Lucy Lin
Speaking topics

Careers · Communication · AI · Professional visibility

Workshop: Personal Brand, Real Signal

Build a professional reputation people remember, and stand out against the noise.

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Lucy Lin speaking to ACS emerging professional members at a Personal Brand workshop

The experience

Build visibility with substance.

A professional reputation is built through the work you do, the way you show up, the stories people remember and the value you bring to others.

But for many people, especially those starting out, changing direction or working in a fast-moving field, it can be difficult to explain what makes them distinctive. It can feel easier to hide behind a generic LinkedIn profile, a list of qualifications or content that sounds polished but says very little.

This workshop gives participants the space and practical tools to step back, identify their real strengths and turn their experience into a story that feels clear, credible and genuinely theirs.

Through guided reflection, discussion and hands-on activities, participants explore what they want to be known for, the proof they already have and the relationships, conversations and channels that can help them build visibility over time.

They learn that personal brand is not about becoming an influencer or posting every day. It is about becoming easier for the right people to understand, trust and recommend.

Designed for: Early-career professionals, students, graduates, career changers and emerging leaders who want to build a clear, credible professional reputation. Ideal for universities, graduate cohorts, professional associations, employee networks and organisations supporting talent development.

Workshop format

From clarity to real signal.

01

Define your direction

Get clear on your strengths, values and what you want to be known for.

02

Find your proof

Turn your study, work and lived experience into credible career stories.

03

Keep it human

Use AI to sharpen your communication, not replace your voice.

04

Put it into practice

Create a clear introduction and practical next steps for LinkedIn, networking and opportunities.

Lucy Lin presenting at an ACS Personal Brand workshop
ACS emerging professional members participating in a Personal Branding workshop.

Program outcomes

Participants will leave with

  • A clearer understanding of their strengths, values, experience and career direction.
  • Language to articulate what they bring and what they want to be known for.
  • Practical ways to turn study, work, projects and lived experience into credible professional stories.
  • A personal positioning statement they can adapt for LinkedIn, networking, interviews and career conversations.
  • A stronger understanding of how to use AI responsibly while retaining their voice, judgement and authenticity.
  • Practical strategies to build professional visibility through relationships and content.

What participants say

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Western Sydney University participants share what they took away from Lucy’s personal-branding workshop.

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