I feel like that proverbial “Old Dog” who needs to learn a “New Trick.” I’ve always been around technology and consider myself pretty tech savvy. Still, I’ve been very careful to avoid too many Social Network accounts. I’ve deleted accounts I felt that were not that “useful.” More importantly, I’ve avoided – like the plague! – joining in on the newest fad, such as Twitter. I mean, give me a break. Who cares if I’m eating a bagel for breakfast?

Well, today I think that my mind has been changed – at least as far as Twitter is concerned. A most delightful young woman who specializes in Social Networking for marketing gave a presentation sponsored by the Professional Coaches and Mentors Association (PCMA). It was very compelling and now I have a Twitter account and am anxious to begin using the tools that Rachel Pradhan, President of Indra Successful Coach Marketing, gave us. She made it clear that my view of Twitter was out of date and that Twitter has indeed evolved to be quite an interesting marketing tool.

What Social Networks are you using? How do you make sure it’s effective use of your time?