THE CAMPFIRE CIRCLE | executive visibility, thought leadership, brand storytelling, personal brand, Linkedin marketing – Details, episodes & analysis

*In the episode, I accidentally say "offensive" instead of "defensive" when talking about my second takeaway - my error!*

I just got back from the Communications Network Conference in Kansas City!
I’m taking a page out of my own book (aka the previous episode) and sharing key takeaways and practical applications from what I learned – specifically for your thought leadership and executive visibility on LinkedIn.

We discussed:
[01:54] Tips for showing up confidently with your messaging
[04:40] Storytelling as a defensive strategy
[07:05] Tying back stories to what’s actually important
[09:46] Create a thoughtful digital footprint on LinkedIn
[11:58] Post-election communication strategies

To read a full transcript of the episode, visit: LUMOS MARKETING

Resources from this episode:
Want free thought leadership support straight into your inbox? Sign up for the Firestarter Newsletter at https://lumosmarketing.co/firestarter
Check out my webinar with CommsNet earlier this year: LinkedIn for Social Impact Communicators in 2024
Session Speaker Information:

• Jonah Berger
• Center for Public Interest Communications and the Council on Foundations
• Kate Tellers at The Moth
• Sree Sreenivasan, CEO of Digimentors
• Democracy Fund

Next year’s conference is in Denver, Oct 15 - 17, 2025. 

Other Campfire Circle podcast episodes I recommend:
Catch up with last episode: Episode 66: Using LinkedIn to create your conference networking strategy
Episode 53: 10 Copy Coaching Tips for Engaging LinkedIn Content

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Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:
LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya
Instagram: @taniabhat
Website: lumosmarketing.co

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We’re in the thick of conference season. LinkedIn is a great tool to prepare for gatherings beforehand, build stronger connections during the event, and maintain relationships into the future.
How do you maximize LinkedIn for conferences? The work starts before you arrive and continues after you leave. Let’s talk about it. 
In this episode, we'll explore how to leverage LinkedIn to have a better conference experience, and to turn those brief conference encounters into ongoing relationships that can drive your mission forward.

We discussed:
[02:25] Leveraging LinkedIn before the conference
[11:32] Maximizing your conference experience
[14:39] Effective follow-up strategies after a conference

To read a full transcript of the episode, visit: LUMOS MARKETING

Resources from this episode:

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Other Campfire Circle podcast episodes I recommend:
Episode 1: Turning Conversations Into Cash with Quinn Conyers
Episode 47: LinkedIn’s Algorithm … What you Should Know
Episode 53: 10 Copy Coaching Tips for Engaging LinkedIn Content

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Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:
LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya
Instagram: @taniabhat
Website: lumosmarketing.co

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It’s Spring – everything around us is getting ready to blossom! This episode features some off the cuff thoughts that may be resonant for you in this season, as we leave winter behind.

I talk about:
[02:09] Creating an arm of my business for B2B organizations
[05:16] Navigating the B2B marketplace as a consultant
[06:48] Positioning yourself as a go-to voice in 2024
[07:40] Thought leadership efforts both in and out of LinkedIn
[08:54] Reflecting on the February LinkedIn Content Sprint
[10:51] Moving into my new house, cherry blossoms, and magic

To read a full transcript of the episode, visit: LUMOS MARKETING

Resources from this episode:
Join the Waitlist for the last LinkedIn Content Sprint cohort in June 2024 here.
Get the Firestarter Weekly Email: Join 1,500+ changemakers who read my Wednesday recap on what's working (or worth inquiring into) to build your thought leadership brand and social impact business on LinkedIn.

Other Campfire Circle podcast episodes I recommend:
Episode 29: Courageously Attract Your Champagne Clients with Mariah Coz
Episode 33: Breaking Down The Barriers Behind Batching LinkedIn Content
Episode 52: Grow Your Email List with LinkedIn with Jess Campbell

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Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:
LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya
Instagram: @taniabhat
Website: lumosmarketing.co

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Whether you were actually born between February 19 and March 20 or not, those attracted to social impact work often resonate with Pisces traits like sensitivity, creativity, empathy, and compassion. 
What better time than Pisces season to dig into our deepest stories, feel our emotions, dream up big visions, and use all that empathetic energy as fuel to build trust and community? 
In this episode, I share how you can use Pisces superpowers as you build your brand and business as a changemaker. I also invited fellow Pisces sisters to join me by the campfire and share their insights. You’ll hear Zina Rodriguez speak on empathy, Kamilah Martin speak on slow flows, Lyrik Fryer speak on emotion, and Dana Snyder speak on creativity.

We discussed:
[02:51] Pisces superpower of compassion 
[05:57] Pisces superpower of being artistic
[08:59] Pisces superpower of intuition
[12:49]  Pisces superpowers of imagination and vision\
[14:57] Zina Rodriguez on empathy
[16:39] Kamilah Martin on “slow flows”
[17:23] Lyrik Fryer on emotion
[19:05] Dana Snyder on creativity

To read a full transcript of the episode, visit: LUMOS MARKETING

Other Campfire Circle podcast episodes I recommend:
Episode 49: Creating Compelling Offers Panel at Jordan Gill’s Make Your Mark Live™ (featuring Lyrik Fryer’s counterpart at WorkPlay Branding, Dr. Traci Szemkus)
Episode 39: Are you cultivating your creativity? Here’s how.
Episode 24: Liberation, LinkedIn, and Leading through Change with Kamilah Martin
Episode 6: Reframing Thought Leadership as ‘Lived Leadership’

Connect with Zina Rodriguez:
LinkedIn: Zina Navarro-Rodriguez
Website: zndconsulting.com
Instagram: @zina_advocate

Connect with Kamilah Martin:
LinkedIn: Kamilah Martin
Website: katalystconsult.com
Instagram: @katalystconsult

Connect with Lyrik Fryer:
LinkedIn: Lyrik Fryer
Website: workplaybranding.com
Instagram: @workplaybranding

Connect with Dana Snyder:
LinkedIn: Dana Snyder
Website: positiveequation.com
Podcast: Missions to Movements

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Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:
LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya
Instagram: @taniabhat
Website: lumosmarketing.co

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Our personal brand is a powerful business tool to establish trust, credibility, and belonging in a world where face-to-face is not always an option. Cher Jones specializes in personal branding for the hybrid workplace, and she joined us on this episode of the Campfire Circle to tell us all about it!
Her mission is teaching leaders who love their jobs and the companies they work for how to develop a strategic personal brand so they can take charge of their own success at work.
Join us in The Campfire Circle as Cher walks us through the mindset of showing up online, leveraging social media for work, and achieving a socially active presence.
“I need to let people know what I'm good at, so they can use me more in those situations where I can add the best value. But there’s a lot of unpacking, rewiring, and giving yourself the language to feel good about … actually owning that [expertise].” - Cher Jones

We discussed:
[02:20] What Cher grew through to become the guide she is today
[10:15] How employees' personal brands build workplace culture and belonging
[14:30] Handling mindset blocks about personal branding and visibility
[17:51] Breaking cultural norms to build standout personal brands as women of color
[22:26] How Cher produces her epic LinkedIn lives
[27:23] How to practice going Live on LinkedIn
[31:05] Cher’s vision for the future

To read a full transcript of the episode, visit: LUMOS MARKETING

Resources from this episode:
Get the Firestarter Weekly Email: Join 1,500+ changemakers who read my Wednesday recap on what's working (or worth inquiring into) to build your thought leadership brand and social impact business on LinkedIn.

Other Campfire Circle podcast episodes I recommend:
Episode 30: What makes LinkedIn the Best Place to Build your Brand and Business?
Episode 24: Liberation, LinkedIn, and Leading through Change with Kamilah Martin
Episode 1: Turning Conversations Into Cash with Quinn Conyers

Connect with Cher Jones:
LinkedIn: Cher Jones
Instagram: @itscherjones
Website: trainwithsociallyactive.com

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Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:
LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya
Instagram: @taniabhat
Website: lumosmarketing.co

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When I served as a nonprofit executive director, I read Denise Brosseau’s book, ‘Ready To Be a Thought Leader?’ It taught me everything I needed to know to step into thought leadership, and start creating a ripple effect in my community.
In this episode, we come full circle! I am joined by Denise Brosseau, CEO, Keynote Speaker, Thought Leadership Strategist, Author, Executive Coach, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor.
“Thought leadership is not just about being known. It’s about being known for making a difference.” - Denise Brosseau

We discussed:
[02:34] Why Denise became a thought leader on thought leadership
[05:40] How to create your own influential platforms to attract the right investors
[08:49] Why thought leadership can be challenging (hint: it’s a marathon, not a sprint)
[10:54] What’s thought leadership vs. personal branding
[13:20] How to not burnout while pursuing your big vision
[22:30] Getting over the itty bitty shitty committee
[27:31] Can there be more than one thought leader in an organization?
[29:58] Thought leadership ideas for those who don’t love writing
[32:41] Denise’s big vision for the world

To read a full transcript of the episode, visit: LUMOS MARKETING

Resources from this episode:
Discover 10 ways to make a difference as a thought leader at Denise Brosseau’s website: https://thoughtleadershiplab.com/
Get the Firestarter Weekly Email: Join 1,500+ changemakers who read my Wednesday recap on what's working (or worth inquiring into) to build your thought leadership brand and social impact business on LinkedIn.

Other Campfire Circle podcast episodes I recommend:
Episode 50: Q&A: Thought Leadership on LinkedIn – Celebrating 50 Episodes!
Episode 37: Dismantling Imposter Syndrome to Build New Thoughts as a Thought Leader
Episode 14: Four Questions to Build your Thought Leadership Brand

Connect with Denise Brosseau:
LinkedIn: Denise Brosseau
Website: thoughtleadershiplab.com

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Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:
LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya
Instagram: @taniabhat
Website: lumosmarketing.co

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You want your LinkedIn content to build trust and community right? To make your ideal reader stop their scroll and start thinking differently about the issue you can help them with?
In this episode, I’m sharing my top 10 tips on HOW to write more engaging, effective, and powerful LinkedIn content, which comes from copy coaching (yes I did the math) almost 1,000 posts inside my Content Sprints.

We talk about:
[02:57] What copy coaching actually is
[03:39] How to be more YOU
[09:45] How to be clear, concise, and digestible
[12:22] How to keep your ideal reader in mind
[16:33] How to be strategic

To read a full transcript of the episode, visit: LUMOS MARKETING

Resources from this episode:
If you want a supportive space to practice and operationalize these writing tips, consider joining the February LinkedIn Content Sprint while spots are available. You’ll learn to batch a sequence of 24 strategic LinkedIn posts alongside a community of peers AND get my 1:1 copy coaching on posts you write.  Grab one of the 20 spots here.
Try the Hemingway Editor to help you identify what’s in passive voice in your text so you can edit it up and make the switch to active voice.
Check out this Loom video where I actually copy coach 5 real LinkedIn posts, so you can see what I mean in practice.

Other Campfire Circle podcast episodes I recommend:
Episode 45: Thought Leadership on LinkedIn: A Case Study with Kel Haney
Episode 36: Steal my LinkedIn Poll Strategy to Spark Convos and Community
Episode 33: Breaking Down The Barriers Behind Batching LinkedIn Content

Want free thought leadership support straight into your inbox? Sign up for the Firestarter Newsletter at https://lumosmarketing.co/firestarter

Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:
LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya
Instagram: @taniabhat
Website: lumosmarketing.co

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You’ve probably heard how important it is to build your email list. But people’s email addresses aren't just going to drop from the sky. They've got to come from somewhere and what better place than LinkedIn - the place where so many of your decision-makers are already hanging out?
My dear friend and email marketing queen, Jess Campbell and I partnered on a workshop to share real strategies of what actually has worked for us when it comes to growing an email list of engaged subscribers with LinkedIn as a discovery platform. It was SO DANG GOOD I had to share a replay with you. Enjoy!

We discussed:
[09:32] Why focus on your email list and LinkedIn together
[13:46] How to productize your email list
[20:38] How to optimize your LinkedIn profile to promote your email list
[31:37] The power of an enticing waitlist
[37:32] Collaborations and LinkedIn Polls
[44:18] Freebies and ways to share them on LinkedIn
[56:26] Q&A Session

To read a full transcript of the episode, visit: LUMOS MARKETING

Resources:
Subscribe to Jess’s newsletter for nonprofit consultants.
Get the Firestarter Weekly Email: Want my Wednesday recap on what's working (or worth inquiring into) for folks building a thought leadership brand on LinkedIn? Join my list!
Other Campfire Circle podcast episodes I recommend:
Episode 32: Beat imposter thoughts and content blocks with a High Five File
Episode 36: Steal my LinkedIn Poll Strategy to Spark Convos and Community
Episode 40: Measure the Magic: Tracking Resonance Instead of Reach

Connect with Jess Campbell:
Website: outintheboons.me
LinkedIn: Jess Campbell
Podcast: Confessions With Jess and Cindy
Instagram: @outintheboons_

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Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:
LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya
Instagram: @taniabhat
Website: lumosmarketing.co

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I'm sharing the first episode from my Thought Leadership Clarity Course, an 8 part audio “Slow Study” and accompanying workbook full of questions, practices, and exercises designed to hone in on your personal vision, story, perspective, translating all of that onto LinkedIn, and then growing from there.
This work is foundational because when you have deep clarity in your purpose, you'll never run out of stories to share, perfect-fit clients to serve, and aligned partnerships to build.
With this episode, you'll gain momentum - both from an external marketing perspective and an internal healing perspective - to powerfully share your wisdom and become a go-to guide in your sector.

We discussed:
[02:42] Introducing the Thought Leadership Clarity Course
[05:25] Dismantling the barriers around your visibility work
[10:50] Honing in on the bigger problem that you solve for
[12:56] How your thought leadership can create real change
[16:00] An exercise to build relationship with your inner chaperone

Resources from this episode:
Click here to grab your accompanying Workbook for this first episode or buy the course. Use coupon code CLARITY40 -  valid until December 31, 2023.

Other Campfire Circle podcast episodes I recommend:
Episode 17: Practicing Inclusion on Purpose with Ruchika Tulshyan
Episode 25: Four Barriers to Visibility on LinkedIn (and How to Overcome them)
Episode 37: Dismantling Imposter Syndrome to Build New Thoughts as a Thought Leader

Want free thought leadership support straight into your inbox? Sign up for the Firestarter Newsletter at https://lumosmarketing.co/firestarter

Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:
LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya
Instagram: @taniabhat
Website: lumosmarketing.co

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We’ve hit the big 50! Episodes, that is.  Thanks for sitting by the fire as we share stories, build community, and spark visionary ideas through thought leadership here on the podcast.
In this special episode, I’ve answered 6 crowdsourced questions from the community. They’re timestamped below, so tune in and enjoy!

[01:15] Q1. How can I share interesting stories from a seemingly boring field? From Ashley Shuler, Digital Project Management Consultant
[08:07] Q2. Is it OK to post outside of a strategic framework - about things that don’t have to do with my consulting work? From Tracy Keys, Donor Retention Strategist for Animal Protection Nonprofits
[13:03] Q3. What’s the difference between sales, marketing, branding, and thought leadership and how do they work together? From Dulari Gandhi, Social Impact Communications Consultant
[18:07] Q4. How do you think about the idea of hooks in content? From Lex Roman, Growth Marketing Experimentation Facilitator for Service-Based Businesses
[21:48] Q5. What’s a non-spammy or better way to improve engagement on LinkedIn that some of the things that we currently see? From Christina Tzavaras Edwards, Marketing and Business Coach for Nonprofits and Social Impact Entrepreneurs
[28:06] Q6. How can I make showing up on LinkedIn a joyful experience? From Jennice Chewlin, Equitable Health and Wellness Training Facilitator for Workplaces

To read a full transcript of the episode, visit: LUMOS MARKETING

Resources from this episode:
Join the waitlist for the February 2024 LinkedIn Content Sprint to batch a strategic sequence of thought leadership content, along with my copy coaching on everything you create.
Check out my Thought Leadership Clarity Course. Because when you're in a deep relationship with your "why", you'll never run out of stories to share, perfect-fit clients to serve, or aligned partnerships to build.

Other Campfire Circle podcast episodes I recommended:
Episode 40: Measure the Magic: Tracking Resonance Instead of Reach
Episode 20: Find your Niche by Serving Your Past Self with Joy Malek
Episode 45: Thought Leadership on LinkedIn: A Case Study with Kel Haney

Want free thought leadership support straight into your inbox? Sign up for the Firestarter Newsletter at https://lumosmarketing.co/firestarter

Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:
LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya
Instagram: @taniabhat
Website: lumosmarketing.co

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