Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

"The world has a problem and we need to start sharing…owning the problem is what's behind the creation of The Alchemie Network and The Alchemie Foundation." Alex Jennings

Understanding others' strengths and matching that with areas where we are not strong is important in moving away from what's best for me to what's best for us - and that includes our teams, partners, customers and our organisation.

When it comes to building high performing teams, a 'no hire' is better than a 'bad hire'.

Recognising diversity in culture, gender, and social background within your team will lead to business success, only if you remain creative in how you get your team to work.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Brilliant Orange: The neurotic genius of Dutch football by David Winner;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brilliant-Orange-Neurotic-Genius-Football/dp/0747553106

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Alex is a visionary leader with extensive experience in global procurement, supply chain, and sales. With a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering exceptional results, Alex has spent nearly four decades in corporate roles before founding "The Alchemie Network."

This initiative's "Procurement 4 You," aims to support members both personally and professionally while fostering connections within the global Procurement Community. Through "The Alchemie Foundation," Alex is committed to giving back through "Procurement for Good," empowering member "Ambassadors" dedicated to making a positive societal impact through procurement.

JOIN THE ALCHEMIE NETWORK:

The Alchemie Network - https://www.alchemienetwork.com/

CONNECT WITH ALEX JENNINGS:

Email - Alex.jennings@alchemienetwork.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-jennings-fcips-68/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/alchemienetwork/about/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-alchemie-foundation/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_alchemie_network/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1793521104418586

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the.alchemie.netw

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlchemieNetwork

ABOUT KYM HAMER:

Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy.

In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally.

She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component.

In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.

Building Brand You™:

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HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services