57. What you are missing by not being on LinkedIn

What you are missing by not being on LinkedIn. #Takeaways   LinkedIn is a great platform to grow your network without having to attend any events You get to build your personal brand and showcase the work you do Don’t rely on your work speaking for itself - tell people about it Connecting with those decision makers that can influence or creat opportunities for your career progression Use the 4 C’s to build your visibility - Clarity, Connection, Content and Consistency     On today's show we are talking all about LinkedIn and how I believe you are missing out by not being on the platform or being on there and not doing much.  I share 3 key things that you are missing out on and how you can start to build your own LinkedIn strategy using the 4 C’, clarity, connection, content and consistency.  If you are ready to raise your profile, build your personal brand and grow your network then LinkedIn is a great place to do all these things - and if you are on LinkedIn then make sure we are connected. “So if building a supportive and engaging network, using your personal brand and creating new opportunities for yourself is something that interests you?  Then you need to be using LinkedIn more.” - Gemma “A network that works.  Being on LinkedIn it is expected that you will connect with others, tell them about you and want to find out more about others too.” - Gemma “I have to say that the majority of opportunities from speaking gigs, to being a guest on other peoples podcasts, to writing articles for magazines, being on a panel, and working with more and more women and organisations have come from the connections and most importantly the relationships I build on LinkedIn.  Don’t take this for granted.” - Gemma   ** How to leave a review on iTunes - use the podcast app and then  find the No More Hiding podcast - you can click how many stars you think show is worth and then add some feedback by clicking ‘write a review’  it really only takes a couple of minutes to leave a review and I will share them with our listeners and give you a shout out at the same time! ** #Resources     “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:   https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work     Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:    http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast     More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:   https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/   #nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding