April and May 2019: Upcoming Events at Segal Coaching LLC

March 19, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Thanks to those who joined the webinar I presented to The University of Chicago Alumni Association webinar. Here are the slides and replay, if you missed it or would like to review parts or all of the presentation. If you are seeking out Board positions, straddling between multiple audiences or currently unemployed, check out the […]

“Good” LinkedIn Profile Pictures: What Do They Actually Look Like?

June 26, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

What makes a “good” photo is subjective and somewhat elusive, right?

When you are talking about art photography, yes. What appeals to one person may not make any impression on another. In the case of LinkedIn profile pictures, however, there are some basic principles that apply.

LinkedIn Profile Pictures: Do They Make You Want to Connect?

May 25, 2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

At least once a week, I am asked to comment on a LinkedIn profile picture. As an executive coach with a prior background in art (in addition to law), I base my opinion not only in good taste but the principals of photography and design.

What Does Your LinkedIn Photo Say About You? Beyond “Looking Good,” What Story Are You Telling?

April 20, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

As an executive coach and writer, I help people tell their own professional stories and present themselves in the best light.

Among other ways of interacting nowadays, social media is one of the key places we tell our stories. In the professional context, for many of us, a hub of such interactions is LinkedIn, and a personal photo serves as the centerpiece of any well-crafted LinkedIn profile.

Yet many of us give surprisingly little thought to our photos beyond whether they make us “look good.”

I speak from the heart on this one. The idea of using your profile picture as a means of communication, rather than simply a mug shot, is in my blood.