S6E5: Leveling Up on LinkedIn with Portia Obeng

In this episode, Laura discusses increasing visibility on LinkedIn with Portia Obeng, Social Media Strategist & LinkedIn Coach.  They discuss how LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for professional growth and personal branding, while also addressing the challenges and reservations people have with using the platform. 

Portia provides tactical tips for optimizing LinkedIn profiles, including the use of keywords and avoiding cliches. She also emphasizes the importance of mindset and self-worth in personal branding, and discusses strategies for building meaningful connections on LinkedIn to help individuals increase their professional opportunities. 

 

About Portia

Portia Obeng is a social media strategist and LinkedIn coach with over 10 years of experience in social media strategy and content management. She helps people level up on LinkedIn, gain clarity, and make more money.

Portia loves being Ghanaian, spicy food, dancing, roller skating, live music, listening to podcasts, experiencing new countries, and reading a good book (preferably on a beautiful beach in Ghana).and more. 

 

Connect with Portia

Website: www.portiaobeng.com

Connect with Portia on TikTok 

Connect with Portia on LinkedIn

 

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Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights 

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