S4 Ep7: Building Your Personal Brand on Social Media

In conversation with Ben Wigert, Director of Research and Strategy, Workplace Management, Gallup. Hybrid work has become the new norm for most offices. Studies confirm that these flexible workplace models can help employees achieve a work-life balance, efficiency, and autonomy. But how can leaders build an engaging and productive office dynamic whilst maintaining flexibility?' Thank you to Robyn Gordon, Manager at Accuracy for hosting this episode. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn.  Find more tools to help you shape your future, visit www.ipfa.org/future-leaders/

In conversation with Rorisang Mzozoyana, Senior Legal Counsel. A strong personal brand can attract exciting and new opportunities your way. Although LinkedIn is the top social media platform for professionals, Instagram and TikTok are critical to engage younger generations. Explore how to use these tools to share your expertise and connect with your peers. Thank you to Bridgett Majola, Director, Banking & Finance, Head of Project Finance: Energy & Infrastructure at CMS for hosting this episode.  Connect with Rorisang on LinkedIn.  Find more tools to help you shape your future, visit www.ipfa.org/future-leaders/

In conversation with Doreen Abeysundra, Principal & Founder, Fresco CleanTech Solutions. How do you start your transition from full-time to freelancing? Hear from our industry guest on key considerations when building your own business, gain advice on how to build your industry portfolio, and explore the impact globalisation and new technologies might have on your business plan. Thank you to Carlotta Giacché, Associate Director, Infrastructure Origination at NORD/LB for hosting this episode. Find more tools to help you shape your future, visit www.ipfa.org/future-leaders/

In conversation with Adam Kingl, Author, Educator and Adviser. For the first time in history, there are five generations in the workplace. Millennials (Gen Y) are the ones stepping into leadership, managing individuals with different mindsets, sense of purpose and drivers for success. But challenges aside, how can you engage and motivate a diverse team? Thank you to Grace Mcleish, Senior Associate at Allen & Overy for hosting this episode.   Find out more about Adam’s work at www.adamkingl.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.   Find more tools to help you shape your future, visit www.ipfa.org/future-leaders/  

In Conversation with Ronit Deggelmann, Head of Training - Gas Service Operations, Siemens Energy.   Reskilling and upskilling are key for internal progression. Blended learning and new technologies, such as VR, bring new opportunities for corporate training. Our guest guides us through her own career development journey where internal training played a key role.   Thank you to Marc-Orell Stadthaus, Senior Director – Head of Business Development at Scope Group for hosting this episode.   Find more tools to help you shape your future, visit our Future Leaders Network page.  

In conversation with Elizabeth Neely, Director and Operations Lead Advisory Services at WSP. At some point in your career, you may be faced with a critical choice; become a subject matter expert or go down the managerial route. Find out how to seek the right training for your professional development and learn about the valuable role of transferable skills.  Thank you to Amber Antiuk, Alternative Delivery Senior Consultant at WSP for hosting this episode. Find more tools to help you shape your future, visit our Future Leaders Network page.    

In conversation with Darryl Murphy, Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure, Aviva Investors.   With nearly three decades of experience in the infrastructure sector, our industry guest gives insight into what makes new talent attractive. Learn essential tips to improve your interview performance, and key advice on how to build your career plan and personal brand.   Thank you to Fabrizio Miscio, Principal Consultant, Turner & Townsend for hosting this episode.    Find more tools to help you shape your future, visit our Future Leaders Network page.

In conversation with Dan McCarthy, Founder & CEO, One Search. Companies across all industries are continuing to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, facing challenges including the so-called Great Resignation. Hear about the opportunities this global talent crisis presents, from internal promotions to flexible working, and learn how to negotiate your salary package with confidence.  Thank you to Anne-Sophie Eveno, Principal at River and Mercantile for hosting this episode. Find out more about the Young Women Into Finance Program, One Search’s own not-for-profit social enterprise: www.ywif.org Connect with Dan on LinkedIn. Find more tools to help you shape your future, visit our Future Leaders Network page.

In conversation with Nomita Nair, lawyer and career coach at Caxton & Co. What does career growth really mean to you? In this final episode, we learn to differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic career growth; the importance of self-awareness, adaptability and agility to take ownership of your career path; and how to apply careercraft strategies to help you grow your career in a way that better fits your needs and your environment. Nomita is a lawyer and career coach at Caxton & Co.  Connect and follow her on LinkedIn. Thank you to IPFA member CMS for providing Diversity & Inclusion guidance on this episode. Find more tools to help you shape your future, visit our Future Leaders Network page.

In conversation with Dion Johnson, The Womanologist. We chat to Dion Johnson about how you can have influence and create an impact no matter where you are in your career or in an organisation. She encourages us to heal our old wounds, get our heads straight, and develop our hook to help us offer powerful contributions and grow into the leaders of tomorrow. Dion has gifted our listeners access to her leadership mini-series to help you no matter where you are in your leadership journey.  Read Dion’s book, Influential Women. Follow Dion on LinkedIn. Thank you to IPFA member CMS for providing Diversity & Inclusion guidance on this episode. Find more tools to help you shape your future: www.ipfa.org/future-leaders/