The LinkedIn™ Lounge Podcast

I recently spoke with several recruiters and gained their personal insight into what they're really looking for on your LinkedIn™ profile. Listen to see what they want to see and how you make sure you're doing this without spending hours on the platform. ________________________________________________________________50 Low-Effort Content Ideas: https://my.brittajuneandco.com/50contentideasWebsite: https://www.brittajuneandco.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/en/

With AI becoming increasingly good at creating original looking contet, the need and desire for authentic, real people and stories also grows. What that means for you and how to approach authenticity online for better connection. Instagram Post ReferencedConnect with Britta:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/Website: https://brittajuneandco.com/

Has content on LinkedIn become too personal? In this solo episode, I walk through the question of sharing personal content on LinkedIn and how you can be authentic, real, and speak to real issues without oversharing. Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanskiWebsite: https://brittajuneandco.com/

Last year, I changed my relationship with social media- letting go of platforms and/or creating WAY less, and it was actually for the better. You do NOT have to publish 5x a week on LinkedIn! Website: www.brittajuneandco.com/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/

I went live on LinkedIn and this is what I shared: How LinkedIn has changed this year 360Brew AI Infrastructure and how it's impacting your reach New perspective and approach to the algorithm and platform LinkedIn guidelines to keep you focused on what matters most! Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/Join the Visible Woman Series: https://thevisiblewoman.net/

Employee advocacy isn’t just for flashy industries—it works everywhere. In this episode of The LinkedIn Lounge Podcast, Britta talks with Kim Dodge and Mike Pennington of Brin Glass Company about how empowering employees to share their authentic stories on LinkedIn builds stronger brands, deeper trust, and even personal growth. From Kim’s “corporate cheerleader” approach to Mike’s leap into posting for the first time, you’ll hear practical tips, real-world wins, and why employee voices often outperform corporate pages. If you’re curious how to start employee advocacy—or why it matters—this episode is your playbook.Connect with Kim Dodge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimadodge/Connect with Mike Pennington: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pennington-skiumah/Follow Brin Glass on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brin-glass-company/

Former professional BMX athlete Josh Perry shares hard-earned lessons on identity, resilience, and the mindset shift that transformed him from “survive mode” athlete to purpose-driven high-performance coach. After multiple brain tumor diagnoses and a career-ending knee injury, Josh confronted an identity crisis that forced him to ask: Who am I beyond what I do?Today, he helps executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes dissolve—not just solve—their toughest challenges by rewiring their beliefs, values, and self-narratives. Connect with Josh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshperrybmx/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshperrybmx/Website: https://www.joshperrybmx.com/

In this episode, I share the most common LinkedIn™ mistakes and provide actionable fixes so you can get seen, build genuine relationships, and build with purpose. It’s all about embracing messy action, owning your expertise, and showing up consistently to make LinkedIn™ work for you.Connect with Britta:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/Website: https://brittajuneandco.com/LinkedIn™ Foundations Guide: https://my.brittajuneandco.com/linkedinfoundationsHow to Share Personal Content on LinkedIn™: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LpUKLMcEFgWGIQfcRLNyh?si=ncfnMdRtTMqJRD5dbvSwLg

Four-time founder Taylor Smith walks us through her journey from college professor to corporate educator to building four thriving businesses — from top-1% Etsy shops and digital courses to boutique retreats and her flagship community, The Power Table. We dive into how to spot and leverage transferable skills (think project management, marketing and resilience), why your personal brand is your most valuable asset, and the mindset shift that turns every “no” into a step toward a “yes.”Taylor Smith is a business strategist, community builder, and host of The Power Table podcast and The Power Table LIVE conference. A 4X founder, she’s built and scaled multiple businesses across digital products, online education, coaching, and live events—with a signature focus on recurring revenue and freedom-based growth.Taylor helps women entrepreneurs turn their expertise into profitable, scalable offers—without burning out or playing small. Known for her bold vision and ability to simplify what others overcomplicate, she empowers ambitious women to take action, lead with confidence, and build businesses that support the lives they actually want. Whether she’s leading a mastermind, launching a new offer, or creating connections in the room, Taylor brings unmatched energy, strategy, and real results.Connect with Taylor: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorsmithonline/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorsmithonline/The Power Table: https://www.instagram.com/thepowertable.co/Grab your ticket for the Stand Out and Sell Out Online Summit: https://stand-out-sell-out.heysummit.com/?ac=xVAGzWdN

Conferences are buzzing, coffee chats are back, and networking rooms are alive again. So… do you still need LinkedIn?Short answer: Yes. More than ever.In this episode of The LinkedIn Lounge Podcast, I dive into why your LinkedIn presence is still crucial—especially if you’re leaning into in-person networking. We’ll talk about how face-to-face connection and online visibility fuel one another, and why your LinkedIn profile has become your live portfolio, digital business card, and credibility check all in one.I talk about:Why LinkedIn isn’t just a “social media” platform—it’s a business trust-builderHow to use LinkedIn to keep relationships warm between eventsThe biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when they shift offlineSimple ways to stay consistent without burning out on content✨ I’m hosting a live LinkedIn Workshop on July 1st to help you turn your profile into a lead-generating asset: Sign up here: https://brittajuneandco.com/profile-to-profitConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/

Wondering if you should pay for LinkedIn Premium? I break down the real ROI of LinkedIn Premium for coaches, consultants, creators, and business owners.You’ll learn:Features that matterWhen to go premium and when to save your moneyHow Premium impacts your visibility, search, and inbound leadsWhy Premium won’t fix your strategy problems Connect with Britta:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/Website: https://brittajuneandco.com/Book a LinkedIn strategy call: https://linkedinstrategycall.mailerpage.com

Leadership Consultant and owner of Move Your Mountain, LLC, Barb Monson, joins me to challenge outdated workplace norms and invite us to stop playing small, start speaking up, and lead from a place of authenticity in a world that desperately needs it.Barb Monson is on a mission: to make thriving at work the norm, not the exception.  With 26+ years in corporate leadership — including a seat at the CFO table — Barb combines real-world experience, a talent for uncovering hidden potential, and connecting the big-picture dots that drive real change. She helps leaders and their teams go from “just a job” to a place they are proud to be part of.Connect with Barb:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbmonson/Website: https://www.barbmonson.com/

Career Coach and Personal Brand Consultant Lissa Appiah, joins me to discuss strategies for introverts to succeed in their careers through long-term planning, personal branding, and consistent networking, emphasizing that introverts can leverage their strengths for leadership and career advancement.Lissa Appiah is a Certified Career Strategist, Certified Organizational Coach, Personal Branding Consultant, and the Founder of WeApply, with over a decade of experience in public policy, program operations, and human resources. She helps quiet leaders and their teams uncover their unique strengths and win at work while staying true to themselves.Corporate leaders work with Lissa to deliver career and leadership workshops and training that boost engagement and retain talent. Career changers and promotion seekers choose Lissa to find their voice and stand out for opportunities. She has helped thousands secure roles with Fortune 500 companies and various government levels in Canada and the U.S.Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice of 2024, one of Canada's Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2022 and a Semi-Finalist of Total Mom Pitch 2023, her insights have been featured in the Globe and Mail, LinkedIn News, Fortune, CTV News, and Rogers TV. She has a Master’s in Public Administration from Carleton University and a Bachelor’s in Public Administration and Sociology from the University of Ottawa.Connect with Lissa:Website: https://weapply.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lissaappiah/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LissaAppiahCareerStrategist

If you’ve been posting and hearing crickets—or waiting for leads to magically roll in—this episode is your wake-up call (in the best way).I break down the biggest misconceptions business owners have about LinkedIn (especially if you’re used to marketing on Instagram). I share why quick-fix strategies don’t work, what you really need to do to build authority and attract leads on LinkedIn, and how to align your expectations for the long game.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/Website: https://brittajuneandco.com/LinkedIn™ Checklist: https://lnkd.in/dgPVKirUBook a Strategy Call: https://linkedinstrategycall.mailerpage.com

What you need to know to optimize your LinkedIn profile in order to get discovered, seen, and boost your visibility on the platform. Tips to make every part of your profile count and improve connection and networking.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/LinkedIn Foundations Guide: https://my.brittajuneandco.com/linkedinfoundationsBook a Strategy Call: https://linkedinstrategycall.mailerpage.com

Discover how embracing initial discomfort can lead to long-term success in building a compelling personal brand. We'll discuss the "investment-reward paradox" and how starting with challenging tasks can make future endeavors easier and more rewarding. Whether you're a business owner, executive, or entry-level professional, learn how to navigate LinkedIn's unique environment to enhance your professional presence and open new opportunities.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/Website: https://brittajuneandco.com/50 Low Effort Content Ideas: https://my.brittajuneandco.com/50contentideas

Learning experience designer, strategist, and founder of Light LXD, Christin Lights joins me to discuss how to create engaging, playful learning experiences, the role of humor in professional development, and why gamification isn’t just about points and leaderboards—it’s about motivation. Connect with Christin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinlight/Website: LightLXD.comNGO: https://seedsforgoodliving.org/Resources:Remote Work Study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/peps.12641LinkedIn Open to Work Banner: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/is-using-linkedins-open-to-work-banner-a-mistake-ex-google-recruiter-thinks-so-but-some-career-experts-disagree/ar-BB1lEGh0

In this episode, I tackle the biggest mindset blocks holding professionals back from posting on LinkedIn™—fear of judgment, perfectionism, and the pressure to be 'professional.' I explain why this hesitation isn’t true imposter syndrome, but rather a fear of not being accepted. You’ll learn practical strategies to confidently share your expertise, build your personal brand, and attract opportunities on LinkedIn™. 50 Low-Effort LinkedIn Content Ideas: https://my.brittajuneandco.com/50contentideasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/Website: www.brittajuneandco.comBook a Strategy Call: https://linkedinstrategycall.mailerpage.com

How do you build real trust and engagement in the workplace? By letting employees tell their own stories. Carl Hodler, co-founder of StoryTagger, shares how employee-driven storytelling transforms company culture, bridges the leadership gap, and drives real change. We dive into why top-down messaging is failing, how peer stories build trust, and why leaders must start listening today. Connect with Carl: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-hodler/Website: https://www.storytagger.com/

How to boost your LinkedIn™ presence by understanding the algorithm. LinkedIn's algorithm analyzes engagement, relevance, frequency, and profile completeness to determine content distribution - listen in on what you need to know to make the most of sharing content on LinkedIn™. Connect with Britta: Website: www.brittajuneandco.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittajuneco/Book a Strategy Call: https://linkedinstrategycall.mailerpage.comResources:Authored Up Blog: https://authoredup.com/blog/linkedin-algorithm

Leadership coach and trainer specializing in team development, communication, and time management for leaders, Jennifer Recla, joins me to discuss practical tools and mindset shifts to help leaders prioritize effectively, strengthen team dynamics, and lead with confidence and purpose.Connect with Jennifer: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferrecla/Website: https://www.jenrecla.com/my-story

How can you weave the personal into the professional on LinkedIn™ without having to share what you're doing outside of work? How can you create company content that is more personal and connects with an audience and how can they encourage their employees to share their own "personal" content? 15 Content Prompts for LinkedIn™: https://my.brittajuneandco.com/contentpromptsWebsite: https://brittajuneandco.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/

LinkedIn™ wrapped up for 2024 - what changed, how did the platform evolve, and what can we expect in 2025. - LinkedIn™ Updates- LinkedIn™  Audio + Live Events- LinkedIn™ Content Algorithm + Reach- LinkedIn™  AI use - Employee Generated Content Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/https://www.instagram.com/brittajuneco/https://brittajuneandco.com/Grab your LinkedIn Checklist: https://my.brittajuneandco.com/linkedinchecklist

Sonita Reese, Chief Encouragement Officer at First by Five, discusses building a life-work harmony that prevents burnout while fostering personal and business growth. Sonita shares her personal journey, including a wake-up call that reshaped her priorities, and how her “Four D’s” and “Work Alive” frameworks help entrepreneurs navigate the balance between life and work. Sonita Reese is the Chief Encouragement Officer at First By Five, where she helps entrepreneurs gain time and become the leaders their businesses need without sacrificing their personal lives. Sonita stumbled into entrepreneurship after making too many destructive work-life trade-offs in her 18-year corporate and consulting career. Known for Work ALIVE framework, she believes entrepreneurs owe it to themselves and their teams to build great businesses without burnout. A product of Southeast Asia and the USA, Sonita lives with her Texan husband and two soccer-loving boys outside Washington DC.Connect with Sonita:Website: www.firstbyfive.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sonita-reeseFacebook: www.facebook.com/firstbyfiveHelpful Links from Episode: Breakthrough Clarity Session: https://calendly.com/sonita/clarity-sessionWork-Life Harmony Workbook (with the Work ALIVE framework) www.firstbyfive.com/aliveA practical breakdown of the Einsenhower Matrix -https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/eisenhower-matrix

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Coach, Eleni Paris, discusses how we can approach communication in all our relationships both at home and at work so that we can understand each other better and be better understood. Connect with Eleni: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleniparislmftllc/Website: https://www.eleniparislmft.com/

Life Coach Felix Fischer joins me to discuss identifying internal resistance, regulating emotions, and rewiring habits to align actions with goals and values through real-life relatable examples. Connect with and follow Felix: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-fischer-de/

CEO and Founder of NextDay Executive, Olga Zippa, discusses practical insights on the importance of systems for your personal life and business to be successful and live the life you truly want. From organizing your day to implementing automation systems are the foundation to gaining back control.Connect with Olga:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextday.executive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olgazippa/

I share 2 client examples of how they were holding themselves back from showing up and marketing in their business and how they can reframe their perspective to confidently show up in their business.Connect with Britta: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/Website: www.brittajuneandco.com

Certified Life and Executive Coach for busy, working moms, Katelyn Denning, joins me to discuss how working moms can have it all and balance it all whether heading into maternity leave, returning to work, or running their own business. From managing practical tasks and everyone's schedule, to chasing after your own dreams - you can feel fulfilled, calm, and successful. Connect with Katelyn: Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jeDD0M3KQ14GT7wBRerzU?si=e83e9a6bfcf8450f

Founder and CEO of The Salary Bump, Keri-Lynne Shaw shares shocking insight into salary negotiation and gives advice on how we can advocate for ourselves and overcome fear and limiting beliefs in career development to reflect our self-worth. Connect with KL: Website: https://thesalarybump.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-lynne-shaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesalarybump/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesalarybumpTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesalarybump

Founder of the Growth Habit (a Community for Purpose-Driven Coaches and Consultants Who Want to Make Money While Making a Difference), Robb Gilbear shares an honest and vulnerable look at taking decisive action toward change through career and personal life and how compounding habits can lead you to the success you dream and desire. Connect with Robb: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbgilbear/Website: https://www.growthhabit.org/Die Before They Do: https://www.growthhabit.org/diebeforetheydo

Confidence and Mindset Coach, Maria Serbus, discusses strategies for building self-confidence, managing stress, and fostering self-awareness so we can be better leaders.Connect with Maria: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-serbus-69612022a/Website: https://www.mariaserbus.com/

Social Selling Corporate Trainer, Author, and Speaker, Patrick Simone, shares what social selling is and practical tips to get started yourself and for your team on LinkedIn to make more connections and sales. Connect with Patrick:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricksimone/Salesification: https://a.co/d/befoSjmWebsite: https://info.adessodigital.ch/linkedin-optin

Founder of YoPro Know, Kamber Parker Bowden, discusses how with 5 generations in the workplace we can develop strategies and effectively improve intergenerational communication.Connect with Kamber:Website: https://yoproknow.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamberparker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyoproknow/

If your first instinct is to cringe when you hear HR this conversation will be an encouragement. Tee Prodnuk, a Human Resources Expert with over 20+ years of experience and a heart of people joins me to discuss how we can approach HR differently and be an advocate for our employees. Connect with Tee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teeprodnuk/

Nicole Frazier, Christian Mindset and Life Coach and Founder of Level Up Life and Co, joins me to discuss what it looks to work on our mindset so that we can step into our true identity in business and personal life.  Connect with Nicole: Website: https://leveluplifeandco.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leveluplifeandco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frazier-nicole/

Founder of How to Hire Top Talent, Caroline Pennington, discusses recruitment strategies, what we get wrong with the job search, and high-value insights for job seekers. Connect with Caroline: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-pennington/Website: https://howtohiretoptalent.com/Feminine Founder Podcast: www.youtube.com/@femininefounder 

Founder of the Life-Centric Lab, Wouter Smeets, joins me to discuss what it looks like to rethink the work-life balance and redefine the meaning of work to enrich your life in a new meaningful way. Connect with Wouter:LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-smeetsWebsite: https://lifecentricworklab.comNewsletter:https://life-centric-work-lab.ck.page/newsletter

LinkedIn Strategist, Deanna Russo, joins me to discuss what her journey on LinkedIn has looked like, what she has done that led her to find success on the platform, and how she now helps others experience the same success. Connect with Deanna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannarusso1/Website: https://leverageupllc.com/

Jonas Molbech, co-founder of Hume Agency, joins me to discuss what we get wrong about the Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and how we can realistically approach the value within organizations and practically share it in a way that truly connects with the right people.Connect with Jonas: Jonas Molbech: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-molbech-kuskner/Hume Agency: https://humeagency.com/

Mental Health awareness is growing within the workplace but there are still a lot of assumptions and stigmas surrounding what it looks like and what care and support can look like. Mental Health and Panic Attack Profesional, Tom Harman, joins me to discuss how we can take an effective approach in the workplace and with friends and family when it comes to mental health issues. Connect with Tom: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommharman/Newsletter: https://tom-harman.ck.page/8f49464560

Joy generator and CEO of Leader Haven, Lindsay Harris, joins me to discuss how we can discover joy in the work that we do and what to do when we're not feeling fulfilled in our work. Lindsay shares valuable insight into the Working Genius model and how we can maximize our strengths while working together so everyone wins. Connect with Lindsay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-m-harris/Website: https://www.leader-haven.com/Working Genius: https://www.workinggenius.com/

Life and Development Coach, Marc Berghoff, discusses the journey he's taken to discover and redefine what happiness looks like and how he's helping others do the same so they feel fulfilled and give meaning to their work no matter where they are in life or what they're doing. Connect with Marc:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcberghoff/Website: https://www.marcberghoff.com/

CEO of Sense & Color, Jeff Olson, brings over 25 years of experience helping global companies with their communication sharing what we often get wrong when it comes to communication. He gives practical insight into how we can approach communication differently to make a lasting impact that improve employee engagement and culture. Connect with Jeff: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffolsoncommunications/Website: https://www.senseandcolor.xyz/

Dr. Britta Bibel, founder of Ensomatic Alliances, joins me to discuss what it looks like to take a holistic approach to caring for your organizational culture and the individuals on your team. Britta discusses practical first steps to approaching and solving common questions and issues when it comes to disconnect, burnout, and low performance. Learn more and connect with Britta:Website: https://www.brittabibel.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britta-bibel/

CEO of Togethr, Andrew Seel, joins me to discuss what employee advocacy practically looks like, the importance of investing in employee advocacy, and actions steps we can take to get started. Connect with Andrew: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewseel/Togethr Website: https://www.wearetogethr.io/employee-advocacy-experts-2/

Founder of Relentless: An Attack Mindset, David Young, joins me for an honest conversation on what it looks like to be going through the motions of the societal playbook feeling disconnected and unhappy to no longer accepting mediocrity and creating an action plan to spark change.Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-young-mba-indy/

Mental Fitness Coach, Angelo Melchiorre, joins me to discuss what it looks like to be stuck and in survival mode and how we can shift the inner dialogue and take action to make a change and start thriving. Connect with Angelo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amcoaching/

Jen Sukhan helps business owners grow their community and cash by mastering the art of confident conversations. Her approach to community building is through building genuine relationships online. She shares with us what that practically looks like, why it's important, and how you can stand out in your conversations.Connect with Jen: Website: https://www.sukhansocialmedia.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-sukhan-6a8508102/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sukhansocialmedia/

Founder and Communications Director at For Goodness Sakes, Roshanda Pratt, joins me to discuss the importance and impact of visibility no matter how large or small your audience is.Connect with Roshanda:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshandaepratt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therosholive/The Ro Sho Live Website: https://www.therosholive.com/