Kevin D. Turner

Brand to Land: Eliminating Personal Blanding™ with the Sharpest Tools & Strategies for Your Professional Success. Branding ╽ LinkedIn Profile Optimization ╿ Trainer ╽ Career Coach ╿ Speaker ╽ ⛨ Verified Profile

To pivot, you must first prove it, and then build it into your brand! I know this to be true, as I have successfully pulled off five evolutions in my career. Transitioning from Fortune 50 Sales &amp; Marketing Management to Venture Capital (VP), to Public &amp; Private Turnarounds (CEO &amp; VP), executively leading a Non-Profit 50 internationally into 140 countries (International Director), and finally proving it to myself by turning a side gig into a 14+ year successful business (Managing Partner).Welcome to my profile; I'm Kevin D. Turner, a Managing Partner of TNT Brand Strategist, a technology and business-focused Organizational and Personal Brand Builder with deep expertise in Visioneering, Communications, Culture Building, and creating Disruptive Advantages. My passion for talent development and cultivating high-performance teams globally while profitably managing, branding, and growing organizations, has contributed to my career success.  🔘 Optimized 7K+ LinkedIn Profiles &amp; Trained 50K+ People on Best Practices since 2005 🔘 Beta Tester for Open AI since 2021 &amp; 19+ LinkedIn Features since 2005 🔘 Achieved LinkedIn 5 Star Rating &amp; 200+ Written Recommendations  🔘 Developed &amp; Led Teams of 65+ Sales &amp; Marketing Professionals 🔘 Marketed &amp; Sold $550M+ Domestically &amp; into 140 Countries  🔘 Created, Hired &amp; Managed 4 Domestic &amp; Foreign Offices  🔘 Lived in the US, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden &amp; Japan 🔘 Established International Offices, HR &amp; Payroll  🔘 CrowdSourced &amp; FundRaised $25.3M 🔘 Managed Full P&amp;L of $352MWith a Philosophy forged in Customers First, Triple Bottom Line (3PL) "People, Planet &amp; Profit" coupled with a keen Business Acumen and a Personal Resolve to Change the World, I have held Sales, Marketing, and Branding leadership roles with SONY, Stone VC, Thomas Nelson, TurneRRounD, American Teachers, American Heart Association, &amp; TNT Brand Strategist.TNT Brand Strategist – Devoted to Your SuccessHigh Touch, Confidential, Never Outsourced, &amp; Tech AwareLinkedIn Service Provider ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Rated Pro  🔘 Top Recommended LinkedIn Profile, Resume, Bio, &amp; Business Page Optimization  🔘 Organizational Branding, Personal Branding &amp; Brand Strategy Development  🔘 Leadership, Career, Interview &amp; Executive Development Coaching  🔘 Corporate LinkedIn &amp; Social Selling Training  🔘 Career &amp; Corporate Transition Services  🔘 Podcast &amp; Keynote SpeakerKevin D. Turner, Managing Partner &amp; Brand Strategist, TNT Brand Strategist, LLC📱 +1-214-724-9111      ✉ Kevin @ TNT Brand Strategist .com     @MrKevinDTurner

Public Speaker

Hope you enjoy checking out some of my favorite LIVE & Podcast Guest Appearances talking about LinkedIn, Social Selling, Personal Branding, Brand To Land, & Career Strategy.

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🔘 How to position yourself on LinkedIn for top search results
🔘 Unique methods to stand out from your competitions
🔘 Full chapter on the best use of ✦AI in job search
🔘 The "3-Hour Hack" (shhhhh, don't tell)

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The Best Time & the 2nd Best Time to Learn, is Before you have to Apply.

[in]quiring Minds Want To Know: 
What's your Job Seeker or Career Builder Competitive Advantage? 

Go Grand, Never Bland, Brand to Land &
#KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

PS: My apologies for my one take video Product Review 

#JobSeekers #JobSearch

Kevin D. Turner 

Eliminating Personal Blanding™, Executive Personal Branding & Outplacement Services, Optimized 7K+ Profiles, 4K+ Resumes, Trained 50K+, Globally Recognized Personal Branding & LinkedIn Growth Expert.

It's here: the 7th Annual #NEWLinkledInFeature(s) Captured [in] the Wild for 2026, kicking off with 10 today, & special Capture Creds going to Gillian Whitney, Brenda Meller🥧 & Tony Restell. 

Thank You to all the Eagle-Eyed and Sharing-Hearts who help make this the ultimate list of NEW LinkedIn Features and changes, without you, this resource could not be possible. 

United We Are Believers [In]: Share the Knowledge, Set Others Free & #KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

#NewFeatures #LinkedInExpert #JobSeekers

View newsletter: Keep Rocking Linked [In]!

Welcome to the 7th Annual edition of the NEW LinkedIn Features Captured [in] the Wild for 2026. Updated 02.20.2026 Captured [in] the Wild = 22+ Thank 

Open article: #NEWLinkedInFeature(s) Captured [in] the Wild 2026! by Kevin D. Turner • 10 min read

#NEWLinkedInFeature(s) Captured [in] the Wild 2026!

Today my Eagle-Eyed & Sharing-Hearts [in]nies bring you 3 #NEWLinkedInFeature(s) & changes, 
bringing us to 22+ Captured [in] the Wild for 2026. 

Let's Dive [In]:
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💀 RIP [Website link] FKA [Custom link] disappears from Top card and can't be re-added in edit mode (not to be confused with Business Premium +'s [Custom button] that follows us around [in]).

The ability to add a [Website link] in the Top card that rolled out on 4.23,2023, if you didn't already have one, was removed 07.01.2025. 

Since 07.01.2025 trying to edit your [Website link], unless you had Business Premium +, made it go away. 

[Website link] was originally a Creator mode feature and thats why Members of all Levels who added it originally, may still have it, until it rolls off their account based on this 💀 RIP. 

Co-Captured with Kenneth Nel

02.18.2026
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▲ (3rd) level network Filter added back into the ✦Al-powered people search filters and Reset moves to the bottom of the (All filters) menu. 

We lost the (3rd) network level Filter when AI-powered People search began its rollout 11.13.1025,

02.18.2026

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▲ [Search appearances] relabeled as [Profile appearances] in Activity menu. 

This relabel was part of the rollout of Premium Business+ [Profile Engagement] on 02.08.2026 but now seems to be rolling out to all accounts. 

Co-Captured by Jeff Young & Mic Adam 

02.12.2026

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Thank You to all the Eagle-Eyed and Sharing-Hearts who help make Captured [in] the Wild the ultimate list of NEW LinkedIn Features and changes, now in its 7th year, without you, this resource could not be possible.

Please let us know what New LinkedIn Feature is your new favorite. 

Share the Knowledge, Set Others Free &
#KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin @ TNT Brand Strategist LLC
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

Since 2005, TNT Brand Strategist, LLC has optimized 7K+ Profiles / Company pages plus 4K+ Resumes with access to internal tools to increase rankings, drive Recruiter contact, generate 24/7 exposure, maximize ROA (Return On Application) and accelerate transitions to dream careers. Most clients get recruited for their dream opportunities shortly after & directly related to their Resume & LinkedIn Profile Optimization. 

#CapturedInTheWild

SWEET 16 #NEWLinkedInFeature(s) & changes Captured [in] the Wild for 2026. Today we bring you 6. 

Let's Dive [In]:
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✰ [Profile Engagement] shows Business Premium and above how each major section of their profile is performing by either (Impressions per section) or (Clicks per section)
Desktop & Mobile:

Captured [in] the Wild by LIAM DARMODY
02.08.2026
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▲ [First name] & [Last name] edits will now restrict use of any Special Characters (accept - . ), Emojis, or Numbers.
[Additional name] does not have the same restrictions.
 
Captured [in] the Wild by Brenda Meller
02.05.2026
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▲ Featured [Document]s no longer offer Full Screen, Download, Page indicators, Zoom, Title with total Pages, Accessibility mode, and Page progress meter.

Captured [in] the Wild by Jeff Young
02.05.2026
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▲ [Top Voice] badge in Profile Top card has changed location and visually from a light blue button ([in] Top Voice) bellow the Headline to a dark blue [in] next to the Golden Premium [in].

Captured [in] the Wild by Jane Jackson
02.02.2026
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▲ [Top Voice] has added a Top Voice Nomination Form: Link in main Article.
02.02.2026
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✰ New [Contact LinkedIn Support] no longer takes us through the maze of help page options and allows us to provide details of what we are making contact about. Link in main Article. Contact options:
·      Request my personal data on LinkedIn
·      Delete my personal data on LinkedIn
·      Rectify/change my personal data on Linkedin
·      Object to the processing of my data on LinkedIn
·      Transfer my personal data on LinkedIn to another data controller
·      Managing my account and/or privacy settings
·      Close my account
·      Regain Access to My Account
·      Close/Merge Duplicate Accounts
·      Other

Perfect for requesting that missing data download file
02.02.2026
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Thank You to all the Eagle-Eyed and Sharing-Hearts who help make Captured [in] the Wild the ultimate list of NEW LinkedIn Features and changes, now in its 7th year, without you, this resource could not be possible.

Please let us know what New LinkedIn Feature is your new favorite. 

Share the Knowledge, Set Others Free & #KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin @ TNT Brand Strategist LLC
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

Since 2005, TNT Brand Strategist, LLC has optimized 7K+ Profiles / Company pages plus 4K+ Resumes with access to internal tools to increase rankings, drive Recruiter contact, generate 24/7 exposure, maximize ROA (Return On Application) and accelerate transitions to dream careers. Most clients get recruited for their dream opportunities shortly after & directly related to their Resume & LinkedIn Profile Optimization. 

#CapturedInTheWild

✰ [Automated comments detection] helps [in] Detect, Restrict & Remove Automated Comments (& perhaps the Commneter) submitted via a browser extension, script, or third party tool, without human action involved in clicking the “comment" button. These types of automated comments are not allowed on LinkedIn.

On detection of an Automated Comment, [in] will do the following: 
1️⃣ the comment will be removed from the (Most relevant) section, 
2️⃣ then possibly removed from outside the commenters network, 
3️⃣ and finally if the Member continues to use Automated Comments they may be restricted from using [in].

This process should allow authentic comments to get the proper exposure they deserve and perhaps spark more genuine conversations.

Many of those Automated Comments may also be a systematic tell tale for Members using PODs (Post Optimized Deception) or the latest PODs By Proxy (where the 'author' doesn't directly join a POD, so they have plausible deniability, but they pay a service who has POD accounts, often Fake or Hi-Jacked Profiles, that (Share without comment) the original post, triggering their PODs automated Comments on the original post. 

Detecting and Stopping the Automated Comments is a great step towards eliminating PODs & PODs By Proxy, allowing authentic content and engagement to survive & thrive once again, here on [in].

Remember: If it’s Not [in] the Approved Partners lists, We Must Resist.
⫸ Full platform:
https://lnkd.in/gsSw_cKv
⫸ Sales Navigator:
https://lnkd.in/giv8aXBQ
⫸ Recruiter:
https://lnkd.in/gcFhVu9q

Here's the Video from Gyanda Sachdeva VP of Product Management at LinkedIn.

Share the Knowledge, Set Others Free & #KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

#NEWLinkedInFeature #POD

✰ [All-in-One] 'AiO', a NEW Premium offering 10+ Features focused on supporting SMB (Small Business Marketplace) Leaders Sell, Market & Hire on [in], officially launches today (FKA: the Premium Business Suite BETA).

'AiO' offers a blend of unique features [in]spired by Business Premium, Sales Navigator lite, Recruiter Lite and Marketing Campaign.

'AiO' BETA Testing began back in June 2025 (I joined the BETA/Early Preview (my 19th on [in]) in August 2025).

During the Premium All‑in‑One onboarding process, an ✦AI-assisted tool reviews your profile, company page, and website to understand your business and targets. You can also manually edit the target criteria to get tips and suggestions that fit your business needs.

 $99 a Month For 10 Competitive Advantages 
 ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾
1️⃣  $50 POST BOOST Credit Monthly including target (Client audience) filter
2️⃣  $50 JOB PROMO Monthly or $600 Credit immediately with an annual plan 
3️⃣  15 [Daily prospect suggestions] based on your target criteria. (like Sales Nav but is limited 15 daily, saving up to 40 Profiles, without notes and does not offer the custom post feed by prospects)
4️⃣  [Unlimited search with advanced filters] helps you quickly find prospective clients with search filters for job function, seniority, location, headcount, and years of experience
5️⃣  [Prospect insights] identifies signals like recent company changes, mutual connections, and more to help you connect with new clients
6️⃣  [✦AI-assisted message drafts] to help you connect with prospective clients
7️⃣  [Trending posts with prospects] shows you the posts your target audience is engaging on
8️⃣  [Auto-invite to follow] grows your following faster by automatically inviting people who engage with your content to Follow your profile
9️⃣  [Company spotlight] showcases your Company page in your Profile Featured section
🔟  [✦AI-assisted message drafts] to foster hiring by easily drafting personalized messages to qualified applicants based on profile insights, your company details, and your open jobs

LinkedIn Premium All-in-One:
https://lnkd.in/e6ZpefyT
https://lnkd.in/e2hcPiTf
https://lnkd.in/ejJ3b4Fv

Premium All-in-One early subscribers are seeing: 
🔘 57% more followers, 
🔘 40% more profile views, &
🔘 61% increase in messages with replies from suggested prospects.  

Let me know if you'd like a 2 Month Free Trail (as I may have access to a limited amount to gift and can only gift them to Members who are 1: not a Premium subscriber yet or 2: on Career Premium., No current Business Premium, Sales Nav or Recruiter Members can receive this gift).

United We Are Believers [In]: Share the Knowledge, Set Others Free & #KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

#NEWLinkedInFeature #SMB

NEW LinkedIn Discoverability Signal Captured [in] the Wild for 2026:

If you read LinkedIn’s new 'Skills on the Rise' list that just released, you may have realized it's not just a skills list, it's a discoverability map for how Job Seekers and Career Builders should position their Profiles now.

My Takeaway: Don't think “I'll just add a few AI buzzwords” and be found. Think its time to show what you can do, where you create value, and how you help teams win moment and back it with proof.

What LinkedIn is Signaling is a Stronger Mix Proof Backed:
🔘 Technical Capability
🔘 Business Application
🔘 Communication & Stakeholder Influence
🔘 Leadership & Execution

After optimizing over 7000+ Profiles that is exactly where most break down.

Too many profiles still read like:
 “Here is my title, my years, and my responsibilities.”
But the market is moving toward:
 “Here is what I improve, how I do it, who I do it for, and the outcomes I drive.”

For Job Seekers & Career Builders, that means this is a great week to refresh your: Headline, About summary, Skills, & Experience.

Here's a few examples of this language shift:

Instead of:
 “Experienced marketing manager”
Try:
 “Marketing Operations Leader improving GTM execution, workflow efficiency, and cross-functional alignment”

Instead of:
 “HR leader with 20 years of experience”
Try:
 “HR / People Leader focused on talent development, stakeholder communication, and scalable people operations”

Instead of:
 “Project manager with strong organizational skills”
Try:
 “Program / Project Leader driving stakeholder communication, standards compliance, and delivery execution”

LinkedIn says this year’s list looks at year-over-year growth in both skills added to profiles and growth of those skills among people who were hired. That is a strong reminder that your profile language is not just branding, it's about visibility and relevance. 

My advice to career builders:
►  Do not just list skills
►  Translate your skills into capability signals & back'm with proof
Examples:
º improved workflow speed
º aligned stakeholders across functions
º strengthened reporting quality
º supported revenue growth
º led teams through change
º reduced risk / improved compliance

That kind of brand signaling is where discoverability and credibility start compounding.

If you are actively Job Seeking or Career-Building, what is one capability you want your profile to be found for in 2026?

Go Grand, Never Bland, Brand to Land &
#KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

#SkillsOnTheRise #LinkedIn #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #CareerBuilder #LinkedInProfile #PersonalBranding #Discoverability #ExecutiveBranding #OpenToWork

This [Document post] element (AKA a Carousel) was made with the assistance of ChatGPT Plus (& I gave up early and posted anyway).

LinkedIn New Discovery Signal Captured [in] the Wild

I’m “G,” Project & Fractional HR Consultant for small to midsize companies (remote and onsite).
Fun fact: I wrote an Amazon #1 bestseller to flip the script on the profession!
👉 FROM SATAN TO SENSATIONAL HR! 7 Ways to Humanize “Evil” Human Resources 👈
Using a twofold approach, I guide HR and employee engagement from meh to mojo—for teams 2-200+

BUSINESS OWNERS & LEADERS
If you know HR matters but aren’t sure what the right support should look like and are tired of HR quick fixes that don’t translate into behavior change, then this strategy is for you!

1️⃣ Fractional & Project HR Support
Expertise without the full-time overhead! Practical processes for start-up, stop-gap, and scalable team needs, including:
• HR compliance, policy development, and common-sense alignment
• Full-cycle talent strategy (recruitment, onboarding, and workforce transitions)
• Employee engagement and related surveys to strengthen retention and growth
• AI integration and "meet you where you're at" adoption focused on confident, practical application

 and/or

2️⃣ Personal Branding & Strengths Strategy
By aligning LinkedIn® training with CliftonStrengths® and YouMap®, I help individuals and teams build self-aware personal brands that articulate value, increase visibility, and support an employee advocacy-driven workplace.

OUTCOMES INCLUDE
• Improved role clarity, engagement, and collective focus
• Communication systems that reinforce culture, credibility, and collaboration
• Employees who speak confidently about the company and their own contributions

***Remember, replacing people costs more than engaging them***

WHY "G"
• 20+ years in multi-industry HR, training, and recruiting (I'm flavorful, not "seasoned" 😉)
• 17+ years on LinkedIn® and training students, job seekers, and multiple org levels to launch here, too!
• 12+ years of CliftonStrengths, also YouMap® Coach Certified
• As a career pivoter (6X layoffs/terms), I've sat on all sides of the table and am the Transition Magician for a reason!
• Edutaining Trainer & Speaker who made Satan & Sriracha HR-relevant🔥 

LET'S WORK TOGETHER (1:1 & GROUP/TEAM OPTIONS)!
HR Consulting
LinkedIn® Training
CliftonStrengths & YouMap® Strategy for Personal Branding
Training | Speaking | Podcasts

Include a note with your LinkedIn connect request or send an email
gehan @ goldensynergytouch.com

Scroll ➡️ in "Featured" for my LinkedIn® Newsletter and more

YouTube: @GehanHaridy

• Metro Detroit, MI native now in North Dallas, TX
• Morning person
• TEDx (spring 2026)
• Writing book #2 (summer 2026)
• 💛 Coffee, Sriracha, Herb Alpert 🎺

Gehan Haridy-Ardanowski

Perfect weather, gorgeous event, and new, fab connections sum it up!
I’m still smiling from yesterday’s Justworks Community Moves Dallas.
And serves as a good reminder - 

Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or an in-between ambivert (like me), getting up from our computers, outside, and in front of others is a MUST 😉 

I couldn’t be happier than to wrap the week with a post of gratitude for the invite from Justworks to attend their SMB-centric day of informative panels, networking, headshots, delish food (smoothie bar and short rib for the WIN), stunning venue (the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden at White Rock Lake – my first time there), and more!

And even better, the first panel/session to kick things off was “Don’t Forget the Human Touch – Culture, Community, and Creating in the Age of AI” featuring my HR peep Michele Haugh, MSHR-OD!

Other topics of “The Small Business Journey…Idea to Scale” and “International Expansion - How to Hire Globally,” and all panelists provided quality insights and perspectives.
 
My heart, mind – and tummy! – are full today.

Of all the networking events I attend, this was truly top-notch and one of the best I've been to in a while 🙏 

Many thanks to Justworks and their vendors for providing a high-quality experience for everyone!

And now, my DFW friends, I ask - what other in-person events should I put on my radar over the next few weeks/months?

#GJustSayin

Gehan "G" Haridy-Ardanowski

2 years ago, I wrote and published an Amazon bestseller book.
But what you might not know is that it was never even planned.

Writing is my thing, and I’d ALWAYS wanted to write a book.

For the past 7+ years, I’ve had my title for what I thought would be book #1 in mind and on my vision board, along with my purpose and intended audience.

And while I’d started chipping away, there was a lot of "stuff" to unpack.

All to say, what I’d hoped/wished/planned (whatever intention you want to call it) to write and publish last year wasn’t meant for that time, and still not YET 😉 

Meanwhile...

My ACTUAL book #1 – FROM SATAN TO SENSATIONAL HR! – happened.

Easier to write and get to print quickly (literally, in 3 months) because it was an expansion of my DisruptHR Talk “HR is NOT Satan! Humanizing the “Evil” Experience” and had largely been written, or at least shaped in my mind.

I’m proud of book #1 as it set me up as a solo, legit, Amazon bestselling author. 

(will add, while the “bestseller”-bit was never the end goal, it was a plus)

But my next book has been more emotionally challenging to work through.

And my trip down memory lane while prepping for my upcoming TEDx Talk has been a tough reminder of that 😔 

All to say, sometimes we can’t rush the process or get derailed when things feel out of order, and especially if they never happen at all.

What’s meant to be truly will unfold in its own time, in all things.

***I am psyched for two upcoming wins, so be sure to stay tuned for more, as THIS story is still unfolding (cue the pun) 🤣 

~TEDx Morgan Street Women is March 21 in Durham, NC (see you there?)

~Book #2 “Work Your Quirk and Live Your Worth” is slated for Summer 2026

And if you haven’t checked out Book #1, link for more and to purchase on Amazon  https://lnkd.in/eUJDxGYP

What are you working on today that a year from now you’ll say, “I did it”?

#GJustSayin

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I’m “G" (a.k.a. “Transition Magician”) - HR Consultant and Workplace Experience Cultivator!

ASK ME HOW ➡️ I help leaders and teams turn workplaces from meh to mojo where people stay, perform, and advocate 🔥 

(and yup - I’m back to the signature, and time will tell on this, too 😂)

💖 Whether sizzlingly single or perfectly paired, 
 
Do this ONE THING today on Gal/Pal/Val-entine's Day:
 
Treat YOURSELF well (preferably with goodies and embracing “you”-time)!
 
I don't indulge in much candy/sugar, but this bowl of mini chocs sits on my desk “just in case” 😉
 
Today, I’m taking my own advice and living a little!

And I'll share my other guilty pleasure today in comments 😁 
 
It’s dark chocolate for me, always, and how about you - team dark or milk?

Many thanks for being such a SWEET part of my network, and wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day, if/however you choose to embrace and savor it!
 
Give yourself the well-deserved love, and GO GOLDEN 💛
~Grab Opportunities, Live Decisively, Empower a Network~

#GJustSayin

This ⬇️ 


Your customers are the backbone of your business, but not having an engaged team to thoughtfully support them will take things down pretty fast.

Remember,
Employee handbooks don’t build a high-quality culture.
Forced engagement under the guise of “fun” is anything but.
Engagement surveys with no follow-up action steps are meaningless.
Counteroffers for those who’ve already checked out usually don't end well.

And while they’re misses, they can be avoided altogether!

Simple:

Do right by your people with the basics, and they’ll not only LOVE you for it, they’ll tell their friends and have them begging to work for you, too 😉

If you want to chat more on cultivating a workplace experience that’s “sustainable, flexible, enjoyable, and shareable,” I’m here to bring some Golden Synergy Touch, LLC energy your way, so hit me up in the DM’s or book a call (link in Featured) to explore what that looks like for you and your team!

GO GOLDEN 💛 
~Grab Opportunities, Live Decisively, Empower a Network~

#GJustSayin

3 people DM’d to say they LOVE (in one case, LOVE LOVE) my new banner!
None of them shared this publicly.
My point?

The reminder that there’s always stuff behind the scenes others aren’t aware of.
 
LinkedIn reach/engagement may be low, but let’s not stay down with it.

And to those who’ve embraced my colorful quirk, thank you 😉 

Keep doing you, and shinin’ and inspirin’ along the way!

GO GOLDEN 💛
~Grab Opportunities, Live Decisively, Empower a Network~

#GJustSayin

Did you know 👉 I provide LinkedIn Banner Customization as a service!
Because your brand essence deserves to be captured visually,
It’s another quick way for teams and individuals to start working with me!

(And yes, it’s intentional and HR offering-adjacent with LinkedIn training and employee advocacy, so this isn't random, y'all 😉)

People have known me as a bit of a "Canva Queen" since I started dabbling in Summer 2020.

Some hate Canva, but give me my laptop and a space to create, and I’m in heaven!
 
And because people have reached out over the years wanting me to update theirs, I’ve provided banner design as a service.

I even once did a (no catch!) giveaway of FREE customized banners for my birthday!

I just updated mine over the weekend, and thanks to the caricature craze, I included my quirky image (the feedback’s been positive, including a DM with, “Your caricature looks soooo good on the new banner”) 🤩

From minor tweaks of your pre-existing banner, to those customized rotating images you see, I do it all so you don’t have to spend hours trying to figure it out.

MOST RECENT FEEDBACK YESTERDAY - 
I created one for my fab strategic business partner, Tiffany Castagno, who was super-enthused and posted it yesterday with this feedback:
 “I LOVE it and would change nothing!!”
Yup – I nailed it for her and her company CEPHR, LLC on the very first try!
(and she would be the first to let me know if it needed ANY sprucing!)

Pricing varies depending on the needs of you individually and/or your team.

Email gehan@goldensynergytouch.com, DM (if you send an invite to connect, include a note or simply send an email), or book a call to learn more, link in comments.

How can I and Golden Synergy Touch, LLC help YOU go from Glum-Gray to BOLD-YAY™? 

If you’ve been following me, you know I’ve been on the soapbox of 3 LinkedIn Profile Musts (Profile Pic, Headline, and Banner) for years because being show-ready visible matters in A-NY-THING 🤣

When was the last time you've updated your banner?

Let’s connect and create a GOLDEN experience together 💛
~Grab Opportunities, Live Decisively, Empower a Network~

#GJustSayin

It's Friday! And to keep things light,
3 simple resets for the body and brain
⬇️

✅ Start small, knowing consistent habits DO add up! 
I first read Atomic Habits two years ago, and the message “Strive for 1% BETTER EVERY DAY" and compounding habits has stuck since. I’ve lost weight, improved my health, and more. And while other things haven’t always worked out in my favor, it’s empowering to know I’m putting in the reps with efforts – and no one can ever say I’m sitting on my tuchus not bothering to try. Whatever it is you need/want to do, just get started at all.

✅ Stay hydrated – with water! 
The one thing I constantly hear from people is that they “need to drink more water.” I’m actually the opposite, and have been obsessed since keeping cases under my work desks 15+ years ago. And then in 2020, I graduated to carrying a 64-oz water bottle around with me, which I religiously fill every morning to start the day. Start with one small bottle a day, then graduate to two or more (again, it’s all about the reps and consistency).

✅ Believe in positive outcomes (even if they only come from fortune cookies telling you so)! 
A strong mindset is the key to everything. A few days ago, my post-dinner fortune cookie said, “On this Friday, let go of the past and embrace the future.” I’m clueless what that means as that could go a number of ways right now, but it’s uplifting. I’ll take it (and it IS Friday the 13th 🤣)!

🎉 One big recent health-habit win:
Daily walking, baby!! Whether laps around my house/living room (I can do miles indoors) or outside, this has been a HUGE thing! And since February 1, three days of 9k steps, with all the others between the desired 10-13k! More consistency in the past two weeks than in the past few years is nothing to sneeze at.

I’m proud of myself, and want you to feel good about yourself and small wins, too! Life's too short not to.

As for the pic, I first shared it in a post a few days before my last layoff in 2023.

The "permanent" job may be long gone, but the water habit has always stuck, and I’m re-reading Atomic Habits right now (more on that in a future post).

Control and commit to what you can – you’ll literally feel better for it.

What are you looking to start or improve immediately? Share and let us support you!

#GJustSayin

“What does HR actually do?”
“What problem(s) do you solve?”
(Cue the circus music) 🎪 

The path to answering either question isn’t linear.
In fact, it’s often topsy-turvy, tough, and even comical
(hence that circus music ) 🤣 

Long answer (just a few of many things):
• Risk reducer
• AI translator
• Hand-holder
• Pay processor
• Safety enforcer
• Boundary setter
• Culture calibrator
• Motivating trainer 
• Low-morale cheerleader
• Dumpster fire extinguisher

Short answer:
Small miracle worker creating big workplace impact.

Here’s the thing with HR - 

Always does the unseen hard stuff behind the scenes.
Often gets the bad rap.
Rarely gets the glory.

And many times, not needed until the fire's already burning, with no one knowing the origin point of how it even started in the first place.

All the reasons it’s always worth repeating - 

Most (if not all) HR Pros didn’t choose this path for big bucks or power trips.

We chose it because we care about people and the environments they show up to every day.

When done right, HR isn’t just transactional.
It’s transformational.

And it’s the difference between teams scraping by and HR empowering them to shine at their best, even while in the trenches ✨

Leaders - Let’s march into March and help you get unburied from the “stuff" keeping you up at night. Together.

My DM’s, email, and calendar for calls are open to make some “non-evil” HR magic happen (all the links in Featured)!

What other gems am I leaving off this list (of many, I’m sure)?

And a shout-out to all the amazing HR Pros doing the hard stuff to make things easier for all 🙏 

#GJustSayin

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