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WHAT DO YOU STAND FOR?
Discover your signature archetype, the key to turning heads and hearts
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WELCOMEHi, I’m Nikki Clark. I help trail blazing coaches and
consultants create unmistakable brands and signature
offerings that connect with their clients and help them
build the lucrative lifestyle business they’ve been
craving.
For more than 14 years, I’ve devised marketing
strategies for some of the world’s biggest brands –
think Nike, Levis and IBM. I know how to design offers,
run campaigns and build brands that create devoted
tribes of loyal customers. And I know how to help you
position yourself as the leader in your field (read: too
good to be ignored!).
BUT MY APPROACH IS NOT LIKE THOSE
YOU’VE SEEN BEFORE.
I believe that building a business based on passion
and purpose can be fulfilling AND profitable, but
you’ve gotta back up the right-brain creativity with
some left-brain strategy to make it a success. It’s all
about balancing the insight with the implementation,
the yin with the yang. Luckily for you I have a knack
for turning your hidden talents into a full-blown
business advantage.
IT ALL STARTS WITH YOUR BRAND.
No matter what stage your business is at, if you’re
struggling to be seen, to cut through and to connect,
it’s because you’re not unlocking the value in your
brand and shining a light on your unique (and amazing)
differences.
Put simply, if you want to create a trailblazing brand,
you need to become unmistakable – instantly
recognisable, truly aspirational and undeniably great at
what you do.
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I believe there are 4 essential ingredients to building a
brand that turns heads and hearts
1. Uncover your signature archetype :
reveal your innate skills and talents and craft a brand
identity that draws in customers like bees to honey
2. Discover your super niche :
hone in on exactly who you are meant to serve,
understand what they really want and how to connect
with them effortlessly
3. Create perfect positioning :
nail your positioning and have high paying customers
banging down your door to work with you
4. Design your Signature offer :
package your brilliance into an offer that hits the
sweet spot between what you love to do and what
your clients are craving (the holy grail of a sustainable,
successful business)
This mini guide will help you take the first step in
building your brand by uncovering Your Signature
Archetype.
If you haven’t taken the quiz yet click here.
And if you are ready to take the next step to creating
big impact with your business. You can work with me
one on one in my brand breakthrough program.
Here’s to uncovering your soul gold!
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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDEThe 12 archetypes in this guide are based on the work
of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung and later Margaret
Mark and Carol Pearson.
As humans we are making choices every day that are
rooted in subconscious perceptions and beliefs and
when we do this we engage and default to our primary
archetype.
Each of these archetypes falls into one of four
entrepreneurial styles. Applying this in your business
and marketing means that you can eliminate the
struggle and find a way to connect with your audience
at the subconscious level, helping them feel the way
they want to feel and be who they want to be.
As you read through this guide, keep in mind that there
is not one right or best archetype. Don’t get hung up on
labels, each of them are valid and represent a unique
set of characteristics, strengths and styles.
We all lean towards one primary archetype and will
often draw upon a secondary archetype to build out the
texture of our brand.
When choosing the right one for you think about
The values of your brand
Your core personality and style
Your strengths and limits
With these in mind, flip through the archetypes and
choose your primary and secondary archetype; the
ones that best fit you and who you are, align with
how you want your brand to be experienced and the
audience you want to serve.
Look at the examples of famous brands and
entrepreneurs and ask yourself which ones are most
closely aligned to your brand identity and personality.
You might find you choose two archetypes that seem
very different, but when you apply these together
they compliment each other perfectly and make for a
winning combination.
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THE FOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL STYLES
THE CONNECTOR
ARCHETYPES
Jester, Lover, Girl next door
THE MENTOR
ARCHETYPES
Explorer, Sage, Innocent
THE LEADER
ARCHETYPES
Creator, Queen, Caregiver
THE FACILITATOR
ARCHETYPES
Warrior, Renegade, Alchemist
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THE MENTORARCHETYPES
Explorer, Sage, Innocent.
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EXPLORER AKA Seeker Wanderer Adventurer Pioneer
Core Desire
Find out who you are & feed your soul
Super Powers
You are a Trailblazer in the pursuit of freedom and creating a better world. Full to
the brim with ambition and courage you are on journey to understand yourself and
the world. Fiercely independent you have a hunger for learning, unravelling and
knowing.
Challenges
You can be restless, aimless and struggle with order and boundaries.
Connect with your Explorer audience by
Creating new experiences and carving a new path. Show them freedom and
change is possible. Inject your communication with vulnerability, authenticity and
empathy. Let people into your world and be unexpected.
Brand words
Alive, discover, transform, change, seek, freedom, ambition, challenge,
extraordinary, embrace, new, understand, unravel, enlighten.
EXPLORER BRANDS
Red Bull, Jeep, Groupon.
EXPLORER ENTREPRENEURS
Nisha Moodley, Chris Guillebeau, Natalie
Sisson, Chris Ducker, Caroline Cain.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
Flexible: Packages & programs.
Location independent: ecourses,
downloads, digital products.
Escape experiences : Retreats &
masterminds.
Business support: With structure & follow
through.
Price Point: Mid to high.
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SAGE AKA Sage Guru Prophet Philosopher
SAGE BRANDS
Harvard, Oprah, BBC, CNN.
SAGE ENTREPRENEURS
Amy Porterfield, Nathalie Lussier, Deepak
Chopra, Brene Brown.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
Deep relationships: Longer programs,
6-12 month engagements.
Package your knowledge: Info products,
books, online workshops.
Leverage collective wisdom: Create
certifications and group programs.
Business Support: Get help business
building and marketing.
Price Point: Mid to high.
Core Desire
To discover the truth.
Super Powers
You are a gifted teacher, master, helper and mentor. You provide wisdom and
knowledge and are naturally curious and gifted. A truth seeker at heart your
rational thinking brings clarity to many.
Challenges
You can isolate yourself and may be judgmental or arrogant.
Connect with your Sage audience by
Creating an authority position. Showcase your expertise by data, facts and
proof. Share your knowledge generously and lead people to a new place of
understanding.
Brand words
Understanding, knowing, mentor, share, grow, enlightened, aware, smart, sharp,
share, lead, intelligence, wisdom, source, commitment, clarity, discipline,
educate, teach, build, grow.
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INNONCENT AKA Purist Dreamer Child
INNOCENT BRANDS
Dove, Aveda, Disney.
INNOCENT ENTREPRENEURS
Rachel McDonald, Gabrielle Bernstein,
Debbie Spellman.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
Simple offerings: 1 or 2 stripped back
stress free packages.
One to One: Grow from an intimate level.
Leverage: Author a book, create online
programs, add a VIP element.
Business Support: Get help with the
realities and practicalities of business.
Price Point: Low to mid.
Core Desire
Achieve a simple and pure life.
Super Powers
You live with a beautiful optimism. Whatever you create is done with simplicity,
integrity and authenticity. You enjoy bringing peace and living mindfully. You are
open to experience the new and inspired to make real change.
Challenges
Perhaps an Idealist and sometimes a little naïve.
Connect with your Innocent audience by
Uplifting, inspiring, being authentic, Teach them how to achieve their dreams and
show them how it can be simple and blissful.
Brand words
Mindful, conscious, peace, trust, soul, happy, love, paradise, believe, open, heart,
pure, authentic, honest, believe, strive, spirit, alive, joy.
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THE FACILITATORARCHETYPES
Warrior, Renegade, Alchemist.
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WARRIOR AKA Hero Champion Crusader Superhero
WARRIOR BRANDS
Nike, Greenpeace, Gatorade,
WARRIOR ENTREPRENEURS
Arianna Huffington, Natalie McNeil, Lewis
Howes, Selena Soo.
Core Desire
Prove your worth through courage.
Super Powers
You act with strength, courage and resiliency. You are masterful at achieving results
no matter how difficult. A champion for the underdog; leadership is your natural
talent and you strive to help others be the best they can be.
Challenges
You can be obsessive and need to succeed.
Connect with your Warrior audience by
Helping her achieve. Show unwavering faith in her ability to succeed. Move fast,
get results that matter and reinforce her self-belief.
Brand words
Conquer, mastery, achieve, tough, tenacious, lead, energy, bold, win, courage.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
Measurable Results: Programs that deliver
major breakthrough and change.
Scale: Reach a large audience, speak from
stage, one to many programs.
Fast paced: Intensives, masterminds and
workshops that get results fast.
Business Support: Help with community
building & managing relationships.
Price Point: Mid to high.
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ALCHEMIST AKA Magician Visionary Sorcerer
ALCHEMIST BRANDS
Absolut Vodka, Mastercard, Instagram,
Pixar.
ALCHEMIST ENTREPRENEURS
Marie Forleo, Seth Godin, Brendan
Burchard, Tara Gentile.
Core Desire
Transformation.
Super Powers
A true entrepreneurial spirit you are able to blend science & spirit to innovate.
You are dynamic and imaginative with natural charisma and innate intuition. An
openness to out of the box thinking and a pioneer mindset means creating
transformation comes easily.
Challenges
Sometime focusing too much inwards, a potential to be secretive.
Connect to your Alchemist audience by
Promising transformation and change, nurture and develop her talents, create
magical brand experiences, show her what is possible in life and business.
Brand words
Transform, change, renew, forge, effect, connect, reveal, innovate, passion,
manifest, connect, curiosity, imagination.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
One on One : Deep and transformative,
long length engagements.
Collective conscious: Retreats, workshops,
groups. Away from day to day.
Business Support: Get help to stop
procrastination & ensure follow through.
Price Point: Higher than average.
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RENEGADE AKA Rebel Outlaw Activist Reformer
RENEGADE BRANDS
Virgin, Diesel.
RENEGADE ENTREPRENEURS
Lisa Messenger, Ashley Ambirge, Erika
Napoletano, Rebecca Tracey, Kat Loterzo.
Core Desire
Freedom from the establishment.
Super Powers
A true revolutionary who will push the boundaries and dare to disrupt. You lead
change and create opportunities. Filled with entrepreneurial passion and unafraid
of self-expression. You exude energy and magnetise others.
Challenges
You can be risky, a know it all and controversial.
Connect to your Renegade audience by
Shaking things up and delivering the antidote to sameness. Be bold, impactful
and wild. Help her feel she can challenge the status quo, take chances and
express individuality.
Brand words
Rebellious, courageous, brave, different, eccentric, passion, agent, visionary,
daring, renegade, misfit, entrepreneur.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
Quick fix: Short term engagements as
renegades are fast to move on.
Scale: Focus on large tribes speaking,
writing and creating.
Fast pace: Allow flexibility to evolve and
change quickly.
Business Support: Help with managing
risk and keeping boundaries.
Price point: Mid.
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THE CONNECTORARCHETYPES
Jester, Lover, Girl next door.
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JESTER AKA Entertainer Performer Shape shifter Comedian
JESTER BRANDS
Budweiser, Xbox, App Sumo, Ben and
Jerry’s.
JESTER ENTREPRENEURS
Jody Jelas, Mayi Carles, Derek Halpern.
Core Desire
Live in the moment with joy.
Super Powers
You are a fun loving energetic free spirit. Smart, witty and great at creative thinking
you inject joy and enthusiasm into every situation. Connecting with others is
effortless and so creating change and making a difference is a breeze for you.
Challenges
You are attracted to new shiny things, sticking to the course can be hard.
Connect to your Jester audience by
Entertain and help her escape the mundane. Make dry topics humorous,
innovate in your delivery. Help her feel spontaneous, rebellious and fun. Create
community and connection.
Brand words
Fun, enjoy, create, happy, play, entertain, colourful, pleasure, create, shift,
laugh, light.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
Community: Group experiences, large
online programs, plus face to face.
Collaborations: Partnering and JV’s to
scale and grow.
Flexibility: Passive income via online
programs for freedom.
Business Support: Get help sticking to the
course and with structure.
Price point: lower price, higher volume.
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LOVER AKA Beauty Seducer Sensualist harmonizer friend
LOVER BRANDS
Alfa Romeo, Victoria’s Secret, Moet &
Chandon
LOVER ENTREPRENEURS
Mastin Kipp, Gala Darling, Danielle La
Porte, Kate Northrup
Core Desire
Intimacy.
Super Powers
A devotee to practicing love. A champion of passion with a deep appreciation for
others, for beauty and for art. You help create a better world with your work, lifting
up those around you and creating connected communities.
Challenges
You may sacrifice your own needs and lose your identity.
Connect to your Lover audience by
Investing in the relationship. Take the time to connect. Create things that make
her feel good, build allure, create desire, appeal to the emotions and create a
deep sense of belonging.
Brand words
Connection, intimacy, desire, pleasure, love, beauty, core, protect, joy,
abundance, divine.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
Personalised: Grow from a one to one
base and cement relationships.
Collaborations: Build and grow organically
through JV’s, partnerships.
Community: Build a tribe online or face to
face, share content generously.
Long term: Clients will stay loyal, create a
referral program.
Business Support: Get help prioritizing and
not taking on too much.
Price point: Mid and frequently high.
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GIRL NEXT DOOR AKA Straight Shooter Everyman
GIRL NEXT DOOR BRANDS
Ebay, Gap, Ikea.
GIRL NEXT DOOR ENTREPRENEURS
Nikki Elledge Brown, Jenny Shih, Laura
Roeder.
Core Desire
Connect with others.
Super Powers
Simply being as you are, real in everything you do. You are friendly and
approachable, unselfish, supportive, humble and honest. You create communities
and attract followers with ease and bring out the best in others.
Challenges
Don’t like being alone, can be frugal.
Connect to your Girl Next Door audience by
Provide honest value, no-nonsense marketing and interact with integrity. Treat
her like a friend and help make life and business easier & lighter.
Brand words
True, genuine, authenticity, honesty, connection, community, giving, sharing,
teaching, helping.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
Volume: With natural appeal to a wider
audience, create for groups & scale.
Connection and Community: Create online
and physical community offerings.
Collaboration: JV’s and partnership
programs and offerings.
Business Support: Get help with marketing
and stepping into the spotlight.
Price Point: Low to Mid.
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THE LEADERARCHETYPES
Creator, Queen, Caregiver.
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QUEEN AKA Leader Ruler Sovereign Emperor
QUEEN BRANDS
Chanel, Rolex, Porsche, Facebook.
QUEEN ENTREPRENEURS
Gina De Vee, Melanie Duncan, Jane
Copeland.
Core Desire
To lead.
Super Powers
You lead people through confidence and influence. Failure is just a stepping-stone
to greatness and you live with determination and create great success. You attract
prosperity and wealth and guide others to prominence.
Challenges
You can be bossy, impatient and manipulative.
Connect to your Queen audience by
Helping her rise above the crowd, enhance her self image, help her become
powerful and successful, inject luxury, create abundance and status.
Brand words
Greatness, prosperity, wealth, community, wealth, mastery, success, luxury,
divine, respect, influence, confidence.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
High End: Luxurious and VIP offerings.
Intimate: Live events, retreats workshops
for intimate groups 10-50.
Academy: Lead the market by creating
certifications.
Business Support: Get help with
administration and workload management.
Price point: High.
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CAREGIVER AKA Protector Nurturer Mother
CAREGIVER BRANDS
Johnson & Johnson, Lulu Lemon, TOMS.
CAREGIVER ENTREPRENEURS
Julie Parker, Erin Giles Dr Libby, Melissa
Ambrosini.
Core Desire
To protect and care for others.
Super Powers
Compassion is at your core, you protect others from harm and your positive,
nurturing instinct creates ripple effects. You see beauty in others, supporting and
uplifting them. You make those around you feel safe and loved.
Challenges
You may give so much to others before yourself and can be an enabler.
Connect to your Caregiver audience by
Help her connect back to herself and gain control. Show love, compassion and
understanding. Bring back stability and reduce overwhelm.
Brand words
Sincerity, empathy, connection, compassion, care, warmth, wisdom, protection,
sharing, nurture, teach, mentor, altruistic.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
In person: One to many and one to one via
events, workshops & speaking.
Leverage: Group programs with live calls
and video.
Community: Virtual communities with your
support, free content.
Business Support: Get help saying no,
setting boundaries.
Price Point: Low and Mid
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CREATOR AKA Artist Innovator Visionary Entrepreneur
CREATOR BRANDS
Lego, Apple, Dyson, Adobe.
CREATOR ENTREPRENEURS
Alexandra Franzen, Sarah Blakely, David
Siteman-Garland.
Core Desire
To create things of lasting value.
Super Powers
You are a trailblazer, innovator and dreamer. With endless imagination and strong
intuition you unleash creativity in all that you do. Passion and intensity run through
your veins and fuel your soul.
Challenges
Perfectionism, procrastination, fear of judgment, burn out.
Connect to your Creator audience by
Enabling her to be self-expressive and create her own vision. Design solutions
to problems before she asks. Add value to what is and redefine the everyday.
Enhance emotions and true connection will come naturally.
Brand words
Vision, shift, believe, create, change, beauty, innovation, new, original, unique,
unmistakable, dream, lives, build, design.
BUSINESS MODEL & OFFERINGS
Freedom: Offerings that allow you and
your customers flexibility & choice.
New Experiences: Deliver offerings in
inventive ways, challenge convention.
Groups: You magnetise tribes. Create
hands on and virtual workshops.
Business Support: Management of
decisions, balance and administration.
Price point: Low, Mid and High.