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08/05/2024

Is your feed flooded with people who make you feel like a failure or an underachiever? Chances are you’re following the “wrong” people and here’s what happened…

To grow your following (network) on LinkedIn as an example:

✔️ You followed/connected with colleagues from organizations you’ve worked at

👉 And now you no longer work there and they irritate you

✔️ You followed/connected with “gurus” like GaryVee who inspired and motivated you when you were down

👉 But now it’s noise and irrelevant

✔️ You followed/connected with industry peers or other entrepreneurs who are doing what you’re doing

👉 And now you keep comparing yourself to them and feel insecure or jealous (𝑰 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔!)

I’ve been there and experienced it too. On most of the social media platforms. Including Facebook and Insta.

So do this instead:

🔴 Mute, block or unfollow people who make you feel that way!

🟢 Find new networks/connections/people who build you up, teach you new things and grow you.

The point of LinkedIn is to connect, learn and grow. Keep Facebook as tight knit and for people you love and trust only! Clean up Instagram. Regularly.

Please don’t blame the platform for how “some” people make you feel and abandon it 🤦🏻‍♀️

Because while you’re so focused on Sally-Anne from accounts who irritates the 💩 out of you, someone needs to find you to unlock a problem they have.

Rather think: “What do I offer that someone else needs? Who needs to find me? What problems can I solve?”

How can I make this world a better place with the knowledge and experience that I have? 🦾🖤

That’s pretty serious when you look at it that way. Just saying.

22/02/2024

14/11/2023

90% of my clients are too afraid to show their faces on Instagram or share their thoughts on LinkedIn.

Guess what? The people you think are judging you see you in a very different light... and it scares them.

It also empowers others to see your bravery.

02/05/2023

If you master one skill in life, choose this!

15/02/2023

Are you tired of feeling like a fish out of water when it comes to using LinkedIn? Do you find yourself struggling to stand out and land your dream job? I understand your frustration and I want to help!

By filling out my survey, you'll be providing valuable insights that will help me create a training program specifically tailored to your needs. Plus, as a thank you for participating, you'll receive a discount off my first training program 🙌

Don't let your fear and frustration hold you back any longer. 2023 is the year you take ownership of your personal brand on LinkedIn!

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06/01/2023

Coming up ideas for social media posts is hard.
But talking about what you know is easy 🙌

When you know about a topic, and can share more information on it, you meet the need of an audience who needs to find you.

This is also how you build your personal brand.

Need more help? Let’s chat!

31/12/2022

In case it’s too hard getting your brain to shift from holiday mode to work mode, steal some of these ideas for your January social media posts.

Happy New Year! 🎈

18/12/2022

I remember those early days of Clubhouse during Lockdown & the imposter syndrome when someone invited me to be a presenter. So it was comforting meeting a fellow South African and someone so warm & friendly like Hayley Joy Shop.

Someone who understood the difference she was and is making to so many women.

So many people don’t get LinkedIn & so Hayley’s story speaks volumes of the power of networks & of connection.

Thank you Hayley & I wish you so much success! 🐙❤️

29/09/2022

“I don’t have the right equipment!” is not an excuse anymore! Try this video creation hack!

03/09/2022

Need content ideas? Steal from my list of September days 🙌 You’re welcome!

22/08/2022

If you’re not cringing, you’re not growing!

10/08/2022

Social media is never about you...

22/07/2022

Fear of being judged holds most people back from posting on social media. 😕 I see it in all of my clients. If you need to train that courage muscle, get in touch. I can help you.

13/07/2022

Why do you hate Facebook?

If you’re not enjoying seeing someone’s holiday pics or kids, HIDE / MUTE them. (including brands & sponsored posts)

If you wouldn’t be friends with that person in real life, UNFOLLOW. Why do you care what they think?

Out of sight, out of mind means BLOCKING people who make your experience on Facebook or Instagram miserable.

You’re in control. Not the algorithm.

But you’re gonna have to do some cleanups regularly to teach the algorithm what you like & dislike.

Hard truth: if you’re not enjoying any of the social media platforms, that’s on you. Take back control of how you feel on here!

22/06/2022

This is one of the most common questions I get asked as a social media coach.

My answer: you decide!

👉 How much time do you have?
👉 Do you have something worth sharing?
👉 Can you keep doing it month after month?

Stop comparing yourself to others who have teams or agencies managing their content creation processes.

Do what works for you!

07/06/2022

I'm not the biggest creator when it comes to content. Making Tiktoks is very different from Facebook banners. But I LOVE my new LinkedIn header (if I say so myself!) When last did you update your LinkedIn profile?

Here's why it matters: Google yourself. Your LinkedIn profile will ALWAYS be the first search result. What does your profile say about you?

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Kate Rankin Photography photo

02/06/2022

LinkedIn tip: customize your URL!
** added tip: it’s more than your name **

01/06/2022

Most of the clients I work with have one thing in common…

A fear of showing up on social media because they’re worried about what other people will think of them.

And yet the truth is that Most of what you imagine being said is all nonsense.

And even if one or two people did say it, there are a hundred more who will sing your praises.

Confidence is not “they will like me.”
Confidence is “I’ll be fine if they don’t.”

If you need a nudge, get in touch and let me help you.

I help give you the confidence to know what you can talk about that’ll make you shine, and just how powerful being vulnerable can really be.

Send me an email, let’s chat
👉 [email protected]

04/05/2022

Secret tip: You can take your own portrait pics, using your own camera and a couple of tricks!

15/03/2022

This is true for all social media platforms. What consumes your time & energy? What are you feeding your thoughts? Be aware of what info you’re teaching the algorithm.

12/03/2022

The views on my Instagram reels have dipped this week. And just as I was about to go back to the drawing board, I received these messages from clients.

Somedays the social media coach also needs reminding that vanity measures don’t matter.

It’s the difference in peoples lives that does!

01/03/2022

Have you heard about the “Great Resignation”? Or do you know how many people lost their jobs during lockdown? Or even how many people changed careers or pivoted, as they call it?

Finally LinkedIn has responded to these shifts & introduced “career breaks” for your profile.

Pushing a personal goal, travel, full time parenting, health & wellbeing, studying, relocation, caregiving…

I’ve built so many profiles in the last 3 years & I can tell you now, there is still the stigma of shame & imposter syndrome holding so many people back.

I hope this helps to indicate that it’s 2022. You can & SHOULD* stop to reevaluate your career & what you want in life. And if that means you leave your job for a while, great!

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27/02/2022

3 rules for using these days of significance to spark great content ideas:

👉 keep it simple. One idea per post.
👉 keep it social. The more human, the stronger the connection.
👉 keep it real. Wanna stand out? Share something personal. It’s unique, it’s unheard, it’s yours. Real & authentic.

Need help? You know who to call!

31/01/2022

When you hit a blank & can’t think of what to post, these days & events might help!

27/01/2022

Instagram really is becoming like TikTok. These filters! 😓🤯 or maybe I’m not the target market? Your thoughts?

24/01/2022

To stand out on Instagram is easy. Be YOU!

👉 Fall in love with everything that makes you different
👉 Tell your own stories
👉 Make a difference & be intentional with your content.

THIS* is what get you remembered, liked & more visible.

05/12/2021

When I started my business, I spent money on a website. I should’ve rather invested in professional headshots first.

Maybe it’s different for you, but as an entrepreneur, what I’m selling is me 💁🏻‍♀️

I teach people to show up confidently on social media & sell themselves better by not worrying about what other people think.

But I wasn’t exactly following my own advice.

What people think of you over time builds their perception of you & how professional they think you are (especially when it comes down to investing money in your services).

I had relied on a couple of free YouTube experts to teach me how to take “professional” photos / selfies of myself.

But I’m ending the year on a high 🙌 having delivered masterclasses to 3 different corporate clients.

Each & every one of them asked for professional headshots & a bio. And that’s when I realized mine weren’t matching up.

There’s a time & a place for a selfie.

But when I’m dealing with corporates & professionals and the pics are being uploaded to their websites, this affects how their clients perceive them. (Let this sink in…)

I remember saying to Kate Rankin Photography when we met, “What if I hate my photos?”

I was so wrong. My biggest problem is deciding which one to choose! I love them all!

Add this to your 2022 to-do list:
⭐️ Book a LinkedIn / Instagram brand building consultation with me
🌟 Book a professional photographer for headshots to use across social media platforms.

You won’t regret it! 🙌

Ps: my TikTok caption points out that in actual fact, you can’t take photos like the pros. That’s why they do what they do!

09/11/2021

🙌 It’s really easy to stand out on social media when you start talking about the things no one else can. Those things. It’s YOU!

We are extremely excited to announce Bronwynne Wiehl - Social media Coach from Conversation Station as the guest speaker at our November Zürich event. She coaches professionals and entrepreneurs to grow their personal brands on social media by telling their own story. Learn how to tell yours in our 90-minute interactive webinar. Registration: https://lnkd.in/dzxQURm