Standing out as YOU: The difference between your identity and your firm’s identity

For accountants who are curious about who you are apart from the firm, and how those two work together (now and in the future)!

By The Profitable Firm

Date and time

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00 - 17:00 GMT+1

Location

Johnnie Walker Princes Street

145 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4BL United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Introduction & welcome: My story & Your story


Presentation: Karen’s story (and KLR v PF) Group session: Why are you here? What do you most want to come away with? Action session: Sharing your story

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Your values & your people


Pairs session: Discuss your values and the kind of people you want to impact Group session: Share what you covered and what actions result from it

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Your Next Big Thing


Group session: Share what it is or might be Feedback session: in pairs

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CHOOSE: Your message & voice


Choose either this or the other afternoon breakout depending on what you most need: Building your personal brand voice Workshopping: Documenting your voice and core messages

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CHOOSE: Your personal brand campaign


Choose either this or the other afternoon breakout depending on what you most need: Overview: What kind of campaign do you need? Are you ready for this yet? One-on-one session: Start completing the...

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

History Experience


Together we will enter the Johnnie Walker Archive Room for a guided, in-depth exploration of Johnnie Walker artefacts. We'll discover the inspiring truth behind one of Scotland's most familiar whiski...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

What did you get? What do you still need?


What clarity did you get? What is still unclear? What’s your next step?

About this event

  • 8 hours

Standing out as YOU: The difference between your identity and your firm’s identity

Invest in your own self by taking a full day out to consider your personal story, motivations, and the future differences between "you" and "the firm". Whether this looks like a full personal brand project (complete with logo and website and some kind of product or service), or simply changes the approach you take to social media, this is your opportunity to pause and reflect on yourself.

This is a full day, immersive event at the Johnnie Walker Experience in Edinburgh. We thought that would be fitting, to have the workshop in a place with a personal brand name (which became a bigger product brand!). Plus whisky, of course.

Whether you like whisky or not, you’ll love the space, the history, the opportunity to think about your own name and your legacy.

Tickets

Frequently asked questions

Is this for accounting firm owners only?

This event has been created for the owners of accounting firms; but if you'd like to either send or bring a member of your leadership team, so they can explore their personal brand, they're welcome to attend also.

What if I don't think I want or need a personal brand right now?

The truth is, you HAVE a personal brand already - of some kind. That may be how you post (or don't) on social media. Or the kind of clients you're working with. Or a personal project (such as writing a book, providing coaching, or building a new business). The question is, what will you do with it?

I'm writing a book (or planning to). Will this event be helpful for me?

Absolutely! Authoring a book is a perfect example of a "personal brand project", because even if the book will help your firm in some way, it's still written by you as the author - and people want to get to know the author. This event will help you determine how you manage those connections.

I'm not sure if I need a personal logo or personal website. Is that what a personal brand means?

Sometimes a "personal brand" reveals itself in a logo and website for you personally. Other times, it means the way you communicate online and offline, and where you put your energy. This event has been created to help you determine what "personal brand" means for you, and what you'll do next.

I'm coming from another country. Is it worth it for this one day workshop?

Absolutely! First because you get to come to Scotland! But there's also a second workshop on "Campaign Building" the next day. If you're traveling further it's the perfect opportunity to first explore your personal brand, then spend the next day literally building out your personal brand campaign.

I'll need to stay overnight. Where do you recommend I stay?

We've got a variety of suggestions - from a solid Premier Inn, to beautiful Airbnbs or hotels we've had good experiences with. Once you've booked your place, message us and we'll help you find the right one for you. (If you prefer, we can sort all your travel for you, and invoice you for the total.)