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251 Life-Changing Ideas for Personal Growth and a Better You Book

Transform your life with 251 ideas for personal growth

On April 15, 2025December 9, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Fuel your personal growth with 251 powerful, life-changing ideas for a better you and a Growth Journal for daily and weekly action.

Overnight Success

Why overnight success is a myth holding you back

On April 8, 2025October 9, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Are you seduced by overnight success? Is it possible to have it all at once? Is it about being in the right place at the right time?

Why get a Digital Marketing Certification

Why digital marketing certification is essential for your career

On March 31, 2025February 18, 2026 By mattroyseIn Career, Digital Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

Explore why digital marketing certification is essential for staying relevant and advancing in your marketing career.

The right way to Google yourself

The right way to Google yourself

On March 14, 2025December 9, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement1 Comment

Discover how you should Google yourself correctly. These 3 tips will help you.

Best digital marketing tools to reference

Ultimate list of digital marketing tools: 101+ resources

On March 8, 2025January 20, 2026 By mattroyseIn Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Productivity, SEO, Social Media, Social Selling

Explore the best digital marketing tools to elevate your strategy. Discover over 150 powerful tools for your marketing needs.

Improve Your Career

5 simple ways you can improve your career in 2026

On January 8, 2025November 25, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

Take control and improve your career with simple steps. Learn how to boost productivity and job satisfaction now.

Curse of Knowledge

This is how to avoid the curse of knowledge

On November 19, 2024February 18, 2026 By mattroyseIn Communications, Content Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

We assume that people know what we know (hint: they donโ€™t). Learn what the curse of knowledge is and how to avoid it.

LinkedIn Profile Photo

LinkedIn profile photo: should it be formal or casual?

On November 10, 2024May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Thatโ€™s the debate. A LinkedIn post is questioning traditional norms about headshots. Should your LinkedIn profile be formal or casual?

messages understood

Master clear communication to ensure messages are understood

On October 15, 2024September 3, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Ensure your messages understood by simplifying communication and avoiding jargon. Effective communication leads to success.

effective presentation

5 key elements of an effective presentation

On October 1, 2024May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Great presentations inspire audiences to act. Discover the key elements of an effective presentation and how you can add them to your talk.

grow career

3 essential questions to ask to grow your career

On August 20, 2024November 25, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

Thinking about your career development can go a long way. Discover what questions you should ask yourself to grow your career.

build successful career

7 steps to build a successful career

On August 6, 2024December 26, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Find out what steps you can take to advance your career. Discover what you should be doing today to build a successful career.

best public speakers

10 qualities and characteristics of the best public speakers

On July 23, 2024December 8, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Discover what makes the best public speakers. Explore the essential skills that captivate and inspire any audience.

people want from their jobs

Top 5 things most people want from their jobs

On May 21, 2024January 27, 2026 By mattroyseIn Career, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

What are the essential things that employees want from their employers? Find out what most people want from their jobs.

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Top 10 technical skills every marketer should learn

On April 9, 2024May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Which technical skills in marketing should you look to develop as a marketer? Find out what the top 10 technical skills you should possess.

clear messages

10 simple tips to ensure you communicate clear messages

On March 12, 2024February 18, 2026 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, SEO

Communicating clear messages is the secret sauce to success. Find out how to ensure your messages are clear, memorable, and impactful.

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This is what you should know about better public speaking

On January 30, 2024May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Find out how to express yourself in an engaging way when you give a presentation. Discover what you should know about better public speaking.

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This is how to talk about yourself without bragging

On November 28, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

You can talk about yourself without bragging but showing your audience subtly that you are a success by giving credit to others.

Successfully Grow Your Career

10 simple yet powerful ways to grow your career

On November 23, 2023December 26, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Find out how you can set and meet your career goals. You can successfully grow your career if you are consistent and committed every day.

How to win friends and influence others on social media

7 ways to win friends and influence others on social media

On November 16, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, Social Media10 Comments

Here are some ways you can help your you and organization make more friends and influence others on social media.

How to improve your LinkedIn SSI Score

How to improve your LinkedIn social selling index (SSI) score

On October 22, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, Social Media, Social Selling

Find out the five ways you can improve your LinkedIn Social Selling Index (SSI) score. Hint: all you need is 15 minutes a day to make this happen.

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What is the key to achieving great writing?

On September 19, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, SEO

Hint: Itโ€™s the easiest way to get over your writerโ€™s block. Find out what the secret to great writing is all about.

Writing career

Become the CEO of your writing career

On August 9, 2023November 25, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Take control of your writing career by acting like its CEO. Discover five tips to shape your writing journey and legacy.

How to optimize your LinkedIn profile steps to take

10 powerful tips to improve your LinkedIn profile

On May 10, 2023May 10, 2025 By mattroyseIn Personal Branding, Personal Growth, Social Media

Learn how to improve LinkedIn profile effectively with essential tips for professionals seeking to enhance their personal brand.

Best digital marketing certifications to obtain

15 of the best digital marketing certifications to take in 2026

On December 27, 2021January 20, 2026 By mattroyseIn Career, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Personal Branding, Social Media1 Comment

Take advantage of these digital marketing certifications to sharpen your marketing skills and become the leading candidate for a new marketing job.

Effective and reply-worthy LinkedIn InMails

How to send effective and reply-worthy LinkedIn InMails

On May 11, 2020January 14, 2026 By mattroyseIn Social Selling

LinkedIn InMail is a private email message that enables you to reach other LinkedIn members. These 10 tips can help you compose successful LinkedIn InMails.

A to Z guide to social media

Your A to Z guide to social media

On May 6, 2020March 27, 2025 By mattroyseIn Social Media1 Comment

A compact roadmap to social media โ€“ compiled as an easy-to-follow A to Z guide.

A to Z guide to personal branding

Your A to Z guide to personal branding

On May 4, 2020March 27, 2025 By mattroyseIn Personal Branding

This is your roadmap to personal branding. Discover the 26 things you should know about personal branding in this easy A, B, C format.

Steps to building and managing your personal brand

10 simple steps to manage your personal brand

On April 6, 2020October 3, 2025 By mattroyseIn Personal Branding

These 10 key steps can help you develop and take control of your personal brand.

How to start a side hustle while working a full time job

How to start a side-hustle while working a full-time job

On May 15, 2018August 26, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career

Explore how to start a side hustle while working full-time. Discover tips to balance work and grow your income.

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Matthew Royse

Iโ€™m Matthew Royse, a marketer, strategist, and lifelong learner. With 20+ years of experience in demand gen, content, and digital marketing, Iโ€™ve helped brands grow smarter and faster. Iโ€™ve taught at Duke, led high-impact teams, and built campaigns that drive results. I use everything Iโ€™ve learned to help others fuel their minds and grow, one idea at a time.

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