Luke Tobin

Entrepreneur, Advisor & Investor. Follow for daily posts on business & personal growth.

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3 exits. 7 businesses. £100 to an eight-figure agency exit in 5 years.I help founders turn self-doubt into leverage, and leverage into exits.

My last business started with £100 and a lot of imposter syndrome. No funding. No safety net. Just a laptop, a tiny runway and more self-doubt than certainty. Five years later, we sold for eight figures. It was one of the fastest-growing agency stories in the UK at that level.

That was exit number three. Before that, I built and sold a hospitality business and an e-commerce brand. Different industries, same scale-to-exit playbook. Build lean. Price for profit. Systemise delivery. Think like a buyer long before you ever meet one.

Now I back other founders and work on fixing what is broken in the agency world.Current work

Unusual Group (Founder)We take minority stakes in agencies and plug them into the capital, infrastructure and operator support they need to grow margins and become exit-ready.

Tobin Capital (Owner)I invest in more than 25 brands, including SpaceX, Atom Bank, and Honest Mobile. When I invest, you do not just get capital. You get an operator in your corner on pricing, operations, hiring and exits.

A-Frame Venture Studio (Partner)We build consumer brands from scratch. Our first brand, Mirth Water, is now live in the United States at drinkmirth.com.

The Success Method NewsletterEvery week, more than 100,000 founders get my breakdown of how to turn self-doubt into an advantage in their business. I share how I structure deals and exits, the pricing moves and margin levers that work in practice.

Book (Q2 2026)My first book, on how founders can turn doubt into an asset rather than a drag on growth, is coming in Q2 2026 from a major publisher.

In total, I have started seven businesses. Two failed. Three exited. Two, I am still building. The failures taught me more than the exits. Self-doubt never went away. I learned how to use it as a filter to make better decisions in hiring, pricing, partners, and exits. That is what I teach and invest around now.

Today, I share what actually works with more than 800,000 founders across my channels. The playbooks, the red flags, the live deals and the parts of the mental game most people never talk about.

If you are an agency owner or founder who wants to raise, exit or fix your margins in the next 12 to 24 months, send me a DM.

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Success that burns through your mental bandwidth isn’t success.

It’s mismanagement disguised as commitment.

Early in my career, I thought being available meant being valuable.
Every ping got a reply.
Every meeting got a “yes.”
Every spare minute became a catch-up slot.

On paper, it looked like momentum.
In reality, it was erosion.

High performance isn’t about being always on.
It’s about knowing when to switch off so your decisions stay sharp.

These are the boundaries that keep my focus intact:

1. Control inputs.
No phone before strategy, no Slack before thinking.

2. Batch reactions.
Email and messages twice a day, everything else waits.

3. Protect transitions.
Five minutes between calls to reset the brain.

4. Create unreachable hours.
Evenings or weekends when nobody gets access.

5. Guard energy like capital.
Spend it where it compounds, not where it’s wasted.

This isn’t self-care.
It’s self-leadership.

Because success that costs your sanity will eventually cost your results.

Which boundary protects your focus the most?

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Building, buying & backing businesses | 3 exits | Investor in 40+ companies | 800K+ social audience, sharing daily content to help others succeed

Power isn’t about being loud.

Knowing when to be quiet is.

- Not every situation requires a reaction.
- Not every opportunity deserves your time.
- Not every battle is worth fighting.

Here’s how to master restraint and make your actions more powerful:

1. Master the art of silence:
- The most influential leaders listen more than they speak.
- Observing first allows you to respond with clarity, not emotion.
- Silence is often more impactful than words, use it strategically.

2. Be selective with your energy:
- Every "yes" drains time and focus, choose them wisely.
- Not all opportunities align with your goals, be intentional.
- Protect your mental bandwidth; decline distractions without guilt.

3. Build self-sufficiency:
- Rely on your skills, instincts, and knowledge.
- External validation fades, trust yourself first.
- Confidence grows in solitude; embrace independent thinking.

You don’t need to:
- justify your decisions to everyone.
- be everywhere.
- do everything.
- prove yourself constantly.

The most successful people move with intention, not noise.

Here's your reminder to:
Step back when needed.
And, move forward when it matters.

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Building, buying & backing businesses | 3 exits | Investor in 40+ companies | 800K+ social audience, sharing daily content that helps others succeed

If a paycheck costs you your peace,

it is too expensive.

You deserve a workplace that doesn’t just pay the bills,

Instead:
- Gives you space to grow
- Thrive
- Feel valued and safe

Here’s what to look for when seeking a workplace that nurtures your peace of mind:

1. Prioritise your mental peace
→ Look for a culture that supports your personal and professional growth.

2. Seek alignment with your values
→ Find a company that shares your principles and respects your work-life balance.

3. Ask the right questions during interviews
→ Don’t just ask about the role, ask about the culture, the leadership, and the values.

4. Look for leaders who lead with empathy
→ A good leader will support your well-being as much as they challenge you.

5. Pay attention to team dynamics
→ A healthy team culture will encourage collaboration and support, not competition and stress.

6. Choose companies that offer flexibility
→ Flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.

7. Assess if work-life balance is respected
→ Make sure the company doesn’t just say they value it, they live it.

8. Pay attention to employee turnover
→ High turnover can signal a toxic culture, while low turnover suggests stability and respect.

9. Trust your gut
→ If something feels off about the culture, it probably is.

10. Observe how they handle conflict
→ A company that values peace will address issues calmly and constructively, without drama or hostility.

Your job is not just a source of income,
it should be a source of growth and peace.

Choose wisely.

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Don’t stay where you're not fulfilled.

The life you want won’t meet you where you are.

Here's what I've learnt about dealing with change
(wherever you are in life right now):

- Mastering change isn't about having no fear.
- It's about moving forward despite it.

The blueprint for a meaningful pivot:

1. Honest self-reflection:
↳ Look at who you’ve become vs who you want to be.
↳ Acknowledge the habits, patterns, and environments that no longer serve you.

2. Intentional planning:
↳ Get clear on what “better” looks like.
↳ Create small, realistic steps that move you closer to it.

3. Audit your environment and the people around you:
↳ Surround yourself with those who support your growth.
↳ Have the conversations you’ve been avoiding.

4. Personal investment:
↳ Build the mindset, routines, and boundaries that elevate you.
↳ Upgrade your thinking before you upgrade your life.

5. Courageous action:
↳ Set deadlines for the changes you’ve been delaying.
↳ Choose progress over comfort.

The biggest risk isn’t changing direction.
It’s staying where you already know you’re shrinking.

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Founder of 1% Better™ | Former accountant, future author | Follow me for the best self-development content on LinkedIn

Being easy to work with costs $0.

But it separates you from 90% of people.

Most underestimate the power of simplicity..

- Showing up on time.
- Communicating clearly.
- Keeping your word.
- Taking ownership without being chased.
- Coming up with solutions.
- Managing your emotions without making it others' problem.

None of these require a degree.
None require a title.
None require extraordinary talent.

But they do require self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and respect for the people around you.

The truth is: your attitude is a competitive advantage.

People remember when you made their job easier.
They remember when you kept things simple.
They remember when you stayed calm and consistent.

Your résumé might get you in the door..

But your behaviour is what gets you invited into bigger rooms, recommended for better opportunities, and trusted when it matters.

If you want to stand out, here are a few simple habits that make you incredibly easy to work with:

1. Reply with clarity
- Avoid vague messages. 
- State what you understand, what you’ll do, and when you’ll deliver.

2. Close loops
- Don’t leave people wondering. 
- Always confirm when something is done.

3. Overcommunicate early, not late
- If something will slip, say so upfront. 
- It builds more trust than silence.

4. Bring one problem, but three solutions
- People love working with solution-driven thinkers.

5. Stay calm under pressure
- Your energy sets the tone. 
- Composure is a leadership skill.

6. Give credit, take responsibility
- Teams follow people who lead with humility, not ego.

Because at the end of the day:

People don’t just work with your skills, they work with your behaviour.

They don’t remember your CV, they remember your character.

And in a noisy world, professionalism is still a superpower.

Be the person others are grateful to collaborate with.
It costs nothing.
And it changes everything.

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Your success, my mission | People-first leadership + Emotional intelligence + Self-mastery | CEO @ Polished Carbon | Former CIO $4B company | DEIB ally

Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a month

and underestimate what they can build in a year.

Progress rarely looks exciting while it’s happening.

It’s not dramatic.
It’s repetition, refined.

The truth is, nothing meaningful scales overnight.
It compounds quietly, in systems, skills, and relationships.

In business and in life, I’ve learned:
Momentum isn’t a spark.
It’s friction mastered.

The days that feel slow, repetitive, or unnoticed are usually the ones where foundations are forming.

When growth stalls, I don’t double the effort, I double the focus.

I look for the one action that will compound over time,
not the ten that just make me feel busy.

Because high performance isn’t about speed.

It’s about stamina.
Anyone can start fast.

Few stay consistent long enough for the results to catch up.

💭 What’s one thing you’re quietly building that will pay off next year?

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Most people lose because they wait for perfect conditions.

The winners?

They move.
They test.
They try.

While everyone else is still “thinking about it,” they’re already three mistakes deep… and three lessons ahead.

And honestly?

That’s been the story of my entire career.

By the time someone has spent 3 weeks planning a “flawless” strategy, I’ve already:
• launched version 1.0
• broken it
• fixed it
• improved it
• and learnt more than they have on paper

Most people are trapped in analysis mode, waiting for the right time, the perfect plan, or the guarantee that nothing will go wrong.

But the people who actually win?

They don’t wait for perfect conditions.
They create momentum through imperfect action.

They understand that:
• Speed > perfection
• Execution > intention
• Feedback > theory
• Momentum > motivation

Overthinkers keep planning.
High performers keep moving.

By the time you’ve convinced yourself it’s “safe,” someone else has already launched, failed, adjusted, and found a better way.

Here are a few practical ways to build “move-fast” momentum:

1. Set a 48-hour rule:
- If an idea excites you, take one real action within 48 hours. No excuses.

2. Launch version 1.0 early:
- Get it out. Get feedback. Improve.
- Perfection is just procrastination in disguise.

3. Reduce decisions to minutes, not days:
- If it won’t matter in a year, decide in a minute.

4. Embrace micro-failure:
- Each small mistake is data. The faster you collect it, the faster you grow.

Your advantage isn’t in waiting.
It’s in doing.
Start before you’re ready.
Move before you’re comfortable.
Act before you feel “qualified.”

The winners?
They’re already on version 3.0
while most people are still polishing version 0.1.

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Building, buying & backing businesses | 3 exits | Investor in 40+ companies | 800K+ social audience, sharing what actually works

One of the fastest ways to burn out is trying to control what was never yours to manage.

We convince ourselves that control creates stability.
But control is an illusion, and a costly one.

I’ve fallen into that trap too.

Worrying about perceptions, outcomes, or decisions I couldn’t influence.

All it did was drain focus from what I could actually impact.

High performers learn this distinction early.

You can’t control outcomes..
But you can always control inputs, effort, intention, and response.
The moment you shift from control to influence, everything changes.

You can’t control how others perceive you.
But you can control how consistently you show up.

You can’t control every project’s result.
But you can control the standard you bring to it.

You can’t control the pace of the world.
But you can control your reaction within it.

Energy follows focus.
And focus is wasted where control doesn’t exist.

The leaders who thrive aren’t calmer because life is easier.
They’re calmer because they’ve stopped fighting battles that aren’t theirs.

Focus on what’s in your hands.
Let go of what isn’t.

That’s how you build real control, through discipline, not domination.

What’s one thing outside your control that you’re ready to stop carrying?

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Co-Founder @ The Creator Accelerator. Head of Content @ Chris Donnelly LTD. I talk about AI, Marketing & The Creator Economy

Weak leaders hoard power. 

Great ones create it in others.

"Someone remembers the day you believed in them"

That one sentence. 
That one nudge. 
It shifted their trajectory.

That’s what real influence looks like. 
Not followers. 
Not applause.
Impact.

Here's how to lead in a way that compounds:

1. Spot asymmetric upside in people
↳ Bet early. Invest in underpriced talent before the market catches on.

2. Give feedback like an owner, not a critic
↳ High standards + high belief = exponential growth.

3. Document belief, not just data
↳ Celebrate progress publicly. People work harder when they feel seen.

4. Teach leverage, not dependence
↳ Don’t build followers. Build founders, thinkers, leaders.

5. Transfer conviction, not control
↳ Don’t micromanage. Teach people to think independently and take ownership.

Quiet power move:
Make people remember how they felt after meeting you.
Forget legacy. 
Build people. 
That’s real scale.

You’ll be remembered more for who you raised than what you built.

Small bets on people become empires.

This is how wealth, culture, and movements are made.

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Here’s the harsh truth:

You can make the “right” choice and still end up somewhere you didn’t expect.

That doesn’t mean you messed up.

It just means the path is doing what it’s supposed to do: Shape you.

Life isn’t linear. 
Some detours are lessons. 
Some delays are protection. 
And sometimes the “wrong train” is exactly what forces you to grow into the person who’s ready for the right destination.

Read that again.

If you’re feeling lost, behind, or off-track, don’t spiral. 
You’re not stuck, you’re being redirected.

Three things to remember when life doesn’t go to plan:

1. Stop assuming a setback means failure.
- Often it’s just feedback, guiding you toward a better route.

2. Zoom out.
What feels wrong today might make perfect sense in three months. Perspective changes everything.

3. Keep moving.
Clarity comes from action. Momentum beats overthinking every single time.

The wrong train can still take you to the right station..
as long as you stay awake, pay attention, and keep walking when the doors open.

You’re not off your path.
You’re being recalibrated.

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Fear works, for a while.

It gets compliance, not commitment.

I’ve seen leaders rule through pressure and intimidation.

On paper, things looked fine: deadlines met, boxes ticked, metrics up.

But behind the scenes, creativity died.

- People stopped thinking independently.
- Stopped taking ownership.
- Stopped caring beyond the minimum required.

Because fear narrows focus.
It moves teams from innovation to self-preservation.

The best leaders I’ve worked with never raised their voice.

They raised standards.
They made it safe to speak up, safe to fail, and safe to fix things fast.
That’s where performance comes from, not pressure, but trust.

Leadership built on fear burns bright and fast.
Leadership built on belief compounds quietly over time.

You can’t scale fear.
You can only sustain trust.

💭 Which type of culture do you think produces better long-term results, compliance or confidence?

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Careers don’t grow by accident. 

Most people wait… and get left behind. 

Most of us don’t fail in our careers because we’re not talented. 

We fail because we avoid the uncomfortable truths that actually move us forward. 

The further you go in your career, the clearer it becomes: 
No one will manage your growth for you. 

Not your boss. 
Not your company. 
Not the system. 

Over the years, I’ve learnt (sometimes the hard way) that the people who grow fastest aren’t the smartest, they’re the ones who learn these truths early and act on them consistently. 

The truth is: Hard work isn’t enough. 
Being “good” isn’t enough. 
Staying comfortable is definitely not enough. 

The real differentiators? 
Visibility. 
Networks. 
Boundaries. 
Skills. 
And most importantly, ownership. 

That’s why I put together 7 harsh career truths every professional learns sooner or later, along with action steps you can take immediately. 

1. No one cares about your career as much as you do 
→ Set one career goal for the next 90 days and block weekly time to work on it. 

2. Hard work alone won’t get you promoted 
→ Once a week, share a quick update with your manager on achievements and next steps. 

3. Being “good” at your job isn’t enough 
→ Pick one soft skill (communication, influence, leadership) and work on it intentionally for 30 days. 

4. Your replaceability is higher than you think 
→ Build two new skills this year that increase your earning power or mobility.

5. Your network will open more doors than your CV
→ Reach out to one new person every week, no ask, just connection. 

6. If you don’t set boundaries, people will take advantage 
→ Protect one non-negotiable hour per day for deep work or rest. 

7. Comfort is the biggest career killer 
→ Do one thing each month that scares you slightly, present, apply, pitch, or initiate.

Your career won’t transform overnight… 
but it will transform when you start acting with intention. 

Small habits. 
Small risks. 
Small moves forward, compounded over time. 

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7 Harsh career truths every professional learns

Most people are preparing for 2026 the wrong way.

They’re working harder… at all the wrong things.
﻿
They’re trying to protect their job titles… instead of upgrading the skills that will actually keep them relevant.

The future isn’t rewarding the busiest people.
It’s rewarding the sharpest.

Here are 10 skills that will matter most in 2026,
﻿and the simple truth behind each:

1. Strategic thinking:
- Because knowing what to do matters more than doing everything.

2. Clear communication:
- If you can’t explain it simply, you can’t lead it confidently.

3. Adaptive learning:
- The fastest learners are becoming the fastest earners.

4. AI fluency:
- Not coding but knowing how to use AI to multiply your output.

5. Problem solving:
- People who remove friction rise faster than people who create noise.

6. Emotional intelligence:
- The workplace is changing, empathy is becoming a leadership superpower.

7. Personal branding:
If people don’t know you, they can’t promote you or buy from you.

8. Decision-making under pressure:
- Hesitation costs opportunities. Clarity creates them.

9. Resilience:
- The next decade will test everyone, those who stay steady will stay ahead.

10. Collaboration:
- The future is built by teams who think differently, not the same.

The world is changing too fast to wait for permission.
Start building these now, so you’re not catching up in 2026,
you’re leading it.

The truth is:
Your degree won’t save you.
Your job title won’t protect you.
Your experience won’t guarantee anything.

But your skills will.

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10 Skills That Will Matter in 2026

Not every reaction deserves a response.

In leadership, composure is currency.

The moment you let emotion take control, you spend credibility you can’t easily earn back.

Early in my career, I thought speaking up immediately showed strength.
It didn’t.
It showed reactivity.

The best leaders I’ve met have one habit in common..

They pause.

They don’t meet emotion with emotion.
They meet it with awareness.

Because silence isn’t avoidance.
It’s assessment.

It gives you space to separate signal from noise, truth from impulse.
And that gap, the few seconds between reaction and response,
Is where your influence is built.

Staying silent in a heated moment doesn’t make you passive.
It makes you precise.

You can always add words later.
You can’t take the wrong ones back.

What’s one situation where holding back gave you a better outcome?

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Readiness is an illusion.

It’s comfort disguised as preparation.

Every skill that matters begins in uncertainty: leadership, selling, creating, and speaking.

The only difference between those who grow and those who stall is how quickly they act before they feel qualified.

When I started leading teams, I had no idea what I was doing.
Half the time, I was learning in real-time.

But progress isn’t built on confidence.
It’s built on iteration.

Competence creates confidence, not the other way around.

High performers don’t wait to feel ready.

They build systems that let them improve faster than they fail.
So whatever your “first” is, first hire, first product, first pitch,
start before you’ve figured it out.

Because you’ll only know what works once you’ve tested what doesn’t.

Your first attempt won’t be perfect.

It’s not supposed to be.
It’s supposed to exist.

💭 What’s one thing you’ve been delaying until you feel ready?

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Ranked #1 Female Creator on LinkedIn | Founder of The Quiet Rich™ | Ex-Google | Forthcoming Author | Follow me for daily life hacks

Most people say they want success…

But almost nobody is willing to become the person who can actually hold it.

Here are 10 rare traits every high performer has
(and most people never master):

1. Relentless ownership
- If something goes wrong, they look in the mirror first, not out the window.

2. Boredom discipline
- They keep showing up long after motivation leaves.

3. Obsession with improvement
- Every day becomes a 1% upgrade.

4. Emotional neutrality
- They don’t let frustration, ego, or impulse ruin decisions.

5. Long-term thinking
- They make choices their future self will thank them for.

6. Comfortable with discomfort
- They train their mind to lean into friction.

7. Ruthless focus
- They eliminate distractions, drainers, and noise with zero guilt. 

8. Quiet confidence
- They let their results speak for themselves.

9. High standards (non-negotiable)
- They never slip into the “bare minimum lifestyle.” 

10. Adaptability
- When things change, they pivot fast. 

These traits aren’t “natural gifts.”
They’re decisions. Repeated daily.

If you want to stand out in a world where everyone is “busy,” ask yourself:

- Where am I blaming instead of owning?
- What’s one thing I could improve by 1% today?
- What distractions do I need to cut?
- What uncomfortable thing am I avoiding?

High performers aren’t special.
They’re consistent.
Disciplined.
Self-aware.
And willing to do the work when no one is watching.

Master these traits and you stop competing.
You start leading.

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10 Rare Traits in Every High Performer by Luke Tobin

I’ve interviewed hundreds of people for high-level roles. 

The most experienced candidates don’t always get the job.

The most prepared candidates do.

That's where the STAR method comes in. 

It's a proven framework for showcasing your experience and abilities.

Here's how to ace your next interview:

1. Identify key skills for the role
- Review the job description and identify the critical skills required.
- These will be the focus of your STAR stories.

2. Structure stories using STAR
- STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, Result. 
- Craft 10-15 concise stories (2-3 minutes max) that demonstrate those key skills.

3. Practice delivery 
- Run through your stories out loud. 
- Refine your phrasing 
- Work on maintaining confident body language.

4. Recall relevant experiences
- When the interview begins, share your relevant STAR stories according to the questions. 
- Show the impact of your results when possible.

Use this method and you'll be ahead of 95% of other candidates. 

Be confident, be genuine, and go crush that interview!

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Be careful where you spend your mental energy.

Attention is the tax you pay for everything you care about.

If you give it to noise, you’ll think in noise.

If you give it to growth, you’ll think in opportunity.

I’ve learnt to treat my focus like capital..
Invested where it compounds.

Not every conversation deserves a response.
Not every problem deserves space in your head.
Not every person expands your perspective.

Protect your cognitive bandwidth.

It’s your highest-performing asset.

💭 What’s one area you’re ready to stop spending mental energy on?

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Your brain isn’t broken,

it’s just built for a different world.

Most of what we call self-doubt is really self-protection.

The same wiring that once kept you alive now holds you back from growth.

That’s why new goals feel dangerous,
why success can trigger anxiety,
and why confidence often shows up after you take the risk, not before.

Your brain was designed to keep you safe, not fulfilled.
Your job is to retrain it.

Here’s how:

1. Your Brain Prefers Safety Over Growth
- It chooses what feels secure, not what helps you evolve.
- Notice fear without obeying it. Redefine “safety” as progress.

2. Uncertainty Feels Like a Threat
- The brain treats unknowns as danger.
- Break big goals into smaller, clear steps.

3. Your Inner Critic Is a Bodyguard
- That harsh voice is fear disguised as protection.
- Question it. Speak to yourself like a friend.

4. Fear of Rejection Is Ancient
- Being excluded once meant danger.
- Seek self-validation first and build confidence through action.

5. Familiar ≠ Safe
- The brain clings to comfort zones even when they limit you.
- Stretch gently. Try something unfamiliar each week.

6. Your Brain Remembers Pain More Than Success
- Negativity sticks to keep you alert.
- Record small wins and revisit them often.

7. Doubt Peaks Right Before Growth
- Panic means you’re stretching old limits.
- Name the fear. Step through it.

8. You’re Wired to Scan for What Could Go Wrong
- Most modern “dangers” are imagined.
- Ask instead: What could go right?

9. Confidence Comes After Action
- You don’t need to trust yourself to take the first step.
- Action builds evidence; evidence builds belief.

10. Doubt Can Be a Compass, Not a Cage
- It’s information, not a verdict. Learn from it, then move anyway.
- Growth lives on the other side.

High performance doesn’t come from deleting fear,
it comes from understanding it.

Because once you learn to work with your brain,
everything changes.

You stop fighting yourself.
You start trusting yourself.
And that’s when real confidence begins.

You don’t need a new mindset,
you need a new relationship with your mind.

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Your Brain Is Designed to Doubt You

Remote work doesn’t reward the hardest worker… 

it rewards the most visible one.

And the good news? 
Visibility is a skill, not a personality trait.

Here are 7 ways to stay visible in a remote job 
(without being loud, political, or “trying too hard”):

1. Communicate proactively:
- Send a quick morning priority update.
- Flag blockers early instead of going silent.

2. Own your wins:
- Share results using numbers, not adjectives.
- Post weekly highlights in your team channel.

3. Show up fully:
- Turn your camera on for important calls.
- Make one thoughtful contribution per meeting.

4. Build direct relationships:
- Schedule short virtual coffees with teammates.
- DM colleagues to acknowledge or celebrate their work.

5. Ask for clarity (then deliver):
- Ask your manager: “What does success look like this week?”
- Summarise next steps at the end of meetings.

6. Share ideas, not just tasks:
- Bring one improvement idea to each team meeting.
- Share helpful frameworks, insights, or tools.

7. Send a weekly summary:
- Friday recap: Done → In Progress → Next Week.
- Tag the people who need visibility of your work.

The truth:
You don’t need to “be the loudest.”
You just need to be seen for the value you already create.

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Style Konsult

At Style Konsult, we believe that first impressions matter, and we're here to help you make a lasting one. Our mission is simple: to empower businesses and individuals to look their best, boost their confidence, and become the very best versions of themselves.

Founder | Image Consultant

STYiLES

STYiLES makes it easy to book top image consultants and get personalized 1:1 solutions to look good and feel confident. Clients can connect with image consultants like Jen Auh, founder of STYiLES, and an image consultant in various categories, including personal branding, wellness, communication, and more.

Our mission is to give everyone access to top image consultants, empowering lives to create a more confident world. We believe people from all over the world should have the opportunities to connect, learn, and enhance their lives.

STYiLES was created by Jen Auh, an image consultant, to help people live happier, healthier, and wealthier lives by looking the part.

Founder

Jen Auh

Consulting and branding beauty and fashion businesses grow with 360 strategic design for mobile, web, video, social, and print.

Creative Director/Designer | Brand Strategist | Beauty & Fashion Expert

SUIT MAKE

Get your custom-tailored wardrobe in 14 business days worldwide. Specialized in menswear including t-shirts, ties, shirts, suits, blazers, trousers, vests and coats. Made and inspected manually by specialists. 0% return rates since the first order in 2017.

Silver Jeans Co.

Redesigned Silver Jeans Co. e-commerce site. Managed overall online creative including email marketing, affiliates and social media.

Sr. Web Creative

maurices

Created the fashion editorial campaign including photoshoot and art direction. Developed digital creative marketing campaigns.

Creative Director

Too Faced Cosmetics

Redesigned Too Faced Cosmetics e-commerce site. Built digital marketing creative including Pink (Black) Friday and holiday campaigns etc. Managed overall online creative design.

macys.com

Build and lead the design team of five developing beauty, shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry, watches and lingerie creative campaign and web assets. collaborate with marketing and buyer/merchandising team for effective results.

Design Director, Beauty & Fashion

Oversee multiple simultaneous projects to maximize efficiency and achieve critical timelines. Art direct and manage the design team and freelancers to launch a broad range of web projects including brand sitelets, finders, banners, and emails etc. Collaborate with marketing team to develop and execute creative concepts.

Design Manager, Beauty & Fashion

Bliss

Apply dynamic strategic planning, prioritization, and project management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.  Designed, developed, and implemented various web components such as homepages, landing pages, emails, banners, and retail pages.

Sr. Web Designer

The Bead Shop

Strategically prioritized, planned and coordinated web design projects to ensure on-time, requirements-compliant completion while maintaining high quality standards.  Successfully revitalized the site with thousands of products, created the web graphics and templates, and customized and managed site functions. Trained and led staff members in effectively performing web related tasks.  Collaborated with the buyer to merchandize various products.

Web Master

Founder @ Style Konsult & STYiLES | Image Consultant empowering you to achieve success by looking good and feeling confident | Mission to help 1,000 Image Consultants transform 1 million lives

Helping Image Consulting Businesses Scale Virtually

With over 20 years in beauty and fashion, I’ve seen firsthand how looking good transforms confidence—and confidence transforms lives.

It all began when I helped a nurse step into his new leadership role. He traded scrubs for a sharp, professional look, boosting his confidence and eventually launching his own healthcare business.

That experience inspired me to help others. Friends I guided landed promotions, started businesses, or found new relationships. Seeing their success sparked my journey as an image consultant.

Since then, I’ve worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals, helping them enhance their image, build confidence, and achieve success. 

Along the way, I realized my passion extended beyond clients—I wanted to empower other image consultants to thrive.

In 2022, I wrote STYiLES – The Definitive Guide to Building an Elite Image Consulting Business, a #1 international bestseller. 

Today, I’m creating an ecosystem where image consulting is accessible to anyone, anywhere, while helping consultants scale their businesses and succeed.

My mission is to help 1,000 image consultants empower 1 million lives. 

If you’re ready to transform lives, including your own, let’s connect.

Here’s how we can work together:
1️⃣ Book top image consultants to look good and feel confident: STYiLES.com
2️⃣ Subscribe to my free newsletter for image consulting business insights: STYiLES.biz
3️⃣ Join the Image Business Accelerator Waitlist to scale your image consulting business virtually: stylekonsult.com

Let’s make every impression count.

For bookings and speaking inquiries: jen@stylekonsult.com

Success shows before you speak.

Jeff Bezos in the 2020s isn’t the same man he was in the 1990s.
His image evolved as his success grew.
Yours should too.

Look at the difference:

His clothes fit perfectly.
His posture commands attention.
His style reflects confidence and power.

Nothing about it is accidental.

Every detail communicates his status
without a single word.

Focus on evolution.
As your business grows, so should your image.

I’ve helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, founders, 
and executives align their image with their success.

So they look like the leaders they already are.
Because people know your status instantly.
 
Does your image reflect who you are now?
Drop it in the comments. 👇

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Transformation starts with refinement.

This holiday season isn’t about adding more.
It’s about evolving your image to match your success.
Because how you show up shapes what shows up for you.

I’ve seen it happen over and over again.

Jeremy refined his image.
He 3x’d his business in 12 months.

Anthony elevated his presence.
He stepped into global leadership.

Chris aligned his look with his vision.
He expanded his financial firm worldwide.

That’s the power of transformation 
from the outside in.

Here’s how you can start this season:

1. Remove what no longer reflects your current self.
2. Replace worn pieces with timeless, high-quality ones.
3. Replenish your wardrobe with intention and alignment.

Small edits. 
Big impact.

Your image is more than appearance. 
It’s influence.

Meet top image consultants at STYiLES.com
Make this your most confident season yet.

P.S. What part of your image are you ready to elevate before the new year?

Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg did it. And they knew exactly what they were doing. They chose Issey Miyake and Brunello Cucinelli to build their image system.

What’s one intentional change you’re ready to make in how you show up?

If you think looking the part is vanity, think again. Steve Jobs didn’t wear a black turtleneck because he "didn’t care." He had Issey Miyake design a

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Your look is the shortcut to your new identity.

Kingsman. The Princess Diaries.
Two different stories.
One powerful truth.

Each main character transforms 
the moment their look does.

Eggsy (Kingsman):
From streetwear and sneakers to 
a perfectly tailored Kingsman suit.

He steps into a new level of 
discipline, confidence, and authority.

Mia (The Princess Diaries):
From unruly hair and oversized layers to 
polished grooming and elegant structure.

Her new image unlocks the poised, 
self-assured woman already inside her.

A new look doesn’t just 
change your appearance.

It gives you permission to embody 
who you’ve already become.

And for entrepreneurs and executives, 
the same principle applies:

- Identity shifts begin visually.
Your appearance communicates 
your status before you speak.

- Seeing is believing.
When you look aligned with 
your next chapter, your mind follows.

- People respond to the image you present.
Credibility, trust, and opportunity rise 
when you look the part.

It’s not about clothes.

It’s about becoming 
the upgraded version of you.
Mentally, physically, and strategically.

You’ve evolved.
Are you showing up
as who you’ve become?

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Most men wear what’s safe. But safety rarely builds leadership.

It’s easy to fall into the same uniform.
Blue shirt, navy trousers, brown shoes.
Safe. Predictable. Forgettable.

But as a leader, that “safe look” 
doesn’t communicate leadership.
It communicates average.

Here’s how to stop dressing like every other man 
and show up with quiet authority every day:

1. Choose 3 colors that reflect your presence.
2. Upgrade your textures like cashmere, linen, or suede.
3. Refine your fit with tailored clothes, projecting control and precision.
4. Add one signature element that’s uniquely you, like glasses or a bracelet

When your image aligns with your status, 
you embody your success.

Having the effortless image system is not about fashion.
It’s about a strategy that communicates leadership.

I’ve helped hundreds of high-achieving men build their Image System.
so they can look sharp, feel confident, and lead with authority every day.

Simple changes.
Powerful perception.
That’s what happens when you look the part.

What’s one part of your look you know could be elevated right now?

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AI can give style tips, but it can’t see people.

It doesn’t notice the presence.
It can’t read a room or a person.
That’s where the real transformation happens.

Because your image isn’t about what you wear.
It’s about how you show up intentionally.

When your image reflects who you truly are

You move differently.
You speak with confidence.
You attract better opportunities.

At STYiLES, you meet top image consultants who help you:

→ Refine your presence and personal style
→ Build confidence that commands attention
→ Align your image with your goals and lifestyle

When your image aligns with who you are,
you don’t just get noticed, 
you get remembered.

That’s what real transformation looks like.

Ready to experience it for yourself?
Meet the top image consultants at STYiLES.com

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Your image becomes your business.

Steve Jobs is still the face of Apple.
Apple just proved how powerful 
a leader’s image is.

Last week, Apple launched 
the iPhone Pocket with Issey Miyake.

The same designer who created 
Steve Jobs’ iconic black turtlenecks.

Not random.
Not just aesthetic.
Intentional brand identity.

When people think of Apple, 
they think of Steve Jobs.

His genius, excellence, and 
vision became the company’s identity.

His signature look became 
part of Apple’s story.

Here’s the part most entrepreneurs forget.
I’ve helped hundreds of them on this.

1. Your presence becomes your brand.
People judge your business through you first.

2. Your consistency builds trust.
Apple still leverages Steve Jobs' image today.

3. Your image sets the standard.
Your presence reflects what your business stands for.

Your business doesn’t speak first.
You do.

So what does your image say about the business you lead?

Image credit: Business Insider + Apple

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Confidence isn’t taught. It’s revealed.

That’s what Trisha Richardson
helps her clients discover.

Look polished.
Feel composed.
Lead with quiet confidence.

With 15+ years in retail management and etiquette consulting,
Trisha blends modern style with timeless manners.

So you can shine in every setting, 
personally and professionally.

Here’s how her clients transform:

1. Learn what truly suits their shape and lifestyle
2. Master the art of refined communication
3. Build a wardrobe that reflects success
4. Move with natural confidence

Every detail works together.
Style, presence, poise.

That’s modern etiquette redefined.

Ready to show up as your best self?
Book a consultation with Trisha today.

P.S. Confidence isn’t created overnight. It’s revealed the moment you choose to refine it.

Founder of Style Konsult® & STYiLES™ | Mentor to Image Consultants | Build Luxury Brands, Attract Premium Clients & Scale with Clarity

It’s not just your reflection. 
Your image speaks from every angle.

Here’s how to always look the part.

The other night, I was leaving a restaurant after dinner with a friend. As I walked toward the curb, my phone buzzed with a text: “Saw you leaving. Ju

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Why the right clients protect your energy and elevate your results.

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The longer we stay in this industry, the clearer one truth becomes. Not every client is the right client, and that’s necessary. Recently, an image con

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Not Every Client Is Your Client And That’s a Good Thing

You’re closer to the luxury market than you think.

Most image consultants are ready 
for higher-level clients.

They just need their presentation 
to match their expertise.

The other day, an image consultant asked me,
“How can I get luxury clients?”

I asked her,
“Are you a luxury image consultant?”

She paused.
She finally saw the shift she needed.

Her talent was exceptional.
Her client's results were proven.
But her alignment with the value was missing.

When elevating how she shows up, 
everything changes.

- Offer
- Brand
- Message

I’m partnering with ESR for a focused 90-minute 
masterclass to help you make that same shift.

What you’ll learn:

- How to attract clients who value your expertise
- How to create a premium offer that reflects your level
- How to price your expertise with clarity and confidence

Live attendees also receive the Luxury Client Script
to strengthen your communication with high-value clients.

📍 GET YOUR STYLING BUSINESS INTO THE PREMIUM SEGMENT
🕙 Wednesday, November 26 @ 10 AM EST / 3 PM London / 4 PM CET
💶 150 EUR
📩 Contact ESR to reserve your seat: contact@esrlondon.com

P.S. Are you ready for clients who meet you at your level?

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No more wondering who’s right for you.

Meet the top image consultants at STYiLES.com

The right consultant doesn’t just change how you look.
They change how you show up.

Here’s how transformation begins.

1. Go to STYiLES.com
2. Choose a top image consultant
3. Refine your image to reflect your next level

No confusion. 
No guesswork.
Just transformation, made simple.

Ready to meet yours? Visit STYiLES.com

P.S. Professionals worldwide are already elevating their image through STYiLES. Will you be next?

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Which part of your business needs more clarity right now?

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