#56: LinkedIn Strategy For Leaders: What Matters Now For Your Career In 2026 With Karen Tisdell

Are you using LinkedIn strategically to support where you want to go next in your career?

Whether you’re a leader looking to use LinkedIn more intentionally in 2026, implement the daily habits to build real traction over time, or rethink how you position yourself, today’s episode is for you. 

I’m joined by Karen Tisdell -- one of Australia's leading LinkedIn experts, a talented LinkedIn profile writer, trainer and my go-to person for all things LinkedIn.

What I love about Karen’s story is how she’s built her career brick by brick and one connection at a time, using LinkedIn as her medium. But despite having a platform of 26K followers, she doesn’t describe herself as a LinkedIn guru.

Karen’s created a career around her gifts of storytelling, communication and genuine connection. She’s proof YOU can design a career around your talents and what you love too! 

In this practical episode, we explore how she’s built this incredible career, the power of LinkedIn and how you can use it strategically to grow your network and career.  

You'll learn:

• How Karen made the shift from 14 years in recruitment to becoming Australia's top LinkedIn profile writer
• The reason she's reinvented her career again in the past year and her biggest piece of advice for others navigating a career crossroads right NOW
• Top tips for building your network on LinkedIn -- and the power of informational interviews for turning connections into genuine professional relationships 
• How to write an effective About section, especially when you have a long or varied career
• Why finding your 'red thread' is critical to position yourself for where you want to go -- particularly when shifting careers or building a portfolio path
• Smart, subtle ways to grow your network and quietly explore new opportunities -- without alerting your boss 
• How to engage and share value on LinkedIn without sounding self-promotional or like you're 'selling yourself'

So hit play NOW -- and let’s dive in!

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LINKS:

Connect with Karen: 

→ LinkedIn 

→ Website

Connect with Stacey:

→ Ready to find clarity, build confidence and create a strategy to take ownership of your career? Check out the Ignite Your Career program.

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→ Learn more about my services for individuals and organisations at staceyback.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.