J. Kelly Hoey's Recent LinkedIn Posts

"It's a book written by a woman, for women, that doesn't just inspire you, it gives you the tools to actually get there. If the corner office or a seat on the board is your goal, this is your roadmap!" - Joanne Tombrakos Thank you Joanne for endorsing #TheSocialBillionaire

Activate AI: From Hype to Hands-On📍 Millennium Forum, Derry 🗓 25 March | 9.00am – 13.15pm Discover how businesses across Northern Ireland are already using AI to boost productivity, reduce costs, and drive growth. Join us for a fast-paced morning of real case studies, panel discussions, and practical insights, plus the launch of the new Activate AI SME Toolkit. Our MC for the morning is Lynette Fay We will hear from Clare McGee and Russ Shaw CBE Founder, Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates on the global opportunity of Ai and where Northern Ireland sits in this global AI race right now. Ciaran Ryan will showcase how Optik is leading the way in AI enabled sales technology from the North West. Tadhg Hickey and Bronagh Laniganv join us from the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) to showcase our Ai is implemented in local businesses Sinead Crowley will launch the Activate AI SME toolkit We are delighted to welcome our Activate AI panelists Clare Ryan Leeann Monk-Özgül Mark Johnston and Darren Laverty to discuss how AI is Driving Productivity in Established Firms The discussion will then move to AI First start ups with Abi George Jean Ng omodono Emretane and Mary Blake sharing how they are Building with AI from Day One And finally our fireside chat, The Network Effect of AI Adoption with J. Kelly Hoey in conversation with Lynette Fay Whether you’re an established firm, a startup, or exploring AI for the first time, this is your chance to see what’s possible and connect with local innovators. 🎟 Register now: https://luma.com/ywx58rlk Hosted by AwakenHub and funded by the UK Tech Cluster Group

✨ Storytelling To Perfect Your Pitch with J. Kelly Hoey Walk away with two strong versions of your pitch and the confidence to use each one with purpose. 🗓️ When: Tuesday 24th March Zoom, 5pm-6:15pm 🔗 Register via https://loom.ly/l84yljw Practical. Honest. Action-focused. Designed for founders at every stage. 🎯 Bonus: Check out Kelly’s new workbook The Social Billionaire — a must-read for women who are rethinking how to build powerful, high-impact networks: https://loom.ly/2Aw1DK8 #AwakenHub #WomenFounders #AngelInvestment #Storytelling #StartupLife #PitchPerfect #KellyHoey

If you've left a company to launch your own business - say a consulting practice, you know this problem: your former colleagues love catching up with you , but how to switch those friendly conversations into new business opportunities. Social capital is valuable. Converting it into actual business is a skill — you want the business and you don't want to blow up a friendly relationship. What the what to do? In today's networking pro-tip, I walk through a real life scenario, an example pulled directly from the pages of my new book - The Social Billionaire. It's the story of a consultant who needed to stop treating her network like a social calendar and start viewing it like the business asset it is. Four specific exercises, pulled straight from the book, provide the roadmap for her to authentically transform her strong personal connections into a significant book of business. If you're building something and need your network to deliver for you — this networking pro-tip is one to read. The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More is available now in paperback and ebook formats Amazon and Barnes & Noble, Inc. as well as in ebook format Rakuten Vivlio Smashwords Thalia Buch & Medien GmbH Link to the newsletter and where to grab your copy in the comments.

If you've left a company to launch your own business - say a consulting practice, you know this problem: your former colleagues love catching up with you , but how to switch those friendly conversations into new business opportunities. Social capital is valuable. Converting it into actual business is a skill — you want the business and you don't want to blow up a friendly relationship. What the what to do? In today's networking pro-tip, I walk through a real life scenario, an example pulled directly from the pages of my new book - The Social Billionaire. It's the story of a consultant who needed to stop treating her network like a social calendar and start viewing it like the business asset it is. Four specific exercises, pulled straight from the book, provide the roadmap for her to authentically transform her strong personal connections into a significant book of business. If you're building something and need your network to deliver for you — this networking pro-tip is one to read. The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More is available now in paperback and ebook formats Amazon and Barnes & Noble, Inc. as well as in ebook format Rakuten Vivlio Smashwords Thalia Buch & Medien GmbH Link to the newsletter and where to grab your copy in the comments.

"It's a book written by a woman, for women, that doesn't just inspire you, it gives you the tools to actually get there. If the corner office or a seat on the board is your goal, this is your roadmap!" - Joanne Tombrakos Thank you Joanne for endorsing #TheSocialBillionaire

If you've left a company to launch your own business - say a consulting practice, you know this problem: your former colleagues love catching up with you , but how to switch those friendly conversations into new business opportunities. Social capital is valuable. Converting it into actual business is a skill — you want the business and you don't want to blow up a friendly relationship. What the what to do? In today's networking pro-tip, I walk through a real life scenario, an example pulled directly from the pages of my new book - The Social Billionaire. It's the story of a consultant who needed to stop treating her network like a social calendar and start viewing it like the business asset it is. Four specific exercises, pulled straight from the book, provide the roadmap for her to authentically transform her strong personal connections into a significant book of business. If you're building something and need your network to deliver for you — this networking pro-tip is one to read. The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More is available now in paperback and ebook formats Amazon and Barnes & Noble, Inc. as well as in ebook format Rakuten Vivlio Smashwords Thalia Buch & Medien GmbH Link to the newsletter and where to grab your copy in the comments.

Networking Scenario: The Suffering Social Entrepreneur "ER is an enthusiastic entrepreneur focused on growing and scaling her business. She's also made giving back a business priority, launching a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. Her networking needs: creating a powerful personal board of directors to guide her on the growth of a mission-driven venture, and getting smarter on ways to leverage her existing and vast network of diverse connections, more effectively." Today's networking pro-tip - which was sent out in my newsletter - is pulled directly from the pages of my new book The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More. The book is research-backed and draws on the real career experiences of ambitious women. It's designed to show you where the most powerful shifts in your networking approach can be made — and how to reach the career milestones you're after. Along with the relatable networking scenario - there is a path-to-solution, through suggested activities and approaches, in the book. Links to the newsletter - and the solution to the suffering social entrepreneur's woes, below in the comments.

If you've left a company to launch your own business - say a consulting practice, you know this problem: your former colleagues love catching up with you , but how to switch those friendly conversations into new business opportunities. Social capital is valuable. Converting it into actual business is a skill — you want the business and you don't want to blow up a friendly relationship. What the what to do? In today's networking pro-tip, I walk through a real life scenario, an example pulled directly from the pages of my new book - The Social Billionaire. It's the story of a consultant who needed to stop treating her network like a social calendar and start viewing it like the business asset it is. Four specific exercises, pulled straight from the book, provide the roadmap for her to authentically transform her strong personal connections into a significant book of business. If you're building something and need your network to deliver for you — this networking pro-tip is one to read. The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More is available now in paperback and ebook formats Amazon and Barnes & Noble, Inc. as well as in ebook format Rakuten Vivlio Smashwords Thalia Buch & Medien GmbH Link to the newsletter and where to grab your copy in the comments.

Activate AI: From Hype to Hands-On📍 Millennium Forum, Derry 🗓 25 March | 9.00am – 13.15pm Discover how businesses across Northern Ireland are already using AI to boost productivity, reduce costs, and drive growth. Join us for a fast-paced morning of real case studies, panel discussions, and practical insights, plus the launch of the new Activate AI SME Toolkit. Our MC for the morning is Lynette Fay We will hear from Clare McGee and Russ Shaw CBE Founder, Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates on the global opportunity of Ai and where Northern Ireland sits in this global AI race right now. Ciaran Ryan will showcase how Optik is leading the way in AI enabled sales technology from the North West. Tadhg Hickey and Bronagh Laniganv join us from the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) to showcase our Ai is implemented in local businesses Sinead Crowley will launch the Activate AI SME toolkit We are delighted to welcome our Activate AI panelists Clare Ryan Leeann Monk-Özgül Mark Johnston and Darren Laverty to discuss how AI is Driving Productivity in Established Firms The discussion will then move to AI First start ups with Abi George Jean Ng omodono Emretane and Mary Blake sharing how they are Building with AI from Day One And finally our fireside chat, The Network Effect of AI Adoption with J. Kelly Hoey in conversation with Lynette Fay Whether you’re an established firm, a startup, or exploring AI for the first time, this is your chance to see what’s possible and connect with local innovators. 🎟 Register now: https://luma.com/ywx58rlk Hosted by AwakenHub and funded by the UK Tech Cluster Group

You're not bad at networking. And you don't have a bad network. You've just been following bad advice about tapping the network you need to achieve all of your big hairy audacious goals. Today's newsletter opens with a question — ok, actually, it's three questions — that will tell you exactly where you are and reveal what could been getting in your way.... So Go-Getter, go read my newsletter, as answers you are seeking are waiting. #TheSocialBillionaire #Networking #WomenInBusiness #CareerSuccess

"Get your pen and notebook ready: Kelly pinpoints the delta between where you are and where you want to be. With a compelling, achievable roadmap to define, persevere and identify time toward your goals, this book helps you get out of your own way faster. Just when you think you know everything there is about networking, think again." Jennifer Hill, CEO and Board Member The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More by J. Kelly Hoey is now available in paperback (workbook) on Amazon and in ebook on Amazon Kindle + Apple + Vivlio + Smashwords + Bookshop.org + Fable + Thalia Buch & Medien GmbH #womenleaders #womeninleadership #womenexecutives #TheSocialBillionaire

Yes, No, I'm Not Sure... Add your voice to this week's poll, otherwise we may not have a clear winner 😱

Here's something the research for my new book showed me that I didn't see coming: women who reach the top don't network more than everyone else. They network differently. And the biggest difference? Who they prioritize in their networks. I'm launching a Q&A newsletter series - pulled straight from the pages of The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More — of honest, practical answers to the networking questions ambitious readers of my new book are asking. First post in the series - Six Reasons to Shift Your Networking Strategy - went out this morning to subscribers of my weekly newsletter. 👇 ICYMI in your inbox, there's a link below in the comments, to the post. And the weekly poll is up - add your voice. #TheSocialBillionaire #networking #networks

"The Social Billionaire delivers exactly what women executives need: bold, evidence-based strategies and a practical workbook for building powerful, high-impact networks to deliver their success to the next level." Marissa Fayer, Health Equity for Women Champion, medtech executive, 4x founder The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More by J. Kelly Hoey is now available in paperback (workbook) on Amazon and in ebook on Amazon Kindle + Apple + Vivlio + Smashwords + Bookshop.org + Fable + Thalia Buch & Medien GmbH #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #womenleaders

Tickets are officially live for our third Female Founder + Entrepreneur Expo! 🌿✨ Join us on Saturday, April 18th at the Bryant Park Hotel to meet and shop incredible women-led brands, connect with inspiring founders, and celebrate women in business. 🎟 Special bonus: The first 100 tickets sold will be entered into an exclusive raffle to win luxury prizes. Bring a friend, discover amazing brands, and be part of a community of ambitious women building incredible things. Register here: https://lnkd.in/es3buv5D

Most women will say they have curated a support system. Far fewer intentionally create an inner circle to specifically boost their ambitions. The difference - between social emotional support and champions of professional pursuits - matters more than you'd think. In the latest post in a Q&A series pulled from the pages of my new book - The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More - describes how to build a powerhouse inner circle. Link to "Your Inner Circle for Success" below in the comments. And be sure to add your voice to this week's poll question.

Here's something the research for my new book showed me that I didn't see coming: women who reach the top don't network more than everyone else. They network differently. And the biggest difference? Who they prioritize in their networks. I'm launching a Q&A newsletter series - pulled straight from the pages of The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More — of honest, practical answers to the networking questions ambitious readers of my new book are asking. First post in the series - Six Reasons to Shift Your Networking Strategy - went out this morning to subscribers of my weekly newsletter. 👇 ICYMI in your inbox, there's a link below in the comments, to the post. And the weekly poll is up - add your voice. #TheSocialBillionaire #networking #networks

Most women will say they have curated a support system. Far fewer intentionally create an inner circle to specifically boost their ambitions. The difference - between social emotional support and champions of professional pursuits - matters more than you'd think. In the latest post in a Q&A series pulled from the pages of my new book - The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More - describes how to build a powerhouse inner circle. Link to "Your Inner Circle for Success" below in the comments. And be sure to add your voice to this week's poll question.

Artificial intelligence and storytelling take centre stage at AwakenHub this week. We’re delighted to welcome back J. Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network and The Social Billionaire. Kelly is leading: • Executive Coaching (Mon 23rd) • Online workshop: Storytelling To Perfect Your Pitch (Tues) • Speaking at the ActivateAI Showcase in Derry (Wed 25th) Tuesday’s 70-minute session is a practical workshop to help founders refine their pitch, strengthen messaging, and build confidence. If you want a pitch that truly connects—this is for you. 👉 Reserve your spot: https://loom.ly/l84yljw We’re grateful for Kelly’s continued support of women founders through AwakenHub. #SocialBillionaire #WomenFounders #ActivateAI

Here's something the research for my new book showed me that I didn't see coming: women who reach the top don't network more than everyone else. They network differently. And the biggest difference? Who they prioritize in their networks. I'm launching a Q&A newsletter series - pulled straight from the pages of The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More — of honest, practical answers to the networking questions ambitious readers of my new book are asking. First post in the series - Six Reasons to Shift Your Networking Strategy - went out this morning to subscribers of my weekly newsletter. 👇 ICYMI in your inbox, there's a link below in the comments, to the post. And the weekly poll is up - add your voice. #TheSocialBillionaire #networking #networks

"Confidence grows when we stop believing we’re on our own. In The Social Billionaire, J. Kelly Hoey brilliantly challenges the myth that success comes from lone effort and shows how our existing networks - when seen clearly - become a powerful source of strength, perspective, and possibility." - Selena Rezvani, author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself 🚀 The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More by J. Kelly Hoey is now available in paperback (workbook) on Amazon and in ebook on Amazon Kindle + Apple + Vivlio + Smashwords + Bookshop.org + Fable + Thalia Buch & Medien GmbH #confidence #ambition #careergoals

Most women will say they have curated a support system. Far fewer intentionally create an inner circle to specifically boost their ambitions. The difference - between social emotional support and champions of professional pursuits - matters more than you'd think. In the latest post in a Q&A series pulled from the pages of my new book - The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More - describes how to build a powerhouse inner circle. Link to "Your Inner Circle for Success" below in the comments. And be sure to add your voice to this week's poll question.

Here's something the research for my new book showed me that I didn't see coming: women who reach the top don't network more than everyone else. They network differently. And the biggest difference? Who they prioritize in their networks. I'm launching a Q&A newsletter series - pulled straight from the pages of The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More — of honest, practical answers to the networking questions ambitious readers of my new book are asking. First post in the series - Six Reasons to Shift Your Networking Strategy - went out this morning to subscribers of my weekly newsletter. 👇 ICYMI in your inbox, there's a link below in the comments, to the post. And the weekly poll is up - add your voice. #TheSocialBillionaire #networking #networks

Eeeck! The No’s have it - at least as it applies to last week’s poll question - “does your current network fuel your ambitions?” If you answered no… What are you planning to do about it?

Relationships before the pitch deck - yes, yes, yes to that Lauren! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Topping the Thinkers360 Top 150 Women B2B Thought Leaders, Analysts, and Influencers - networking strategist J. Kelly Hoey author of #TheSocialBillionaire and #BuildYourDreamNetwork Thinkers360 list identified the 150 women based on the tangible impact of their ideas, research, and contributions. Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gZG_gUU3

Take control and design networking opportunities that fit your goals - instead of waiting for someone else to create them for you. Read J. Kelly Hoey's tips on how to do just this, here in her post "Networking Pro-Tip: Stop Waiting for an Invitation" - https://lnkd.in/e3R87jax #networking #networks

There is a networking game to be played — and it's not the one you've been taught. For too long, ambitious women have been handed a networking playbook designed by and for someone else. Work harder. Be more visible. Get out and network. Vague advice that doesn't deliver the results — especially when the rules of the game were never written with you in mind. In The Social Billionaire, J. Kelly Hoey — author of Build Your Dream Network and a networking expert who has spent decades working with high-achieving women — reveals what the research actually shows: women who reach the top don't just network more. They network differently. And the most critical difference? They make networking with other women a deliberate, non-negotiable priority. Drawing on years of research, interviews, and the lived experience of women who've ascended the corporate ladder, claimed board seats, launched companies and social ventures, and reshaped industries in the process, Hoey distills the pattern into a deceptively simple framework: Focus + Grit + Networks = Success. Then she guides you, step by step, on how to apply this framework to your ambitions. This is not an admire-and-aspire book. Grab a pen. It's a hands-on roadmap — with prompts, exercises, and sharp tools to audit your current network, clarify your goals, protect your energy, and build the relationships that will actually move your ambitions forward. If you've been doing everything right and still wondering what you're missing — this workbook contains the answers you're seeking. Get it now as an ebook on Apple - https://lnkd.in/e4kHqyzf #careeradvice #networks #womeninleadership

Yes, No, I'm Not Sure... Add your voice to this week's poll, otherwise we may not have a clear winner 😱

"This isn’t ‘networking.’ This is power—precision, reputation, and relationships that compound. The Social Billionaire is the playbook for women who are done collecting contacts and ready to collect outcomes." - Lauren Maillian, 3X founder, author, investor The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More by J. Kelly Hoey is now available in paperback (workbook) on Amazon and in ebook on Amazon Kindle + Apple + Vivlio + Smashwords + Bookshop.org + Fable + Thalia Buch & Medien GmbH #womeninvc #womeninvestors #femalefounders

This networking inquiry landed in J. Kelly Hoey's inbox - and we suspect it's relevant to more than ambitious job-seeking students. Here's the inquiry: "I am writing with a burning question on how to build my professional network. I'm a first year Bachelor of Commerce Student who hopes one of my finance internships will lead to a full-time job after graduation. I am currently reaching out to people in various positions in different finance companies – largely Investment Banks – and the first-time meetings are going well. I would like to know: ✅how I can keep up contact with them periodically ✅what I can talk about with them that’s not just about their company or the news ✅in general how I can make our interactions less transactional." Find Kelly's advice, here: https://lnkd.in/eeKKXAFy #networking #jobseekers #careeradvice