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Nelson Emílio

CEO & Managing Partner at Singularis Leadership Branding

Lisbon, Portugal

Nelson Emílio helps companies and leaders in Europe, Asia, and South America to manage their reputation online and offline, leveraging their potential through Personal Branding, and making them more influential and successful. His clients' list includes celebrities, c-suite executives, senior managers, and coaches.

With more than 25 years of experience, he was "born" in the extremely competitive world of multinational IT companies, where he had the privilege of fulfilling various roles from trainer to sales director with responsibility for several countries in Europe, Africa, and South America. During his professional journey, he discovered the importance of Personal Branding and its impact on business, career progression, and life in general.

Today his professional activity covers roles as Consultant, Trainer, and Professional speaker in the areas of Personal Branding, Communication, and Leadership. He is qualified in a wide number of psychometric tests and holds several certifications in the area of Personal Development: Coaching (Erickson College), NLP, Master and Trainer in Reiss Motivation Profile, Practitioner in Business Model You©, Personal Branding Strategist (Reach, New York) and is currently one of the few professionals in Europe, and the only one in Portugal with a Social Branding (LinkedIn) certification.

Nelson is also the creator of the first Personal Brander International Certification© and the Personal Branding Practitioner©.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Lisbon
Speaking Topics: Personal Branding / Leadership Branding / Executive Presence / Reputation / Positioning / Trust / Public Speaking

Nelson Emílio Points
Academic 0
Author 13
Influencer 3
Speaker 9
Entrepreneur 0
Total 25

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Company Information

Company Type: Company
Business Unit: Personal Branding & Leadership
Theatre: Worldwide
Minimum Project Size: $10,000+
Average Hourly Rate: $300+
Number of Employees: 1-10
Company Founded Date: 2012
Media Experience: 15 years
Last Media Interview: 01/21/2026

Areas of Expertise

Business Strategy 30.33
Careers 30.46
Coaching
Entrepreneurship
HR
Leadership 30.18
Management
Marketing
Personal Branding 32.65
Sales
Social

Industry Experience

Financial Services & Banking
High Tech & Electronics
Higher Education & Research
Pharmaceuticals
Professional Services
Retail
Telecommunications

Publications & Experience

1 Book Chapter
Encontre Sua Marca - Volume 2 (Find Your Brand - Volume 2)
Academia do Saber Editora
February 14, 2023
(Find Your Brand) - Volume 2 by Daniela Bacelar (Author)
Format: Kindle eBook
Part of: “Encontre Sua Marca” (3 books)

This is the first personal branding book that combines multidisciplinary subjects into a single guide for managing your personal brand from start to finish.

The book addresses self-knowledge and personal brand management, requiring 360-degree work when professionals begin to view themselves as a brand. It teaches how to elevate your brand from A to Z. Find Your Brand's mission is to strategically transform lives and careers.

This book contains texts by Anderson Ventin, André Castro, Augusto Lucena, Bruna da Gama, Caio Olliveira, Camila Menezes, Carol Mendoza, Cristina Gontijo, Daniella P. Borges, Denise Godoi, Dinara Murta, Fabiana Marins, Fernandda Menezes, Gi Garcia, Gracia Arnosti, Gutemberg Santos, Jeosafá Santos, Josy Barbosa, Juliana Sayum, Julien Diogo, Laêmia Gondim, Lydyand Olivo, Marcela Brito, Marcela Fabrício, Martha Prioli, Mónica Correia, Mônika Vieira, Natalia Zanardi Ortiz, Neia Bastos, Neila Duarte, Nelson Emílio, Nícolas Marçal, Patrícia Franco, Patricia Oliveira, Rachel Jordan, Rafael Campoy, Raiane Olie, Renata Cavalcanti, Rodrigo Oliveira, Sónia Cristina Paiva, Taiana Souza, Uilma Carvalho, Vanessa Dantas, Vivian Maiara, Wilton Viana Jr, Yeda Morgado e Daniela Bacelar.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Personal Branding, Public Relations

1 Media Interview
The silent leadership mistake that is destroying teams
Líderix
January 21, 2026
There are leaders who are destroying teams...
and they still think they're doing it right.

It is not a lack of talent, it is not a lack of strategy.
And it's not "the crystal generation" either.
It is a leadership that does not listen, that does not ask for feedback, and that confuses authority with control. A leadership that is measured in positions, not in impact.

In this conversation, Nelson Emílio show us the mirror without anesthesia: a leader can turn off his team without raising his voice, without shouting, without realizing it... and then wonder why people are no longer engaged.

What is more dangerous today: a bad leader... or one who believes he is good and does not question himself?

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Tags: Leadership, Personal Branding

1 Podcast
The Personal Branding Podcast - Portuguese Version
The Personal Branding Podcast
February 25, 2026
The Podcast about Personal Branding, in Portuguese, where Personal Branding is discussed without embellishment.

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Tags: Personal Branding

3 Speaking Engagements
The Art of Being Eligible: Value Proposition & Reputation
Women CEO - Peru
February 21, 2026
What if positioning your leadership wasn't about exposure, but about profound self-recognition? At the highest levels of leadership, your personal brand is not a promotional tool, it is a critical strategic asset.

Organizations may hire for functional results, like KPIs, efficiency, and profitability, but boards, teams, and stakeholders ultimately make decisions based on emotional drivers such as trust, security, and legacy. Your true value proposition lives exactly at this intersection. If you do not give the market the exact words to describe your impact, they will invent their own, and you might not like the script.

This high-impact session is designed for executives who are ready to stop letting the market label them and start writing the script of their own reputation.

Some Key Takeaways:
- The Art of Being Eligible: Discover how to perfectly align what the market demands, what you resolve better than anyone else, and who you truly are beyond your current job title.
- Coherence over Marketing: Learn why authentic leadership is built on strict coherence, translating your non-negotiable values and internal drivers into visible, daily impact.
- Ecosystems of Influence: Move beyond traditional, transactional connections and embrace "Netweaving", by building powerful, contribution-based maps of influence and reputation.

Leadership begins from within. Elevate your presence from being merely visible to being undeniably recognizable.

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Tags: Leadership, Personal Branding

The Impact of Your Personal Brand on Corporate Culture
Personal Branding Lab Day - Mexico
November 21, 2025
Leadership perception drives 65% of a company's reputation, and a manager directly influences up to 70% of a team's engagement. The impact is highly measurable: when leaders build trust and demonstrate empathy, team engagement grows exponentially, up to 14 times higher with trust and 76% more with empathy.

In this session, we explored:
- The Moments of Truth: How your leadership brand is genuinely tested under pressure, when things fail, or when it is time to let someone else shine.
- The Power of Coherence: Understanding why consistency is the ultimate tool for building a resilient corporate culture.
- The Leader's Manifesto: Why your true brand is defined by what you do when no one is watching.

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Tags: Careers, Leadership, Personal Branding

Authentic Leadership: Build Your Personal Brand as a Leader
SIB - Portugal
November 07, 2025
We are often taught how to act like "leaders," but we frequently fear being our true selves. In today's highly competitive global landscape, bridging the gap between business strategy and human identity is essential for senior executives.

Your personal brand is not simply what people say about you when you leave the room, it is exactly what they feel the moment you enter. This session explores how to drop the corporate mask and cultivate a genuine, memorable presence. We will dive into Authentic Leadership as an active "Ecosystem of Influence" designed to generate the ultimate currency in any organization: Trust.

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Tags: Leadership, Personal Branding

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Events

4 Physical Events
International Branding Summit

Location: Porto, Portugal    Date : November 06, 2025 - November 08, 2025     Organizer: SIB

The International Branding Summit (SIB 2025) is a three-day global event dedicated to the power of personal and corporate branding. Guided by the theme "The Era of More: More innovation, more purpose, and more impact," the summit gathers brilliant minds to explore the future of how people and businesses connect.

Designed for senior managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to elevate their market presence, the event focuses on the practical integration of business strategy and human identity. The programming covers essential topics such as leadership branding, emotional intelligence in decision-making, market innovation, and strategies to build a highly valued and profitable brand.

Set in a rich multicultural environment, SIB 2025 bridges diverse perspectives from across the globe. Attendees will find the ideal space for high-level networking, sharing practical insights, and refining their leadership style to navigate global market trends with clarity and purpose.

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Personal Branding Lab Day

Location: CDMX, Mexico    Date : November 21, 2025 - November 22, 2025     Organizer: Personal Branding Lab Day

Personal Branding Lab Day is the world's largest conference on Personal Branding.

Since 2015, it has brought together leaders, consultants, academics, and professionals who seek to better understand this discipline and apply it with purpose and clarity.

It is an international meeting place where ideas, methodologies, experiences, and real-life cases are shared to promote professional growth and the consolidation of personal branding in different contexts.

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CONFERÊNCIA "Comunicação e Liderança - Sorte ou azar?

Location: Coimbra, Portugal    Date : April 13, 2024 - April 13, 2024     Organizer: Toastmasters International

Será que a Comunicação e a Liderança são uma questão de Sorte ou de Azar?

Ou será que podem e devem ser desenvolvidas para que delas possamos tirar o maior partido, fazendo com que contribuam positivamente para o nosso percurso pessoal e profissional?

Nós acreditamos que são competências que se desenvolvem...



O objetivo da conferência é abordar a comunicação e liderança em várias das suas vertentes, trazendo perspectivas únicas tanto no âmbito profissional como pessoal.

O evento promete ser uma tarde de aprendizagem, inspiração e networking, proporcionando aos participantes estratégias práticas para melhorar as suas competências de comunicação e liderança.

Os oradores serão Nelson Emílio (Personal Branding), Luísa Bernardes (Co-Fundadora do Movimento Mulheres Incomuns), Ana Santos Carvalho (Comunicar em Ciência) Sérgio Águia (Comunicação e Imagem), Isabel Gomes (Empreendedora), Mafalda Guimarães (Advogada) e Marta López Ramos (Certified Online Business Manager).

Vem aprender com quem tem muito para partilhar!

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2024 Professional Development Symposium

Location: Lisbon, Portugal    Date : April 10, 2024 - April 12, 2024     Organizer: Career Thought Leaders

Connect. Learn. Rejuvenate. Globalize!

You're invited to join us at the annual Career Thought Leaders Symposium in Lisbon, Portugal. Enjoy the vibrant, historic city, beautiful April weather, and a luxury resort (at a great group rate!). Network with colleagues from around the world, and make some new friends too.

Our speaker lineup will include thought leaders from the careers industry as well as outside the industry to bring you the resources you need to refresh your approach and the inspiration you need to renew your energy.

Who attends the Career Thought Leaders Professional Development Symposium? Career and leadership coaches, career services staff, professional resume writers, educators, personal branding strategists, military transition staff, and like-minded professionals who guide others in advancing their careers and their professional development.

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