Brand Storyteller for Ambitious Founders & Entrepreneurs | Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemical Pathology: B.MLS, AMLSCN
Nadia B. was the first Ghanaian lady I connected with on LinkedIn and since then I've had the privilege of connecting with so many Ghanaians on this blue app. Larissa Fru was the first Cameroon lady I got the privilege to connect with here on LinkedIn. I've lost count of how many Cameroons I've connected with since then. Wanda Ruiz, MEM was the first Puerto Rico lady I recently connected with here on LinkedIn. Newsflash: She had her masterclass webinar recently and it was a blast. There's 1 thing in common among all of them - and that is strategic networking that aligns with SMART goals. The beautiful part was discovering how our goals aligned with our strategies. Now just imagine that I never posted. Just imagine that I never had a profile on LinkedIn. Just imagine that my profile was never optimized. Just imagine that I had no aligned strategy nor goals. Your guess is as good as mine. There would have been no connection. Imagine I kept my writing drafts in the closet or deposited them in the trash can. Imagine I deleted them each and every time I posted... Damn!!! I would never have been discovered. Imagine I kept giving excuses not to post each and every time. Oops... I probably won't even know that there was a Nadia or a Larissa or a Chioma or even a Wanda. How would I have connected with the amazing Chika Ibeh, the brilliant story teller Dr Ishioma Elora Onah, the outstanding Precious Obo, the proactive Victor Ugwuoke, the fabulous Victor Iyanuoluwa ??, my dearest namesy Blessed Afolayan, and so many more amazing personalities like Real Desmond, Joy Mnguember Akaa ??, Zoey Vincent Vevakpor, etc. Now, here's the bottom line of this post. I know you've got something amazing to share with the world, and I'm here to encourage you to let it shine! Don't let perfectionism hold you back - remember, every great thing starts with a small step. Take your time, breathe, and focus on progress, not perfection. Think about that one person out there who's waiting for your message, your story, or your expertise. They need to hear from you! So, take it one step at a time: ??Dust off those drafts ??Weave your story with heart and authenticity (storytelling is key!) ??Share with mentors for feedback ??Make adjustments with confidence ??Implement strategic touches to make it impactful (think visuals, tone, and clarity!) When you're ready, hit that post button and share your gift with the world! You never know how much someone needs to read your words. Remember, storytelling has the power to connect, inspire, and transform. By sharing your unique voice and perspective, you can make a real difference. Ready to get started? Slide into my DM and let's get your story shared with the world! I'm here to help you shine! P.S. Post inspired by my amazing Dr. Chioma Emilie Okwara?? P.S. What's your experience with strategic networking on LinkedIn? Pic: Nadia B. and Dr. Chioma Emilie Okwara