LIAM DARMODYᵍᵐ

Liam's Brand Stand

I help coaches, founders, executives and their teams build magnetic brands that attract clients, talent, and opportunity on LinkedIn. 

My services include: 

My services include: 
- Profile Optimization
- LinkedIn feature training
- Core content strategy
- Ghostediting (ask me about it)
- Content performance analysis 
- Sales Navigator training

Liam's Brand Stand was born out of my passion for personal branding and belief that LinkedIn is the ultimate platform for professionals and organizations to manifest serendipity and unlock opportunity.

This passion started as a fascination that turned into a hobby, then to a side hustle, and now, my full-time focus. I started creating content and being more intentional about building my brand here in January 2020 and since then I've amassed 35,000 followers and my content has garnered ~23,000,000 impressions, ~600,000 reactions, and ~100,000 comments. 

Completely organically.

Pretty crazy, especially when you consider I'm just a suburban dad who took to LinkedIn as a way to have conversation with other adults while cooped up in my house with my wife, a toddler, and an infant during a pandemic. 

That's the kind of opportunity that exists on LinkedIn and I'm on a mission to help more people experience it for themselves. 

If you're interested in doing so, visit: 

liamsbrandstand.com to learn more 
-or- 
calendly.com/liamdarmody to book time with me

Thanks for stopping by! 

Hi5, 
LD

Founder

The Outlier Project

The Outlier Project is a unique private membership community for people who believe that anyone can be ordinary, but we all have the power to choose to be extraordinary. 

Encouragement from a brilliant and diverse global community ensures that our members always have a built-in support system for all of life's personal and professional ups and downs as well as unique learning and development opportunities created exclusively for our members.

Member

WillowTree

Hired into a newly created, board-visible role to build an outbound recruitment marketing engine at scale. 

Collaborated with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to create target personas for design, engineering, product and project management prospects. 

Hired and led a team of four to build a prospect database of 15,000 and deploy evergreen email marketing campaigns that yielded 59% open, 18% reply, and 9% conversion rates.

Launched “ShopTalk Conversations” campaign strategy that became the second best-performing recruitment source, yielding candidates 2.5x more likely to receive offers and 3x more likely to be hired. 

Developed social media and employee advocacy strategies that increased company Linkedin following by 39%. 

Implemented cost-saving strategies for advertising channels and implemented Linkedin Recruiter platform, increasing efficiency across a 20-person talent acquisition team. 

Choice quotes from interested talent prospects: 
• "'Would you be open to having a conversation with one of our devs to talk about what it's like to build here?' < that is one of the best recruiting pitches I've heard right there" -- Frontend Web Developer

• "I gotta say that I normally loathe the "just checking in" emails and it's the quickest way to get on my hard-no list, but the ShopTalks you described in the first email are just so interesting that I'm kind of curious..." - Engineering Director 

• "Frankly this is the most innovative thing I've seen in recruiting. Well done!" - Product Manager

Director of Employer Brand & Talent Marketing Operations

Homesnap

Leading a team of 7 responsible for streamlining project management & delivery of revenue-generating initiatives & processes spanning engineering, marketing, product, sales, & support. 

Established, launched, & scaled operational processes for high-performance sales & customer success teams responsible for generating & retaining $5,000,000 annual recurring revenue (ARR)

Streamlining cross-team operational efficiency by focusing on relentless process & system automation that decreases the opportunity cost associated with highly manual, rote tasks being performed by humans so that they are free to do more empathetic, strategic work that benefits the bottom line.

Director of Revenue Operations

AddThis

Launched 3-person Customer Success team to service strategic clients post acquisition, increasing engaged accounts from 0 to 600, with a 98% retention rate. 

Appointed to manage 5-person Customer Support team (3 in North America, 2 in India) providing 24/5 assistance to customer base of 15M by resolving ~1200 tickets/month with 99% positive CSAT ratings.

Set vision & defined all strategy, standard operating procedures, documentation, functional reporting, OKRs and CRM configuration (Salesforce & Desk.com) for both teams.  

Established Customer Advisory Council that increased total customer feedback by 47%, positive feedback by 62%, and average positive CSAT from 86% to 96% QoQ. 

Championed “Project Barycenter” from hackathon initiative to formal development of tool that improves operational efficiency of customer teams by eliminating data silos, detecting product usage anomalies to identify churn risks, and decreasing reliance on engineering teams. 

Implemented measurable, closed-loop customer feedback process with product & engineering teams that increased development of feature requests received by customers from 0% to 72% in just 2 quarters.

Increased collaboration with marketing to align customer acquisition strategies, develop cohesive communication, gather case studies, and improve NPS scores. 

Launched TRIORG, a cross-functional team focused on improving internal processes relating to talent, recruitment, interviewing, onboarding & retention after dedicated HR-team was disbanded.

Director of Product Operations & Customer Experience

LivingSocial

Spearheaded cross-functional change management initiatives resulting in 400% increase in quantity and length of available online inventory while simultaneously optimizing sales efficiency. 

Revised & redefined standard operating procedures and protocol for sales & operations teams of 400+

Managed team of 29 responsible for ensuring excellence in sales planning, internal client support, and advertising operations. More specifically: 

2 managers & 14 Sales Planners responsible for providing both strategic & tactical sales guidance to a team of ~400 sellers covering 250+ North American markets responsible for generating ~$300MM in annual revenues 

1 Manager & 6 Enablement Specialists dedicated to triaging issues from the field, conducting root cause analysis, gathering product requirements and collaborating with engineering to improve tools

1 Manager & 5 Advertising Operations specialists responsible for managing advertising operations for Fortune 500 companies.

Director Of Sales Operations & Enablement

Leading an innovative, nimble team responsible for strategizing and executing on key company initiatives that optimize process, improve efficiency, and contribute to revenue growth

Establishing standardized processes through a central hub that internal & external teams rely upon for accurate information, dissemination of important messaging, effective training, and project management

Developing in-depth reporting suite that provides greater visibility of team performance to department heads 

Managing robust process for intake & prioritization of system enhancements and partnering with product teams to scope & deploy solutions quickly and thoroughly 

Facilitated smooth change management processes associated with multiple wholesale workflow changes

Director of Product Operations

Lead a team of internal consultants that provided strategic guidance to global Sales & Operations teams in the United Kingdom, Australia, Spain & France 

Established centralized best practice library and disseminated standardized documentation to all global entities 

Regularly deployed overseas to conduct in-country assessments, develop improvement plans, and work with country leadership to execute on key initiatives

Sr. Manager, International Business Operations & Strategy

Recruited, trained, & scaled team from 1 to 35 people responsible for quality control and market programming 

Developed effective launch process & communication channels across marketing, sales, finance & operations 

Launched 5 verticals in 250+ North American markets, including a single day launch of 25 markets in 2010

Defined & deployed sales guidelines upon which all deal structures were based 

Identified & implemented revenue optimization strategies resulting in multi-million dollar gains

Facilitated launch of LivingSocial UK by recruiting, hiring, and training personnel on the ground 

Deployed to launch first 6 markets of LivingSocial Australia in November 2010 

Tapped by executive management to spearhead international expansion & optimization

Sr. Manager, Quality Control & Market Programming

Collaborated with company founders to define & operationalize daily deal business 

Developed product requirements for front & backend systems that have supported expansion to hundreds of international markets and multiple business verticals 

Managed online community through social media, sales, servicing customer & merchant relationships, writing copy for all deals, subject lines, and website

Manager, Product & Business Operations

Revolution Health Group

People Operations

Support the communication of requirements and user stories pertaining to Premium Services web products.

Create and maintain project plans and workflow management. 

Working in concert with product managers, software development teams, and business units to ensure that products are developed according to specifications throughout the entire SDLC.

Act as liaison to facilitate communication between marketing/business unit, graphic design, product management, software engineering teams, and quality assurance testers.

Assist VP of Technologies and CTO with program management duties - keeping track of the status' of all active projects across the company.

Business Project Manager

Personal Brand Strategist & Networking Coach → I help entrepreneurs, executives & teams build brands to attract clients, talent & opportunity | Family Man | Connector | AI & Blockchain Bull | Hot Sauce Aficionado🌶️

I help entrepreneurs & executives build magnetic personal brands that attract clients, talent, and opportunity. After nearly two decades scaling revenue operations at tech startups, I realized something powerful: the skills I used to help companies grow - strategy, operations, marketing, and analytics - could help individuals grow too. That's why I launched Liam's Brand Stand. 

I combine my operational expertise with my passion for personal branding to help entrepreneurs & executives manifest serendipity on LinkedIn. Think of me as your personal brand operator - I help you develop strategy, establish processes, and measure what matters.

My Services Include:

🌶️ Brand Strategy & Profile Optimization
Transform your LinkedIn presence into a powerful brand asset that attracts your target audience.

🌶️ GhostEDITING (Not Ghostwriting)
Unlike ghostwriters who write for you, I help you find and amplify your authentic voice. We collaborate on content strategy and I edit your drafts to optimize them for LinkedIn while maintaining your personality.

🌶️ Business Growth Coaching
Learn how to leverage LinkedIn strategically to attract clients, build partnerships, and grow your business organically.

🌶️ LinkedIn Feature Training 
Master Sales Navigator and other LinkedIn tools to network strategically and build meaningful relationships.

🌶️ Content Performance Analysis
Get data-driven insights about your content performance with detailed analytics that help measure what matters.

More about me: 

My Roots 🌱:
• Irish/Italian-Canadian born US Citizen
• Have lived in Toronto, Los Angeles, Boston, DC, & now Raleigh, NC
• Proud husband to an amazing wife & father to two wonderful tiny humans

My Passions ❤️:
• Helping others build & scale 
• Aspiring backyard BBQ pitmaster
• Hot sauce aficionado (seriously, my collection is ridiculous)

My Personality 🧠:
• Gallup Strengthsfinder Top 5: Woo, Communication, Strategic, Positivity, Adaptability
• ColorCode: Yellow (53%), Red (22.94%), Blue (16.16%), White (7.9%)
• Myers Briggs: ENFP > Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving
• 16personalities: "The Campaigner" (ENFP-T) | Role: Diplomat | Strategy: Social Engagement
• Kolbe A: 7-3-8-3 "Terrific when juggling rapidly changing priorities. Known for taking risks grounded in practical reality."

Favorite Quotes:
"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it" - Thomas Jefferson

"There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't yet met" - William Butler Yeats

Ready to amplify your personal brand? Book an appointment up 🔝

I help executives, founders, and their teams build magnetic brands that attract clients, talent, and opportunity on LinkedIn. 

My services include: 

My services include: 
- Profile Optimization
- LinkedIn feature training
- Core content strategy
- Ghostediting (ask me about it)
- Content performance analysis 
- Sales Navigator training

Liam's Brand Stand was born out of my passion for personal branding and belief that LinkedIn is the ultimate platform for professionals and organizations to manifest serendipity and unlock opportunity.

This passion started as a fascination that turned into a hobby, then to a side hustle, and now, my full-time focus. I started creating content and being more intentional about building my brand here in January 2020 and since then I've amassed 35,000 followers and my content has garnered ~23,000,000 impressions, ~600,000 reactions, and ~100,000 comments. 

Completely organically.

Pretty crazy, especially when you consider I'm just a suburban dad who took to LinkedIn as a way to have conversation with other adults while cooped up in my house with my wife, a toddler, and an infant during a pandemic. 

That's the kind of opportunity that exists on LinkedIn and I'm on a mission to help more people experience it for themselves. 

If you're interested in doing so, visit: 

liamsbrandstand.com to learn more 
-or- 
calendly.com/liamdarmody to book time with me

Thanks for stopping by! 

Hi5, 
LD

LIAM DARMODY

Like many this week, I'm reflecting on what I'm most grateful for. Today it's my health. Two years ago, I was 347 pounds.

I couldn't walk upstairs without getting winded.
Playing with my kids was a physical strain.
I was ashamed and miserable.

After receiving some concerning lab results from my doctor, I knew something had to change, so Megan and I joined Omnia Paratus Health Training.

We started going 3x per week.

It was grueling.
I was perpetually sore.
And I was the weakest dude there. 

But I kept showing up.

Eventually 3x became 4x.
Then 5x.
Now 6x.

Today I'm ~290lbs, which isn't exactly a flex, but I've lost 60 pounds, gained a ton of muscle, and am stronger than I ever have been. 

(Even made the 1000lb club twice!)

Went from being unable to walk up a flight of stairs solo without getting winded to carrying both my kids on my shoulders upsta without elevating my heart rate one bit. 

At my heaviest, I wondered if that would ever be possible.

But more than the physical transformation, I've had a complete mindset shift.

I used to be an all-or-nothing guy. 

I'd set unrealistic goals, like declaring I was going get 10,000 steps in by 10am every day, only to quit shortly thereafter when I realized just how hard that actually is. 

But I'm a changed person now and I've embraced the idea that most things worth doing are not easy and require consistency and patience above all else. 

That meaningful progress doesn't happen overnight.

Instead, it happens:

Day-by-day. 
Week-by-week. 
Month-by-month. 
Year-by-year. 

Meaningful progress is achieved through a bunch of micro actions compounding over time (it's the same thing I preach about building on LinkedIn, coincidentally.)

Show up.
Do the work.
Trust the process.

Now I'm not where I want to be yet--I've got a long way to go--but I'm so damn proud of how far I've come and I'm grateful that I get to wake up every day feeling strong, healthy, and capable.

Turns out it feels good to feel your muscles. Who knew?  

To everyone else on a health journey: keep going.

Every step forward is a step forward and worth feeling proud about. 

Hi5 & stay tuned for gratitude post No. 3!
LD 
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Personal Brand Strategist & AI Coach | Helping humans build soulful brands & smarter operating systems w/ AI | Linkedin Sales Navigator Expert | Hot Sauce Aficionado 🌶️

Beverly Hills. 13 years old. Chubby Canadian kid at an all-boys prep school. I spent my afternoons at the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts waiting for my Dad to finish work, and my nights practicing my American accent. 

A-bout.
Not "aboot." 

Desperately trying to sound less Canadian. 
Less foreign. 
Less different.

Anything to make a friend.

Being an only child who already struggled with connection, I thought if I could just blend in, maybe I'd finally fit somewhere.

My dad and I used to drive around the big mansions belonging to all of the Hollywood stars to pass time. 

One day he asked me: 

"What's the most important thing to you in life?"

Heavy question for a kid. I thought for a second and said: 

"Human relationships."

My dad was stunned. 

He tells this story to this day--he expected me to say video games. Or sports. Or girls.

Human connection was nowhere on the radar.

A few weeks later, we're on a walk and dad asks where I'd want to live if I could go anywhere in the US.

"I've always heard good things about Boston," I said. Turns out he'd been offered a job in Boston that very day.

And that was my first taste of serendipity.

Fast forward three decades. Here I am helping people build personal brands that create stronger connections and manifest serendipity on LinkedIn.

It's everything I've ever cared about wrapped into one business. That lonely 13-year-old practicing his American accent would be proud.

I guess sometimes your biggest pain points become your life's work.

What's a story from your youth that drives who you are or what you do today?

Hi5, 
LD 
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Personal Brand & AI Strategist - helping humans build soulful brands, strong connections & smarter operating systems | Startup Advisor | Linkedin Social Selling Pro | Sales Navigator Sherpa | Hot Sauce Aficionado 🌶️

This week I'm taking time to reflect on what I'm truly grateful for and first up is my family, starting with my wife Megan.

She's been the biggest champion I've ever had. Steady. Even-keeled. Exactly the kind of support I always needed.

She's my rock.

When I got laid off and was debating what to do next, she didn’t let fear get in the way. Instead, she said: "You’ve been talking about launching your own business for as long as I’ve known you. Now’s your time."

That was the push I needed to bet on myself. Without her belief in me, I’m not sure I would’ve had the courage to jump. Her faith and fearlessness helped me find my own. 

She’s the strongest woman I know, and every day I’m trying to rise to her level. I’m incredibly lucky to have her.

Then there are the gifts that are Brooks and PJ.

Becoming a dad changed everything for me.

For years, I knew I needed to take my health seriously, but I stayed stuck -- lazy, scared of change, telling myself I’d “do it eventually.”

But my kids gave me a reason bigger than myself to finally become the person I wanted to be.

They push me to show up as the best version of myself every day and I want them to look back and see a dad who didn’t just talk about what he 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 do,  but actually 𝑑𝑖𝑑 it.

A dad who:

Bet on himself at 40  
Built something from nothing  
Broke decades-long bad habits to lose 60 pounds 
Refused to believe “I can’t” was a permanent truth  

A dad who proved it’s never too late to become who you’re meant to be.

Megan, Brooks, and Piper: you make me better every single day, and I love you beyond measure. 

I’m so grateful for & to you. 

Hi5 & stay tuned for gratitude post No. 2!
LD  
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Just crossed 47,000 followers.

Back in early 2020, I wrote an article called “Why LinkedIn is the place to be in 2020" and I’ve shown up pretty much every single day since.

I built this following 100% organically. 

No growth hacks. 
No shortcuts.
No pods. 

Could I have grown faster? Sure.
But that’s never been the point.

Because your personal brand outlives every algorithm shift and every trend and there's no need to rush it. Instead, show up authentically, consistently, and strategically.

Slow and steady really does win here.

Since 2020, my life has changed for the better three times over because of this platform: 

1) A career pivot fell into my lap. 
2) I bought a home sight unseen via the DMs. 
3) I started my business because LinkedIn gave me the confidence and network to take the leap.

I love Linkedin because it is the emotionally intelligent social network that boasts the most empathetic community online. 

It's a place where serendipity manifests and compounds when you invest in people, not vanity metrics. 

And the best part is? 

We're still early! 

If you’re new, here's a bit about what I do: 

I help humans: 

- Craft their authentic personal brand narrative
- Learn how to network with intention
- Build content pillars
- Master social selling through Sales Navigator
- Create smarter, AI-powered content & operating systems

I'm unique because I blend 20 years of go-to-market operations at startups with personal branding.

Authenticity is my operating system and my approach to Linkedin can best be summarized by two of my favorite quotes: 

“There are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t yet met.” — Yeats

“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” — Jefferson

Thanks for being part of this journey.
Thanks for trusting me with your attention.
Thanks for showing up as your real self alongside me.

I truly believe that the best is yet to come.

Hi5,
LD
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I don’t judge people who like their own posts (because you do you, my friend), but this is the first thing I think every time I see it... do with that what you will. 

Hi5, 
LD
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While brushing my teeth last night and pining at my thinning hair, I had a thought: 'I wonder if Nano Banana could show me what I'll look like bald!?' And, well... 

(See real photo for comparison in my profile banner)

Life is beautiful.
I flippin’ love this time of year. 
Happy Holidays to you and yours, Linkedin!
Hi5,
LD

Think about how useful YouTube is. 

Now think about what happens if every professional on earth starts sharing what they know on LinkedIn the way that people share what they know on YouTube. 

Are you gonna show up for that or not? 

Brendan Gahan says that LinkedIn is like early YouTube.
Gary Vaynerchuk says that LinkedIn is like early Facebook.  

These two gentlemen can see the forest for the trees. 

Can you?

Day 3 of posting what I'm thankful for.

Today: the Linkedin community.

For the first 15 years I was on Linkedin, I didn't view it as a community. I viewed it the way most people do: a storage utility for your professional accolades and a place to find your next job.

Somewhere around 2017, I started getting LinkedIn emails that ended with "join the conversation.

"What conversation?"

But my interest was piqued.

In 2019, I decided to feed my curiosity and make LinkedIn a place I intentionally spent time on.

I wasn't here to do business. 
I wasn't here to make money.

I just wanted a place to learn and share my thoughts about business.

That proved to be a lifesaver when the pandemic hit and I was stuck inside a tiny house with Megan Bailey Darmody and our tiny humans instead of going to the office every day.

I love my family, but man did I miss the office. 

The energy. 
The coffee walks.
The conversations. 

So I spent my free time on LinkedIn.

People were confused why I was even here if I didn't have anything to sell.

"I'm here for the vibes," I'd tell them.

That's truer today than ever.
(But I make a little money now, too).

I went from never posting to posting daily and leaving 500+ comments per week (made easier thanks to Buffer & Wispr Flow).

In 2021, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky himself messaged me about being selected for the Creator Accelerator Program and that's when I really started to grow my community here. 

One post at a time. 
One comment at a time.
One DM at a time.

I went from thinking that hopping on a Zoom with a stranger was weird to hosting audio rooms with 50-100 people (remember The Block Party?).

It proved worthwhile when I got laid off and started my own business.

Hundreds of strangers I had turned into friends showed up to support me. Years of building relationships in the comments became the foundation for my first business.

For that I am truly grateful.

The LinkedIn community is special. 

It's an emotionally intelligent social network filled with empathetic humans who want to see you win.

Not everyone sees that, though, because much of it happens beneath the surface. 

The comments sections are like little networking events where people converge to chat. It's subtle and you can't see it unless you're showing up consistently, but once you do, you cannot unsee it.

My next evolution is to start my own community. 

A place to go deeper with a smaller group because not everyone in my comments knows one another, and that seems like a missed opportunity.

(If you're interested, let me know)

To all of you strangers I've turned into friends over these last 6 years: thank you. 

This community has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.

I'm curious...
How has this community helped you?

Hi5 & have a great day! 
LD

Loving Sims Tillirson’s energy with this post. 

Pivoting from a 20-year career as a W2 employee at 40-years-old opened my eyes to the fact that the definition of success I had been chasing my entire life (money & titles mainly) was the wrong one. 

I made 74% of my most recent w2 salary in my first year in business and I couldn’t care less if I never make more than that if doing so means changing the quality of life I have as am entrepreneur. 

Entrepreneurship is the most terrifyingly exciting thing I’ve ever done, but it’s also the most liberating. So long as the excitement continues to outweigh the terror, I'll keep doing it. 

Because nothing beats following’s your fascination, feeding your curiosity, and pursuing your passion for a living. 

Next week I'm starting the most exciting thing I've done since starting my business. And I can't wait to share it with you.

Hi5 & stay tuned! 
LD

Brand Strategist & AI Coach for founders building standout brands and smarter operating systems with AI • LinkedIn Strategy • Fractional Ops • Hot Sauce Aficionado 🌶️

Don't forget your manners when talking to the robots. Consider it like life insurance just in case there comes a day when they're determining whether to keep us or get rid of us. 😅

You can take the guy out of ops, but you can’t take ops out of the guy. Most brand strategists will teach you content frameworks and engagement tactics.

I do that too.

But after 20 years in go-to-market operations, I also obsess over the systems that make content creation sustainable.

That’s why my tech stack looks more like a startup’s operational backbone than a typical creator’s toolkit.

AI tools for efficiency. 
Video platforms for repurposing. 
Automation to eliminate bottlenecks. 
CRMs to track relationships. 
Voice-to-text to capture ideas in real-time.

While other strategists are debating hook formulas, I’m building workflows that let you show up consistently without burning out.

The reality is most “brand experts” have never run sales ops, scaled a team, or optimized conversion funnels. 

They understand attention but not systems. 

But in order to establish and scale your brand effectively, you need to understand both. 

I spent two decades systematizing everything from lead flow to revenue operations at fast-paced tech companies, several of which were acquired for 9-figure sums. 

Now I apply that same operational rigor to personal branding.

When you work with me, you’re not just getting content strategy.

You’re getting 20 years of operations expertise applied to making your LinkedIn presence actually work like a business asset.

That’s the difference between someone who teaches you what to post and someone who builds the machine that makes posting effortless.

I’m curious… 

What’s one operational bottleneck that’s keeping you from being consistent on LinkedIn?

If you want some help, just holler!

Hi5,
LD
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This is how companies should handle situations like Cloudflare's SNAFU that shut down the internet today. It shouldn't come from the head of comms or through a PR firm. It should come from the highest ranking executive of the department responsible for the issue. 

Was it inconvenient? Yes. 
Do I respect Dane Knecht for owning it publicly? You bet. 

Seeing things like this further humanizes business. 

And we need that now more than ever. 

What do you think? 

Hi5, 
LD
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I used to dread getting annual physicals and the lab results that subsequently followed because they reaffirmed what I already knew: that I wasn't taking care of myself. 

 "How bad is it going to be this year?" I would ask myself. 

On Wednesday, I got my annual physical at One Medical & the lab results just came back… 

For the 2nd year in a row, my doctor congratulated me on achieving exceptional results. 

And when I popped them into my ChatGPT Doctor, it clarified that not only am I healthy, I’m actually “metabolically impressive” and in the top-tier cardiovascular risk range. 

At 290lbs.

Proud of myself and pumped for next year’s labs!

Special thanks to Eric & Erika Hoeckberg of Omnia Paratus Health Training and especially Richard Plona for helping me make health a habit. 

And thanks for all of your support, Linkedin!

Hi5 & LFG!
LD

"Be yourself" is not a strategy.

I hear this all the time from people who think authentic personal branding is naive.

I disagree completely.

I'm doing just fine, and I'm literally just being myself.

But most people view their personality as a liability online. 

They think if they share too much, they'll miss opportunities. 
Someone won't like what they say. 
A prospect will scroll past.

So they water themselves down. 
They talk only about business. 
They become another voice in an ocean of forgettable content.

Meanwhile, I'm posting about hot sauce, AI experiments, my weight loss journey, and random thoughts from my neurodivergent brain.

People love it.

(Not everyone. But the right people for me to serve do.)

Being yourself online is a filtering mechanism. 

The people who don't vibe with you were never going to be great clients anyway.

The people who do vibe with you show up ready to work because they already know and trust who you are.

Yes, pair authenticity with strategy. 
Yes, be professional. 
Yes, be intentional. 

But stop putting your personality in a box—it’s your best asset, especially in the AI era. 

And, since personality is subjective, I tell my clients  to treat their LinkedIn presence like a journal they’d share with family, friends, clients and/or colleagues (including your boss, if you have one). 

That’s a good litmus test. 

Remember, the purpose of brand marketing is to attract the right audience and detract the wrong ones with the same level of effort. 

Your personal brand is no different. 

I'm curious... 

How much of the "real you" do we see here?  

Hi5, 
LD
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Who's got recommendations for banner designers? 

A friend of mine is looking for help with her Linkedin banner. I gave her the name of the person who did mine (👀 Jane Kisnica), but I figured it might be a good opportunity to crowdsource a broader list. 

If you have recommendations, we're all ears! 

Hi5 & thanks! 
LD 
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Day 5 of sharing what I'm grateful for.

Today, I'm grateful for my clients!

Over the past two years, I've had the privilege of working with 150+ executives & entrepreneurs who trusted me to help them craft their personal brand & social selling strategy on LinkedIn.

As a first-time entrepreneur myself, they've taught me as much as I've taught them and I have learned so much. 

It's invaluable to me. 

Every cohort has its own energy.
Every 1:1 session reveals something new.
Every success story reminds me why I do this work.

I've seen executives go from being terrified to post to becoming confident thought leaders in their space. From being nervous their network would judge them to receiving all sorts of praise for their words. 

I've seen entrepreneurs go from posting and praying for clients to executing a social selling strategy that builds pipeline and converts new business predictably. 

But what I'm most grateful for is this:

My clients don't just show up to learn. They show up to do the work because that's what it takes. 

Because I don't work with people trying to cut corners. 

My ideal clients are: 

Willing to roll up their sleeves. 
Willing to bet on themselves.
Willing to be vulnerable.
Willing to experiment.
Willing to learn. 
Willing to work.

Because success here is worth working for. 

And when they win? I win.

There's nothing more fulfilling than seeing someone finally "get it" and watching their business transform as a result.

So to every person who has trusted me with their personal brand & social selling journey: THANK YOU! 

You've made my first 2 years in business possible, not to mention enjoyable.  You've reminded me every single day why I took the leap and you've proven to me that I'm doing the work I'm meant to do.

I don't take that lightly. 

And being that it's Black Friday here in the U.S., I'm offering the two deepest discounts I ever have: 

50% off a 60-minute strategy session
(https://lnkd.in/e_utpjCS) 
-OR- 
50% off my January Personal Brand & Social Selling cohort.
(https://lnkd.in/eyzACahu)

If you've been contemplating working together, there's no better time than now to make that investment. 

I look forward to chatting with you!

Hi5,
LD

Client Testimonials for Liam Darmody

🗳️RANDOM WEEKDAY POLL🗳️  

I am connected to 200 Linkedin employees and 16% of my profile views over the last 365 days are from people who work at Linkedin. 

That's by design. 

(Hoping one day the deciderer of Top Voice badges bestows one upon me). 

My "Linkedin Team" list in Sales Navigator allows me to see all of their posts in a single feed whenever I like so that I can: 

A) See what they're talking about
B) Join the conversation

Do you know what a lot of them are talking about right now? 

TRUST. 

The word TRUST gets used a LOT by Linkedin employees--almost as if it's a corporate strategy objective or something ;) 

So many social networks have lost people's trust because they're so filled with bombastic growth hackers trying to sell things. 

For a while there, Linkedin seemed to be going down that path as well, but I believe that they are taking steps to remedy that situation (in fact, I know they are because I see them talking about it here). 

And it makes sense when you think about it. 

Linkedin requires us to use our real names. 
Linkedin requires us to use our real likeness. 
Linkedin encourages us to verify our identities. 

All of those things help build TRUST. 

So before you decide to work with someone you find on Linkedin, ask yourself one question: 

Do you TRUST that person? 

If one iota of your being thinks twice, listen to it. 

One of the most common things I hear from people I meet 1:1 (virtually or IRL) is: "you're exactly the same person I thought you'd be from your online persona." 

That used to surprise me because I can't imagine being different online than I am in real life, but I've come to realize that's not always the case. 

To me, your personal brand isn't who you are online. 
To me, your personal brand is who you are. 
Online. 

(grammar is powerful, eh?) 

And so, I'm curious...

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🦃TURKEY DAY POLL🦃 

FUN FACTS from Perplexity:  

Americans consume approximately 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving Day alone, representing about 21-22% of all turkeys eaten in the United States annually. 

The average turkey purchased for Thanksgiving weighs around 16 pounds, meaning Americans consume roughly 736 million pounds of turkey during this single holiday.

Americans consume 80 million pounds of cranberries during Thanksgiving week, which represents 20% of the 400 million pounds of cranberries consumed annually in the United States. This includes approximately 5 million gallons of jellied cranberry sauce purchased specifically for the occasion. 

Americans purchase about 214 million pounds of potatoes in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving in the U.S. and around 50 million pounds of sweet potatoes for the holiday. 

Happy Thanksgiving y’all!

The burning question on my mind is…

Do you eat cranberry sauce with your Thanksgiving meal? If so, what kind? 

Nice try, Linkedin, but not gonna happen!

I've created 4,500 posts in 6 years on this platform. I don't regret it for a second, but there is zero chance I'll ever pay to boost a post here. 

Zero. 

Because once you do, they know you will, and that's when you can really kiss organic reach goodbye. 

Not to mention, you don't need to boost your posts here. There are many other ways to build & be seen by your target audience (Sales Navigator, anyone? IYKYK.) 

I'm curious... 

Have you/would you boost your Linkedin posts? 

If you're on the fence, do yourself a favor and snag some time with me before you do... I promise it'll be worth it :) 

Hi5, 
LD
🌶️

After 4 different careers in engineering, brand marketing, performing arts and teaching, I felt lost, stuck and unfulfilled. After a 6-month dive into my personal brand, I finally found my greatness and purpose: "Professional Speaker"​

Networking was my first expertise. In 2008, I introduced my own concept of personal branding as a leader and it became my 2nd core expertise. 

In 2011, when I spoke at my first of 5 TEDx talks, I concurrently launched a new social media strategy. Within 6 months got my first speaking gig directly off of Twitter. Now I have over 650,000 followers, was named one of Inc Magazine's Top 100 Leadership speakers and social media / digital connection became my 3rd main expertise. 

I've spoken to half a million people across the world. I've trained 1000's of professionals, including C-suite executives, on how to use the "Power of Connection"​ to be a thought leader through relationship building, content creation, storytelling, & speaking effectively. 

MY SERVICES: 

COACHING
✅ Speaker Mastermind: Speak more, speak better, speak with impact, get paid to speak:  bit.ly/SpeakerProgram
✅ Networking Mastery: Leverage the Power of Connection to transform your career or biz: bit.ly/NetworkingMastery

CONSULTING on Personal Branding, Business & Career Transition, or Brand/Biz Bldg (offered at an hourly rate): 
✅ To book a consulting session, talk, or workshop, reach me directly via private message on LinkedIn or at raehanbobby@gmail.com.

Keynotes: 
✅ Own Your Personal Brand 
✅ Building a Huge Thought Leadership Brand 
✅ Authentic Networking 
✅ Powerful Presentations, Pitches & Storytelling 
✅ Digital Connection via Social Media Content
✅ The Most Important Leadership Skills (Empathy, Communication, Connection, etc)
✅ Entrepreneurship & Business Development 
✅ Learn the NEW LinkedIn 2.0

Workshops: 
✅ Personal Branding Mastery  
✅ Powerful Presentations & Storytelling
✅ Linkedin & Clubhouse integration (IG/Twitter)
✅ Leadership, Teambuilding 
 


Bobby Umar

I’m feeling a lot of gratitude today. And a deeper clarity on what influence really is.

I was selected as one of LinkedIn’s Top 100 Most Influential Men of 2025 — from more than 9,000 nominees.

But this isn’t about titles.
It’s about how we choose to show up.

I try to lead with:
🟣 Kindness — making people feel seen
🟢 Authenticity — sharing the real wins and the real struggles
🔵 Strength — standing firm for what matters

And the values underneath it all: empathy, compassion, allyship, diversity, fatherhood — are part of the compass I follow daily.

If my kids, clients, or community feel more supported and less alone because of how I show up… 
that’s the real influence. 💯

To everyone who encouraged, nominated, shared, or simply read a post when you needed it — thank you.
And respect to every man on this list who leads with character, even when life gets loud.  Happy International Men’s Day, gentlemen. 

Shoutout to Sibel Terhaar for putting this list together. It's a great initiative, and I'm happy to support it.

Quick question for you:
👉🏾👉🏾 Which value guided you this week — kindness, authenticity, or strength?

Your reflection might be the reminder someone else needs. 👇🏾

EMCEE HIGHLIGHTS from the OPEA awards gala for Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) last night where I was the emcee for the 5th time and 3rd year in a row. Fun to dress up. 👏🏾🌟

Each year, they give me more latitude to deliver some planned ad-lib moments, so I tried to bring 3 things — the funny, the insights and the inspiration. It went awesome. Had a blast. I enjoyed coming up with funny bits 6 times, and even did a kind reflection of the lifetime award recipient (who personally thanked me afterwards for my homage). Mentioned my parent, and kids (got the crowd to say ‘Happy Birthday’ to Ryah). I love emceeing in some ways even more than keynotes. So grateful they keep bringing me back, and I feel part of the entire family of engineers. 🙏🏾🙌🏽🤓

Lots of great positive feedback across the board. One woman even said she thought I was so funny that I “should do stand-up” because that’s something that she did. I was grateful but said ‘no thanks’ because that’s way too much pressure to have to be totally or purposely funny, hahaha. 😁

Cc: NSB National Speakers Bureau

🚨 [NEWSLETTER ALERT] When did you learn how to walk as a baby? When did you learn how to talk? That's actually the beginning of your thought leadership journey. Agree⁉️🤔

Let's discuss in my latest newsletter! 🔥

We stripped Thought Leadership and Personal Branding down to the basics and the beginnings. There are 6 key aspects that are essential, the foundation, or the baby steps. 🤓

Are you JUST getting started on your brand? Join the club. Many of us started at Zero followers or connections. Some of us haven't truly realized that we already have a personal brand and it was built since birth.

TODAY, I talk about VERY basic structures in this newsletter. ✅

🟢 "The 6 Root Essentials to Build Thought Leadership"

If you like the newsletter, please do share with others. Hope you like it! 

🟣 QUESTION: What basic element of Thought Leadership from this newsletter is your super power and which one do you need to work on? 👇🏾

It's okay to share honestly, because we all have one of each. 💯


#TEDxCoach #ThoughtLeadership #Storytelling

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Hi I'm Bobby! I'm a LinkedIn Top Voice and 5x TEDx Speaker.
I help you land a TEDx Talk GUARANTEED. For Content, Connection and Digital Presence tips, follow me (49.7K followers) AND my hashtag #PowerOfConnection (327 followers). Don't forget to 'Ring My Bell' to get exclusive and immediate access.

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🟢 MY UPCOMING EVENTS Week of December 7th, 2025 – I share my audio rooms, livestreams, and zoom trainings once a week here. You’re all welcome to join. CLICK RIGHT to see them all and use the links below to access. 🔥👇🏾


💻 Mon Dec 8th, 3pm ET – EXCLUSIVE FOR TLB CLUB MEMBERS “Weekly Business Coaching Support Call” Hosted by Bobby Umar. Learn more about TLB Club and be part of the growing community here👇🏾

LINK: https://lnkd.in/eh6WBsNN


🎙️ Tue Dec 9th, 4pm ET: LinkedIn Mastery Tuesdays - Preparing our content strategy for 2026. Join us on an engaging, conversation on all things LinkedIn. Learn LinkedIn tactics, strategies, trends, tricks & more to build your brand, network, & generate leads. Hosted by Bobby Umar, Christopher G. Johnson, Kenneth Lang, Melanie Mitchell Wexler, and Roy Kowarski

LINK: https://lnkd.in/ej2cksS6


🖥️ Thu Dec 11th,  4pm ET - “Effectively Harnessing AI for Your CRM"” with guest expert Lars Helgeson in our weekly #TLBClub Masterclass. 

LINK: https://lnkd.in/eAxxiZxM


🖥️ Thu Dec 18th,  4pm ET - “Year in Review in Culture Marketing & Music & Video” with guest expert Jesse Kirshbaum in our weekly #TLBClub Masterclass. 

LINK: https://lnkd.in/eAxxiZxM



🙌 Wed Jan 28th, 6pm ET - LinkedIn Local TO: Where AI, Tech & IP Law Collide: The Future of Ownership. Join us and connect, learn, and celebrate our 30th LinkedIn Local Toronto meetup with our guest expert speakers Bobby Umar, Elizabeth S. Dipchand, Maneesha Gupta, Amber Mac, and Mohit Rajhans

LINK: https://lnkd.in/e-XdFVJc



⭐️My new TEDx Mastery Intensive launched! We are eager to help you land a TEDx Talk next year GUARANTEED. You can DM me to learn more and book a call.

✅ Click right to see all my event details.
✅ REPOST: help spread the word! 🤓

#TEDxCoach #ThoughtLeadership  #PersonalBranding


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Hi I'm Bobby! I'm a LinkedIn Top Voice and 5x TEDx Speaker.
I help you land a TEDx Talk GUARANTEED. For Content, Connection and Digital Presence tips, follow me (55.5K followers) AND my hashtag #PowerOfConnection (327 followers).  Don't forget to 'Ring My Bell' to get exclusive and immediate access.

📩 The year isn’t over — and neither is your growth. This December, I’m bringing together some of the brightest voices in thought leadership, AI, mark

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This kiddo is 15 today. Happy birthday Ryah papaya! Love you my little one. You’re still my baby. 🙏🏾💜😍

I’ll share a more deeper and reflective post later about how my daughter Ryah impacts my leadership, my learning and my story. 🙌🏽🤓

You don’t need another content plan. You need courage.

The post that scares you most? That’s the one that builds your brand.

Your audience isn’t waiting for your next strategy tip. They’re waiting for the moment they finally feel you.

Tell the story you’ve been avoiding. It’s the one that moves people.

Before the crowd. Before the lights.
Just me… and the dinner rolls. 🎤🥖

There’s a special kind of silence in an empty ballroom.
The kind that whispers:
“Enjoy this peace… because in 10 minutes, chaos is coming.”

In this clip, you’ll see exactly what I mean:
🟢 A room full of brilliant engineers trying to sing “Happy Birthday” on beat 🎂
🟣 My 15-year-old daughter, Ryah, becoming an honorary gala guest
🟠 And the dramatic retelling of the Grade 10 dinner-roll disaster that shaped me into the man I am today (mostly carbs)

Here’s the truth about hosting technical events:
They often start stiff.
Formal.
A little… “we calibrated the fun out of this.”

But one good story?
One unexpected moment?
One harmless confession about eating 10 dinner rolls at age 15?

Boom—room unlocked.
Engineers laugh. Leaders exhale.
And suddenly, everyone remembers they’re human.

That’s why I love this work.
I get to turn a serious room into a warm one—
sometimes with nothing more than a joke and a microphone.

What’s the funniest or most awkward thing you’ve seen at a formal event?
Tell me below—bonus points if carbs were involved. 🍞😅

And if you enjoy these behind-the-mic moments, feel free to connect or follow for more.

LinkedIn Local Toronto is BACK and this time for our 30th event, we've got Amber Mac! 🔥

Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, lawyer, or corporate leader, this is your space to network with purpose, exchange ideas, and explore how the rise of AI is reshaping every industry.

AI is moving faster than regulation.
Tech is evolving faster than our policies.

And innovation? It’s forcing us all to rethink what it means to own an idea.

🔵 LinkedIn Local Toronto Meetup: "Where AI, Tech & IP Collide: The Future of Ownership" - Wed Jan 28th, 6pm-9pm

At this event, we’ll bring together four expert voices to unpack:
- What AI means for creators, innovators, and business owners
- The new frontier of intellectual property and ownership in an AI-driven world
- How to stay ahead legally, ethically, and strategically

Come for the insight. Stay for the connection.

📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026
🕕 6:00 – 9:00 PM ET
📍 Dipchand LLP – Simpson Tower, 401 Bay St, Suite 2100, Toronto
💰 $15 Early Bird | $20 Regular | Drink included

REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/eREFzMAy

💥 WHAT TO EXPECT

✔️ Lively Networking (6:00–6:45 PM)
Start the night off with a drink and great conversation. Meet fellow professionals, founders, and innovators shaping Toronto’s tech and business landscape.

✔️ Welcome and Expert Panel (6:45–7:30 PM)
A 45-minute discussion featuring three thought leaders on AI, law, and innovation.

Featuring:
Amber Mac - Keynote Speaker on AI | President, AmberMac Media Inc. | Host of The AmberMac Show on SiriusXM
Elizabeth S. Dipchand — Managing Partner at Dipchand LLP | IP Lawyer & Trusted Advisor to Founders
Bobby Umar — 5x TEDx Speaker | CEO, DYPB - Discover Your Personal Brand | Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker (Moderator)
Mohit Rajhans - Media Consultant | Award-Winning Speaker on AI Adoption for Leaders & Professionals | 🇨🇦 National Media Contributor (20+ yrs)

✔️ More Networking (7:30–8:00 PM)
Continue the connections and dive deeper into the conversations that matter most to you.

✔️ Open Mic (8:00–8:20 PM)
Got a tip, ask, or pitch? Step up to the mic for 30 seconds to share your idea, question, or business.

✔️ Final Wrap-Up and Networking (8:20–9:00 PM)
Keep the momentum going — you never know who you’ll meet next.
🥂 Why Attend

Connect with Toronto’s most active professional community on LinkedIn.

Celebrate the 30th edition of LinkedIn Local Toronto — 30 meetups, thousands of connections, countless stories.

This isn’t a business card swap.
It’s where relationships, ideas, and innovation collide.

🎟️ Grab Your Ticket Now
$15 early bird (available until Dec 31) includes:
Entry to the event
Complimentary drink
Access to the panel, open mic, and community networking

Seats always fill up fast — secure yours early and join the conversation on AI, ownership, and the future of innovation.

SAVE YOUR SPOT: https://lnkd.in/eREFzMAy

TAG Toronto friends below. 👇🏾

One talk can change everything. Not because of the stage — but because of who you become on it. 🔥

When you give a TEDx talk, something shifts.

You stop hiding behind credentials.
 You start leading with your story.
 You realize your voice carries further than your title.

That red dot becomes more than a stage —
 it’s a mirror.
 You meet the version of yourself who stops waiting for permission.

And when the lights fade and the applause settles,
 something else begins:

Opportunities find you.
 People remember your message.
 Doors open that once felt locked.

Because it’s never just 18 minutes.
 It’s a declaration of who you are — and what you stand for. 💯

🟣 P.S.  If you had one message to share with the world —  what would you say from that red dot? 🤔👇🏾

Stop writing perfect content.
Start writing real moments.

Most people spend so much time trying to sound polished
that they forget the whole point of posting in the first place.

People don’t follow perfection.
People follow presence.

The story you wrote in 3 minutes
from something that happened today
will outperform the polished post you edited for an hour.

Because real moments carry emotion.
And emotion carries connection.

If you want more reach on LinkedIn,
don’t post more.
Feel more.
Share from the moment, not about the moment.

Agree or disagree?

RENT musical rehearsal sneak peek of “La Vie Bohème”‼️Come see us in this fun show Toronto. This is actually my first performance in 17 years. 

As a dad, I supported my kids and their musical theatre dreams. 

Now I’m playing my own dream role of Collins and I’m asking for your support. 

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Any toronto folks want to come see this Feb 26-Mar 8 2026? I hope so. Please tag your GTA friends.

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