Why this course is for you
Hi! I'm Lina
I'm an MBA-educated social media strategist and personal branding coach. Throughout my career, I have worked with over 40 executives and professionals, helping them to create powerful brands that raise their profiles and advance their careers. I'm a regular speaker on social media at top universities and international forums, having presented at Harvard University, McGill University and the World Communication Forum in Geneva. I've also taught social media courses at the University of Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). As a regular contributor on the topic of social media, my work has been published in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes and the Globe and Mail.
What to expect in this course
If you're aiming to advance your career and boost your online visibility, my course is tailored for you.
This self-paced course features easy-to-follow videos (with captions) across 5 do-it-yourself modules. Over 4 weeks, it will guide you on your journey from being invisible to influential.
After completing this course, you'll be better positioned to establish yourself as a thought leader, attract and engage your target audience and develop an authentic voice online.
Learning Outcomes:
- Personal Brand Mastery: Create a compelling personal brand that anchors your entire social media strategy.
- LinkedIn Profile Excellence: Differentiate yourself with a LinkedIn profile that commands attention from potential hiring managers.
- Content Strategy Insights: Master the art of impactful content creation on LinkedIn, including optimal timing and frequency for posts.
- Thought Leadership Tools: Unlock access to exclusive resources for thought leadership that remain under-utilized by the masses, including the LinkedIn Newsletter and LinkedIn Top Voice.
- LinkedIn Optimization Tactics: Apply practical tips and strategies to maximize your influence on LinkedIn.
- ChatGPT Strategies: Harness the power of ChatGPT to enhance your LinkedIn presence and boost your brand.
Bonus: Access to 7 Game-Changing Guides to Elevate Your Brand:
- Blueprint to Crafting Your Personal Brand ($350 value)
- Step-by-Step Guide to an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile that Maximizes Your Impact ($550 value)
- LinkedIn Profile Checklist ($350 value)
- LinkedIn ‘Epic’ Post Generator ($450 value)
- Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a LinkedIn Newsletter for Enhanced Credibility and Raised Visibility ($650 value)
- Guide to Becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice ($450 value)
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Executive's Guide to Using ChatGPT ($650 value)
You will be guided through the 3 Secret Strategies to Going from Invisible to Influential:
1. Craft A Strong and Strategic Personal Brand
Before you start building your social media presence, it's critical to define your personal brand. Using the Blueprint to Crafting Your Personal Brand exercise and real-life examples, I will guide you through the process of writing your personal branding statement. This will serve as the foundation for your brand as you develop and expand your social media presence.
2. Create a Compelling and Complete LinkedIn Profile
Through easy-to-follow videos, learn how to build a compelling and complete profile on LinkedIn with the LinkedIn Profile Checklist. I will walk you through the process of creating a strategic and polished profile, using the Step-by-Step Guide to an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile That Maximizes Your Impact – from writing your LinkedIn Headline and About section to managing Recommendations and crafting Invitations.
3. Amplify Your Influence Through ChatGPT and More
With the LinkedIn 'Epic' Post Generator and Executive Guide to Using ChatGPT, I'll demonstrate how to craft timely, relevant content efficiently. Follow the Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a LinkedIn Newsletter for Enhanced Credibility and Raised Visibility to learn leveraging the newsletter tool for establishing your influence and swiftly expanding your mailing list. The Guide to Becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice will equip you to amplify your presence on the platform instantly.
Here's what other leaders are saying about
Lina Duque
Nitin Sanan
Senior Manager, Operations
Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co KG
Following Lina's instruction, I overhauled my LinkedIn profile and posted about a speaking engagement. I received 3 job offers in one week! A year later, I got promoted in my company to a new role. Thank you, Lina!
Dr. Imogen Coe
Award-winning Scientist & Professor
Toronto Metropolitan University
Lina has taken me from the shadows out into the light in terms of understanding the power and reach of various forms of communication and the importance and impact of non-conventional avenues of communication, for scientists.
Maria Khan
Senior Account Director & Global
Inclusive Language Lead
FleishmanHillard HighRoad
Regardless of where you are in your social media journey, Lina's course will leave you feeling empowered by social media tools as opposed to feeling overwhelmed!
Buy the Course to Access the Curriculum
- Welcome! What to Expect in this Course (0:43)
- Crafting Your Personal Brand (2:45)
- Blueprint to Crafting Your Personal Brand
- Creating a Compelling & Compelling Profile (Checklist) (1:36)
- LinkedIn Profile Checklist
- Creating a Powerful LinkedIn Headline (3:47)
- Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile and Header Pics (2:05)
- Creating Your LinkedIn Header in under 2 Minutes Using Canva (1:29)
- Great Example of Profile Pic, Header Pic & Headline (1:38)
- Writing a Compelling About Section (5:16)
- Completing Your Experience & Other Sections (2:55)
- How to Ask for LinkedIn Recommendations (1:40)
- Completing the Rest of Your Profile (1:50)
- Real-Life Example: A Great Profile to Emulate (5:33)
- Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Outstanding Profile that Maximizes Your Impact
- Week 1 Assignment
- How to Generate Content for LinkedIn (2:25)
- Creating 'Epic Posts' for LinkedIn (1:48)
- Real-Life Examples of Epic Posts (5:23)
- Epic Post Generator
- Real-Life Example of an Epic Post Utilizing Video (2:38)
- Another Real-Life Example of an Epic Post (4:01)
- Content Planning Tool
- How to Create a LinkedIn Newsletter to Share Your Thought Leadership (3:50)
- LinkedIn Newsletter Sample to Help You Build Your Own (2:20)
- Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a LinkedIn Newsletter for Enhanced Credibility
- Real-Life Example: Using the LinkedIn Article to Share Thought Leadership (1:59)
- Week 3 Assignment
- How to Earn Your LinkedIn Top Voice Badge (1:44)
- Guide to Becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice
- My #1 Secret to Generating Content (1:55)
- How to Share Your Accomplishments Without Looking Like a Shameless Self-Promoter (1:58)
- How to Brand Yourself Online (1:09)
- Don't Make This Social Media Mistake (2:47)
- Should You Merge Your Day Job and Side Hustle into One Brand? (1:55)
- 4 Tips to Raise Your Visibility (1:59)
- Week 4 Assignment