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Vivek Khandelwal
Hey there...there's a saying that you grow only to the extent that you invest into yourself. In this fast-changing world, it is extremely important to evolve and be part of that process on a continued basis. The only thing that can make you relevant for your future is to be a 'Life-Long Learner'. Let us spend some time together on this podcast to know about areas that could help you to grow, nurture and become a better version of your own self. I welcome YOU as a student or as a working professional or simply as a learner.
š„ Is Thinking a Skill?Ā
Some may argue...how can this be a Skill?Ā
The reality is anything that one could be trained and improved upon is... under the bracket of Skill and 'Thinking' is surely a big one in this categoryĀ
ā” Some experts have rightly defined it as - Thinking means concentrating on one thing long enough to develop an idea about it
š„Always remember - Small steps can lead to a bigger impact. The journey has to think in the right manner has to start from somewhereĀ
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š„ How we think and behave impacts us in a variety of ways Ā Ā
There are a variety of aspects that we get surrounded with ...without even knowing about themĀ
Is there any way out of these
Indeed...Yes!
Every change has always rested on the great shoulders of our own 'Attitude'
ā” In this podcast, you can listen to 7 ways by virtue of which you can take an attempt to WIN over your own Attitude
š„Just remember - Small steps can lead to a bigger impact. The journey has to start somewhereĀ
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š„ Our 'Attitude' represents our 'Future'
Someone has rightly said - Our Attitude defines who we end up becoming!
How does this happen and In whose control is it?
Can having the right type of Mindset make a difference?
One may ask this question oneself as to what exactly is Attitude and how does one go about defining it?
ā” With the right attitude, a person will consider a problem as an opportunity to grow however the opposite will happenā¦when the thinking changes.
š„Someone has rightly said: Careers of the future will no longer be based purely on their Aptitude - It is their Attitude that is gonna be a gamechanger!
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š„ We become products of our own Mindsets
It is in whose handsĀ
Obviously, yoursĀ
Can having the right type of Mindset make a difference?Ā
For sure, it can!
ā” The reality is ...people with the right type of Mindset always think - Failure is just another opportunity to learn, discover and grow!
š„ Growth in our Career trajectory is directly proportional to this aspect which needs the right seed and ongoing cultivation!
Listen to this short podcast on the details and how having a better sense of Fixed and Growth Mindset can impact your Career
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š„ Why do a lot of times people have to go through a variety of different struggles?Ā
A lot of them could be Self-created
What?Ā
Why will someone do that with oneself?Ā
ā” The reality is ...that they do this in a subconscious mode or their own thought process is a limitation in front of themĀ
š„ The way one rises in life is by tuning their Mind to believe, think and act right
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š„ There is always a right way to solve problems of various magnitude levelsĀ
Is it important?Ā
ā” Anything that is driven as a process always yields stronger resultsĀ
It is like saying...what is the impact of someone doing exercise or walking consistently for the next 365 days Ā
š„ The right approach to Problem Solving can open up so many avenues to look at similar challenges
This is one such skill that can serve one's career at every stage of their life...earlier, one starts...better one becomes!
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š„ 'Problem Solving' is what organizations are looking for amongst their future workforce Ā
Why?Ā
ā” Because, this is a skill that can make the organization thrive amongst uncertaintiesĀ
This is where developing this into yourself becomes extremely importantĀ
š„ Someone has rightly said - You have to be a magnet to the solution, not a magnet to the problem
If one has developed this...it can serve to navigate one's career even through tricky situationsĀ
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š„ 'Careers' has historically been a talking point and more so...in an era that we live inĀ
What makes it even more relevant is the complexity that we all are surrounded with due to a constant flow of information from all sides and that too...through different mediums Ā Ā Ā
ā” What makes someone capable is their ability to understand and differentiateĀ
This is where the Power of 'Curiosity' comes in Ā Ā
š„ Someone has rightly said - 'Curiosity' is the wick in the candle of 'Learning'
If one has CQ...the ability to WIN over situations and shine in the workplace increases considerably. Ā
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š„ What comes to your mind...the moment you think about this word called 'Curiosity'
Inquisitiveness is another interchangeable word that people use ...to express a similar feeling
ā” Hungry for more ...comes as an answer when I asked this question to a Graduate student
She said - that the desire to know and learn more about any given situation is Curiosity
š„ What Albert Einstein had said many years back holds true on this even today - 'It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education'
Just imagine...that irrespective of the level of formal education...the need to have this aspect in oneself can truly be empowering and uplifting!
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š„ Having understood the role of Critical Thinking - the key is to learn more about how to improve on the same?Ā
How can it impact you?
ā” Well, the answer lies in saying what happens if our brain muscles improve to perform tasks in a better mannerĀ
If done well, Critical Thinking can set the ball rolling to achieve bigger and bolder milestones
š„ 'Albert Einstein' has rightly said - 'Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think'
Enjoy listening to this Podcast - Part 2 of 'Critical Thinking'
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š„ What is the role of Critical Thinking?
Is it important?Ā
ā” How can it be helpful?
Well, it is like asking what is the purpose of the brain to a human being
š„ Our ability to think clearly and rationally is a blessing that comes from 'Critical Thinking'
Enjoy listening to this Podcast - Part 1 of 'Critical Thinking'
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š„ What has the pandemic done to the Workplace?Ā
It made it a lot more demanding Ā
ā” How?Ā
By making people do a lot more than what they were used toĀ
š„ Thus, one of the most significant aspects is connecting well with people through the power of 'Listening'
This podcast is in continuation to the previous one.
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š„ Peter Drucker had once said - Listening is not a skill, it is a discipline
Just like the way we have a variety of disciplines that lead our daily life...akin to that is the power of Listening
ā” Does it easy? No, it doesn't
It is hard to listen when people are talking to someone else or their mind is wandering - this is where hearing comes in and that is indeed a challenge
š„ Listening is the biggest skill needed to get what you want out of life!
Some fundamental reasons for skill or discipline as we may call it are:
ā” It shows your respect towards others
š You save energy and time
ā” You avoid repetition
š You can bring in better results in lesser time...šÆ
š„ You manage your own Attention levels
āļø Your ability to communicate enhances significantly
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š„ Holi is a festival of colors, diversity, happiness, and joy
It brings with itself new energy, a new vibrancy, and newer levels of excitement
ā” What is it that we can learn from a festival like this?
It is the outlook that we must have to celebrate the victory of good over evil.
š„ A day to have 'Hate Out and Love In' aka HOLI
Some key inspiration that you can draw are:
ā” To nurture your relationships
š To bring your inner child alive and kicking
ā” To navigate and win over your own mental wellbeing
š A day of celebration irrespective of caste, creed, and hierarchy...šÆ
š„ To look into the past, reflect, and then look ahead
āļø This is a phase to rekindle yourself
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ā” We are creatures of our own habitsĀ
What we create keeps coming back to us in some way or the otherĀ
ā” What is important...to be mindful of the sameĀ
What then is the starting point?Ā
š„ Start where you are, with what you have, in whatever condition you are - this sage statement connects with me
The challenge always is:Ā
ā” To break the auto mode
š To cut the lethargy
ā” To be open to the desired changeĀ
š To look at the goal...šÆ
š„ To look at the future and not the past
āļø To believe in your ownselfĀ
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ā” Are there things that one could learn from others?
The obvious answer is 'Yes'
ā” What is important...though is to learn from people who have been through the grind
Ordinary people become extraordinary through their work and their habits
š„ Vince Lombardi once famously said: āWinning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losingā
The real question is forming such habits
ā” By being consistent
š By cultivating the right practices into oneself
ā” By absorbing the habits that have served other people who have grown through their own challenges
š By being disruptive in nature...šÆ
š„ By cultivating power habits
āļø By being a believer
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ā” Motivation is what gets you startedā¦Habit is what keeps you going
What can habits do to you without you realizing the same in short term?
ā” It has the power to set a solid foundation
To the uninitiated, it might appear to be tricky at the beginning
š„ John Dryden has rightly said - We first make our habits, and then our habits make us
How do these habits form?
ā” By starting small
š Focusing on those actions that can be built over a period of time
ā” Looking at what your current habits are
š Planning on what needs to be changed in your habits ...šÆ
š„ How does your daily routine work and what new alignments can be done on that
āļø The earlier one picks this up - the steeper could be one's growth
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ā” Never stop learning because life never stops teaching
This is not something NEW however implementing it is always like a daunting challenge.
ā” Isn't it a pre-cursor to navigate through changing times
We all have responded to newer ways of working in both our personal and professional lives amidst the pandemic
š„ We can only astound ourselves only if we know...what all we can learn in a single lifetime.
New-age tech-led organizations are always scouting for people who keep learning and upgrading themselves on newer fronts
ā” Passions get nurtured irrespective of age and the credit for that purely goes to the ability to 'Learning' & 'Evolving'
š For those who are able to do it effectively - can only manage through their ability to have control on their own Attention levels
ā” It is now being seen as a way to manage one's own health & wellness
š Listen to this podcast to pick up 10 reasons of how it could #uplift you in your life ...šÆ
š„ For me, it is the very foundation of whatever we desire to achieve in our lives
āļø The earlier one picks this up - the steeper could be one's growth
Steve Job has rightly said - Learn continually ā thereās always āone more thingā to learn
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ā” What is the role of Team Work?
ā” What happens in Cricket, Movies, Institutions or even in a Retail Store?
They all progress ...thanks to the thinking of each individual to contribute their bit to the team
š„ Working together and leveraging each other's strengths is the very foundation to effective Team Work
It is an essential skill of the 21st century since it involves taking others along.
ā” There's always shared responsibility for this to work and understanding what the essentials are ...always helps
š For Teams to thrive, asking the right set of Questions can become a great key to alignment
ā” It is these questions that give role clarity to each team member
š Every successful teamwork also highlights a high sense of maturity and a sense of confidence amongst all members
š„ This is where Leadership grows and Success starts to brew since it supports...
āļø Diversity of thoughts and actions which leads to
š 'Mutual respect for each other'
Steve Job has rightly said - Great things in business are never done by one person. They are done by a team of people
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ā” Why Attention Management?
Because it offers the ability to consciously direct your attention at any given moment to be a lot more proactive rather than reactive.
š„ It is that magical tool that has the power to give more control at one's disposal.
We are living in a world wherein a lot of times...we are driven by technology.
ā” What is supposed to be an enabler becomes the core.
š Our goal that gets designed for days, weeks, months, and the period ahead is driven by how we prioritize things...knowing what they are is crucial
ā” What if the entire list becomes the priority?
š Focusing our attention on too many things at the same time creates an overwhelming feeling
š„ Having a sense of understanding the Attention layers has the trick for us to know how to deal with a variety of situations
āļø Being aware of what could be wasteful and proactive can serve us a lot
š It is actions that we take...that makes all the difference
You become what you give your attention to ā Epictetus
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ā” Why Interpersonal Skills?
Because it serves as the very foundation which can be instrumental for you to rise in your career.
š„ Interpersonal Skills are all about relating to relationships or communication between people.
Your approach to little things makes all the difference.
ā” In simpler terms, your ability to communicate with another person
š Your interaction may be with 1 person or with a group of people. thus, it refers to communication with or between people - be it individual or a group setting.
ā” It is a skill that tells you...you can express yourself
š It could be linked to any environment - the benefits of which are truly far-reaching
š„ The way to improve on this is to start from where you are NOW
āļø There's always an opportunity for you to Improve Yourself in varied ways
š It is actions that we take...that makes all the difference
It is all about building those small and little habits that nurture you for better times ahead!
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ā” What comes to your mind the moment you come across this word called 'Initiative'Ā
Does it bring thoughts and feelings about your own self or about others or it could be situations that you may have been into or it could be how you saw the response of others? Ā
š„ The fact is ...it begins from YOUĀ
You become the starting point of thisĀ
ā” It is indeed a crucial step for you to prosper in both your personal and professional life
š There are 2 kinds of peopleĀ
ā” One who take Initiative on their own and the one who doesn't
What is the difference between the 2?Ā
The primary one being - their openness to navigate into newer paths, being open to opportunities and challengesĀ
š„ There's always a starting point to WIN on thisĀ
āļø There's always an opportunity for you to Impact - Others and YourselfĀ
š It is actions that we take...that makes all the differenceĀ
It is all about doing without being told.Ā
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ā” What are Limiting Beliefs? Why you should be bothered about them? Does it impact you in any manner?Ā
Amongst so many things in my life...should I be bothered about this?Ā
š„ Do you know that often our life is running in auto mode and we are unconscious about what we believeĀ
and,Ā
how those beliefs affect our actions
ā” These beliefs can cause us to miss what we most dearly desire
š What can rather make it happen in reality is...our empowering beliefs
ā” It is quite easy to blame people or situations when things don't happen our way
What we hold on to is...a feeling of certainty about what something means
My question to YOU? If your beliefs have such a powerful influence on your results, then:Ā
š„ Isn't it time to take care of the thoughts that impact this
āļø You start taking actions that can significantly improve this situation not overnight but over a period of timeĀ
š Take actions that are positive in nature despite having the worst of failure.Ā
Negativity is anyways not gonna give you a better returnĀ
Delve into this podcast to know and learn more...šÆ
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ā” What is Self Confidence and where does one get this from?
It is like saying what thoughts or actions do you recognize in yourself?
š„ Is Self Confidence an internal or an external phenomenon?
What makes one achieve this?
ā” Enhanced Self Confidence can make one rise & shine against one own situationĀ
š A higher degree of Self Confidence can enhance the ability to deal with challenges in a seamless mannerĀ
ā” If you look at a young kid and measure his/her Self Confidence - what will you get?Ā
Well, an extremely high degree of energy, enthusiasm, get what I want attitude
š„ As one grows, these get hidden by a variety of outer layersĀ
āļø Everyone is unique and hence no comparison is possible to drive this perspectiveĀ
š All you need to do is start with what you have todayĀ
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ā” Why is Self Awareness becoming a growing need?Ā
The journey to mastering our lives has always been a topic of interest across generations! The key is...what is the path to it?
š„ Our own emotions, thoughts, feelings, belief systems, strengths, and weaknesses play a crucial role in the way we behave and actĀ
ā” By virtue of being Self Aware, one is able to have better control on one's own mind and thereby on one's own needs and wants Ā
š A person who isn't Self Aware cannot tell how is he/she able to relate to other people meaning - whether they are happy, getting annoyed, or are uninterested. Ā
ā” To see yourself from the inside is what Self Awareness does to a person - in a way - getting better access to one's own persona Ā
š„ This again is a journey and a challenging one since it has to evolve with learnings and experiences. The key here is that this is the ultimate journey of life
āļø One has to just start from somewhere - like any other skill - this one is equally essentialĀ
š Start your journey on this path today...
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ā” Why does Self Doubt arise?
Is it because of our conditioning and the way we have grown right from our childhood?
Or
Is it because of the lack of Self-belief that we have built into ourselves
Or
Is it because of a fear that one really carries in his/her mind
š„ Our own natural confidence gets undermined as we get into adulthood and opinions and thoughts of others start to overpower our own.
ā” How one has got conditioned over a period of time can have a great impact on their life over a period of timeĀ
š If someone has been told in the past that theyāre ānot good enoughā or incapable of something, then this can have a large negative effect on their self-worth
ā” Self Doubt also develops through poor Self Esteem which in turn impacts one's overall Self Concept
š„ One has to transition the journey from Self Doubt to Self Confidence and this is where the trick lies.Ā
āļø Let's remember the age-old saying - The only thing that matters in life... is your opinions about yourself!
š Let us WIN over our own FEARS since Self Doubt kills more dreams than fear itself will do in its lifetime. Ā
Delve into this podcast to know more...šÆ
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ā” Who you can become in your life depends upon who you truly envisage? This is a statement that I took time to understand.
š„ The resultā¦ whichā¦one can achieve in his/her life can never be greater than the kind of Self Concept that the person will have.
ā” What does Self Concept means and is it really important?
š In simplest terms, Self-concept is how you perceive your behavior, abilities, and unique characteristics.
ā” it is a combination of the 3 things I have shared in the preceding 3 podcasts i.e., Your Self Ideals, Your Self Image, and Your Self Esteem.
š„ They together attempt to answer the question ā Who Am I?
āļø When a person learns to take charge of their self-concept with a high degree of positivity, then success is bound to come irrespective of the challenge that they have to deal with.
š Sir Edmund Hillary has rightly said - "It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves"
Delve into this podcast to know more...šÆ
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ā” Do you believe in yourself?
ā” Do you give yourself the credit you deserve?
š„ What is Self Esteem and how can it help you?
š In simplest terms, It is the opinion you have of yourself and your perception of your value as a person.
ā” There are people with low self-esteem and then there are also people with high self-esteem
š„ While low can lead people to lean towards the negative side of things, high can lead people to be uplifting with a liking for themselves. Ā It is connected with what is the opinion or judgement we hold about ourselves
āļøHaving positive self-esteem is the key as it helps you to make positive choices in your everyday life, empowers you with the courage to be authentic, has great relationships, and also navigate through difficult situations.
š Brene Brown has rightly said - 'Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love'
Delve into this podcast to learn 10 ways you can WIN on your Self-Esteem...šÆĀ
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š„ What is 'Self Ideals' and what can it do to you?
In simplest terms, it means who is My Role ModelĀ
ā” Why should one really have Self Ideals in life?
Well, the space that they cover is to help you discover your own power.Ā
One can always have different role models for different purposes in life šÆ
š Someone has rightly said - It is your self-ideal that largely determines the direction in which you are going with your life.
We all have grown with having our own set of ideals right from our early childhood.Ā
The key is how they have evolved with time.Ā
Delve into this podcast to learn about ways that you can draw inspiration for yourself...
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š„ What can your 'Self Image' do to you? Ā Ā
Prima facie, It is how you perceive yourself. It is the no of self-impressions that has got built over a period of time
ā” People typically see themselves in the following lenses:
- As a Winner or a Loser
- As someone who is Weak or Strong
- As a Learner or someone who is already Learned
A +ve Self Image can be an enabler giving in a lot of confidence in both thoughts and actions! šÆ Ā
š Someone has rightly said - It's not what you are that holds you back, it's who you think you are not
Delve into this podcast to learn about ways that you can draw inspiration for yourself...
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š„ What can be learned by ordinary people who desire to do extraordinary things in life?Ā
Can oneās own belief system create magic?Ā ā”
One Manās belief changed the entire perspective of the Nation! šÆ
š It sounds so incredible and yet so real ā the recently released movie Ā š¬'83' showcases just that...
š It beautifully highlights Team India's journey of struggle, defeats, inner conflicts, personal losses, grit, determination, and most importantly, their passion to win ā not for themselves but for the country. Ā
Delve into this podcast to learn about ways that you can draw inspiration for yourself...
To begin with, what is Important - Skill or Knowledge?Ā
It is like asking between Food and Water, what should you choose?
What is Knowledge?
Is it Data or Information?
How does having Knowledge lead to Skills?Ā
We can identify skilled people from our everyday life i.e., carpenter, plumber, electrician, teacher.
What makes these people skilled?
Get into this podcast to navigate into this World to understand more...Ā
What's the secret of successful people?
As per a research done on hundreds of leaders across the globe - it has been identified as what they do on a daily basis.
There's something common for everyone irrespective of where they come from and what vocation do they belong to...
That is ...the Power of 'Winning on Your Routine'
Anything that is routine has to be done consistently and that is the secret that anyone can follow to win on their goals and objectives.
Jim Rohn said - Either you run the day or the day runs you
Delve deeper into this podcast to learn more!
Can someone WIN without KNOWLEDGE and SKILL?Ā
Is there any difference between Knowledge and Skill?Ā
How do they both contribute to the SUCCESS of any individual?Ā
Get into this podcast to go deeper into what defines Knowledge and how can Skill be a differentiator to anyone!
What can Skills do to you to make you GROW in your CAREER
Do share this with people you think can benefit.Ā
Hey, Welcome to the 1st Intro episode of Work Readiness.Ā
What is the relevance of evolving on our own skillsets when it comes to the future of the workplace environment?Ā
How does one safeguard oneself with FOMO?Ā
Can FOBI be managed? Ā
Delve into this just to know what and how it could assist you in your journey.
What a year 2020 has really been for the brand owners and marketers. All of their plans have gone topsy-turvy and similar has been the scenario for Influencers as well. Influencer Marketing has been a growing industry not just in India but across the globe.
Influencer marketing is not a new trend, but it is one that is going to stay for a long time. The real reason for this to flourish has been the humane element that it brings in with real people and their real stories.
Letās start by asking what is the role of young marketers who are managing brands and contributing towards their growth either internally as an employee or a brand owner or externally as an influencer.
Well, the answer to this question lies in the fact that Influencers can help marketers achieve a variety of marketing goals and not just generate leads.
If a brand is related to an influencer, the brand reputation grows based on how much authority the Influencers have. Likewise, an influencerās reputation depends on which brands they endorse. Itās like creating power centers of influence for each niche. 2021 will definitely see more of this...
Let us delve into the podcast to see what those upcoming trends are as we embark in 2021.
As per insights, measurement of ROI for Influencer Marketing is a major challenge for 52% of the Marketers. This is one of the most critical metrics which defines what is working and what isnāt in any campaigns. The measurement aspect has far-reaching impact for a Marketerās future influencer marketing plans. Brands and Marketers strive to identify the overall impact on their business growth however what is of paramount importance is what is it that they had set out for before the campaign was initiated.
On the face of it, what comes out a lot of times from the brand side is unclear creative and marketing briefs, wishlists are far too many and keeps on increasing during the course of the campaign and this also has an impact on clarity in communication.
Let me share some more insights into this in todayās podcastā¦
The answer to this question lies in understanding what is āEngagementā when it comes to Influencer Marketing?
Engagement when it comes to IM is equivalent to Magic happening for a brand. Interaction with the influencer is far more valuable than a simple Facebook like. Interaction means that connection is happening and, hopefully, trust is being built between the brand and the influencerās audience.
Engagement is one of the most pivotal metrics that brands want to measure with an intent to analyze the effectiveness of their influencer marketing campaigns. It showcases how effectively has the Influencerās followers engaged with him or her on their posted content.
Brands can also understand the Influencer engagement rates basis the kind of traction that comes between a sponsored post and an organic post.
From an Influencerās angle, this measure holds paramount importance since it becomes a funnel for them to attract more brands to associate with them.
Let me share some insights into this in todayās podcastā¦
In the new age of the digital world, brands are constantly on the search to identify the right fit of Influencers for their brands. There are varied factors which contribute to this ā¦ranging from the size of the brand, the investment they are keen to go with, expectations of the brand, brand synergies with Influencers, competitive space that the Influencer has been associated with, past experience of the Influencer, the most commonly known metrics of follower, reach and engagement amongst other aspects.
The Influencers range anywhere from Nano to Macro and a large brand might dabble on both ends of the spectrum for differential needs that they might expect to be fulfilled and a smaller brand might be contented to identify the right fit of Micro-Influencer to ensure that the ROI for their intent is achieved.
Let me share some insights into this in todayās podcastā¦
Gone are the days when traditional marketing channels combined with digital ruled the share of wallet for the marketers. Now, research states that content created by influencers can deliver 11x higher ROI than traditional digital marketing channels.
For influencers who drive a higher engagement rate through their UGC posts not only drive the fact that their content is hitting the mark well with their audience, but they also resonate with the need fulfillment of the brand as well.
Let us delve into this to learn moreā¦
How has the world of Influencer Marketing evolved with time can be seen with the evolution of #hashtags which has literally ruled the engagement scenario?
Has the movement of hashtags always been as rosy and as acceptable as we see today?
Can you imagine what happens when someone creates a certain channel tag or uses an existing one to share their thoughts or opinions? Well, not only do we know something specific about a particular aspect, but anyone can eavesdrop on the context of it and then join in the channel through a particular hashtag and contribute as wellā¦
Let us delve into this to learn moreā¦
How does the new workplace looks like as the digital natives are entering the environment with the phenomenon of work from home? Are organizations ready to face a generation that is sharply different than their predecessors? What is the language they speak? Can organizations continue with the same modes and language of communications with this generation of Influencers?
Well if one pandemic can break the age-old operating procedures then it is only relevant for organizations to become as agile and flexible as possible in the times ahead.
Let us delve into this to learn moreā¦
The wave of Influencer Marketing started in India with certain categories and with time, it is only percolating deeper into the other growing and emerging ones. Fashion cum Lifestyle and Beauty became the biggest 2 categories where Influencer Marketing came into play in a huge way. What do the Influencers do? Well, they are winning the trust with their audience and also building a real relationship with authenticity being the key.
Let us delve into this to learn moreā¦
InfluencerMarketing #GenZ
The one thing which is highly evolving is āchangeā and what is a better example of that than ā¦social media. In this highly cluttered content driven market, video marketing has become a huge differentiator and the role of Influencers to drive this using the LIVE streaming approach on various social media handles is creating a buzz beyond words.
Let us delve into this to learn moreā¦
If thereās one thing that impacts us the most, the common answer is Retail. Gen Z has impacted us as consumers, brand owners, or even retailers. One of the major reasons for this rapidly changing retail has been their attitudes and preferences. With changing times that we are going through, it is all the more imperative that all stakeholders understand the reason as to why should they pay attention to how this Generation approaches the retail market and related spending.
Let us delve into this to learn moreā¦
This topic is hot for a variety of reasons and Gen Z has been actively laying their hands to choose this as their preferred career option. Influencer Marketing isnāt really a fad that is going to get over anytime soon. Infact, itās a trend which is only going to become stronger as we embark into the post COVID era better framed as the new normal.
The current generation is better known as Gen Z has attained the maturity to drive this hot topic and this has been possible due to the faster and deeper penetration of social media. What the larger world does get replicated in a very short span of time with this audience.
In the past, young people often worried about FOMO, the fear of missing out as against Gen Z or Centennials as we call them are now worried about FOBI, the fear of being irrelevant.
Let us delve into this to learn moreā¦
Influencer Marketing has been evolving rapidly and the dynamics of the current pandemic are only making both brands and influencers innovate to be relevant for the future. We all are experiencing how physical and digital have beautifully converged and are answering questions not only for the brand owners but more importantly for the consumers as wellā¦
In the quest to be consumer-friendly, brands have also started taking the route to connect and handover the baton to Influencers beyond just asking them to drive just User-generated content and a perfect example of this is the long term journey that both brands and influencers are collectively exploring togetherā¦are you a brand or an influencer who would like to capitalize on this evolution?
Influencer Marketing has taken a share from 0% to 93% of a Marketer's budget as per several research reports, and 9 out of 10 marketers are keen to have this as part of their marketing spends since they find it to be highly effective. While bigger brands might still have Mega Celeb Influencers whom they work with, they also have taken the route of Micro and Nano Influencers since they find it quite meaningful to have the required engagement of the authentic audience at a smaller scale as well. Brands are increasingly adopting a storytelling approach to drive more and enhanced relatability. Influencers assist in bridging the trust factor by showing their audiences how a particular product or service helped solve a problem they face. What is your expertise to focus on this growing area?Ā
What comes to your mind when you think about the current youngsters who are studying in high schools and colleges?
Do you see them hooked on to social media for a long time?
Are brands keen to associate with these youngsters?
What kind of channels matters to brands?
Hey Folksā¦Let's get a sneak peek into the Gen Z era of Influencers and see what kind of attributes, behaviors, and capabilities that they exhibit to get hooked on to this bandwagon!
Is 'Influencer Marketing' a new concept or is it running for ages?Ā
What is the difference between generations that a concept like this has come up?
What really is the role of social media for a generation like this?Ā
What is the difference between 'Digital Pioneers' and 'Digital Natives' and is there a change in their behaviour?Ā
Let's delve into these answers in a very short span of time and also align this thinking within our own eco-system of both internal and external networks!