Courtney Johnson on Career Cheat Codes, LinkedIn Growth & Embracing the Pivot

In this episode, I sit down with personal branding expert and marketing powerhouse Courtney Johnson. Courtney shares her journey from building brands for others to stepping into her own spotlight after an unexpected layoff. She reveals the career cheat codes that helped her thrive, including finding your niche by leaning into what lights you up and why LinkedIn is a goldmine for personal growth and opportunity. We also discuss the power of embracing discomfort, building multiple income streams, and the surprising ways life’s challenges can push you toward something greater. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or exploring entrepreneurship, Courtney’s advice will inspire you to take action and own your story. Key Moments: 1:30 Who is Courtney Johnson? 5:00 The Audience Knows Best Theory 11:00 The LinkedIn Advantage 14:07 Iterating Your Offerings 22:00 The Power of Referrals 26:00 Permission to Post Badly 33:10 Where Career Cheat Codes Come From 44:50 Embrace Your Unique Perspective 🌐 Guest Info. IG - @courtlynnjohnson TikTok - @courtney..johnson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneylynnjohnson/ 🔔 Subscribe to my channel, new episodes drop every Thursday! https://www.youtube.com/@roundtwopodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Connect with Round Two Podcast on Social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roundtwopodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkicorbett23/ X: https://x.com/roundtwopodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@roundtwopodcast 📩 For Business Inquiries: [email protected] ============================= 🎬 Recommended Playlists 👉 All Podcast Episodes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYqP1Id48xj_rgmMhRKYfeYy6QVhEEjSl 👉 The Entrepreneurship Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYqP1Id48xj9Lpj3yWGBGlNdpCpt5qKDq ============================= ✅ About Round Two Podcast Have you ever woken up with an overwhelming urge to change? Did something wildly unexpected happen on a mundane Tuesday that forever changed your life’s trajectory? Were you sitting at work, realizing your true calling is to lead, be your own boss, run your own company, make a meaningful impact? Welcome to the Round Two Podcast, created by Nikki Corbett—an everyday woman who embraced her own "round two" and discovered that we all encounter pivotal moments that redefine our paths. Whether it's embarking on an entrepreneurial venture, making a significant life pivot, or facing unexpected changes, we talk about it all. Join the Round Two Podcast community: real people, real stories, real life. I am so happy you are here. For collaboration and business inquiries, 📩 email: [email protected] 🔔 Join our community! Subscribe below! For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: [email protected] 🔔 Subscribe to my channel, new episodes drop every Thursday! https://www.youtube.com/@roundtwopodcast/?sub_confirma Come check out my new podcast, The Scarlet Edit! Instagram: @thescarlet.edit YouTube: @thescarletedit Available to listen on Apple, Spotify & Amazon ============================= ✅ Round Two Podcast is officially on hiatus. Please feel free to enjoy all of the episodes, as they were a joy to create and are full of inspiration, knowledge and wonderful stories. Thank you for being a loyal listener of Round Two - it has been the most special adventure and I have loved every minute of it. Nikki For collaboration and business inquiries, 📩 email: [email protected]