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Speaking is about serving your audience. And it’s about making sure you get something from it to. It’s not an either or situation, although I do see some speakers who are so much about themselves it’s painful. Anyway Dave, back in the room. You might be speaking to: Practice and work out your style. Get in front of your ideal client. Be paid. Develop assets for more opportunities to speak. Connect with a cause. Whatever it is, be clear. And keep the question in mind. What is it that you speak for? ——— I’m Dave 👋🏼 Me —> I help business owners to speak with confidence and authenticity. Three things I do: Life coach Speaker Stand up comedian Interested in any of those? Let’s have a chat. I probably write too much personal stuff in my posts. See the 🔔 on my profile? Give it a ding if you would like to see more of my stuff. Or if you fancy it, then let’s connect 🙏🏼 🤔 Useful post? Give it a share. ♻️ #davethecoach

Has the thought of going LIVE on LinkedIn kept you from pressing GO because you have a very real FEAR 😱 of speaking direct to camera?🎥🔴 Then this video is for you! I am sharing a few simple tips that will not only build your confidence but will also help you to better understand how using your voice 🗣️ more creatively and intentionally can make a huge difference to the entire live experience for both you and your audience.🤩 If you want to become much more confidant at going live it’s time to leave behind: ❌ Fear ❌ Doubt ❌ Procrastination ❌ Self Sabotage ❌ Lack of Clarity And instead start to: ✅ Speak with Confidence ✅ Deliver You Message as an Authority ✅ Create Conversations ✅ Improve Your StreamYard Skills ✅ Turn Views Into Leads & Sales I have something fantastic coming up next month which will teach you some of my very best livestream techniques that will set you on the right track✅ to increasing your confidence and live video skillset.🎯 Drop a comment 💬 below if you would like to find out more.👇 Your Live Video Coach, Janine💛 Ps, if you’ve got a question❓I’m happy to answer any of your queries.🤓

One personal branding tip that will change how you show up. ↪️ The most competent doesn't always get the job, it is the most visibly competent. (read this again) Most people actually believe their good works will speak for them. Whether you are a career professional, or entrepreneur, know this: "Good works don't have speak for themselves until you do." Let your light SO shine before men, so they may see your good works. So as you get good at what you do, also go all in on these: • know your why. • identify your audience. • create content to get attention. • build a community of people who believe and trust your work. Remember: • Becoming competent is good • Becoming visibily competent is better. Be visible or be forgotten. Thank you for listening to my TEDTalk. Happy Friday. #personalbranding #speaker #TEDTalk

How I sell my PERSONALITY with CONTENT (The total breakdown you need to read) The big question here is - Can I sell my personality? LinkedIn is a social platform that consists of CEOs, founders, business owners, creators e.t.c Each person listed above has competitors Each one with different offers and prices But this is the greatest hack to sell (worked for me) Bringing your personality to your brand (silly math → Personality + brand = personal brand ) This might sound strange but see this How I sell: Carousel → Humour + fun + information + CTA Text Post → Entertaining + Kind + Intention + selfie Now what happens? Real-life People after reading: Feel my thoughts→Feel good → Inspired → take steps → see results → Trust → Come back for more → repeat→ Give out an offer → They buy Why did they buy it? (example) Give out an offer (coaching session) Buy the offer See results These 3 occurred why? Coaching is 1:1 Opportunity to have my attention Opportunity to speak to me and ask questions Keynote to take here - To get to speak to me directly & get raw value from me So people buy because of your personality People buy from you So what is your call? Keep hiding your personality? ♻️ Repost - If you find this valuable P.S. If you want to sell with personality and finding it tough, I will share how you can do that at the upcoming workshop Check the link in the comment section #socialmedia #linkedin #contentcreation #founders

I'm officially hooked!!! I've been obsessed with the Girls in Marketing podcast for a while now, particularly their episode featuring Isobel Cowell all about the power of building a personal brand 🩷 Here's what stuck with me: → The importance of networking and personal branding for your career growth. → I loved hearing about LinkedIn's evolution and the shift toward authenticity. It's inspiring to see how the platform has transformed. → Managing imposter syndrome and embracing personal growth were key takeaways. Learning from other's experiences is so helpful! I promised myself this year that I would make more of a social presence of myself as I have something very exciting coming soon! It's been drilled into me how important it is to build your own presence, as it may be all you have in the end. So I thought I’d introduce myself properly on here! Hey, I'm India! → I made the move to Liverpool nearly a year ago now—city life is amazing, but I do miss waking up to cows every morning! 🐄 → Currently pursuing my career and personal goal of being a virtual assistant 💻 → Proudly known as the 'Mum' of my girl's group, aka the organised queen! 💁🏼♀️ →Total social butterfly (thank you, Gen Z) 🥰 → A chronic oversharer to anyone I meet✨ I’m working on it! Imposter syndrome is really trying to hit me writing this post 🫣 Not all posts need to be about your business! You never know who you’re going to inspire. Have you started personal branding this year? I'd love to hear everyone's personal stories below 🫶🏼 #personalbranding #virtualassistant #girlsinmarketing

Fun fact: I've seen almost every season of Survivor. I wouldn't call myself a crazy fan, but I'm a fan. I enjoy the show not because of the competition or challenges and not because of the exotic location. I watch it because it's about the psychology of people and relationships. It's about building trust and forging alliances. In my latest post, I get into why this not only draws me in, but is essentially a show where people are marketing themselves and trying to convince the others to buy. Check it out. (Link in comments) __________________________________________________________________ ✍️Let's tell your story (so you can stand out) 🔉 Want to get noticed in your industry, company or category — for all the right reasons? Telling your story is what I do best. DM me to get started. ✒️ Need a speaker or workshop facilitator for your company or professional organization? I speak about Personal(ity) Branding, Mastering your Introduction or Elevator Pitch and How to Lure people in with your LinkedIn. DM me to book. 🔔 Do like Anita Ward and “ring my bell” to make sure you never miss a tip or bon mot from me. ⬆️ #PersonalityBrand #BuildingTrust #SurvivorFan

I often hear coaches talk about this problem on LinkedIn. “Why am I not taken seriously even with the excellent client results?” Here's why: ➟ Your messaging is not pin-pointed. ➟ Your content doesn't spark curiosity. ➟ You are wasting 2-3 hours engaging with the wrong audience. ➟ Your profile does not address your TA's pains and desires. Focus on correcting these and you'll build authority on LinkedIn fast. P.S. If you are a coach having a proven offer that has delivered excellent results for your client. But, you are struggling to find that missing piece in your content to show your results in a way that builds authority. Look no further… Just DM me ‘piece’ and I’ll share the details with you.

Alright, coaches, gather 'round! You've probably heard about the 'right' way to format your LinkedIn posts. You know, those posts that look like poetry but read like a shopping list. Break here, pause there, dramatic effect everywhere. But here's the real tea: Are these formatting tricks really tapping into what your audience actually wants? Spoiler alert: Not quite. Ever heard of audience archetypes? No? Well, you're in for a treat. Understanding these archetypes is like having a secret map to your audience's heart and mind. it's about what and how you say it, making your audience feel seen and heard on a deeper level. You want to connect, inspire, transform. If your posts are only skimming the surface, can you really do that? Now, imagine knowing exactly what makes your audience tick. Their fears, their dreams, their late-night 'what am I doing with my life?' thoughts. That's where archetypes come in. By understanding these archetypes, you can craft content that resonates on a whole new level. So, next time you sit down to write a post, ask yourself: Am I just following a format, or am I really speaking to my audience's soul? The magic isn't in the line breaks; it's in understanding the subconscious desires of your audience. 💜

The Telephone episode 📞 Hello friend, ☺️ (The smiley face emoji is a reflection of how I'm feeing today) I am not going to take a lot of your time, But i need your help I missed Alex Cattoni's free workshop on 20th and i have been catching on, like a sore late comer 😱 Now, every LinkedIn top voice emphasizes on the need to stand out from the crowd (we call it branding) Your product should answer these major questions from your client; - why should i trust you? -why do i want this thing you are offering? - what is it going to do for me? I bet we can all answer these questions, about our products and services, no biggie. BUT Can your business brand pass the telephone test? You know, The one where you tell one person in a group something and it is passed across the room until the last person... Or....lets go with this; what would your customer tell your friend about what you do? What would your friend tell another friend what is it you do See, Alex has put it into one strategy she likes to call The Big Idea ⭕ It covers everything your client should know about your business and WANT to buy from you. I want to learn from you today; Let me know about your BIG IDEA in the comment section- who knows? I might just be telling my friends and colleagues about you today. You want you to be on the top of mind when someone says "I need someone who ............." 🔥who do you serve and why? 🔥WHAT benefit, opportunity or transformation do you provide? 🔥How do you do it? I'm looking forward to networking with you all ( i hope it isn't so confusing 😑) As i sign off, i wish you grace as you navigate your Wednesday 🤗 PS//I have an assignment to complete and I'm relying on your answers😅, please don't fail me #branding #vvwithmao #consistencywithjenniferochada #linkedinstrategies

I was terrified of speaking. But last week I spoke at my first LinkedIn audio event. I was anxious. My head was spinning with ‘What If’s’: ↳ What if no one turns up? ↳ What if I stutter too much? ↳ What if people don’t like me? ↳ What if no one found my advice useful? So I made 1 simple mindset shift. I flipped my ‘What If’s’ into ‘So What’ statements. So what if only 5 people show up? ↳ I’ll still speak like I was in a room of 100 people. So what if I stutter? ↳ It’s not the end of the world. So what if people don’t like me? ↳ I’ll focus on the ones who do. So what if no one found my advice useful? ↳ I’ll focus on learning + serving better. This made me show up to my event with nothing to lose and everything to share. I went in confident and ready to inspire. And guess what? My audience LOVED it. The feedback? ❤️🔥 → “Do more speaking events” → “The event was so helpful” All because I decided to take a bet on myself. And show up as my biggest cheerleader. The younger me would’ve backed out. (not joking) Whenever you let ‘What Ifs’ consume you… Reframe them into ‘So What’ statements. You’ll surprise yourself. PS. Did you enjoy me and Parthiv’s audio event?🎧 P.P.S. What’s 1 fear you’re conquering this year? —————— 👋🏻 I’m Hillary. I help founders create scroll-stopping CONTENT that builds and converts a community of raving fans. • Hit the 🔔 to be notified on all things social media growth and content strategy. • ♻️ Repost if you found this helpful.