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29/10/2025

We tend to think synchronicity is luck, but way more often it’s clarity meeting readiness.

Synchronicity isn’t something you can demand. But it is something you can invite.

When you’re aligned, and open, those “out of nowhere” moments land with precision.

And the leaders who pay attention move differently. They respond with insight, not noise.

28/10/2025

True personal branding is felt as much as it's seen.

It’s about consistency in your visual and verbal language, making you instantly recognisable in any context.

Stop chasing the perfect pitch - instead, focus on how you make others feel.

Discover how to craft a powerful personal brand that resonates and captivates - read the full blog now to unlock the secrets of authentic, unforgettable presence! https://www.ninachristian.com/blog/strategic-identity-personal-branding

27/10/2025

One of the things I"ve had to lean into in this current "spring growth🌿" season is how to map all my projects, possibilities and get things ordered by priority.

(if you've ever felt like you're holding a hundred good ideas in your head - and unsure what to act on first/next - you'll know what I mean!)

And I can't even with most of the goal-setting methods out there - full of pressure, rigid structure and unrealistic timelines. That just doesn't work for me - with the myriad of moving parts in my world. (and while I'm highly strategic and I'm also deeply intuititive and I "go where the energy is"!)

I've been relying heavily on a system I developed a few years ago (Momentum Map™) for clients who have complex brand architectures - but over the course of this year I've been leaning into it for just about everything in my marketing and business development!

I love it (and use it!) so much - and those I've shared it with love it too!

So I'm running a training next week for all my Marketing Me® clients because I know it will be a game-changer for them, like it has been for me.

It's become a clarity ritual that supports me every time I need to reset my focus and redirect my energy.

So it's not strictly marketing & branding - but by gosh, it will help you do it!

If you'd like to join me for this Momentum Map™ Workshop - a one-hour clarity session to help you sort the mental clutter, prioritise with confidence, and make space for what matters now- without dropping the rest, you're welcome to!

Wed 29 October - 12:30pm AEDT / Tues 28 Oct - 6:30pm PT

Link to book in is - here https://www.ninachristian.com/offers/CkFog6hR/checkout

You’ll walk away with your own personalised map - crafted during the session - plus the ability to use this tool anytime your clarity feels cloudy.

For those of you building thoughtful brands or navigating your next chapter - this one’s for you. 💛

26/10/2025

It’s tempting to curate how we ideally want to be perceived. But humans crave what’s real.

Communicating your expertise is one thing.

Doing it in a way that people care about is something else.

It's not just about "being human" - either.

We need to be considerate, strategic not to waste people's time, or our energy.

My work sits at the intersection of both - helping people navigate the balance (or intersection, which is more accurate) of strategy & self expression.

One way to do both is to share small, imperfect decisions that show your values in action, not just highlight reels or inspo posts.

Showing the human side of you, your values and your expertise and experience - all in one!

24/10/2025

Synchronicity is strategic. But most people dismiss it as coincidence.

The truth is, some of the most important decisions in my work didn’t come from plans. They came from nudges: a thought that wouldn’t let go, a conversation that felt like chance, a sentence that shifted something in me.

Over time, I’ve learned these aren’t accidents. They’re data from a deeper system, information we miss when we’re too busy hustling.

Leaders who trust those signals don’t wait for synchronicity. They partner with it. And that shift changes everything.

23/10/2025

Category leadership isn’t about noise. It’s about clarity, consistency, and being memorable enough to shape the agenda.

23/10/2025

Spring in Melbourne has me feeling all kinds of fresh energy 🌸

So a few new projects, some exciting events, and lots of creative sparks flying have been flying lately ⚡

Here’s a little peek behind what I’ve been creating and what’s coming next - you might find a spark in there for your own journey too.

For those of you building thoughtful brands or navigating your next chapter - this one’s for you.

🩷💙💜

21/10/2025

A new service station opened on my street recently. Nothing remarkable, except for the name: Solo.

It brought back a flood of memories. Not of the petrol brand (which itself was a blast from the past), but of the iconic Solo soft drink ads from the 70s and 80s.

If you grew up in Australia during that time, you’ll remember the “Solo Man.” Kayaking down rapids. Wrestling brumbies. And the unforgettable line: “𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘻𝘻 𝘴𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵.”

Forty years later, I can still recall the words - yep the servo memory even got me singing them.

“You’ve got to work it hard to be a Solo man.
You’ve got to take the lead and make the others follow…”

Solo wasn’t just another soft drink. It was the first to market itself to men - carving out a space nobody else was playing in. That difference made people take notice.

Here’s why those ads stuck for decades - and what we can learn from them when building a personal brand:

- 𝗕𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁. Don’t try to win the old game. Define a new one.

Solo was the first soft drink positioned for men. While every other soft drink was about families and fun, Solo carved out a new space. That difference instantly set it apart from the others and put it into a “category of one”

- 𝗕𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁. Reinforce your message until it becomes what you’re known for.

The brand didn’t just run one or two ads. They repeated the same imagery, the same vibe, and the same line across years. Lots of different iterations. Same theme. The repetition reinforced the brand in people’s minds.

- 𝗕𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. Use stories, phrases, or metaphors that people can recall years later.

Decades later, I could still sing the jingle word for word without missing a beat. That’s the power of a simple hook.

Being good at what you do isn’t enough. Being 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 is what shifts you from “another option” to “the obvious choice.”

21/10/2025

For years I struggled with impostor syndrome and the belief that I didn’t have the confidence to build a strong personal brand.

I felt like I had all the raw ingredients, and as a professional marketer (and then agency owner) even knew how to put them together.

But yet, I felt so stuck.

This inner gnawing that it wasn’t lack of knowledge.

Or experience.

Or tools.

Or time.

It was a lack of CONFIDENCE.

Marketing “someone else” was easy – doing it for myself…..as a person, as a brand….no longer hiding behind a company name?

Different story.

It brings up all your…..stuff.

Feeling awkward, icky, or impostor syndrome is very normal. Of the countless people I’ve worked with, only a handful didn’t struggle with this.

All ages, all levels of experience, all genders, all professions, all parts of the globe. A study by KPMG stated that 75% of women surveyed admitted to experiencing impostor syndrome – and many of those in their day-to-day work.

These feelings are massively amplified when you are in the position of sharing yourself with the world to build your personal brand.

Impostor syndrome is one of the most important things a personal brand needs to overcome, because otherwise you show up feeling like you need validation even though you deliver compelling life or business benefits.

This is especially true if you’re from a culture that frowns upon people ‘blowing their own trumpet’.

So what’s the antidote?

Psychologist Pauline Clance, one half of the duo who coined the term ‘impostor syndrome’ identified the theory that impostor feelings come from a conviction that people need to mask who they really are.

This is why there is such emotional charge around authenticity – when it’s embraced.

Authenticity is the metaphorical removal of the mask, that keeps the real us hidden and disempowers that impostor phenomenon.

Even when you know you’re really good at what you do, self-doubt can creep in like an unwelcome guest.

We see those around us shining bright and think, “Who am I to stand out when there are so many amazing people already doing this?” Not knowing, or truly believing wholeheartedly, that it’s our uniqueness that the world needs.

In the background, there is often fear of putting ourselves out there, wondering what people will say.

Or being afraid of the judgement, the assumptions, the “what if it doesn’t work” vibes. Lack of confidence holds so many people back unnecessarily.

Confidence ultimately comes through embracing authenticity.

It's why it’s so powerful.

Embrace your uniqueness, unveil your authenticity, and watch your confidence soar.

It's not about proving yourself to others; it's about revealing the value only you can offer.

Let the world witness the true brilliance that is uniquely yours.

Dare to stand out, because the world doesn't need another imitation – it needs YOU.

(taken from one of my fave sections in my first book, Marketing Me)

19/10/2025

Leadership as a personal brand isn't about having a louder voice or stronger presence, it's the subtle art of drawing potential paths between present challenges and future solutions.

In a way that genuinely helps people - and helps people see possibilities.

And it becomes tangible when you map out the steps to get there. This gives people confidence it's not pie-in-the-sky fantasty that's unattainable for the masses.

And it's one the most empowering things you can do as a leader in your space.

This act of bridging is where the real magic of progress happens, transforming "what is" into "what could be".

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Nina Christian is a passionate marketer, with a career of over 24 years in marketing spanning technology, not-for-profits, tourism, fashion, sports, education and more. In 2000, Nina founded boutique-marketing agency Braveda (Winner, "Best Marketing Agency" at the 2018 AMI Awards) and in that time has worked with hundreds of marketers, agencies and award-winning clients around the globe helping them to make their marketing exceptional.

Even with a rich background in traditional marketing, Nina was an early adopter of our industry’s digital toolset – recognising changing buyer behaviour and the need for marketers to adapt.

Nina founded, grew and successfully exited a startup of international renown, is the Co-Founder of social enterprise EntreprenHer, and through her agency Braveda, has created a thriving online community of thousands of young marketers starting out under the @Launch Your MarketinLaunch Your Marketing Career brand.

Nina is the State Chair of the AMI in Victoria, an AMI Fellow, Winner of Certified Practicing Marketer of the Year (Victoria) 2018, and serves on multiple marketing advisory boards.

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