Leslie Hughes | SpeakerHub

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Leslie Hughes is a high energy, passionate speaker who specializes in LinkedIn, Social Selling Training and empowering professionals to stand in their value to tell their story.

Leslie began working in digital media in 1996 and founded PUNCH!media in 2009. She is a Professor of Social Media, Speaker and Author of CREATE. CONNECT. CONVERT.

Leslie was featured on CTV’s “The Social”, is proud to have been called a “Social Media Guru” by CBC Radio and has appeared on GlobalTV and DeutcheWelle.

Leslie has been a speaker at conferences such as The Administrative Professionals Conference, Editors’ Conference of Canada and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators Conference.

She finds her most challenging audience to be her students at Durham College – and not for the reasons you might expect.

She has narrowed her niche as a champion of LinkedIn because she believes it’s the most powerful out of all the Social Media networking sites.

Current position (3)

LinkedIn & Social Selling Trainer

PUNCH!media

LinkedIn Profile Writer

PUNCH!media

Author and Professor of Social Media

PUNCH!media

Achievements (2)

LinkedIn Top Voice Award

LinkedIn Top Voice recognition is an annual accolade awarded by LinkedIn to members who consistently demonstrate thought leadership, create impactful content, and drive meaningful conversations on the platform.

Author: CREATE. CONNECT. CONVERT.

CREATE. CONNECT. CONVERT. is a powerful guide for professionals and entrepreneurs looking to harness the full potential of LinkedIn for personal branding and business growth (without feeling like you're bragging.)

Degrees (1)

Psychology

University of Ottawa

1989 to 1993

Presentations

Presentations (3)

Personal Branding for HR Leaders: Why It Matters and How to Build It

HR professionals are often the face of their organization’s values. In this session, you'll learn how to craft an authentic personal brand that builds trust, attracts partnerships, and positions you as a thought leader within your industry—all while enhancing your organization’s reputation.

Building Employer Brands That Attract Top Talent on LinkedIn

Discover how to position your organization as an employer of choice by optimizing your LinkedIn presence. This presentation provides a step-by-step guide to crafting compelling content, showcasing company culture, and leveraging LinkedIn analytics to attract and retain high-performing candidates.

Future-Ready HR: Using Generative AI to Lead Workforce Transformation

This session dives into the future of AI in HR, focusing on how generative AI tools can assist in creating hyper-personalized onboarding experiences, predicting workforce trends, and fostering collaboration. Stay ahead of the curve by learning how to balance technology with the human touch.

Past talks (7)

Social Selling Master Class

DigiMarCon Canada 2016

Toronto, Ontario

May 16, 2016

Social Selling Masterclass

DigiMarCon West 2017

Santa Monica, California

January 14, 2017

How to be the MVP of your UVP (Unique Value Proposition). The top 3 ways to market yourself better so you get opportunities/advancement.

Project World/Business Analyst World - Toronto

Toronto, Ontario

May 27, 2019

7 Ways to Become a Recognized Thought Leader and Linchpin

Project World/Business Analyst World - Toronto

Toronto, Ontario

May 29, 2019

How to be the MVP of your UVP (Unique Value Proposition). The top 3 ways to market yourself better so you get opportunities/advancement.

Administrative Professionals Conference

Toronto, Ontario

June 17, 2019

How to sell your ideas like Tony Robbins. Ways to recognize various communication and learning styles so that you improve results in your organization (and in life).

Project World/Business Analyst World - Washington

Washington, DC

April 28, 2019

Managing the biggest mistakes Business Analysts and Project Managers make with their online presence.

Project World/Business Analyst World - Washington

Washington, DC

April 29, 2019

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Books & Articles (1)

CREATE. CONNECT. CONVERT: 25 lessons on how to own your value and build a powerful professional presence using social media tools such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook (without bragging)

PPS Publishing,

2016