Feb 15th, 2011 by Val Nelson
Networking is one of those maligned concepts that strikes fear in many hearts, especially introverts. In my workshop called “Networking Secrets from an Ex-Wallflower,” the first secret is to understand what networking actually is and isn’t.
In the workshop, almost as soon as I start defining what networking is NOT, people start to relax and say things like:
Oh, networking does not equal pain and suffering!! ~Mary
Once you know what it is, you will understand it’s kinda fun. If it’s not, you’re not doing it right. Continue Reading »
Tags: facebook, heart-centered, introverts, job search, Networking
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Oct 19th, 2010 by Val Nelson
Want to inspire someone to do something new? Want them to hire you, buy something, follow your lead, become more earth-friendly?
Start by drawing a compelling vision of the future outcome.
Or as Simon Sinek says in this persuasive video (embedded above), start with the WHY. Only then will people listen to the WHAT and HOW.
Sinek gives memorable examples of successful persuasion, from Martin Luther King, Jr., to the success of Apple. If these ideas are at all confusing, take a moment to watch this important video. And at least remember this:
[MLK] gave the ‘I have a dream’ speech, not the ‘I have a plan’ speech. ~Simon Sinek
Tags: Bringing Our Hearts to Work, inspiration, job search, Leadership, online communications, personal branding, thinking big
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Oct 13th, 2010 by Val Nelson
Small businesses know by now that they need a website AND visibility in the popular social media sites like Facebook and LinkedIn, and maybe Twitter, YouTube, and others too. It’s not just about having your own website anymore.
So most of you have got at least one social media profile kinda sorta thrown together, like a basic LinkedIn profile. But then I hear: uh, what, huh? What now? One of the goals of my blog (and my business) is to help folks get past those stuck places. So here are some tips.
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Tags: facebook, SEO, SMO, social media marketing, twitter
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Sep 26th, 2010 by Val Nelson
My career coaching clients often ask me to review their résumés. As a former hiring manager, I know what employers pay attention to (and what ends up in the trash) especially when they’re inundated with résumés.
Here’s what I find myself saying all the time about the résumés I review. Please use the following as a checklist and we’ll all be happier. Continue Reading »
Tags: job search, personal branding, resumes, work life
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Aug 10th, 2010 by Val Nelson
I was interviewed on the radio before my last networking workshop for introverts and now you can listen to it here. (See next networking workshop)
On the morning of the live interview, with no advanced scripting or warning, I walked in to the DJ booth and the host, Chris Collins (shown right), immediately “came out” on the air as being an introvert. Love it!
So we chatted about how I might help him and others with their resistance to networking. It was not only fun, we covered many of my secrets in only 8 minutes.
Phew, for an introvert, being interviewed live without any conversation in advance, I was a bit nervous beforehand. And of course I said a few things I’d like to edit now but I bet I’m the only one who noticed that stuff. In the end, it was so fun that I felt like I wanted to go back every week. Hmm, radio ideas brewing.
Enough Stalling. Now You Can Listen… Continue Reading »
Tags: introverts, Networking, radio interview
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