LinkedIn® Easy Peasy Podcast: Building a Personal & Professional LinkedIn® Presence

Gehan ("G") Haridy-Ardanowski & Gillian Whitney close out the year with a LIVE retrospective event… LinkedIn Year in Review: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. 2022 is literally days away. However, before we ring in the new year, we look back at LinkedIn and 2021. Whether its new features still being rolled out OR old features that bit the dust… we’ve seen a lot of changes on LinkedIn this year. Gehan "G" knows a thing or two about change. This past year, she launched her own consulting firm AND is now in the process of relocating her home halfway across the USA. Gehan "G" is the Founder & Creative Human Resources Consultant of Golden Synergy Touch. Currently based in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, “G” provides short and long-term project support in areas of HR, Recruiting, Training, Personal Branding, and written & video content creation.

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Gillian Whitney linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney

Gehan ("G") Haridy-Ardanowski linkedin.com/in/gehanharidy

Kevin D. Turner & Gillian Whitney chat about… Ask Me Anything [In]. As we head into the week of Xmas, it seemed like a good idea to have Kevin D Turner join me LIVE for a rapid fire Q & A session. Kevin is a Brand Strategist and Managing Partner with TNT Brand Strategist. Based in Dallas, Texas, Kevin is also a LinkedIn Optimizer, Trainer, Resume Writer, Career Coach, Public Speaker, and Podcast Guest. Kevin is highly regarded on LinkedIn for providing the sharpest tools and strategies for your professional success. And, he's quite the wizard when it comes to LinkedIn NEW Features.

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Kevin D. Turner linkedin.com/in/president

Craig Langley and Gillian Whitney chat about: Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn Search. What do you get when you cross a LinkedIn Search Ninja with a Google Goddess? You get tips and tactics on how YOU can use LinkedIn to search and find the right people to grow your network. Craig is a smart cookie who knows a LOT about LinkedIn’s Advanced Search Features. Based in the United Kingdom, Craig Langley is an Automotive LinkedIn Consultant. He helps Automotive companies develop projects in emerging Automotive applications all around the world. Craig has been in Global Business Development for over 25 years and has been using LinkedIn since 2007. One thing Craig does every single day on LinkedIn is searching. During this discussion, Craig and I discuss how anyone can use LinkedIn’s search features to grow their network at a faster pace.

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Gillian Whitney linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney

Craig Langley linkedin.com/in/craigjlangley

Paula Goodman and Gillian Whitney chat about Connecting on LinkedIn With Words & Visuals. Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Paul Goodman knows about positivity, inspiration, and being that change. She’s the Word Jedi Poetess of LinkedIn. Paula's unique blend of creative writing and video is what I like to call… poetry in motion. Based in Hamilton, Canada, Paula is a Customer Service Expert, Columnist, and Creative Writer. Self-employed with Omathome, she writes for wellness, believing that poetry for the soul helps you heal. Paula is also a certified Yoga teacher. During this talk Paula and I discuss the joys and frustrations of being content creatives and being lovely humans on LinkedIn. “Putting people before profit Is the best investment…in both life and business."

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Paula Goodman linkedin.com/in/paulagoodman1

Brenden Kumarasamy and Gillian Whitney chat about The Fear of Public Speaking. Mark Twain once said, "There are two types of speakers: those who get nervous and those who are liars." Do YOU feel anxious when it's your turn to speak? Know that you are not alone. Brenden knows a thing or two when it comes to overcoming the fear of public speaking. His YouTube Channel is dedicated to "mastering your talk" and has 16.7K subscribers. Based in Montreal, Canada, Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk. As a Public Speaking Coach, he helps executives and coaches become TOP 1% communicators in their industry. During this talk, Brenden and I discuss where our fear of public speaking comes from and how to overcome our anxiety.

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Brenden Kumarasamy linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy

Jeff Young and Gillian Whitney talk about: EXTRA, EXTRA... What's all this about LinkedIn Newsletters? Newsletters are a hot topic on LinkedIn right now. This feature was recently released “en masse” and it seems that everyone and his brother (or sister) is sending us an invitation to subscribe to their newsletter. Which is why, I thought it would be wise to get some sage advice from the #TheLinkedInGuru. Jeff knows a thing or two about publishing a LinkedIn newsletter. Each month, he publishes #TheLinkedInGuru Gazette, which has 24,000+ subscribers. and Jeff already has 17 editions under his belt. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Jeff Young is the #TheLinkedInGuru and his superpower is that he’s a teacher. During out discussion Jeff shares what’s he’s learned about publishing his LinkedIn Newsletter and best practices.

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Gillian Whitney linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney

Jeff Young linkedin.com/in/jeffyoungralemoi

Jim Woolfe and Gillian Whitney chat about Using Music in Your LinkedIn Videos. To say that Jim marches to the the beat of a different drummer is an understatement. After all, here's his LinkedIn headline: "I make strange electronic music that scares cats" Based in the United Kingdom, Jim is an audio and visual content creator. And, when he's not scaring the neighborhood cats, he runs a successful domestic housekeeping company with his wife Wendy. Jim and I had a fun and lively discussion about the do's and don'ts of using music in your LinkedIn videos. And Jim let us in on the exciting audio project he's been busy working on these past few months. Truly a labor of love, Jim's music repository is going to knock your socks off.

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Jim Woolfe linkedin.com/in/dr5notes

Petra Fisher and Gillian Whitney chat about It's Easy to Make Your Time on LinkedIn Profitable AND Enjoyable. Petra knows a thing or two when it comes to enjoying herself on LinkedIn. After all, here's how she refers how she refers to her headline: Cranky old fuddy-duddy claims to know shitloads about LinkedIn. Based in the Amsterdam area, Petra Fisher is an independent LinkedIn Trainer. Coach, and Consultant with a clear focus, fun attitude & practical approach. She helps global purpose-driven entrepreneurs and teams add personality to their LinkedIn Presence, so they attract brilliant, fun and motivated clients. During this LinkedIn Live chat, Petra and I will talk about how people think their client is not on LinkedIn AND that LinkedIn is too formal, boring, or daunting.

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Petra Fisher linkedin.com/in/petrafisher

Linda Huckle and Gillian Whitney chat about Avoiding the Muddy Puddles of LinkedIn. Linda believes that learning how to use LinkedIn optimally and ethically isn’t hard but takes time, patience, and support. Based in the United Kingdom, Linda Huckle (aka #LinkedInLinda) is an independent LinkedIn Trainer and Consultant. Linda's vision is a world where we use LinkedIn efficiently and with maximum impact on a daily basis for lead generation, building trust and authority and nurturing our audience. During this LinkedIn Live chat, Linda and I will talk about ethics, honesty, and how to avoid the hazards of LinkedIn. We'll also discuss the things people might be unaware of that breach LinkedIn's User Agreement.

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Gillian Whitney linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney

Linda Huckle linkedin.com/in/lindahuckle

Gillian Whitney and Bettina Siddiqi talk about LinkedIn: Not Just for B2B. LinkedIn has traditionally been known as a B2B platform. However, is also an option for B2C brands who want to connect with their target audiences. Bettina has helped several B2C clients promote their business on LinkedIn. Based in the United Kingdom, Bettina runs her own company, BusyB Solutions. She helps business owners and sales teams gain clients and work from LinkedIn. She also helps job seekers use LinkedIn to gain employment. During this LinkedIn Live chat, Bettina and I will talk about how and why LinkedIn can work for B2C brands.

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Gillian Whitney linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney

>Bettina Siddiqi linkedin.com/in/bettinasiddiqi-marketing