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The Exit Exchange Podcast - Identity Loss and the Emotional Cost of a Successful Business Exit Sep 08, 2026

Reposted from https://businessradiox.com/podcast/the-exit-exchange/marina-byezhanova-the-personal-cost-of-successful-exits/Ā 

In this episode of The Exit Exchange, host John Ray welcomes Marina Byezhanova, Co-Founder of Brand of a Leader and newly minted master’s graduate from Concordia University’s...

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Why Building a Personal Brand Is No Longer Optional (And How to Start Without Overthinking It) Apr 21, 2026

ByĀ Kerryn Kruger

A few months ago, I spoke with a client who had everything most people assume should be enough to be seen as influential in their corner of the market: decades of experience, strong results, and a respected reputation in their industry.

On paper, they were exactly the kind of lead...

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Your Personal Brand Is Not What You Do. It Is Who You Are. Mar 06, 2026

This article was written by Marina Byezhanova, Co-Founder and CEO of Brand of a Leader - the only personal branding agency designed specifically for GenX CEOs and Founders. Marina is a regular keynote speaker to audiences across the globe, part of Deloitte’s faculty of speakers, and a contributor to...

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Beyond the Bylines: When CEO Thought Leadership Becomes a Boardroom Liability (and How to Navigate It) Feb 17, 2026

Featuring a guest contribution from Kuldeep Kundal, CEO of CISIN

In today’s hyper-connected business landscape, a CEO’s public persona carries increased significance. Thought leadership, once a more limited exercise in industry influence, has evolved into a visible and ongoing leadership responsibi...

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