As the year winds down, most of us focus on thanking the people around us—mentors, colleagues, friends, and communities. What often gets left out is acknowledging ourselves. And when it comes to personal branding, that omission matters.

In this episode of Branding Room Only, I break down why recognizing your own growth, resilience, and impact is one of the most strategic things you can do for your brand. I share the milestones and challenges that defined my year, the quieter wins that never make social media, and the mindset shifts that helped me stay grounded while building momentum.

You’ll also get the reflection questions I use with myself and my clients, plus a reminder about a simple tool that captures the evidence of your evolution so you can quiet your inner critic and step into the next year with clarity.

Self-gratitude isn’t ego. It’s truth. It’s how you honor the fact that you kept going, even when things were hard, and how you understand the story your brand is actually telling. Take a moment, pause, breathe, and give yourself credit for the work you’ve done and the progress you’ve earned.

1:15 – How self-gratitude strengthens your personal brand

2:19 – Reflection on my year and the quieter wins that shaped my growth and resilience

4:59 – Questions to uncover your overlooked moments of pride and progress

5:56 – Reminder of a practical tool to gather the evidence of your evolution

8:00 – Gratitude as a strategic foundation for clarity in goal-setting for the year ahead

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Curated Resources from Paula

PGE December Free Webinar - Gratitude Starts Within: Celebrating Your Personal Brand Milestones

PGE January Free Webinar - 2026 Annual Intention and Goal Setting Webinar

Personal Branding Strategy Sessions

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