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Building a Personal Brand that Opens Doors

A Blend Masterclass with Kait LeDonne
Event Location
The Smith – East Village
Event Date
March 18, 2026
Event Time
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
About this event

At senior levels, visibility is no longer optional. Many accomplished leaders struggle to articulate their value in a way that feels authentic and strategic.

This in-person masterclass with Kait LeDonne invites Blend’s New York community to rethink personal branding not as self-promotion but as clarity, credibility, and influence. Leaders will explore how to communicate who they are, what they stand for, and the unique value they bring both online and in the rooms that matter.

Kait is a New York based personal branding expert, author, and LinkedIn strategist who works with executives across industries to strengthen their presence, sharpen their voice, and translate visibility into real professional opportunity. Her approach sits at the intersection of leadership, narrative, and connection, helping senior leaders show up confidently at every level of influence.

This session is designed for senior leaders across functions including technology, finance, operations, people, legal, risk, and strategy who recognize that leadership today extends beyond title or remit. For those navigating career inflection points, expanded scope, board ambitions, or broader enterprise influence, the masterclass offers both reflection and action.

Participants will leave with sharper self-definition, greater confidence, and practical tools to strengthen their professional presence in ways that feel aligned, intentional, and strategically impactful.

Join us for a candid in-room session with one of New York’s most trusted voices on personal branding, delivered in Blend’s intimate, high-trust environment.

Our speakers
Kait LeDonne
Personal branding expert

Kait LeDonne is a personal branding expert based in New York, who builds thought leadership brands using content marketing strategies and social media.

She is regularly featured in national and international publications as a commentator on celebrity and corporate brands. She has trained corporations and organizations like the United States Air Force, Kia Automotive Group, and GGI Global Alliance on the science and art of personal branding.

Key themes & discussion topics

Articulate a clear, compelling personal narrative that reflects your leadership identity and career trajectory.

Understand the difference between visibility and influence and how to build credibility without performative self-promotion.

Apply practical frameworks to strengthen your professional presence across platforms, conversations, and networks.

Leverage connection and thought leadership to unlock new opportunities, roles, and influence.

Event agenda
01
Registration & networking

6:00 – 6:45 PM

02
Masterclass & discussion

6:45 – 7:30 PM

03
Dinner

7:30 – 8:45 PM

04
Event wrap-up, reflection & networking

8:45 – 9:00 PM

Why should you attend?

Clarify your leadership story to define a credible personal narrative that reflects your value and career direction.

Build authentic visibility by strengthening your presence in ways that feel strategic, aligned, and credible.

Turn presence into opportunity by translating intentional visibility and connection into meaningful professional outcomes.

Engage with Blend’s New York community to connect with senior peers navigating similar leadership inflection points.

Event Organizer
Emily Osgood
Venue
Event Location Light
The Smith – East Village
55 3rd Ave
New York
NY
NY 10003
United States
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