She’s also the wonderful Southern belle, that in a unique sequence of events, catalyzed the birth of The Connections Show – following an introduction to Vint Cerf, a prominent figure (who is frequently referred to as ‘The Father of the Internet’) – and himself a recent guest on The Connections Show.

Since Cynthia was indirectly responsible for the show’s inception, it’s only fitting that she and I got together for one last chat – to say ‘Good Bye’ to the show and all the loyal listeners that have provided support and encouragement along the way.

Join us, in this, the final episode of The Connections Show, as Cynthia and I discuss some of the many developments that have occured over the last 18 months, as well as some of the new technologies and possibilities that lie ahead in Social Networking.

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In July, 2008, Iggy left the corporate environment to become an entrepreneur – and spent the following nine months researching and writing about his passion for online networking.

The result is ‘Connection Generation’ – a new book that highlights the fact that whether we realize it or not, everyone that has had access to a computer or mobile device since 1995 – regardless of age – is part of the Connection Generation.

In this episode, Iggy discusses how connectedness is changing our world – and how connections between people, an further the exchange of information, experiences and ideas.

Whether you’re a business owner, corporate professional, entrepreneur, manager, student or teacher, this conversation provides new and refreshing insights on how to create business benefit from online and social networking.

Web Links:
Connection Generation – Buy the book
Connect Thoughts – Iggy’s Blog
LinkedIn – Iggy’s LinkedIn profile
Twitter – follow Iggy on Twitter

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Amongst many other achievements, he, together with Robert Kahn, were winners of the Turing Award for 2004. They were both also inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in May 2006, for their pioneering work on developing the Internet’s basic communications protocols.

In this episode (the second in a 3-part series), Vint discusses the current state of the Internet today – including Internet Neturality, Cloud Computing – as well as his favorite collaborative and Open Source applications.

Web Links:
Internet Neutrality – Wikipedia definition
Net Neutrality – Google’s position on the subject

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Stan Relihan is a Recruiter & Headhunter in Sydney, Australia.

Although not strictly speaking an Episode of ‘The Connections Show’, it was this interview with Cameron Reilly on the G’Day World show (and the subsequent challenge Cameron set him) that became the catalyst for this show’s genesis.

If you’re interested in learning about how to use LinkedIn as a Business Tool (or just plain curious to find out about the show’s beginnings) – this is your chance.

Web Links:
G’Day World – Cameron Reilly’s Podcast Show
It All Started With a Challenge …. – Connections Episode #001
Outcome of the ‘Digg Contest’ – Connections Episode #006
Expert Executive Search – Stan’s company
LinkedIn – Stan’s LinkedIn profile

(The G’Day World Theme Song is ‘Save Me’ by The Napoleon Blown Aparts.)

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Mark and his business partner, Mike Auzenne have been providing valuable management techniques & advice through their free weekly podcast since November 2005 – and have since achieved an enviable position as the most successful Business Podcast on the Internet.

In this engaging & informative discussion, Mark talks about what motivated him to share his management expertise via the medium of Podcasting, how this has developed into a successful business – and most importantly, his thoughts and philosophy on Networking for Business.

This episode is essential listening for Managers, other Podcasters & Bloggers – and anyone wishing to learn about more effective use of networking & relationships.

WEB LINKS:
LinkedIn – Mark’s LinkedIn profile
Manager Tools – The World’s #1 Business Podcast
Building Your Network – Essential listening for all Networkers

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Located in Brazil, Octavio has one of the largest LinkedIn networks in the world – and the largest in Latin America (and Ibero-America).

In this conversation, Octavio discusses his approach to networking, and the benefits of having a large & visible Personal Brand.

He also shares a few of the techniques he’s employed in building his network – and outlines the vision for Top Executives Net, the new Business Accelerator platform he’s created (and for which he is currently seeking international partners).

Web Links:

Top Executives Net
TEN – Top Executives Net Group on LinkedIN
Octavio’s Spock profile

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Despite being located in a small country town, Jen has used networking and the Internet to establish a thriving national enterprise, helping small businesses achieve success.

In this interview, Jen discusses her philosophy, as well as the tools and strategies she’s used (and recommended) to achieve tangible business outcomes for herself and her customers.

Web Links:

Direct Incite
The Art of Networking

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He’s also widely known as LinkedIn’s most-connected user – with around 40,000 direct Connections. However, while Ron’s name is well-known to many people, he himself maintains a fairly low personal profile.

In this interview, we chat with LinkedIn’s ‘Man of Mystery’, as Ron reveals many details about himself, how he first became involved with LinkedIn, the time he spends each week maintaining and interacting with his network – and the business benefit he receives from having such a large number of connections.

For anyone that is curious about what being a LinkedIn ‘Power User’ is all about – this is is definitely the place to find out.

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He’s also a very prominent and prolific Blogger, through his site ‘Six Degrees from Dave‘, which has recently been recognised with a number of awards and commendations, including ‘Best Recruiting Blog of 2007‘ at RecruitingBlogs.com.

In the process, Dave has developed a powerful and distinctive online Personal Brand.

In this interview, Dave discusses the elements of what it actually takes to reach this level of online presence – and the resulting impact this has had on his personal and professional life.

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Jason is a smart guy – with an easy conversational style and a ready chuckle.

Join us for a good-natured, informative & entertaining session – as we discuss everything from Managing Your Career & Funny Résumé Mistakes to Avoid – to general tips on getting the most out of your Social Networking activities.

BOOKS:
I’m on LinkedIn – Now What?
I’m on Facebook – Now What?

WEB LINKS:
JibberJobber.com – An Online Job Search Management Tool
I’m on LinkedIn – Now What? (the blog behind the book)
I’m on Facebook – Now What? (the blog behind the book)
Funny Resumé Mistakes

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Vincent Wright is a prominent Blogger, Recruiter & Career Coach, a leading ‘Social Network Catalyst’ – and the ‘King of the Yahoo! Groups’.

Creator of more than 200 networking discussion groups, including MyLinkedInPowerForum (MLPF) – one of the largest groups dedicated to users of LinkedIn, Vincent has also embraced other networking platforms, such as Facebook & Ning .

This week, Vincent shares with us some of his valuable insights on How to Network More Effectively, including ‘Nettiquette’ (how to behave in different networking environments) – and the importance of ensuring your profile is free of spelling errors.

Whether you’re a veteran or a ‘newbie’ – this is essential listening for anyone wanting to maximize the success of their networking efforts.

Some of Vincent’s many sites include:

MyLinkedinPowerForum.com (Yahoo)
MyLinkedinPowerForum.net (Facebook)
MyLinkedinPowerForum.org (Ning)
www.DirectoryOf LinkedinGroups.com
www.DirectoryOfLinkedinModerators.com
www.LinkedinBusinessDiscussionIndex.com

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Well, the Challenge finished on October 31. So it’s time to count the results.

To learn the outcome, check out this episode – and join us for a half-hour of friendly banter, as we discuss the outcome of the Digg Challenge, as well as insights and commentary on emerging trends in Social Networking & Web 2.0.

If you’re interested, you can also check out the stats for yourself:

DIGG: G’Day World
DIGG: Connections Episode #001
DIGG: Connections Podcast Show

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What is interesting about Rajesh and the experiences he recounts is the fact that 2 of the last 3 jobs Rajesh has had have come about as a direct result of using his LinkedIn Network.

For anyone that wants to know how they can use LinkedIn to similar benefit, listening to this Episode is a MUST!

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