A N D Y F O O T E

The Optima Blue Community

I run a LinkedIn-focused members organization: The Optima Blue Community is focused on knowledge, sharing and fun. It's a diverse collective of caring and smart professionals who are laser focused on getting as much out of LinkedIn as they put in, and most importantly - having fun doing it.

LinkedIn can be a frustrating and lonely place - belonging to Optima Blue makes it substantially less so. 

Contact me to learn more.

Andy x

Creator & Community Leader

Andy Foote

You're still scrolling and reading, so that's a good sign.

A detailed overview of my two coaching tiers:

A) LinkedIn Profile & Content Strategy (Analysis & Recommendations) Report.
I’ll start by reviewing your entire LinkedIn profile, analyzing and providing recommendations for each section. I'll then review your content and provide analysis and guidance based on what you're currently doing and how I think you should be leveraging LinkedIn publishing. The end product is a comprehensive and actionable report in pdf format. 

(B) LinkedIn Profile & Content Strategy Report + Zoom Coaching (60 mins) + Lifetime Support. 
All of the above but with a coaching session with me via Zoom to discuss my recommendations and a deep dive into various content strategies in furtherance of your objectives. Session can be recorded, for future reference and screen sharing will ensure comprehension, easy evaluation of tips/techniques and current analysis/fit of available LinkedIn features. Lifetime Support means that I become your expert on retainer to answer any LinkedIn related queries.

I'll provide information on my process and next steps, when you tell me which of these options you're interested in.
 
andyfoote@hey.com

p.s looking to connect with me and lacking a specific/great reason to connect? Use the code word “Haggis” as/in the invitation message, I'll know you read this far :)

Other stuff....

I was one of 3,500 LinkedIn Audio beta testers. 

Follow me, ring that bell on my profile to (hopefully..) get notified when I post. 

Co-author of 2 up-to-date & helpful LinkedIn books, both on Amazon:

'LinkedIn Made Simple' - with Ryan Rhoten (2021)
'60 Days To LinkedIn Mastery' - with Josh Steimle (2021)

Andy x

Advanced LinkedIn Strategies Coach

Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

I provided coaching and consulting services to Challenger Gray & Christmas clients which maximized their effort, enhanced their abilities and significantly reduced time spent on their job search. I partnered with our clients in transition and helped to develop and optimize their search strategies by providing insightful analysis of their career options/objectives/weaknesses and strengths. I leveraged a blend of proprietary and proven one-on-one coaching techniques to assist our clients in a variety of key job search areas including: interview training, resume development, job sourcing techniques, offer negotiation, online branding, networking and personalized marketing plans. 

My specialty: coaching clients to comprehend and fully leverage the LinkedIn platform to network within and ultimately benefit from the (unnecessarily mysterious) ‘hidden job market’.

Career Coach

AITP - Association of Information Technology Professionals (CompTIA)

Leading Social Media strategy for the AITP (Association of IT Professionals) Chicago Chapter.

Board Member (Chicago Chapter)

British American Business Council

The BABC is the largest transatlantic business network, with 26 chapters -- and 3,000 member companies, including many of the world's largest multinationals -- based in major business centers throughout North America and the United Kingdom.

The Virtual BABC Group (on Linkedin) acts as a social media Hub for the BABC organization.

Membership Director & Board Member (Charlotte NC)

ExecuQuest

ExecuQuest specializes in developing passive candidates on behalf of a US/UK client base, including NYSE, NASDAQ & FTSE 100 companies. ExecuQuest has a reputation for succeeding where other search companies have failed. Complex search engagements, regardless of difficulty, geographical location or time constraints are executed and delivered with consummate ease and professional pride. ExecuQuest is a reputable leader and innovator in the crowded search-research field.

Business Development Manager

ebuga 

Ebuga was an international social network catering to car owners and buyers. Harnessing all of the rich media features of Web 2.0, a smart vertical with the possibility to bring car buyer and suppliers together virtually. Privately funded, combining the experience of classified ads and online know-how.

•	Collaborated on and contributed to the development of a unique and innovative website. 
•	Advised on membership models, quantitative visuals and user content generation.
•	Drafted terms and conditions, responsible for translation of legal text governing usage.
•	Procured dealer database, negotiated usage and tested quality and accuracy of data.
•	Managed UK website, responsible for content and Webmaster duties.
•	Responsible for the majority of English language usage, from blogs to terms & conditions.

Country Manager

HR Solutions Inc.

•	Created action plans to guide senior management in human resource change implementation.
•	Designed practical & effective recommendations to address full range of HR related issues.
•	Organized & facilitated employee focus groups ranging in size from five to fifty employees.
•	Presented final report to management, fielding questions on data and recommended strategy.
•	Spearheaded campaign to improve perception of contract staff, wrote new manual.
•	Requested personally by clients to oversee feedback two years running.
•	Experience of healthcare, manufacturing, financial services and hospitality sectors.

Senior Consultant

Confederation of British Industry

The CBI helps create and sustain the conditions in which businesses in the United Kingdom can compete and prosper for the benefit of all. They are the premier lobbying organisation for UK business on national and international issues. CBI works with the UK government, international legislators and policymakers to help UK businesses compete effectively. CBI members benefit from influence, a wealth of expertise, business services and events.

•	Proactive client retention, engaging key decision-makers and other stakeholders.
•	Business development success; proven record of new media expansion within CBI.
•	C-level credibility and experience; polished networking skills. 1st class presentation skills.
•	Working closely with clients to maximize membership benefits and track deliverables.
•	Consulted at CEO level; analyzed legislative change/impact, communicated CBI lobbying strategy

Assistant Director, London Region

Hughes-Castell

•	Exceeded commission target within 3 months, 4th ranked consultant out of 65 staff.
•	Screened resumes and conducted pre-interviews of candidates, psychometric testing.
•	Provided independent salary and benefits guidance; career advice, strategy & consulting.

Recruitment Consultant

Reassuringly expensive LinkedIn Coach.

I teach organizations and individuals how to use LinkedIn to achieve their objectives. I'm exceptionally talented at this and I charge accordingly.

andyfoote@hey.com

Andy x

Dear LinkedIn,

Please put all messages from people we don't know in the 'Other' section, instead of making us delete/move to Other, each and every non-relevant message. It's a huge waste of time and very inefficient.

Unless the current set up is by design, to keep us checking and taking action? I do hope not..

We'd much prefer to check 'Other' from time to time, to ensure that we have not missed any messages that actually require our attention.

We'd greatly appreciate this change.

Andy 💙 

Episode 7 of the CAF Show recorded on Oct. 25th, with the following superstars:

Angie M. Callen, CPRW, CPCC
Ariel Lee
Bruce Johnston
Billy Samoa Saleebey
LIAM DARMODY
Angus Grady
Zach Messler

More to come!

Andy 💙


Episode 6 (of the LI Audio Show that no one is talking about 😂) is now published :)

More to come.

Andy 💙


Two Brits, both failed lawyers, are going to be on the sofa this Thursday April 11th!

A N D Y F O O T E and I met in a dark (was it?) room in Clubhouse in 2020, we stayed in touch and now Andy is joining me on the purple sofa to talk about his views of LinkedIn, what he finds frustrating and what he loves about the platform. 

Come and join us This Thursday at 3pm BST, 10am EST, 7am PST

Sarah 💜

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Keeping #LinkedInSimplified for CEO's, corproates and teams
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Episode 8 of the CAF Show (First Half) recorded on Nov. 17th, 2023, with the following superstars:

Angie M. Callen, CPRW, CPCC
Hannah Morgan
Stephanie Schwab
Nolan Ether

More to come!

Andy 💙

Episode 11 of the CAF Show recorded on Nov. 28th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

CAROLINE MITCHELL
Shaun McAndrew
LIAM DARMODY
Steve Ware

More to come!

Andy 💙

Episode 22 of the CAF Show recorded on Dec. 14th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

Sam Horn
Piper Watson
Laurie Sjostrom
Louise Brogan
Larissa Haynes

More to come!

Andy 💙

Episode 8 (Second Half) of the CAF Show recorded on Nov. 17th, 2023, with the following lovely humans:

Andy David 🇺🇦 🌻
LIAM DARMODY

More to come!

Andy 💙

Episode 12 of the CAF Show recorded on Nov. 29th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

Angie M. Callen, CPRW, CPCC
Ariel Lee
Denise Murtha Bachmann 
Andy David 🇺🇦 🌻
Bruce Johnston

More to come!

Andy 💙

Episode 13 of the CAF Show recorded on Nov. 30th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

🟦Lynda Spiegel 
Mark Evans
Ryan Rhoten
STU SWINEFORD

More to come!

Andy 💙

Episode 20 of the CAF Show recorded on Dec. 11th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

Fallon Williams
Sarka Risch
Tovit Neizer
Felipe Cofiño 
Zach Messler

More to come!
Andy 💙

Episode 9 of the CAF Show recorded on Nov. 20th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

Andy David 🇺🇦 🌻
Nigel Cliffe

More to come!

Andy 💙

Episode 14 of the CAF Show recorded on Dec. 1st, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

Angie M. Callen, CPRW, CPCC
Phil Szomszor
Zach Messler
Simon P MARSHALL

More to come!
Andy 💙

Episode 21 of the CAF Show recorded on Dec. 12th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

Debora Prossomariti, M.Sc. 
Pat Roque, MS
Laurie Sjostrom
Billy Samoa Saleebey 
Steve Ware

More to come!

Andy 💙
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Episode 10 of the CAF Show recorded on Nov. 27th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

CAROLINE MITCHELL
Suzanne Taylor-King
Nigel Cliffe

More to come!

Andy 💙

Episode 16 of the CAF Show recorded on Dec. 5th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

Billy Samoa Saleebey 
Barry Forward, PCC, Executive Coach
LIAM DARMODY
Steve Ware

More to come!
Andy 💙

Episode 18 of the CAF Show recorded on Dec. 7th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

Phil Szomszor
Amanda R. Doblin
Sarah MacKinlay
Faheem Moosa
Alex Mimms

More to come!
Andy 💙

Episode 19 of the CAF Show recorded on Dec. 8th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

Maria Platusic
Viveca Hess, J.D.
Jack Kelly
Tim • • Dickey
Terrence H. Seamon

More to come!
Andy 💙

Episode 20 of the CAF Show recorded on Dec. 11th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

Fallon Williams
Sarka Risch
Tovit Neizer
Felipe Cofiño 
Zach Messler

More to come!

Andy 💙

Episode 15 of the CAF Show recorded on Dec. 4th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:

Lori Mazor
Thea Newcomb
Stephen Courson
Zach Messler

More to come!

Andy 💙

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