Agility is a popular word today. At a time in the world where no business or industry is exempt from disruption, it’s more than just a trendy slogan. It’s a necessary skill.
It implies being responsive and being able to act in real time. But it is also about being open, trying new things and being willing to put oneself in a place where one might fail. In other words to face what might scare you and do it anyway.
The path I chose when I left the structure of 9 to 5 corporate life has tested my agility. It’s forced me to bend, regroup, sometimes backtrack and to get comfortable with the nausea that swells up in my throat when I decide to give something new a try.
To say I never get scared would be an outright lie. I get scared. A lot. Scared of failing. Sometimes that keeps me frozen in my tracks – especially right after something doesn’t work. Other times I’ve dusted off my shoes and gotten back on my path without missing a beat. Or as Seth Godin said so brilliantly in his post last week – to remember to “dance with the fear.”
Today I’m scared. But I’m choosing to follow Seth’s advice.
I’m launching a new product. It’s birth is the result of requests I’ve been getting for a while to offer workshops that help to take the mystery out of all this digital “stuff” we are incorporating into our lives. I’ve been doing this in corporate settings. And of course, I’ve been teaching digital marketing at NYU for over a year. But this is the first time I am taking this to the streets – so to speak.
The first topic Your Digital You – THE BLUEPRINT- a workshop designed to improve your digital profile fits what I consider a universal need. Universal in that no matter who you are or where you fit into the food chain, you should be putting attention on the digital version of you – the you that shows up when someone Google’s your name. It doesn’t matter if you want to be an influencer – want to grow your business – or are looking for your next job – people are searching for you online. The question is how much effort you are putting into what they will find.
That’s what this first workshop is about.
- Evaluating your current footprint.
- Getting clear on the story you want to tell about you.
- Creating a blueprint that optimizes your digital presence based on your needs.
I’ve decided to keep this series of classes small – just 8 participants per workshop and to offer a choice of dates and times in May to fit your schedule. You can register here – use the discount code FOJT and get $25 off the workshop fee.
As I already admitted – I’m scared and yes a bit nauseous. But I’m also really excited to offer what I know will be a useful, informative, relevant and of course fun workshop! If this is for you register here. If it is for someone you know please share. Lastly, if you have questions, please use the comment section.
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