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This single email transformed my career. I was stuck. I hated my career. I was deeply unhappy in my life. I was an average software engineer. I was doing average work. I knew two things: - I wanted more from my career - Everything is going digital, and I wanted in I hatched a plan. Email every founder of a digital marketing agency in Dublin under the pretence I wanted advice on a digital course I was considering. For any meetings I got, sell me working at that agency. I didn't even have money to take the course. I knew it was a long shot. What's crazy about this email is it got flagged as 'Spam' (you can see in the image) and was sent to the agency's reception. I didn't have the founder's email address. What are the chances he'd reply? A busy founder answering an email from their receptions Spam folder? Pretty unlikely. Well, he replied, the only reply I got, and I did the meeting. I sold myself hard for 30 mins, and I got a chance. They were doing final interviews for a graduate role in digital marketing the next day. The NEXT day! The final interview was a presentation, a digital marketing client pitch for a pretend client. I knew nothing about digital marketing. I got home and worked on the presentation all night. Didn't sleep for a single minute. I was filled with hope, adrenaline, and coffee. The next day, I did my presentation. I got the role. It meant restarting my career all over again. I had graduated with an hon degree in computing science and spent four years as a software engineer. Now I was starting as a graduate again. I didn't care. I was elated. Since then, I've hustled, grinded, and focused on making up for lost time by being the best version of myself. Working in a career you enjoy makes all those things much easier. Two lessons: 1. Don't wait for something to change; make it happen for yourself. 2. If you've had some success in your career, pay it forward and make time to give someone else a shot at their success. 

Great post by Kieran Flanagan, CMO at Zapier, about his unconventional approach to transitioning from engineering to digital marketing. https://lnkd.in/gBEhwwyx In my case, I spent a few years in HR before realizing that recruitment was, without a doubt, the right path for me. 💡 Many people today have a desire to reinvent themselves, driven by fresh challenges over current skill sets. The challenge for hiring managers is that uncovering these adaptable candidates takes time, while those who look obvious "on paper" often seem like the easier choice. 📝 The current market presents a unique opportunity, filled with talented individuals seeking new opportunities. By taking the time to evaluate people beyond their resumes, you might just uncover your next future executive. What about you, have you ever switched career paths or are you currently considering a transition? I'd love to hear about your career journey in the comments! 🌪️ #recruiting #potential #careerdevelopment 💼

You’re never too old to learn something new. As I approach my, whisper it, 20th year in business development, I’m still picking up loads of new ideas of how best to serve clients so I can carry on helping them to fill their pipelines and bring in new clients. In fact, I seek out new ideas. Read a lot, follow a lot of brilliant people on LinkedIn and X/Twitter (do we still say Twitter?) and, basically, learn and apply the learnings so everyone wins. Could you call it copying? 100%, but the wheel does not always need reinventing my friend, and no doubt a lot of the time these guys may well have picked it up from someone who picked it up from someone etc. Few reasons I do this: 1) So I don’t get stale. Young bucks are coming up all the time and whilst I may have more experience, they’ll be more inclined to know about the latest trends, especially when it comes to sales tech. Keeps me on my toes. 2) Makes life more interesting. Doing the same thing over and over again not only makes life dull but might actually not be as effective as it was 10 years ago, things move on quickly. Now where’s my fax machine number again? (Please don’t ask me what a fax machine is). 3) The internet is full of really helpful advice on sales dos and don’ts. I often come across things that I did once use but for whatever reason stopped. So it helps keep me accountable which is never a bad thing. So, a few people that you may want to check out to help you: Ben Settle, for email marketing but brilliant ideas of how to keep your business moving and you sane. Dan Kennedy. Very famous in the US and The GOAT of direct marketing some might say, and some great sales advice as well. His books are brilliant and talk about finding new clients and client retention. Josh Braun. V active on LinkedIn, talking about how to sell with integrity. Andy Bounds. Need a Brit in there don’t we?! Check his books out, the Jelly effect and the Snowball effect. I need to reread them actually, full of brilliant tips. Have a great weekend one and all and happy reading/learning.   Cheers.

Let's talk about the use of "Ex-company" on your LinkedIn profile… I see lots of discussion and comments complaining about the use of "Ex-company" on your LinkedIn header. I suppose it depends on your intent/purpose for including it.   Let's face it, LinkedIn is a social media platform, anyone can sign up for an account and stand on their soapbox and start talking to the community. This is one of the strengths of this platform, it's also one of it's weaknesses. If you have something to say, something relevant and you have the experience and skills to have meaning how do you stand out?   First, why stand out? As a social media platform LinkedIn serves many purposes - some of those primarily are to sell goods/services and make connections to the industries you're interested in. Some people sign up for an account and rarely if ever come back. Others are here frequently, constantly cultivating their LinkedIn presence and last those in-between the two extremes.   Why am I here? I'm involved in my career, I want to be engaged in the community of like minded professionals and I also want to offer my experience from 30+ years in this field. I'm not selling anything. I'm not trying to get you to sign up for a newsletter, hawking my coaching/mentoring/coding programs, or selling you a way to get promoted quickly. There are many here with that purpose and intent in mind. More power to them - that's what this platform is intended for and I wish them great success!   I'm here offering for FREE, what others have given me in the past and it's my turn to pay it forward. Now mind you, I have a full time job (which I love) so my posts aren't as frequent as I would like but I try to make my posts insightful rather just rehashing what others have already said. I want to bring the human element to my field (Software Engineering), sharing what I have experienced and learned over the years. Hopefully it's relevant and topical for you and you can take something away from it.   Now onto why I post my past companies on my LinkedIn header. First it's not all of the companies I've worked at, that wouldn't make any sense. Instead I use it to show my experience in working at some large Tech companies and then the specialization on Tech in Retail. I also include that I'm remote as many people just assume I live where my company headquarters are located.    I spent 15 years working at some of the largest tech companies in the world and the last 15 working at large retail companies doing tech. If you're looking at this information it should at a glance tell you something about my experience - no one has the time to read everyone's bio before reading what they have to say.    I also decided to include a link to my professional website blog. It's a work in progress and honestly hasn't had much attention recently as I've been too busy to add much to it. Looking forward to your thoughts on this.   #arcteryx #engineeringdirector #leadership #techcareergrowth #softwareengineering

I used to feel insecure about my lack of technical knowledge when it came to email development I joined #Dyspatch with zero experience in email marketing, relying instead on the skills I developed in previous roles. 3 years later, I think of this as a strength. The fact that I knew nothing and within days, could build responsive emails in a flash - I've proven to many companies how their emails could get done in under 5 minutes using Dyspatch- speaks volumes for how amazing this tool is. When I tell prospects "If I can do it, anyone can", I mean it. My advice to anyone hesitating to switch careers - go for it. It took me a long time to find my place, but now, I love what I do. Your journey will inspire others sooner than you think. #CareerSwitch #EmailDevelopment #Inspiration 👋 Psst. Want to see your email recreated in 5 minutes? DM me for a 1-week trial of Dyspatch.

Setting up a LinkedIn profile involves several key steps to ensure that it is professional and complete. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1. Sign Up-Visit LinkedIn.com and sign up with your email address. - Confirm your email- to activate your account. 2. Add a Profile Photo - Choose a **professional photo** with a clear, friendly, and approachable appearance. - Ensure your face takes up about 60% of the frame. 3. Write a Headline - Your headline should succinctly describe your professional role. - Example: "Software Engineer | Specializing in AI and Machine Learning" 4. Craft a Summary - Write a summary that highlights your key experiences, skills, and career aspirations. - Keep it **concise** but informative. - Include **keywords** relevant to your industry. 5. Detail Your Experience - List your current and past positions. - Describe your roles and responsibilities for each position. - Quantify achievements where possible (e.g., "Increased sales by 20%"). 6. Add Education - Include all relevant educational experiences. - List degrees, certifications, and any honors or awards. 7. Skills & Endorsements - Add skills that are relevant to your profession. - Prioritize key skills you want to be endorsed for. - Seek endorsements from colleagues. 8. Get Recommendations - Ask for recommendations from supervisors, colleagues, or clients. - A few detailed recommendations are more valuable than many brief ones. 9. Customize Your URL - Edit your LinkedIn URL to something professional and easy to share (e.g., linkedin.com/in/yourname). 10. Add Additional Sections - Include volunteer experience, publications, projects, languages, and certifications. - This can provide a fuller picture of your professional background. 11. Join Groups and Follow Companies - Join groups related to your industry or interests. - Follow companies you are interested in or currently work with. 12. Regularly Update Your Profile - Keep your profile current with new experiences, skills, and achievements. - Regular updates help keep your profile active and engaging. 13. Networking - Connect with colleagues, industry professionals, and alumni. - Personalize connection requests to build more meaningful connections. 14. Engage on LinkedIn - Share articles, comment on posts, and participate in discussions. - Engagement increases your visibility and can lead to new opportunities. By following these steps, you can create a comprehensive and professional LinkedIn profile that effectively showcases your career and helps you connect with others in your industry. #Strategy #LinkedingMarketing #socialmediamarketing #Marketing #LinkedinStrategy

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Day 13 (Post RIF) Well, some great news from Google. Not only did they reinstate my business account, but they also validated it. For those that have never gone through the Google Business validation process - it can be a bit challenging. It now includes an uninterrupted video where not only do you need to show your "office", but also any tools, equipment, documents, etc... basically as much evidence as you can show to prove you're legit. I had a zoom this morning with a group of Learning and Talent professionals who are looking for their next opportunity. Thanks to Jessica B. Segal for the invite, and to Becky Farone from Becky Farone Fireworks Coaching who facilitated a great discussion on how to accomplish some self-reflection and detail areas for growth. It included a diverse group of people who all offered some great perspectives and ideas. This afternoon I've been asked to participate (in-person) at an organization's global sales conference (sorry Shane von Schlemp - someone stole your idea). It should prove very interesting for several reasons: 1. I've been quite vocal about my, how do I say this nicely...? About my reluctance to engage with sales professionals who contact me out of the blue. And apparently that's why I've been asked to participate. The sales leader wants me to share what I dislike about the sales process as a potential prospect/client. This org is actually a LMS company that I'm not very familiar with - and that will part of the discussion (I'm looking at you Marketers). 2. That said, now that I've ventured out with my own consulting business, the irony of me having to market and sell has not been lost on me. I now have to do the very things that I've disliked my entire career. I won't say that I can't market or sell, because honestly I've never tried. I'll end with this story. I recently saw a video of the actor Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad, Malcom in the Middle, etc...) and he was discussing how early in his career he didn't get a part he wanted. He was in NYC and was walking around, in a terrible mood, and ended up near the finish line of the NYC Marathon. He grumbled to himself that he could never do something like that. And then he thought, "how do I know I can't do something if I've never tried." He ran that marathon the very next year. My takeaways between his experience + mine: Never say never. You never know until you try (damn, I just went and said it), recognize the difference between what you can control and what you can't. Learn from the past but don't let it define you. Recognize what you can do, what you want to do, and what you need to learn to accomplish it. And above all else, give yourself some credit. I've met with some fantastic people who reminded me of the value I bring. It's a welcome thing to hear when you've been let-go. A simple reminder that you didn't fail, the company failed you. Enjoy the rest of your week and #gogetit

Here’s what I learned from my professional speed dates on LinkedIn.. During Fridays in August I’ve had the opportunity to spend some time on professional ‘speed dating’ using my LinkedIn network. Here are my top 5 learnings: 1. I’ve met new people and expanded my professional network with many new valuable connections; 2. I've been sharing thoughts about vision, inspiration and ideas with peers talking about #CRM, #loyalty, #data and (IT)#tooling; 3. I've gained knowledge on strategic, tactic and operational CRM challenges, trends and innovations within known and new markets; 4. Showing genuine curiosity on both sides might have created some future openings for cooperation; 5. I've been experiencing lots of positive energy and fun! I think there should be much more of professional ‘speed dating’ using the LinkedIn platform. Not only if you have some spare time in between your assignments, if you are in between jobs or when you are enjoying you maternity leave (like me). Truly connecting with (new) professionals should be at least a weekly or monthly goal for anyone. What do you think?