From Invisible to Icon: How to Become a Known Expert in Your Industry

John Fareed · Sean Hunter

Apr 2024 · Post Hill Press

About this ebook

From Invisible to Icon: How to Become a Known Expert in Your Industry is a timeless guide to personal branding that has captivated readers since its original publication in 2013. Now, in its revised and expanded edition, this book takes you on a transformative journey, empowering you to transcend invisibility and emerge as an influential figure in your field. Unveiling powerful strategies and insights, this comprehensive resource equips you with the tools needed to craft a compelling personal brand that resonates with your target audiences. Whether you’re an aspiring professional or a seasoned veteran, From Invisible to Icon paves the way for your success, helping you harness your unique strengths, amplify your voice, and leave an indelible mark on your industry. Get ready to unlock your full potential and embark on a path toward becoming a true icon in your field.

Ratings and reviews

From Invisible to Icon is not merely informative—it’s motivational. It challenges readers to move beyond complacency and embrace the possibilities of what might lie ahead. Fareed effectively positions the book as a blueprint for navigating both personal and professional landscapes, urging readers to venture from the well-trodden path to discover their unique trajectory. This book is more than just a collection of insights; it is a catalyst for change. It encourages taking bold steps forward.

About the author

John Fareed is a personal branding and performance coach, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, and author of the new revised and expanded edition of From Invisible to Icon: How to Become a Known Expert in Your Industry. He is global chairman of Horwath HTL, the global leader in hotel, tourism, and leisure consulting. The hundred-year-old firm boasts 250 senior consultants working out of sixty offices in more than fifty countries. Prior to his distinguished consulting career, Fareed spent fifteen years as a professional magician performing on cruise ships, in casinos, and at private clubs such as the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. He also served six years in the US Marine Corps. In his mid-thirties, Fareed began a successful hotel, tourism, and leisure consulting career as a solo practitioner, having never worked in the industry—and without the benefit of a college education. He spent the next thirty years advancing from “invisible to icon” in the industry.