Supercharge Your Brand and Career Using LinkedIn

In today's fiercely competitive job market, standing out as a job-seeker or a career changer is no easy feat. Companies invest substantial resources in advertising and marketing to make their products known to potential customers.

Similarly, as a professional looking to advance in your career or transition into a new field, you need to make sure that your future employer is aware of your skills and abilities.

The key to achieving this awareness is LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, which offers a treasure trove of opportunities for self-promotion.

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LinkedIn is more than just a platform for connecting with professionals; it's a dynamic tool for personal branding and self-advertisement. By using LinkedIn effectively, you can increase your presence and grow your personal brand.

Here, we'll explore seven strategies to maximize your impact on LinkedIn, setting you on a path to success.

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1 - Perform Like an MVP

One of the most effective ways to increase your presence on LinkedIn is by sharing valuable content. Whether it's posting relevant articles, insightful anecdotes, or sharing others' material, the key is to ensure your contributions are substantive. Provide information that adds value without expecting anything in return. Present yourself as a resource, and when sending connection invitations, express your willingness to help. Remember, you are a valuable professional with accomplishments to your name, so don't be overly humble. Show your willingness to assist and create goodwill.

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2 - Follow Key Influencers

Connecting with key influencers in your field is another strategy that can enhance your LinkedIn presence. You can follow these individuals without directly connecting with them. By following these influencers, you stay informed about industry trends and may eventually get noticed by them, which could lead to direct interactions.

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3 - Share and Participate

Sharing valuable and relevant content is a fantastic way to get noticed and engage with professionals you admire. By reposting or commenting on their articles, you show appreciation and demonstrate your value. Engaging in conversations by leaving insightful comments on others' posts can connect you with potential influencers, connectors, and colleagues.

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4 - Throw the First Pitch: Publish Your Own Content

Creating your own content on LinkedIn is an underutilized but powerful way to get noticed. You can showcase your expertise by writing brief articles that highlight your knowledge and skills. These articles should be concise, around 600 words, and you’ll leave your readers wanting to learn more. Whether you're a financial analyst, a real estate enthusiast, or transitioning from athletics to the business world, you can share your insights and knowledge through these articles. The aim is to build your authority and position yourself as an expert.

These articles don't need to be perfect, but they should provide valuable insights. Post them in LinkedIn's Pulse section, and you'll witness more and more people reading your work.

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5 - Write an Article – It’s Easier Than You Think

Writing an article may seem daunting, but it's simpler than you might imagine. Start with a clear idea and a conversational tone. Follow a simple structure: create a headline that grabs attention, introduce your topic, list three to five supporting points with subheadings, elaborate on each point, and conclude with a recap. Encourage engagement by including a clear call to action, asking readers to share, comment, and connect.

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6 - Share Your Original Content with Your Groups

Sharing your articles with LinkedIn groups is a powerful way to amplify your reach. After publishing an article, use the "Share on LinkedIn" feature to post your article to your network and groups. Remember, LinkedIn groups are a goldmine of potential connections, and by sharing your content, you invite others to learn more about you and your brand.

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7 - Guest Post and Expand Your Reach

Consider guest posting on industry-related blogs, newsletters, or online resources. These opportunities can further expand your reach and expose your expertise to a wider audience. Share these published articles with your LinkedIn network and groups to boost your reputation.

Harness the power of social media by promoting your content across various platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. This cross-promotion can significantly increase your visibility and establish you as a valuable asset to potential employers or connections.

Your social media presence played a role in your athletic career, and it can work to your advantage in your job search and career development as well. By actively sharing valuable content and engaging with your network, you can attract attention, showcase your expertise, and ultimately grow your personal brand.

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LinkedIn is your gateway to expanding your personal brand and career prospects. By taking advantage of these strategies, you can stand out on this professional network, attract the right opportunities, and make connections that may lead to your next job or career advancement. So, start writing, sharing, and connecting on LinkedIn and watch your presence grow. You’ll soon see how your career and business prospects will take off!

Please reach out to me directly at [email protected] if you'd like a boost to your current business or career, or a shift into something completely different. After all, business and career coaching is what I have a couple of decades of experience with, using my many years in executive search as a compass to navigate the often treacherous waters of a job search! Connect with me, you'll be thrilled you did!

Networking in the Win Again Clubroom

The Win Again Clubroom platform is revolutionizing virtual networking because of the “live event” experience it emulates and the ease with which you can meet others and take your businesses and careers to a whole new level!

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Develop valuable relationships that become collaborations - it's been such a great way to expand our networks!

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WIN AGAIN! The Job Search Playbook, is filled with over 150 pages of my proven WIN AGAIN methodology, where you’ll discover how to define your true identity outside of being an athlete, plan your path towards an ideal job and business and work towards it. You’ll turn strangers into allies and grow your network as you position yourself for meetings and interviews, negotiate offers, and anticipate your prospective client's or employer’s needs.

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ABOUT ME

Combining my passion for sports and a desire to help others succeed, I founded Win Again, where current and former athletes can discover their identity beyond sports, develop the structure needed to succeed again, and receive the tips, strategies and actionable advice that allows them to WIN AGAIN and be elite in their next great career. Over the past 20 years as a business advisor and career coach, I have guided athletes and executives, holding them accountable during their transition.

The Win Again Clubroom events, "Make Your Mark" podcasts, and MYM Live webinars highlight athletes who are making a positive impact post-playing career, and my book “Win Again!” is a job search playbook for athletes, equipping them with strategies needed to land their ideal job or boost their entrepreneurial ventures.

As a graduate of Colgate University and a longtime Manhattan resident with my wife, kids, and Duke, I enjoy playing ice hockey, softball and golf, along with the guitar and piano.

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