The one where you find your voice

Hello,

In the week of International Women's Day?it seems somewhat apt to have a theme for this newsletter imploring YOU to start?finding your voice.?

It pains me that as an industry we only seem to hear the opinions and thoughts from the same old established voices. And to me, they're just not representative of the diverse communities we are as an?industry or the ones we serve in society at large. That's such a travesty and does our industry a disservice.

So last week I found my own voice and put myself forward by writing an article asking 'Is?the architecture profession imploding' for??@Building Desgin magazine.?I've had some really lovely feedback and conversations on the back of it. I was expecting more negative pushback but thankfully, as often is the way,?that was just in my own mind.

And finally, I recently delivered my first LinkedIn training?session, designed specifically for architects and engineers looking to up their visibility. It's all about using the platform to drive impact, make connections and meet your goals. DM me if you're looking to upskill you and/or your team?and want a friendly face to show you how.?

Have a fantastic March,?

Voicing my opinion

My recent?opinion piece for Building Design magazine.? How often do you pitch opinion pieces to magazines? What things do you think should be said but currently aren't.?Hit reply back to this email and do let me know.?

City Women

For International Women's Day this Thursday,?my voice alongside the amazing women to the left, will be broadcast in Paternoster Square as?part of our musical performance, dedicated to amplifying the voices of women past & present from the City of London. Find out more here

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The hidden features of LinkedIn: How to power-up your content’s impact

I make no secret of being a huge fan of LinkedIn. Last month,?Stacey Meadwell and I went live to talk about the 'hidden' features of LinkedIn.??Watch or listen here?so you can start making the most of it.?

Our next Build Up - networking event is taking place on?Tuesday 19 March?in London. It's a career related one to help marketers navigate and build roles they want and also for leaders and founders who are looking to build out their marketing teams.?Secure your spot here.

Fab stuff from others?

In step with nature

A new film?popped onto my Instagram feed last week?by Lawrence Barraclough from?You See Media. It's an amazing film?reflecting on the unique glass horse menage built by Atelier Architecture + Design and the Giugiaro family using innovative?glass to connect to its surroundings in rural Hertfordshire. Take a look via the play button?below.

News bits

Some of the fab things I've been reading.?

1. LinkedIn algorithm changes
2. Earth may have already passed the crucial 1.5°C warming limit
3. Willy Wonka experience: How did the viral sensation go so wrong?
4. TikTok provides creative strategy tips in new guide

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I’m Ayo, a digitally-led built environment marketing strategist, content creator, speaker and trainer who is on a mission to get more practices to make the most of the digital marketing opportunity. Do DM me if you want to talk about how I can help your firm make a greater digital impact email [email protected] or book a call