Sima Dahl

Sima Dahl

Social Media Committee chair

President at Parlay Communications

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When Sima Dahl, founder of Parlay Communications, graduated from the University of Illinois and started climbing the ladder at a Fortune 500 company she soon learned a hard lesson not often taught in school – the importance of a strong personal brand and professional network. Throughout her 20-year professional career in marketing and sales she worked hard to develop these invaluable corporate skills. Today she is well known for her Sway Factor™ system for social networking success, the author of two forthcoming books on the subject and one of the most sought-after thought-leaders in the industry.

In 2008 Sima launched Parlay Communications to advise companies and professionals on digital branding and communications. Through her keynotes, corporate coaching and sales training Sima has helped hundreds of business owners rainmakers learn the art of online networking. Often referred to as the Dale Carnegie of the Digital Age, Sima is known for her high-energy, no-nonsense approach to utilizing tools like LinkedIn and Facebook to forge a unique personal brand, create a strong professional network, and encourage business referrals.
 
Sima serves on several industry boards; is a bylined columnist for Marketing News and Social Media Marketing magazines; and is the founder of MarketingJobWire.com.