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Future Proofing Your Career by Joyce Sullivan
Joyce Sullivan shares her journey of career evolution, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and networking in professional development. She outlines key questions for personal branding and encourages continuous learning while highlighting the value of adaptability in the job market. Sullivan also advocates for meaningful connections on LinkedIn and generosity in professional relationships.
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- 1. Future Proofing Your Career JOYCESULLIVAN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, LHH @JoyceMSullivan
- 2. There is alwaysa story…What’s yours? Eldest of 6 kids – Original New Jersey Girl ! Home > College > Teaching > Business > MBA > Promotions, then… Fascinated with how people of like-minds find each other 1995 > my first online account > American Online > AOL 2003 epiphany > “I’m on the Blog” // Finding Your People 2008 and the financial world has a “hiccup” Sharing My Story // LinkedIn Blogging “Taking a giant leap over the Grand Canyon and knowing I would safely land on the other side” 2011 > SocMediaFIn, Inc. Founder / Joined Austin TX Startup College Professor / Executive Coaching Private Practice Joined LHH full time in 2016 2020 Happened and Here We Are ! @JoyceMSullivan
- 3. Same Room Same Event YourOwn Unique Experience Tell THAT story! @JoyceMSullivan
- 4. Tell everyone whatyou’re doing
- 5. Five Questions //The Story of YOU BRAND Who are you? MESSAGE What do you have to say? AUDIENCE Who are you trying to reach? PLATFORM How do they want to be reached, or not? PLAN Once you connect, what’s your plan? @JoyceMSullivan
- 6. Poll Question 1 How would you describe your current working situation? 1. In transition 2. Working full time 3. Working part time 4. Volunteer work 5. Retired @JoyceMSullivan
- 7. Flexibility Wins TitleFlexibility “It doesn’t matter what my title is as long as they will take my call” Compensation combinations Many types of ‘currency’ - $$ / Time / Recognition Skills Refresh Keep current, take classes, learn the latest tools Build your Professional Online Portfolio LinkedIn Profile, LinkedIn Original Articles Networking is everything @JoyceMSullivan
- 8. Your Network =Circles of Influence The Three Circle Exercise 1st circle in the center – your most trusted contacts 2nd circle around the 1st – professional contacts, friends, other close people 3rd circle around the 2nd – ‘weak links’ or those in your sphere though not close @JoyceMSullivan
- 9. Industry Insights Wallstreet Journal: Many candidates are bolstering existing skills or resetting priorities such as which industry they work in, where they work or their job title. Others are taking classes to add new expertise and reinventing themselves in completely different fields. Experts advise individuals in both camps -- whether staying put, or starting over – that potential employers are likely to prize flexibility and adaptability when deciding on new hires. @JoyceMSullivan
- 10. Poll Question 2 How would you describe your use of LinkedIn? 1. Never use it 2. Use infrequently 3. Use weekly 4. Use daily 5. I could teach this class ! @JoyceMSullivan
- 11. You are whatyou share @JoyceMSullivan
- 12. Sharing Your Voice A completed LinkedIn Profile is only the beginning Write original articles on topics that reflect your insights Have a point of view on articles that you share Follow up with those who comment on your articles My ‘secret sauce’ on successful LinkedIn connecting… Research companies and individuals you want to connect with Read their articles and leave a comment on their blog Watch their videos and introduce yourself with a quote that resonated with you Pay attention! Everyone wants to know that they matter and someone is paying attention. Let that ‘someone’ be you. @JoyceMSullivan
- 13. You are whatyou share BRAND Who am I? Career Reinventionist MESSAGE What do I have to say? Message of hope AUDIENCE Who am I trying to reach? Those seeking what’s next PLATFORM How do they want to be reached?LinkedIn, Events, WOM PLAN Once you connect, what’s next? Magic happens! @JoyceMSullivan Remember your “Five Questions” to guide you
- 14. You are whatyou share BRAND Who am I? _______________________ MESSAGE What do I have to say? _______________________ AUDIENCE Who am I trying to reach? _______________________ PLATFORM How do they want to be reached? _______________________ PLAN Once you connect, what’s next? _______________________ @JoyceMSullivan Remember your “Five Questions” to guide you
- 15. You are theonly one who has seen the world through your eyes… We all have amazing stories... Ask Questions… What do you see when you look out the window? What do you see that no one else sees? Tell THAT story! TYPE IN CHAT: What do you see when you look at this picture? @JoyceMSullivan
- 16. LinkedIn Connecting PRACTICE SESSION! Send a personalLinkedIn Invite to show you are paying attention.. WHEN SOMEONE SENDS ME A GENERIC INVITE, MY REPLY… Dear ____ Thank you for the invite to connect on LinkedIn. Can you please remind me how we may know each other, or, if we have not yet met, appreciate knowing your interest in connecting. ANSWERS: NOT THIS WAY… I’m trying to grow my network… We have connections in common… ANSWERS: YES, THIS WAY…! I read your article and I’m intrigued by… I watched your conference video and found the ….. I listened to your podcast interview and found … Everyone wants to know they matter and that someone is paying attention! Let that someone, be you! @JoyceMSullivan
- 17. Say “Yes” toEvent Speaking @JoyceMSullivan
- 18. Be Generous Makethe first move… - refer a friend - write a recommendation - share another’s post - listen - be kind Do the next right thing It comes full circle ~ the world is listening ~ they will remember your kindness ~ and doors will open for you
- 19. Recommended Reads Build YourDream Network https://jkellyhoey.co/ by J. Kelly Hoey Forward by Tom Peters – “In Search of Excellence” author Working Out Loud by John Stepper https://workingoutloud.com Recommended by Seth Godin @JoyceMSullivan
- 20. THANK YOU! Where youcan find me… LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycemsullivan/ Reinventing Your Career Podcast Interview with Kelly Hoey https://youtu.be/9uKz2g6rc2A My story is in John Stepper’s “Working Out Loud” book @JoyceMSullivan