IBM Z Global Student Hub

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

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Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
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Woohoo! Don't forget to join the Crowdcast to learn more about advocacy and take your first steps towards becoming an IBM Champion just like Sabine, Lukas, Rituraj and Laticia!

See you all there :)

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Hartanto Ario Widjaya
IBM Champion for zSystems (2022)

https://hartan.to | https://securitypuppy.com

Check out https://securitypuppy.com/links for a collection of mainframe links!
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

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Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
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Thanks for your support Hortanto!  I had a ball with the Crowdcast webinar.

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[Laticia] [Carrow]
[Student]
Living the dream!
[Dallas] [Texas]
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 07:39 AM
From: Hartanto Ario Widjaya
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

Woohoo! Don't forget to join the Crowdcast to learn more about advocacy and take your first steps towards becoming an IBM Champion just like Sabine, Lukas, Rituraj and Laticia!

See you all there :)

------------------------------
Hartanto Ario Widjaya
IBM Champion for zSystems (2022)

https://hartan.to | https://securitypuppy.com

Check out https://securitypuppy.com/links for a collection of mainframe links!

Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

------------------------------
Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
------------------------------

Looking forward to this Crowdcast! Recently, @Shari Chiara gave some tips on advocacy to the current IBM zStudent Ambassador cohort which was super interesting. I'm sure there will be a lot of wisdom shared by today's speakers we can all benefit of, especially when it comes to personal brand.​

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Sabine Diemt
Student
FernUniversität Hagen
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

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Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
------------------------------

Hi Sabine. You are not alone in enjoying  @Shari Chiara 's tips.  They are always good.

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[Laticia] [Carrow]
[Student]
Living the dream!
[Dallas] [Texas]
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 07:53 AM
From: Sabine Diemt
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

Looking forward to this Crowdcast! Recently, @Shari Chiara gave some tips on advocacy to the current IBM zStudent Ambassador cohort which was super interesting. I'm sure there will be a lot of wisdom shared by today's speakers we can all benefit of, especially when it comes to personal brand.​

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Sabine Diemt
Student
FernUniversität Hagen

Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

------------------------------
Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
------------------------------

Looking forward to the upcoming event - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand. With some of the amazing speakers, the goal of this event is to deliver as much value as possible.

Let's get started!

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Rituraj Mahato
Student
Vellore Institute of Technology
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

------------------------------
Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
------------------------------

Hi Rituraj.  Thank you for your support. I hope you enjoyed the broadcast.  I had a wonderful time. :)

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[Laticia] [Carrow]
[Student]
Living the dream!
[Dallas] [Texas]
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 08:21 AM
From: Rituraj Mahato
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

Looking forward to the upcoming event - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand. With some of the amazing speakers, the goal of this event is to deliver as much value as possible.

Let's get started!

------------------------------
Rituraj Mahato
Student
Vellore Institute of Technology

Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

------------------------------
Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
------------------------------

I'm really excited for this session today, with this amazing panel. Looking forward to the amazing advice, wisdom, and tips they will share on advocacy and how we can express it at our universities. Just yesterday during our mentor session, @SUDHARSANA SRINIVASAN gave me some really great and helpful advice on how to start being an advocate, how to make an advocacy plan, and how to make it fun and engaging within this amazing community.
​​
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Devonte' Hawkins

Computer Science Major

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Albany State University 

Email: dwhawkins19@gmail.com
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Hi, Devonte'.  I bet you received some excellent tips from @SUDHARSANA SRINIVASAN​ !

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[Laticia] [Carrow]
[Student]
Living the dream!
[Dallas] [Texas]
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 08:26 AM
From: Devonte' Hawkins
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

I'm really excited for this session today, with this amazing panel. Looking forward to the amazing advice, wisdom, and tips they will share on advocacy and how we can express it at our universities. Just yesterday during our mentor session, @SUDHARSANA SRINIVASAN gave me some really great and helpful advice on how to start being an advocate, how to make an advocacy plan, and how to make it fun and engaging within this amazing community.
​​
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Devonte' Hawkins

Computer Science Major

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Albany State University 

Email: dwhawkins19@gmail.com
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Super excited to join today's event on advocacy. I am also thinking of starting content creation and blogging.
See you all on the other side!
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Devyanshu Jadon
Student
Bansal Institute of Science and Technology
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Devyanshu Jadon
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

------------------------------
Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
------------------------------

Hi Devyanshu.  Thanks for your support.  I hope you enjoyed the webinar and feel empowered to start creating!  I look forward to your tags.

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[Laticia] [Carrow]
[Student]
Living the dream!
[Dallas] [Texas]
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 11:07 AM
From: Devyanshu Jadon
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

Super excited to join today's event on advocacy. I am also thinking of starting content creation and blogging.
See you all on the other side!
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Devyanshu Jadon
Student
Bansal Institute of Science and Technology
-------------------------------------------------

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Devyanshu Jadon

Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

------------------------------
Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
------------------------------

I'm really excited about this webinar. I believe we do not talk enough about the importance of advocacy and how it goes hand to hand with creating your personal brand. We can receive as much as we give and more. Looking forward to it !

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Viviana Pavon
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

------------------------------
Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
------------------------------

Hi Viviana.  Yes, advocacy is important and it is a part of what grows the ecosystem.  I am so glad that you tuned in and a pleasure to virtually meet you.

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[Laticia] [Carrow]
[Student]
Living the dream!
[Dallas] [Texas]
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 09:56 AM
From: Viviana Pavon
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

I'm really excited about this webinar. I believe we do not talk enough about the importance of advocacy and how it goes hand to hand with creating your personal brand. We can receive as much as we give and more. Looking forward to it !

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Viviana Pavon

Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

------------------------------
Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
------------------------------

I'm glad I had the opportunity to join you, and the other amazing speakers.   My question to all -- what is your barrier to getting started in  or growing advocacy?  What would help you take (or has helped you) take that first step.  Where does your comfort and discomfort reside (i.e., I'm comfortable writing a blog, not as comfortable speaking)?   

Advocacy is everything from writing a blog to contributing to open source (check out the Open Mainframe Group) to mentoring others to creating / speaking at an event.

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Shari Chiara
Program Manager, IBM Champions and Community - zSystems and LinuxONE
IBM
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

------------------------------
Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
------------------------------

First of all thank you for the session. Some of the things mentioned there resembled the fears I had. Public speaking was never my strong suit and I tried to avoid it whenever possible. Like @Laticia Carrow said though, nobody will join an event to see you fail. For events like yesterday's session I believe it helps to do them together with someone you're comfortable with. Then it's much easier to hold a conversation.
Online events make it easier to ​get used to public speaking. Thereafter, the next step can be speaking at an onsite event.

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Sabine Diemt
Student
FernUniversität Hagen
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Original Message:
Sent: Thu February 02, 2023 12:31 PM
From: Shari Chiara
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

I'm glad I had the opportunity to join you, and the other amazing speakers.   My question to all -- what is your barrier to getting started in  or growing advocacy?  What would help you take (or has helped you) take that first step.  Where does your comfort and discomfort reside (i.e., I'm comfortable writing a blog, not as comfortable speaking)?   

Advocacy is everything from writing a blog to contributing to open source (check out the Open Mainframe Group) to mentoring others to creating / speaking at an event.

------------------------------
Shari Chiara
Program Manager, IBM Champions and Community - zSystems and LinuxONE
IBM

Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

------------------------------
Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
------------------------------

Hi @Shari Chiara.  It was an awesome time to be invited to hang out with you all. If I'm honest with myself as I ponder your question, I think my biggest challenge seems to be time, but I'm determined to make time for my advocacy.  The medium I enjoy most is vlogging​ and also speaking in person at events.  I know that in the long run, if I can simply encourage others to try zSystems and see that working on the platform is a wonderful career choice with many benefits, then those individuals will catch the mainframe fever and continue to fortify the ecosystem.  Time may be tight, but my commitment to advocacy is stronger! Here's to making the most of every moment!

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[Laticia] [Carrow]
[Student]
Living the dream!
[Dallas] [Texas]
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Original Message:
Sent: Thu February 02, 2023 12:31 PM
From: Shari Chiara
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

I'm glad I had the opportunity to join you, and the other amazing speakers.   My question to all -- what is your barrier to getting started in  or growing advocacy?  What would help you take (or has helped you) take that first step.  Where does your comfort and discomfort reside (i.e., I'm comfortable writing a blog, not as comfortable speaking)?   

Advocacy is everything from writing a blog to contributing to open source (check out the Open Mainframe Group) to mentoring others to creating / speaking at an event.

------------------------------
Shari Chiara
Program Manager, IBM Champions and Community - zSystems and LinuxONE
IBM

Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 01, 2023 06:48 AM
From: Lella Halloum
Subject: Welcome to February - New Month, New Opportunities!

New month, new opportunities here on the IBM zSystems Global Student Hub.

Last month I was so inspired by the news that @Sabine Diemt, @Lukas Jaks & @Rituraj Mahato were named for the 2023 IBM zSystmes Champions​​​​​ cohort. These Champions demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies while providing extraordinary support and advocacy in IBM digital and local communities.

What's "advocacy" I hear you ask? How can I become a better "champion" on campus, in my community and corner of the world?

Well you're in for a treat today at 12PM ET on Crowdcast! We'll be joined by @Paola Medrano (IBM Z Ambassador & Avid Personal Brand ​Builder), @Shari Chiara (Programme Lead for the IBM zSystems Champs)​ & @Laticia Carrow (IBM Champion) who'll share how owning your own authentic narrative can accelerate your career progression​​, starting today!

Still time to register, as always for FREE - Be unapologetically you: Advocacy, content creation & personal brand - Crowdcast (recording available @ same link!)

See you there & please come back to this thread for an exclusive Student Hub chat where our speakers, other IBMers and fellow lifelong learners (that's you!) globally are invited to share your thoughts, questions and actions you'll take forward into the month ahead.

That's all from me, ttyl!

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Lella Violet Halloum
Student Outreach Intern & Digital Changemaker, IBM
​​@LellaVi // www.lellaviolet.com​
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