For professional recognition and B2B opportunities, LinkedIn is the premier social media site. While many people understand this intuitively, professionals and businesses are often not maximizing the potential of this platform, which is why a LinkedIn coach is such an important consideration.
Looking for a LinkedIn coach is not as easy as finding a business, executive, or social media expert, although a top LinkedIn coaching professional will be able to assist you in these areas as well. Instead, it is critical to find a person with extensive experience with the LinkedIn platform as well as an exceptional understanding of how to maximize the potential to generate qualified leads, build a following and boost sales.
Even with all these attributes in place, there are still some additional qualities to consider before selecting a LinkedIn coach. By carefully considering not just expertise but other factors as well it is possible to find a great coach to provide the support, assistance and practical advice needed to boost any LinkedIn profile and platform experience.
Personal Compatibility
A LinkedIn coach, like any coach, has to be someone easy to talk to and interact with. This is a different skill than simply knowing the LinkedIn platform. Without a positive experience in interacting with a coach, there is less flow of information and fewer possibilities for creating the changes desired.
Reading reviews on the coach and talking to other past clients can be informative on the coach’s personality and interpersonal style. This will help you in determining if she or he is a good match for your preferred interaction style.
Accountability and Practical Insight
At top LinkedIn coach will be honest, open, and concrete about the recommendations and options to consider to improve a profile, a B2B sales page, and to increase your LinkedIn profile.
Coaches that are vague and seem to have no articulated strategy are not helpful. In addition, a coach should explain not just what to do, but why to do it. The goal of the coaching process with a LinkedIn coach should be to gain insight and knowledge as the client, not just to have someone providing consulting services.
The LinkedIn coach selected should be a recognized and proven coach with the LinkedIn platform. By reviewing the coach’s LinkedIn credentials as well as their presence on the social media site it is possible to find the right combination of structure, expertise and compatibility to make them a positive addition to your team.
