Swiping Right on LinkedIn: A professional “hook-up"
Heidi Reid
Educator turned educational entrepreneur workin with school leadership with IDAT: International Diagnostic & Admissions Test
I was fortunate enough last week to meet my LinkedIn idol.?The incomparable, Susan Fang, who many of you will know in the international education industry as the witty, informative and clever international education professional who dominates your LinkedIn feed.?By posting daily with interesting links, podcasts, blogs, videos, cultural tidbits, insights, and commentary, she has been entertaining me and informing me on LinkedIn for a good part of my locked-down covid-life in Australia.
I reached out to her when I was coming to her 'hood (London) and was she was so much more gracious, interesting and informed in-person, then she had been online. But more than that, she was kind.?She treated my husband and I to dinner at an exclusive Marlybone restaurant and we exchanged stories and lives like old friends.?Often when we meet ‘idols’ of some sort, we find they are not who they appeared to be.?This was almost the case; as Susan was kinder and more lovely than I had expected.
I am of the generation that did not meet people online (for dating or any other purpose) and most of my friends have come through life experiences. We met through life and many of us stay in touch online.?How amazing to meet online and now share ‘life experiences’ together.
It was a wonderful evening with a woman who is a credit to the entire education industry.?Thank you to Susan Fang for making my first swipe right on LinkedIn a success!
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2 年I wouldn't expect anything less from fellow Aussie Heidi Reid and how Susan ???? Fang entertained you & your husband ??, like you have been life long friends. I have a long term commitment to meet Susan in the UK or if she happens to expand her global network to Australia then that just fast tracks the wish list (better than saying a bucket list ??????).
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2 年How lovely! What a super post Heidi Reid and yes, she’s amazing isn’t she?! Susan ???? Fang
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Co-founder of OxBridge, PIEoneer Awards’ International Student Recruitment Organisation of The Year Finalist | China & Taiwan Market Entry Specialist | Top 50 Voices In International Education
2 年Oh my, you’ve made me blush Heidi Reid with your article. Not many people can now that I’ve reached this age. The pleasure’s all mine. What’s more, I am excited to see where you take IDAT: International Diagnostic & Admissions Test next and will be cheering you on every step of the way. It’s my privilege to meet a kindred spirit in you. Hurray to the international education industry we’re in. Hurrah to LinkedIn!