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Coach Dora Mendez interviews Nikki Groom about the importance of personal branding in leadership and career growth.

In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez sits down with Nikki Groom, CEO and founder of Raised Voices, a personal brand strategy firm dedicated to helping leaders articulate their expertise and amplify their impact. Nikki shares her journey from growing up in a working-class town in England to building a business that helps speakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders step into their authority. Together, they explore how personal branding, speaking, and community play a critical role in leadership development and career advancement. This conversation is especially relevant for leaders navigating visibility, identity, and influence in today’s workplace. Key Themes: • Personal brand strategy and positioning • Speaking as a leadership growth tool • Building community in leadership • Overcoming self-doubt and owning your voice • Creating visibility and authority Timestamps: Timestamps: 00:00 – Why Your Voice Matters in Leadership 01:20 – Meet Nikki Groom 05:00 – From England to Entrepreneurial Leadership 09:00 – The Power of Community in Career Growth 13:30 – Speaking as a Leadership Strategy 16:30 – Personal Brand & Positioning Framework 19:45 –…

People in this episode

Host: Coach Dora Mendez

Guest: Nikki Groom

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Organizations: Raised Voices

Places: England

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