You asked—no, you demanded—and we delivered! Back by overwhelming popular demand is the one, the only… LinkedIn Legend, Donna Serdula. Donna joins Susan Guthrie for a conversation that will help you turn your Linkedin Profile from “meh” to magnetic!
Donna is the LinkedIn legend, the queen of personal branding, and the author of LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Dummies. Her last appearance on this podcast remains the number one episode of all time!
LinkedIn has evolved since Donna was last on the show. In this episode, she breaks down everything you need to know to stand out, get noticed, and build real connections. We talk about the biggest mistakes people make with their profiles, the secrets to an engaging LinkedIn presence, and why your profile should be a launchpad—not a career obituary! Plus, we’re diving into the power (and pitfalls) of AI in branding and content creation.
Key Takeaways to Level Up with LinkedIn:
- Why your LinkedIn profile is your future, not your past. It should not be your obituary
- Engagement builds connections: in addition to posting, be sure you are commenting, interacting, and starting conversations
- The power in dropping your to-do list for a ta-da list. Learn how celebrating your wins helps you stand out
- How to use AI as a LinkedIn partner while keeping it real—AI can help, but it can't replace you
More About This Week's Special Guest, Donna Serdula: Donna Serdula is an engaging speaker, strategist, author and founder of Vision Board Media, an executive branding company.
Since 2009, Donna has worked with companies and individuals from all over the world.
Donna’s mission is to help professionals take control of their Inter-net presence and truly present themselves in a way that inspires, impresses, and builds confidence in their abilities, products, and services.
Donna’s presentations and work-shops are great for conferences, corporate education, and meetings that want to complement their programs and services with education on LinkedIn, Social Media, and online personal branding.
Websites: http://LinkedIn-Makeover.com, http://donnaserdula.com Book: Linkedin Profile Optimization for Dummies
Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todonna/ ========================
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
Is it Time For a LinkedIn Makeover? Insider Tips From the Woman Who Wrote the Book, Donna Serdula
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