Taking the Leap: Creating a LinkedIn Course for Academics

I haven't posted much in the last few weeks because I've been busy developing a new coaching product. I'm excited to share with you some information about this exciting new adventure.

So, I've embarked on – creating a comprehensive LINKEDIN COURSE specifically for academics.

This journey has been both challenging and incredibly rewarding, and I believe it has the potential to make a significant difference for many academics from PhD students to full professors.

Why Academics Need a LinkedIn Course

Simple: throughout my coaching journey, I've noticed a common theme.

Many academics struggle with their LinkedIn profiles and their use of the platform.

Despite recognizing the immense benefits LinkedIn offers – from job opportunities and personal branding to expanding professional networks – many don't know how to present themselves effectively. I've seen profiles that are incomplete, unprofessional, or too similar to a Facebook page.

This glaring need inspired me to create a course focused on academics, from PhD students to full professors - all the different stages in academia. The course goes beyond just optimizing a LinkedIn profile; it delves deeper into various aspects of the platform to help academics make the most out of their LinkedIn presence. It will also include group coaching sessions and even a community space.

An Amazing Offer for My Beta Testers

This course to be a game-changer for academics, helping those who are hesitant or think LinkedIn is just for business people to see its true potential!

Creating something new often involves taking a leap of faith. You believe in your idea and its potential to benefit others, but you also need to validate and test your product. That's the phase I'm in right now.

Over the past few days, I've been putting together an amazing low-cost offer (access to the course, group coaching sessions, community space, etc. for a super low price) for beta testers and recruiting a small group of academics at different stages of their careers to help me refine this product. I want this course to be a game-changer for academics, helping those who are hesitant or think LinkedIn is just for business people to see its true potential! Not only you can find your next job on LinkedIn, but you can also find your postdoc supervisor, a research project collaborator, an industrial sponsor, and much more.

Interested? Well, I still need a few more beta testers

Yes, I still need a few more testers, so, if you're interested in being a part of this journey and gaining early access to valuable resources while contributing to the creation of a course that will help countless academics, I'd love to hear from you.

Please send me a direct message if you're interested, and I'll be happy to share more details.

Taking risks and creating something new is often what we need to grow and make a real impact. I can tell you, it feels incredibly rewarding!

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I'm Dr. Marina Silva-Opps. If you're hungry for more insights on how to share your academic journey, time management, productivity, career success, and personal development, visit my LinkedIn profile, website, Instagram, or send me a DM. And remember, I'm here to help!