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The reality of working remotely is that you have to schedule fun...

And trying to co-ordinate 18 employees across different time zones is no walk in the park.

But I was determined to make it work.

Having recently organised an in-person meet-up with the team in Manchester, I decided to run a virtual social so more of us could join!

The rules:

❌️ No checking emails or Slack for the duration of the social.

We played a series of games including:

Would I lie to you 🤔

Whose desk is it anyway 🤷♀️

Guess who 😎

It was great to have a laugh with everyone and it went down well with my team too.

To any remote employees out there wanting to do more with their team, don't be afraid to ask to take something on despite it not being your role.

P.s its a great example of a transferable skill you can pick up from Guides being able to run activities with a group 😊

✌Kurogo's social sec

In just over 24 hours, I’ll be speaking to linguists from across the UK at the ITI event!

For those of you who may not know, the Institute of Translation and Interpreting is the only UK-based independent professional membership association for practising translators, interpreters, and language service providers.

As a linguist, you can imagine I'm fangirling right now 😂

Here's what I'll cover in my talk:

🌻 The Importance of a Personal Brand: Why it matters and how to build yours.

🌻Overcoming Your Fears: Practical tips to confidently put yourself out there.

🌻Optimising Your Profile: How to make your online presence shine.

🌻Content Creation Tips: Determining the kind of content that resonates with your audience.

Tickets are available via the link in the comments! Hope to see as many linguists there as possible 😁

Thanks so much to Fiona Gray MITI for reaching out!

P.S. If you're interested in booking me as a speaker for a panel discussion or event, please don't hesitate to reach out!

https://lnkd.in/eehyT3dn

5 things I wish I knew sooner when starting out on LinkedIn:

🌻 Just because a post has sprung to mind it doesn't mean you need to post it there and then, make a note, refine it and schedule it.

🌻 Start noting down where and when events are happening and actively try and go rather than just telling the creator it sounds great.

🌻 Your profile matters just as much as your content if you're producing content that doesn't align with your profile it can send mixed messages to your audience.

🌻 People who find it cringe that you create content are not your real friends.

🌻 Start building out a CRM such as folk, you'd be surprised how fast your network can grow.

What's something you wish you knew sooner when beginning your LinkedIn journey?

#content #growth #ad #strategy

24 content ideas to kick off your 2024...

1. Re-introduce yourself to your network.

2. Share your goals for the year.

3. Address a client pain point and how you solve it.

4. Post a networking events you attend.

5. Create a listicle of your favourite podcasts.

6. Share a business lesson and the context as to how you had to learn it.

7. Share a client testimonial.

8. Use a famous individual as a case study to drive your message.

9. Any industry trends you expect to see in 2024.

10. Create a graphic of resources that help you in your job. e.g slack, teams etc.

11. Share career advice to someone entering your industry.

12. Share what you do outside of work.

13. Highlight a recent project you worked on.

14. Re-purpose your best performing posts.

15. Do a giveaway.

16. Post a growth hack.

17. Create a poll to find out your audiences biggest pain points.

18. Share any marketing campaigns that have stood out to you.

19. Collaborate with a creator who you share a posting topic with.

20. Raise awareness of a good cause you're involved in.

21. Share your recent company socials.

22. Do a BTS of your day.

23. Share lessons you've learned about your industry.

24. Answer a question you're asked a lot by clients.

Have you thought about what content you'll be posting in the new year?

P.s I was hoping to spend my week off outdoors but it seems the UK is in storm season so here I am 🙃

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In only 50 milliseconds, people form an impression of your brand 👀

In today's digital age it is challenging to grab audience attention

However, you have a key tool that can help you make people fall in love with your career brand.

And the secret weapon for building a strong and memorable career brand is

📍 Graphic Design : The Ultimate Career Branding Tool

3 reasons why Graphic Design plays a crucial role to elevate your brand 👇

✅ First impressions

Your LinkedIn profile is your business card and the first touchpoint for your audience to create a positive and lasting impression.

You should ensure your profile picture and banner are professionally designed and that the content on your profile is visually appealing.

✅ Stand out from crowd:

Your LinkedIn profile can be easily forgotten in a sea of similar profiles if you do not have eye-catching visuals.

Whether job hunting or seeking clients, strong graphic design is your key to being noticed, not overlooked.

✅ Networking and Engagement

Valuable content with beautiful visuals attracts more connections and engagement.

Graphic design bridges connections and expands your network.

👉 Your career brand isn't just about your skills; it's also about how you present yourself.

Never underestimate the power of design in shaping your career brand.

Ready to create a memorable brand using graphic design?

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#linkedinlearning #bannerdesign #linkedinforcreator #graphicdesigner #presentationdesign

📷 Utilize the Background Photo on your LinkedIn profile.

The background photo on your LinkedIn profile offers an additional opportunity to showcase your personal brand.

Choose a high-quality image that aligns with your professional identity or represents your industry.

It can be a photo related to your work, a professional landscape, or a visually appealing design that reflects your brand.

Feeling creative? Canva is a great resource for designing a background image.

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Strategy Three : #LinkedInProfiles

I teach 5 strategies to land 6 figure interviews and my DMs are always open

Social media changed everything.

As a teenager, the internet was where I started to create a community through a blog and a YouTube channel. It gave me the space to just be myself and, in turn, it helped me connect with others.

When we started A Moment of Magic Foundation I wanted to implement that to help us grow and reach more children. So, I started filming vlogs of the hospital visits, answering q+a’s, and sharing about me as the person behind what they saw on screen. It helped people connect with the mission and in turn, created an amazing community.

9 years and millions of views later, social media has been one of the most valuable messengers of our organization, carrying our mission to new heights and connecting us to people who may never have connected with us otherwise. For me, it’s been equal parts authentic and strategic, and my end goal was to always help create community who found value in the spaces and moments we were creating.

It’s been a long and interesting road. I’ve had moments go viral and videos completely flop. I’ve gotten the most beautiful, heartfelt messages I could ever hope to receive and some biting feedback in really public ways. As a person who cares so deeply about what I do and put out in the world, I take every post so seriously, understanding that each pixel is a piece of our story.

While I certainly am still learning in public, it was an absolute highlight of my career to present at the Points of Light conference in Chicago this weekend on the magic of storytelling and how nonprofits can leverage digital content to build community. The work we do is so important I believe it’s incredibly valuable to share these stories and while the causes are serious, we can do so without taking ourselves too seriously. We can try out trends. We can be a little cringey. We can create moments of connection, creating an invaluable moment of impact in just a single second.

A moment of magic, if you will. ✨

Thank you Points of Light for this incredible opportunity to share what I’ve learned and platform A Moment of Magic at one of the largest conferences for nonprofits in the world. It’s a privledge I am so grateful for. 🫶🏼

#socialmedia #nonprofit #nonprofitmarketing #keynotespeaker

How do you create a custom LinkedIn banner that grabs the attention of recruiters and hiring managers in today’s competitive job market? For starters, there are several options for making your banner:

1️⃣ Hire a professional graphic designer

2️⃣ Choose one of LinkedIn’s custom images

3️⃣ Use a self-service graphic design tool

I break down each of these options, and explain what to include in your LinkedIn background, in my latest article: https://lnkd.in/eW_uZDgE

Now, here are a few tips to make the banner as compelling as possible:

✅ Focus the content on your areas of expertise, fabulousness, and consolidated career wins.

✅ Consider crafting a branding statement that concisely summarizes your work and impact. This can be as simple as, “I help [target audience] to [solution] so they can [result].”

✅ DON’T add your favorite quote to your banner, as your profile is about you, not someone you admire.

P.S. Thank you, Christa Fleming, for not only crafting my fabulous banner but also sharing your graphic design expertise in the article!

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