Your Digital Reputation

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 ...

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 huma...

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 ...

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 hom...

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 th...

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 fi...

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 episo...

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 ...

In this episode of Your Digital Reputation, host Roger Christie asks two very special guests two very important questions: why aren't company and NFP directors using LinkedIn - and should they?

Roger is joined by Lisa Chung AM (Chair of Australian Unity and a Non-Executive Director and Board Member for A.V. Jennings, the Foundation of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and PWC Australia, among others) and Tim Ebbeck (Non-Executi...

It's a little known fact that fewer than 2% of LinkedIn users post regularly on the platform - very few feel comfortable sharing their story. In this episode, host Roger Christie explores the art of LinkedIn storytelling, and how every professional's career journey is - in fact - littered with powerful personal stories.

Inspired by the story of recent guest Chuen Chuen Yeo, executive coach and founder of Asense Agile Leadership ...

In this episode of Your Digital Reputation, host Roger Christie goes deep on storytelling and how to "stick out like a sore thumb" on LinkedIn with Chuen Chuen Yeo, award-winning author and founder of Acesence Agile Leadership in Singapore. A former maths teacher turned executive coach, Chuen Chuen shares her formula for developing a distinctive voice that resonates with others - something she knows well, as a LinkedIn Top Voi...

Host Roger Christie explains why leaders are an essential ingredient for employee advocacy on LinkedIn, and three practical steps leaders and their advisers can take to unlock a wide range of benefits.

Inspired by the success story of recent guest Dirk Otto, General Manager for Boehringer Ingelheim, (tune in to episode 47 to learn more about Dirk's story), Roger also taps into the wisdom of eight (yes - EIGHT!) past guests on th...

In this episode of Your Digital Reputation, host Roger Christie explores how new CEOs should use LinkedIn, drawing on the experiences of Dirk Otto, General Manager for pharmaceutical and animal health business Boehringer Ingelheim in Australia & New Zealand. Dirk shares his lessons after moving from Spain to Australia, and highlights the importance of empowering your people to use LinkedIn as a business tool. Tune in ...

Host Roger Christie explores the crucial skill of listening, and how LinkedIn can be an enabler for time-poor leaders. Roger shares his three-step strategy, inspired by the success of recent guest Trina Jones, NSW Rental Commissioner (tune in to episode 46 of the Your Digital Reputation podcast to learn more about her story). As Roger explains: "Listening enables understanding. Understanding facilitates ideation. And ideation creat...

In this episode of Your Digital Reputation, host Roger Christie explores how LinkedIn can be used to drive positive change with guest Trina Jones, NSW Rental Commissioner. They discuss the vital role LinkedIn plays in bringing key learnings and insights into the palm of your hand at scale. With her extensive experience in housing affordability and related social issues, Trina offers valuable guidance for any leader on the powe...

Host Roger Christie explores three practical ways people can use LinkedIn to accelerate their career, inspired by the journey of guest Christina Hobbs, former CEO of Verve Super and current GM of Advocacy at Future Group (tune in to episode 45 of the Your Digital Reputation podcast to learn more about her story). the episode highlights the importance of community and authentic engagement to enjoy success on LinkedIn.

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In this episode of Your Digital Reputation, host Roger Christie explores the strategic use of LinkedIn with guest Christina Hobbs, former CEO of Verve Super and current GM of Advocacy at Future Group. They discuss how LinkedIn can be a valuable tool when used strategically, beyond just self-promotion. Christina shares insights on leveraging LinkedIn for business success and professional advancement, highlighting the importance of a...

Host Roger Christie delves into the misconception that LinkedIn is primarily a sales platform, emphasising that it is, in fact, a RELATIONSHIPS platform. Drawing insights from guest Helen Graney, CEO of Weber Shandwick and Jack Morton (tune in to episode 44 of the Your Digital Reputation podcast to learn more about her story), the episode highlights the importance of community and authentic engagement to enjoy success on LinkedIn.

In this episode of Your Digital Reputation, host Roger Christie explores whether LinkedIn is a vital tool for modern leaders with guest Helen Graney, CEO of Weber Shandwick and Jack Morton in Australia. They discuss the benefits of leading from the front on LinkedIn, how to balance sales efforts and community building, why LinkedIn is so powerful for emerging leaders in particular, and why leaders should embrace the discomfort - an...