1. Karin Richman @karin_clare Dell EMC
Establishing the foundation for powerful communication and embracing networking
Karin Richman
@karin_clare
Dell EMC

2. Communication in the 21st Century
Digital
Social
Unavoidable

3. Status quo Karin 2013
Facebook “refusenik”
No smartphone
What are Instagram, google+ and WhatsApp anyway?

4. Transform yourself / Social transformation
Workshops with a social media agency
Social media is here to stay
Your own digital reputation is bigger than you think
Create your own brand to take control of your reputation

5. Personal insight – ‘aha’ moment
Virtual
“Real-life” is better networking

6. Networking opportunities
Executive Assistants
Women’s groups
Expats
Alumni
Colleagues from former employers
Local hotels/event locations
…and so on

7. You are unique, be that person!
Authentic
Open
Rounded impression
Nobody expects any one person to be
just about one subject or cause

8. Interesting connections – Twitter #1
I have various free time interests, including
Football, Arsenal FC
Following a visit to followed me

9. Interesting connections – LinkedIn
Quantum physicist

10. Interesting connections – Twitter #2
Tweeting at a Dell EMC event about CSR
led to a new follower

11. Next steps Find the platform(s) to suit you! Don‘t force yourself!!
Sign up, watch and learn, dive in
Make those around you proud to know you! Surprise them!
Enjoy yourself