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.

If you're looking for that Competitive Advantage in your Job Search, you might want to check out Amazon's Best Seller: HIRED!3 Every Employment Method by Al Smith "the HIRED guy" & 26 Recognized Career Expert Contributors (including me).

🔘 350+ pages of Job Search help to discover what works best for you
🔘 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

LinkedIn Top Voice & Author of Navigating Career Crossroads | Host of YOUR CAREER Podcast | Career Coach helping mid-career changers land the job they'll love | Resumé Writing, LinkedIn Branding & Job Interview Coach

Thinking about a career change but not sure where to start?  If you're a mid-career professional facing redundancy, wanting to pivot to a new role, or seeking work that feels more meaningful, I can help you.  For over 20 years I've coached professionals globally to gain the clarity they need to make successful transitions. 

Based in Sydney, I work with clients across Australia, Asia, the UK, and the USA, I know career reinvention is possible at any age. 

I'm author of Navigating Career Crossroads and host of YOUR CAREER PODCAST with Jane Jackson. I've made five international moves (from Hong Kong, to San Francisco, London, Singapore, and now, Sydney) and my career changes have taught me that with the right mindset, and strategy, you CAN reinvent your career and thrive!

HOW I HELP

I provide one-on-one career coaching tailored to your specific needs.

TOGETHER WE'LL WORK ON: 

* Gaining career clarity and discovering what you want (not what others think you should want)

* Building the confidence to make your move successfully

* Creating a powerful LinkedIn profile, resumé and cover letters that position you strategically

* Mastering job interviews and salary negotiation


I've supported thousands of professionals through career transitions from Westpac, Meta, ACCC, NSW Police Force, Optus, Commonwealth Bank and more, to individuals making brave mid-career pivots into new fields.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

"Jane immediately understood my situation and the direction I wanted to head in. Her support was invaluable." - Sarah C.

With over 135 recommendations on LinkedIn and over 95 Google reviews from my clients, I combine commercial insight with warmth, practical strategies, and, yes, a touch of tough love when needed.

BEYOND COACHING ...

📖 Author of Navigating Career Crossroads (#1 Amazon bestseller & Australian Career Book Awards finalist) 

🎧 Host of YOUR CAREER Podcast 

🏆 LinkedIn Top Voice - Careers & Job Search 

🏆 CDAA Excellence in Practice Award NSW

I've been interviewed on Sky News Business, Sunrise on Channel 7, ABC Radio Sydney, by the Sydney Morning Herald, HuffPost Australia and more.

A BIT ABOUT ME

I'm bilingual (English/Cantonese). A 'third culture kid' who grew up in Hong Kong. When I'm not coaching, I'm on the golf course, with my grandchildren, playing with my cats, or dancing to jazz and rhythm & blues while cooking!

READY TO EXPLORE WHAT'S NEXT?

Start with my Career Success Quiz at www.janejacksoncoach.com, then book an exploratory chat.

To connect, send a genuine message - and mention cats 🐈, golf ⛳️, or dance 💃!

Jane Jackson

🧧 Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse! I was born in the Year of the Earth Pig in Malaysia, raised in Hong Kong by my Chinese mother and Yorkshire-born father.

Lunar New Year was filled with red packets [Ang Pows], melon seeds, sweet treats, Lion Dances, fire crackers, happy noise, and the steady reminder to study hard, show respect and ask questions.

On 17 February 2026, we enter the Year of the Fire Horse.

Fire illuminates 🔥
The Horse moves with energy and speed 🐎

Together, they signal an inflection point where pressure and possibility meet.

For mid-career professionals navigating redundancy, AI disruption or career stagnation, this is not a quiet year.

It is a year that rewards clarity, visibility and decisive action.

I’ve written a personal reflection on what the Fire Horse energy means for your career. And how to move wisely when challenge and opportunity intersect.

If you’re standing at a career crossroads, perhaps looking for a job, this may resonate.

Where in your career are you right now and what do you hope for in the year of the Fire Horse?

#lunarnewyear #firehorse

I help mid-career professionals gain career clarity and the confidence to land the job they’ll love | Career Coach | LinkedIn Top Voice | Author of Navigating Career Crossroads | Host of YOUR CAREER Podcast

View newsletter: Your Career with Jane Jackson

What is in store for you and your career in the year of the Fire Horse? This article is close to my heart and I'm sharing it with you as this time of 

Open article: Your Career and Job Search in the Year of the Fire Horse by Jane Jackson • 7 min read

Your Career and Job Search in the Year of the Fire Horse

WHEN YOU NETWORK, DOES YOUR INTRODUCTION HIT THE SPOT?

You're networking. You're showing up on LinkedIn. You're meeting people, having conversations, making connections.

But do people just nod politely, say "That sounds interesting," and then... nothing? No follow-up? No referrals? No real traction?

The problem isn't you. And it's probably not your expertise. It's the way you're introducing yourself that isn't clear, concise or easily understood.

In a world where everyone's content sounds the same (thanks, AI), the people who stand out are the ones who can clearly and authentically express their value in real conversations.

THIS SESSION IS FOR YOU IF:

•	You're a job seeker trying to open doors to your next role
•	You're a business owner building relationships that lead to clients and referrals
•	You network regularly but conversations don't lead anywhere meaningful
•	People seem interested but never follow up or refer you
•	You want to sound more confident and clear when talking about what you do

Jane Jackson, Career Coach and author of Navigating Career Crossroads, and Sigrid de Kaste, Business Networking Specialist and author of The Secret to Marketing a Business Like Yours, will help you express who you are, how you help, and why it matters.

YOU'LL DISCOVER

•	Why most networking introductions fail to position you properly (and what to do instead)

•	How to talk about your expertise without sounding rehearsed or generic

•	The exact structure that makes people remember you - and repeat what you do to others

•	How to adapt your introduction for different situations and audiences

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT

This isn't theory. We're walking you through practical workbooks designed specifically for your needs:

•	Networking for Job Seekers Workbook (Jane Jackson)
•	Business Pitch Workbook (Sigrid de Kaste)

Click 'Attend' and before the session we'll contact you via LinkedIn with links to download the workbooks.

During the live session, we'll guide you through completing these workbooks in real time, so you walk away with an introduction or pitch that actually works.

WHY ATTEND LIVE?

Yes, the replay will be available. But you'll get far more value showing up live because you'll:

•	Work through the exercises with us in real time
•	Ask questions in the chat and get answers on the spot
•	Hear how others are applying these concepts
•	Leave with confidence and clarity, not just a saved video

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Jane Jackson helps mid-career professionals navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. Sigrid de Kaste helps business owners build relationships that lead to referrals and revenue.

Together, they show you a collaborative approach to networking that works whether you're looking for your next role or your next client.

👉 Click 'Attend' now to register and receive your workbooks before we go live.

Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM (AEDT)
Where: LinkedIn Live

HOW TO NETWORK - Does your introduction hit the spot?

My curiosity got the better of me! Having seen people sharing their digital images created by using the trending caricature prompt, I asked AI to create an image of me based on what it could discover about me.

I was curious to discover if my content and messaging was clear and consistent enough for it to highlight who I really am because it's Friday and it's time for some fun.

Clarity of purpose and clarity in communication (especially when networking and in job interviews) is what I highlight to my career transition clients every day so I wanted to find out if I was “doing as I do”, not just telling my clients to “do as I say”.

AI found my digital footprint including my work, my words in articles it could find from media interviews, my articles on my website, and on LinkedIn, my podcast episodes, and my images.

I uploaded a recent photograph of me and asked it to create an image that represented who it believed I am and the results were impressive!

It created a caricature of me standing at a crossroads with signposts behind me: New Path. Next Chapter. Uncertain? Let me help.

There’s a sunrise on the horizon signifying hope, a podcast microphone and cup of coffee showcasing my podcast, ‘YOUR CAREER with Jane Jackson’, and a copy of my book, ‘Navigating Career Crossroads’ in my hands! 

It was remarkably accurate. AI had interpreted my patterns.

Career transition guidance.
Support.
Authorship.
Optimism.

It pieced together the signals I consistently share and the themes I return to, the language I use, the problems I care about solving.

Whether we like it or not, we are constantly signalling through our posts, our conversations, our interviews, our visual image, our online content and the stories we tell.

These stories are interpreted not just by humans now but also by intelligent systems.

It was reassuring to me that the image it created aligned with who I know myself to be:

A steady guide at a crossroads who is calm through uncertainty, practical, encouraging and focused on helping others move forward with clarity.

I understand AI can only amplify what is already there.

If your message is scattered, it reflects confusion. If your values are unclear, it reflects noise. If you are trying to be everything to everyone, it reflects inconsistency.

The exercise was fascinating because it confirmed something I have always believed:

When you truly understand who you are and what you bring to the table, the the people you serve, and even the algorithms, recognise that.

The real work, especially for job seekers is not just polishing your Linkedin profile, it is knowing yourself.

Once you gain career clarity, everything else falls into place.

Do you need clarity in your career? I’ll pop the link for you to find out more in the comments below.

Thanks to Gunnar Habitz, Con Sotidis, Lisa Dowling (CAHRI) for the inspo!

#digitaltwin #aiforjobseekers #chatgpt #AI #careerclarity

Do you love podcasts? I've been podcasting for over 10 years and always enjoy meeting and interviewing professionals who take control of their careers, make successful career transitions, or build a thriving business. 

Over the next few weeks I'll share my favourite interviews with these talented people who've joined me on  'YOUR CAREER Podcast with Jane Jackson' to provide a little inspiration to anyone who is feeling a little stuck in their career and  wondering how others have not only survived change, but have THRIVED by taking control of their careers or creating successful businesses.

➡️ Lynnaire Johnston is a fascinating lady, a top-ranked international LinkedIn specialist and author who brings a wealth of experience, drawn from a diverse background in journalism, broadcasting, and copywriting, to her work helping individuals and companies leverage LinkedIn for career and professional success.

Our conversation takes us from her early career aspirations to her broadcasting and journalism career, and how she navigated her career to find the formula for longevity in business and career, and enjoyment in life.

This lovely lady shares her wisdom generously, has a wonderful sense of humour and a deep understanding of LinkedIn. 

Recognised globally for her expertise, ranked No. 1 in New Zealand and among the top LinkedIn experts worldwide, Lynnaire is also the bestselling author of two influential LinkedIn books, "Link∙Ability" and "Business Gold." 

She is the founder of Link∙Ability and if you're looking to elevate your professional brand on LinkedIn, this conversation with Lynnaire Johnston promises to inspire, guide, and equip you with powerful insights to maximise your LinkedIn success. 

#yourcareerpodcast #linkedintrainer

Open article: 275 Become a LinkedIn Expert - In Conversation with Lynnaire Johnston - Jane Jackson Career by janejacksoncoach.com

275 Become a LinkedIn Expert - In Conversation with Lynnaire Johnston - Jane Jackson Career

Do you enjoy your job? Are you not happy where you are right now? Research showed that 85% of Australians were in the same boat in 2025.

In this ABC Radio interview I was asked what can be done about it because, according to research from LinkedIn, only 15% of Australians felt passionate about their current role, and almost half (45.8%) of Gen Z were considering exploring new career opportunities last year. 

Listen to the interview on my YouTube channel, and click 'subscribe' for more career and job search advice and guidance.

If you're a recruiter, what have you experienced? Have you found that professionals are 'job hugging' out of fear right now, or have you seen an uptick in candidates making a bold move to make a career change? 

As a recruiter, how have you found the job market in the US right now compared to Australia and across APAC?



#jobopportunities #recruitment #careerchange


https://lnkd.in/gfuSHjkW

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Do You Hate Your Job? How to Create Job Satisfaction. ABC Radio Drive Interview  with Jane Jackson

I'd say the best job in the world is interviewing fascinating professionals who have made amazing career changes! And I love hosting 🎙️ YOUR CAREER Podcast as I meet incredible people.  One of my very special guests is ...

Dr. John Demartini, an internationally published author, global educator and the founder of the Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology.  During our interview John shared valuable insights into how we can live our BEST life and what it truly means to be a citizen of the world. 

"The Universe is my playground. The World is my Home. Every Country is a room in the house, and every City is a platform on which I get to share my heart and soul"

Dr Demartini was selected as Top Human Behaviour Specialist of the Year by the IAOTP for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the profession. 

As an educator he travels full time around the world addressing both public and professional audiences in media, talks, seminars and consultations where he teaches people self-governance, developing their leadership potential and empowering them in all aspects of their lives. 

An eloquent podcast guest with many interesting and humourous stories to share, enjoy our chat - listen now:  https://lnkd.in/gKHhQTNP

Watch our conversation on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gZWv2hpt


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When you feel a little lost in your career, it helps to have someone listen and understand what’s holding you back from creating the career and life you deserve. 

For support and guidance, visit www.janejacksoncoach.com and take my Career Quiz to identify exactly what’s holding you back, and then book an exploratory chat with me. 

I’ll listen and guide you towards will be helpful to take control of your career. 


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Jane jackson career coach guiding mid career professionals to a happy career path

The past couple of weeks I've shared how I love interviewing fascinating professionals who have made amazing career changes on my podcast, YOUR CAREER Podcast. One of those fascinating professionals is the powerhouse, Caroline McAuliffe.

Caroline is the Chief Executive of BlackBridge Executives and says the leadership gap is widening as transformation outpaces capacity and capability. She helps organisations bridge that gap, fast, inclusively, and with measurable outcomes. 

We have a good chat on my podcast and discovered that for over 20 years Caroline pioneered the interim, fractional and on‑demand executive market in Australia, placing mission‑fit C‑suite leaders who deliver results.  

Prior to setting up Blackbridge, Caroline was a Senior Partner at a global executive search firm, specialising in interim executive search and is a very well connected lady! Our podcast interview explores Caroline’s career journey, and how she ensures organisations succeed in senior leadership talent acquisition.

Caroline is the co-author of The Rise of the Interim Executive, an award-winning book for executives who want to explore and succeed in the interim executive marketplace and host of The Portfolio Pod podcast. 

This is an interview you won’t want to miss!  Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gKXS679u 


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Jane Jackson, Caroline McAulifee, recruitment, executive search

If the job search is starting to feel like shouting into a void… this is for you.

I want to show you something I keep in my garden that may help you.

It’s a hand-carved bowl. Filled with stones. Each one carries a word – an affirmation – for the moments when the silence from recruiters is deafening, when the rejections are stacking up, and when you're starting to wonder whether it's you.

It isn't you.

But it might be your strategy.

I’m sharing one of those stones today. 

"Actions Get Results." 

Every application, every conversation, every connection you make – it all counts. It’s the consistency that will help you make a break through. Even when it doesn't feel like it.

If you're in the middle of a job search right now and something isn't working, the most valuable thing you can do is find out exactly WHERE THE GAP IS.

That's why I created my Career Success Quiz for you.

It's free. It takes two minutes. And the moment you finish, you receive your results, your personal analysis, and your recommendations for what to focus on next.

No waiting. No vague advice. Just clarity.

👉 Take the quiz here: www.janejacksoncoach.com

And watch this space – click the BELL 🔔 on my profile as over the coming weeks I'll share more inspiration for you from each stone in this bowl. 

Each one is for you if you’re navigating a career change, need to reassess after a redundancy, or simply ready for something that fits better.

 #JobSearch #CareerCoach #Redundancy #CareerAdvice

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