In this episode of The Inside-Out Conversations, we explore a question that quietly haunts many leaders: If I’m doing great work, why am I still invisible?

Our executive mindset coach Manju turns host to speak with our personal branding expert Charan and unpack the real value of building your visibility as a leader. This episode is a clarion call for professionals who’ve relied on results alone and now feel it’s time to step into the spotlight.

In this conversation, we cover:

• The difference between personal branding and self-promotion
• What “loud impact” means in a leadership context
• Why staying silent can hold back even the most talented individuals
• The inner barriers that prevent people from building their brand
• Who personal branding is really for
• How to do it right—without losing authenticity
• The biggest myths that stop professionals from owning their voice

(00:00) Introduction to Personal Branding & Coaching

(02:54) The Importance of Digital Presence

(06:00) Self-Promotion vs Branding

(09:02) The Cost of Missing Out on Branding

(12:06) Cultural Resistance to Personal Branding

(15:13) Starting Your Personal Branding Journey

(17:52) Doing Personal Branding Right

(21:08) Myths of Personal Branding

(23:54) Real-Life Success Stories

(26:03) What's next on Inside-Out?

Whether you’re quietly confident or actively curious, this episode will give you the mindset shift and actionable clarity to own your narrative before someone else does.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to transform silent talent into meaningful, visible impact.