How Much Is Too Much For A LinkedIn Profile?
How Much Is Too Much For A LinkedIn Profile? In a recent meetup which I recorded, I addressed 4 questions about LinkedIn which the participants kindly agreed could be shared…
How To Speak Your Truth With Power and Confidence
When you do not have a clear idea of what you want to share, you may get easily distracted by other related or unrelated topics. If you delve into the other topics, there is a risk that your primary message is diluted or misunderstood. There is a risk that you devalue or lessen the impact of your most important message.
Make Your Mark
In my journey to discover my own voice, I have been curious to find out how others have done the same. This is what a new show I have launched, Building Influence, is all about. Season 1 comprises eight episodes focused on intrepid adventurers in the field of education.
How Do You Find Your Voice?
There was no amazing fresh insight that suddenly manifested. Instead, finding my voice involved distilling myself. I looked within, at my own journey, to understand the services I could offer. I tested ideas out on myself to see what would work and I stayed the course. My foray into LinkedIn began in 2007 with hardly a clue of what the platform was about and how it would transform. Curiosity may have led me to take those early first steps but it was developing a clear goal, perseverance and consistency which got me to where I am today.
I Just Got Passed Over For a Promotion
I have been working at my current company for eight years. I just got passed over for a promotion. I’m deflated. They hired someone outside, didn’t even talk to me about it. I am the sole income earner in my family at the moment so I need to stick with this job. What should I do? Simon
Why LinkedIn Headlines Make a Difference
“Currently unemployed” This is simply a current state of affairs. Given that it is neither positive nor permanent, it should be removed. Keep your reader in mind. They are not concerned with the fact that you’re out of work. Your reader is far more interested in understanding the skills and experience you bring to the job. Your reader wants to know the type of work you seek.
A Way to Stand Out Professionally
Understand that there are different types of people out there. Some are more comfortable processing ideas by listening, some by reading and others by watching. The more that you are able to accommodate these differences by incorporating a range of formats for your content, the better your chances of conveying your message effectively.
Develop Your Elevator Pitch
The excitement mounts as you walk into a lavish banquet hall at this conference that you’ve been looking forward to attending. There is a decent crowd and people are milling near the coffee station. You feel the butterflies in your stomach but you take a few steps forward anyway.