What happens when you "slide into the DMs" of key decision makers? Can social media give you access to the people and opportunities that can help create real, lasting change?

In this episode of Your Digital Reputation, host Roger Christie talks to Georgie Dent, CEO of The Parenthood - Australia’s leading parent advocacy organisation representing over 80,000 parents, carers and supporters.

One story in particular stands out - the time Georgie reached out to the then-Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese, via a Twitter direct message. And how that moment became a catalyst for the way childcare policy was seen and managed in this country. It's quite a story.

Tune in to hear just how important social media has been in Georgie's professional journey, the impact of #CredibleWomen, and the role it continues to play in her ongoing mission to champion parents and families across Australia.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:01:47 - Georgie's story, and gender inequity in the workplace.

00:04:44 - Law, Journalism, and discovering Twitter in 2008.

00:07:28 - The Parent Forum with Anthony Albanese, and THAT DM.

00:15:28 - Reflecting on the DM, and the power of consistency online.

00:19:02 - How Goals, Audiences, and Passions drive online efforts.

00:21:08 - Advice on managing risk when going public on social media.

00:23:59 - Getting a call from the PM's office, and the #CredibleWomen movement.

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In this episode of Your Digital Reputation, host Roger Christie is joined by Stephanie Speck, Head of Special Initiatives at the Green Climate Fund - the world’s largest climate fund dedicated to transformative climate action in developing countries.

The challenge Steph and her team face is no small task. And the issues they discuss are often daunting, sensitive, complex, and politically-charged. But, at its core, they are human issues - with human faces, voices and stories behind them. The secret to engagement, empathy and action on such complex issues may just be in human connections, person to person.

The conversation explores the critical role social media plays for Steph and the Green Climate Fund, and how it can help them harness affection and storytelling to inspire what may seem like impossible change.

This episode will certainly inspire you. Tune in to hear how Steph is focused on connecting at a deeper level to help ensure the future of our planet.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:02:08 - Steph's remarkable social impact journey.

00:08:12 - Social media storytelling evolution and media consumption changes.

00:12:13 - Steph's lived experience at COP.

00:16:03 - Connecting and communicating with affection.

00:17:29 - Steph's lived experience at South Sudan.

00:24:45 - The power of people telling stories.

00:27:57 - Affection is more powerful than polish.

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How should you use social media to find work in a new market: highlight your technical credentials, access local networks, or share stories that help people connect with you on a deeper level?

These are the very real questions being asked and explored by my guest on today's episode of Your Digital Reputation, Aniisu Verghese PhD.

Aniisu moved to Australia with his family at the end of 2023 on a Distinguished Talent visa, and has oodles of experience and credentials as you'll hear. But, as a migrant, he has still found it challenging to find work in a highly competitive local market.

This episode explores the ways Aniisu has used social media to help him build trusted, credible networks, learn about the Australian culture, and access opportunities he simply couldn't have if platforms like LinkedIn didn't exist. It's a very raw, honest and valuable account from someone still looking for the right answers (and a huge thank you to Aniisu for sharing his experience this way).

Tune in to hear his fascinating story, and contact Aniisu directly if his change and communications expertise would be a help to you or others in your world.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:01:21 - Social media's role in migrating.

00:05:05 - Aniisu's global expertise at Tesco, Sabre, and Bluescope.

00:09:50 - Social media's role in the job search.

00:11:34 - The delicate balance between cultural expectations and commercial needs.

00:15:57 - Growing your local network via social media.

00:18:31 - Immersing yourself in culture via social media.

00:26:14 - Aniisu's incredible World Health Organisation story.

00:30:04 - The power of connecting through personal stories.

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How would you respond to relentless criticism on social media if things were completely out of your control?

That's the challenge Alicia Rieniets - Senior Marketing Executive, and former Head of Brand, Media & Social at Australia Post at the time - faced when every normal delivery channel changed or was shut off, online purchases rose by 80% in one month. And her entire team and call centre staff were forced to work from home - almost overnight.

Welcome to the world of rapid transformation driven by COVID, and the pressures that created for her team on the social media frontline. As she shares: "When you fail in social media, you fail very, very publicly."

This episode explores the immense challenges Alicia and her team faced, and how they managed to turn intense online criticism into a "kindness pandemic" by harnessing social media's power to provide context and connection with audiences.

Tune in to hear her story, and learn how to take back control of your narrative in the moment you need it most.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:02:44 - Crisis management from bushfires to COVID-19 to online query tsunami - as teams go remote.

00:08:48 - The "COVID kitten" survival story.

00:10:25 - Hiring external help, and measuring social media thresholds.

00:15:09 - Positive content and community engagement - "The Kindness Pandemic".

00:18:09 - The importance of human stories.

00:21:34 - Resilience, recognising team effort and reflecting on transformation.

00:25:30 - Key learnings from crisis management.

00:27:26 - The importance of stakeholder awareness.

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Season six of the Your Digital Reputation podcast launches with an amazing and powerful story. And a slightly new direction - hearing from guests about how they get social media right in the moments that matter most.

Robert Hoge - author, strategic communicator, and the former Head of Communications at the Queensland Government's Department of Health - has one of those stories.

In February 2020, Robert's role became one of the "toughest" communication gigs in the country, as he led his team through almost two years of critical community engagement to not only share vital information with audiences, cut through disruptive noise and misinformation and - ultimately - save lives.

This episode explores the many challenges Robert and his team faced during the COVID-19 pandemic - including a public run in with Facebook, responding to 60,000+ inbound queries every month, and taking his daughter to dental surgery... - that show just how powerful social media can be in the moments that matter most.

Tune in to hear his fascinating account, how trust sat at the core of everything he and his team did, and to learn what to do when you face a challenge whose scale is beyond anything you could possibly plan for.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:01:25 - Social media and community engagement during COVID-19.

00:08:00 - How natural disasters saved Queensland.

00:12:40 - What to do when Facebook removes your page...

00:17:46 - Vaccine misinformation and public trust.

00:22:17 - Chatbot saves the day in the face of 60,000+ queries.

00:24:48 - The importance of trust.

00:30:51 - Social media saves lives.

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Last episode's conversation with Shirley Chowdhary (episode 50) was a special one. It showed just how much impact your LinkedIn posts can have on the lives of others.

How can you tap into that same impact at scale as Shirley did? What ingredients are need to shift your efforts from chasing likes and vanity metrics, to pursuing a more purposeful path that has the potential to inspire many thousands of professionals?

In this final practical episode for 2024, Roger shares his best LinkedIn advice to help leaders embrace their vulnerability and tap into their why. Tune in to learn more and gain the confidence you need to show up with real impact in 2025.

TIMESTAMPS:

02:08 - Authentic storytelling on LinkedIn.

04:47 - Embracing vulnerability on LinkedIn.

07:49 - Practical strategies for sharing your "why"

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This episode of Your Digital Reputation is one of a kind. It explores one leader's story behind just one hugely impactful post.

Host Roger Christie is joined by Shirley Chowdhary, respected Chair, Non-Executive Director and Advisor to a range of organisations. Shirley was recently awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Sydney - an honour she found challenging to share beyond those closest to her. This episode follows the way she wrestled with sharing the news, what she ended up posting, and the phenomenal impact of sharing her story - how it unlocked courage and belief for those looking on.

Tune in to hear her raw, honest and empowering story that will have you rethinking the way you use LinkedIn, and the power of legacy online.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:44 - The power of one post.

00:05:58 - Imposter syndrome struggle.

00:12:13 - LinkedIn and the self-promotion paradox.

00:15:56 - The solution: More we, less me.

00:24:32 - Impact of being yourself online.

00:32:47 - Creating meaningful connections.

00:37:29 - Impact of words and actions online.

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From his recent conversation with non-executive directors Lisa Chung and Tim Ebbeck (episode 49), it was clear to host Roger Christie that there is an uncertainty and discomfort for directors when posting on LinkedIn. Many avoid it for this reason.

But, the good news? They don't have to!

In this practical episode, Roger shares five LinkedIn best practices for directors and board members that don't include posting. Tune in to here all five, plus learn more about the wonderful commenting example set by former Novartis executive Marie-France Tschudin.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:02:00 - Five effective LinkedIn strategies for non-executive directors.

00:02:53 - Tip 1: Strategic Observation.

00:05:34 - Tip 2: Enhanced Due Diligence on Succession Planning.

00:09:01 - Tip 3: Strategic Relationship Building.

00:11:08 - Tip 4: Active Listening and Strategic Engagement.

00:12:45 - Tip 5: Profile Optimisation for Governance.

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