How to Use Digital Spaces for Personal Branding, Learning, and Business Growth

Generosity in sharing, engaging in authentic conversations, and nurturing meaningful relationships are the foundation of learning in the digital space.

My journey, which began with my first blog post in April 2006, followed by rise of social media has reaffirmed this time and again. These foundational principles are still as relevant and transcend beyond platform-specific tactics.

Last week, I had the privilege of sharing my journey and insights on using LinkedIn as a tool for building a personal brand at IIMA Ventures + eChai entures event. It was an inspiring conversation moderated by Kumar Manish and Jatin Chaudhary with fellow panelists Lipi Goyal, Syed Nadeem Jafri and Jaydip Parikh. 

The session was a fantastic reminder that the digital space, when approached with authenticity and generosity, can create a powerful platform for learning and growth.

I created the 3C’s for Leading and Learning on Social Media back in 2015. Here is a revised version that serves as a useful checklist for leveraging digital spaces – and captures the essence of the panel discussion.

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In 2023, I compiled a list of lessons I learned on being social. The lessons broadly apply to our interactions in the digital spaces as well as in real life. Here is a sketchnote that sums it up.

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