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Ever wondered how to grow your business influence? AKA your brand? Take it from someone who moved countries and started from scratch. Here it is: - Become a thought leader in something that relates to what you do/provide. - Be authentic and vulnerable, whilst showing authority. - Write how you think, not how you speak. - Stay as a student, not a guru. - Show your personality. Fundamentally: Be consistent. Have systems in place to help you do this without burning out; SOP's are massive for us. Bonus: - Have a presence on LinkedIn. - Build your newsletter and email list. - Start a podcast. This was the best thing I've ever done. Have you got any more tips to add? 

“Someone woke up today with the resource you need” I have just finished the Daniel Priestley episode of Diary of a CEO and it’s by far and away the best podcast I have listened to for a long time! So many amazing takeaways and articulated in a way that hits home: - Reptile vs Visionary vs Auto-Pilot - The CAPSTONE pitch model - With or Without you energy - Functionality vs Vitality - The importance of a balanced team with complimentary energies - Personal branding should never be ‘look at me’, it should be ‘look at this’ which resonates massively with me One of the lines that everyone should take note of though, is that someone woke up today with the resource you need. I’ve always been a strong advocate of networking but the more my network has evolved, the more my belief of what is possible has expanded. I strongly recommend giving this one a listen and have included a link in the comments. #DOAC #networking #podcast #mindset

I am the #1 most influential marketing voice on every platform. You should follow me, buy my book, subscribe to my podcast, check out my latest speaking engagement... aspire to be me. Nope. No where close. I passed on that years ago to focus my time and energy on delivering what I love doing... helping people accomplish personal and business goals in 1:1, small group settings. It was never really about me... it was about you and the collective good WE could do - together. Personally, I just got a kick out of doing stuff to get personal bests. The classic runner mentality of training 40 hours a week to improve performance by a matter of seconds. Doing the work. Doing stuff no one else had done yet, or getting more done with better outcomes. Helping others think differently. Just a friendly reminder that you should be aspiring to be the best version of you... using others to inspire, motivate and help enable your journey... but their way does not have to be your way. #MakeItYours

I listened to this podcast, from HBR that was back in 2022, talking about Strategy and how it is often over-complicated. The speaker started with what I think is the most important part of the discussion: "Strategy’s simple. It’s a plan to create value. The way a company plans to create that value, that’s the strategy of the company." I have seen this over my career way too often. I believe the best way to determine an organization's strategy is simply just to ask. It's amazing what you find out when you do the most simplest form of communicating (and one that most parents will agree, is taught at length with their kids - if you want something, just have to ask). Speaking from the point of view from someone who will take a quick 5-minute task into a 30-60 minute deep dive (hey, I'm process oriented and find ways to figure out how to make it easier), we often over complicate things. The irony is with my career, and goal of becoming a Strategy Consultant, I don't do this with clients as I try to let them talk. I hope you find value in this podcast or at least my POV (it's ok to say ramblings) on how I approach/view things. Hope you have a great day! #strategyconsulting #strategicthinking #overcomplicatingstrategy

If you're a woman with an unstoppable drive, a passion for growth, and a burning desire to build, grow, and scale your very own Virtual Assistant business, then you've come to the right place. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. This is the first of *two* short, sharp episodes on strategies to get you through the Christmas season. Now is one of THE BEST times to grow a Virtual Assistant business so take a rest from the family and festivities, pop this in your ears and listen to five strategies to give you a head start in 2024! In this episode you'll also hear about: - why there are different levels to niching - how to establish a professional presence online to attract the ideal clients for you - Sasha's favourite way to grow a business - how to get social proof without breaching NDA's... and so much more! . . . . . . . . #SashaEburneCoaching #TheVAWayAcademy #VACoach #VirtualAssistantTraining #VAcoaching #BusinessCoaching #virtualassistantnetworkaustralia #SuccessMindset #BelieveInYourself #AchieveYourDreams #FinancialFreedom #TimeFreedom #SixFigureBusiness #InvestInYourself #CoachingSuccess #DreamBig #ThrivingBusiness #ProvenStrategies #FinancialSuccess #FreedomLifestyle #BusinessMentorship #ReadyForSuccess #EntrepreneurLife #GrowYourBiz #CEOMindset #Elevate #MotivationalSpeaker #getcertified #VirtualAssistantSkills #CoachingMentorship

🎙️ Introducing Podcast Shorts! Team culture clip 🎬 Check out this new clip that shares valuable knowledge on how Mark Barton runs his development team at Double Click Design. A must listen! 🎧 Mark's team culture has proven to be a great success, as evidenced by his impressive team retention. It's clear that creating an inclusive and supportive team is key to building a successful business. 🤔 What are you thoughts on his moto for the team? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below! To watch the full video you can check out all podcasts straight from www.tech-recruits.com which will direct you to which ones to watch. Here to connect, add value to businesses in both recruitment & retention and love sharing valuable insights like this! Get in touch if you would like to feature on the weekly podcast, have something to share? FREE marketing for your business too which you can use on your own platforms 🙌 #teamculture #podcastshorts #techteam #developmentteam #valueadd #techrecruitsheretoconnect #coffeewithems 🌟 *Having fun creating content and couldn"t wait until Monday 🤓🙌💜

In Episode 87 of The Executive Career Upgrades Podcast, our vibrant Chief People Officer, Kristina Madden, uncovers the magic of strategic networking for executives. Kristina reminds us that clarity and communication are the keys to garnering support. Be bold, loud, and transparent about your career goals with your immediate network. After all, the ones who support us can't read our minds. So, if we remain quiet about our aspirations, we cannot expect support. Tap into your power by taking radical responsibility for your career journey. Stand out, speak up, and create an impact! You can listen to the full episode on Spotify 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHd-9wjW #Careeradvice #Networking #ExecutiveNetworking #CareerGoals

In Episode 87 of The Executive Career Upgrades Podcast, our vibrant Chief People Officer, Kristina Madden, uncovers the magic of strategic networking for executives. Kristina reminds us that clarity and communication are the keys to garnering support. Be bold, loud, and transparent about your career goals with your immediate network. After all, the ones who support us can't read our minds. So, if we remain quiet about our aspirations, we cannot expect support. Tap into your power by taking radical responsibility for your career journey. Stand out, speak up, and create an impact! You can listen to the full episode on Spotify 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHd-9wjW #Careeradvice #Networking #ExecutiveNetworking #CareerGoals

We've hit 20 podcast episodes! 🎉 In our latest episode, Rupa Bharadva and I chat about one of our favourite topics… marketing! As small business owners, we know just how important marketing is for running a business. But juggling everything that you need to do as a business owner, it can be difficult to give the time needed to market yourself. So, how can you make marketing work for you? Listen now to hear us discuss: 👉🏼 The difference between marketing and sales 👉🏼 The common myths about marketing 👉🏼 Some of the challenges women of colour may face in marketing their businesses 👉🏼 Lots of tips to market your business on a shoestring budget Links to Apple & Spotify: https://apple.co/45KqagP https://spoti.fi/3VKVp6D Let us know your feedback 🙌🏼 #womenofcolour #smallbusinesssuccess #brandcommunications