experienced professional" with "conducted 300+ client engagements across 7 African countries." Replace "award-winning artist" with "winner of the 2024 Pearl of Africa Music Award, Best Afrobeats Artist." Build a 50-word, 150-word, and 300-word version. Store in references/expert-bio-templates.md.

Speaking: Target 2–4 engagements per year. Speaking is the single highest-ROI visibility activity for individual brands — one keynote to 200 qualified peers delivers more credibility than six months of social media posts (Brown, 2016). Uganda's active conference seasons: finance, agri-business, technology, healthcare, education, faith. Submit speaker proposals 3–4 months in advance. Record every talk; a 60-second highlight clip generates content for weeks.

Media appearances: Pitch to the Daily Monitor business section, New Vision, NBS TV Business Focus, NTV's business programmes, and the BBC Africa or VOA Africa for regional/international profiles. Journalists prefer a specific, data-backed angle over a general offer to comment. Pitch a counterintuitive finding, a new statistic, or a timely hook. A single media mention generates lasting Google search visibility and can be referenced in every future pitch.

Peer collaborations: Arrange joint content with 2–3 peers of similar or higher standing. Credibility is borrowed before it is earned (Schaefer, 2017) — a guest appearance on an established platform transfers that platform's credibility to the newcomer. Cross-posting audiences is the fastest legitimate reach expansion.

Written thought leadership: Submit op-eds to The Observer, Nile Post, The East African, and The African Report. Op-eds rank in Google and generate inbound credibility long after publication. Aim for 1–2 per year.

Personal Board of Advisors (PBA): Assemble 5–7 people who are not close friends, have diverse expertise and networks, and are values-aligned (Brown, 2016). The PBA must be formally invited into the role (not assumed into it) with a clear brief. Roles: Navigator (strategic direction), Connector (introduces you to inaccessible networks), Champion (advocates publicly), Sponsor (creates opportunities from a position of power), Specialist (technical expertise you lack). One Sponsor relationship is worth more career capital than ten mentors.

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Section 7 — Monetisation Pathways (P.A.I.D.S.)

For clients whose goal includes generating revenue from their personal brand, identify the correct revenue model before building the content strategy. Content strategy must align with monetisation intent (Vaden, 2023).

Stream	Description	Start when	Best for
Products	Digital products (ebooks, courses, templates, sample packs, presets)	500+ engaged followers	Artists, creatives, coaches, educators
Affiliates	Commission on products you genuinely recommend	Any stage; low effort	All types — only for products personally used
Investments	Business ventures adjacent to public role	Established brand + capital	Athletes, executives, politicians
Deals	Licensing, endorsements, speaking contracts, IP partnerships	5K+ engaged followers	Artists, athletes, public figures
Services	Consulting, coaching, legal, medical, advisory — trading time for money	Immediately	Professionals, consultants, academics

The Craft and Scale sequence (Marcoux, 2016): Begin with Services (highest margin, no upfront investment, builds credibility through delivered results). Once results and testimonials exist, productise the knowledge into Scale assets (courses, books, digital products) that generate revenue without additional time. Do not launch Scale products before demonstrating Craft.

Brand partnerships and endorsements: Relevant for artists, athletes, and influencers. The fee formula is Distribution Fee (cost of reaching your audience) + Talent Fee (creative labour). Maintain a 70/30 ratio: 70% organic content, 30% maximum sponsored content — beyond 30%, audience trust declines and engagement drops, reducing the value of future partnerships. Full brand partnership guide, press kit structure, pitch templates, and rate card guidance are in references/brand-partnership-guide.md.

The Fast 50 Referral Strategy (Vaden, 2023): The fastest path to first revenue is not social media — it is personal referrals. Identify 50 people who already know and trust you. Send them a free, high-value resource (a Trust Soldier: a guide, short video, checklist) and ask them to share it with 5 specific people who match your target audience. This bypasses the need for a large audience entirely and generates qualified leads within days.

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Section 8 — Measurement

All objectives must be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Set a 6-month baseline review at strategy launch.

Metric	LinkedIn	Facebook	X/Twitter	6-Month Target
Follower / connection growth	Connections	Page followers or profile followers	Followers	+500 total across active platforms
Post engagement rate	(Reactions + comments) ÷ impressions	(Reactions + comments) ÷ reach	(Likes + replies) ÷ impressions	Above 3% average
LinkedIn profile views	Weekly profile views	N/A	N/A	500+ per month
Inbound enquiries from content	Track via LinkedIn DMs	Track via Messenger or profile DMs	Track via DMs	2+ per month
Speaking or media appearances	—	—	—	1 per quarter
Content output consistency	Posts published vs. quota	Posts published vs. quota	Posts published vs. quota	80%+ of monthly quota met

Review metrics monthly. Report to the client with the three top-performing posts, three lowest-performing posts, and one recommendation for the following month. Use the meta-reporting skill to structure the monthly report.

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Section 9 — Blog Post Angles

Use with the blog-writer skill to attract individual clients to the consultancy's own channels.

Title	Target client
Why Every Professional in Uganda Needs a Personal Brand (Not Just a CV)	Working professionals new to personal branding
How Ugandan Politicians Are Using Social Media to Win Votes — And What Most Get Wrong	Political clients and campaign managers
The 3 Things Every Performing Artist Needs Before Approaching Brands for Sponsorship	Musicians, actors, and entertainers
How to Build a Personal Brand as a Doctor, Lawyer, or Accountant in East Africa	High-trust professionals reluctant to self-promote
Why Ugandan Athletes Should Start Building Their Personal Brand Before They Retire	Active athletes and their management
The Difference Between Being Famous and Having a Personal Brand	Local celebrities seeking commercial sustainability
How to Turn Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Client-Generating Machine	Consultants and freelancers
Personal Branding for Pastors and Religious Leaders: How to Lead With Integrity Online	Faith community leaders
What East African Creators Can Learn from Global Influencers (Without Losing Their Identity)	Emerging content creators
The Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your First Speaking Engagement in Uganda	Thought leaders and aspiring speakers

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Quality Criteria

A high-quality output from this skill meets all of the following standards:

• Client type acknowledged and applied: Section 2 guidance for the specific client type is reflected in platform priorities, content mix, and tone — not a generic default
• Brand DNA verified: All three strands (Prolific, Passionate, Profitable) are confirmed before the BPS is written; Sheahan's Wall is addressed in platform and topic recommendations
• BPS produced: One sentence using the correct structure, specific to this individual's type, audience, and East African or stated market context
• DCPR test passed: The brand positioning is Distinctive, Consistent, Passionate, and Relevant — confirmed against each criterion
• Three content pillars specific: Each pillar is narrow enough for the individual to be introduced as Uganda's or East Africa's leading voice on that topic
• VCP sequence respected: Visibility and Credibility tactics are recommended before Profitability tactics — not the reverse
• Monetisation model selected: One or more P.A.I.D.S. streams are identified and the Craft-before-Scale sequence is applied; authority-building tactics reference specific Ugandan/EA outlets, events, and mechanisms
• Measurement table with 6-month targets: Every metric has a named target and review cadence; report cadence references the meta-reporting skill

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References

Related skills:

Skill	When to use
04-brand-voice-intake/SKILL.md	Run before this skill if brand voice is not yet defined; informs Section 1.5 personality attributes
platform-linkedin/SKILL.md	Detailed LinkedIn profile optimisation, social selling, and individual brand strategy by type
biz-dev-credentials/SKILL.md	Draft speaker bios, media pitches, and credentials documents for Section 6
11-content-calendar/SKILL.md	Build a month-by-month content calendar from the pillars and cadences defined here
08-influencer-marketing-strategy/SKILL.md	When the client is a brand seeking to work with influencers (not an individual seeking to build their own brand)

Reference files in this skill's directory (for deeper content):

File	Contents
references/client-type-playbooks.md	Detailed content playbooks for politicians, athletes, performing artists, pastors, and creatives — platform-by-platform tactics, content pillars, and EA-specific examples
references/brand-partnership-guide.md	Press kit structure, fee formula (Distribution Fee + Talent Fee), email pitch templates, contract terms to negotiate, post-campaign reporting
references/expert-bio-templates.md	Portrait View bio templates for each client type in 50-word, 150-word, and 300-word versions

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Apply British English spelling throughout all deliverables produced by this skill (organisation, colour, programme, behaviour, analyse, strategise, recognise). Refer to the east-african-english skill for tone and register guidance specific to the East African professional context.