The LinkedIn™ Lounge Podcast

Hosted by Britta Blanski

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102

Latest episode

Oct 2026

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EN-US

About the show

LinkedIn™ is one big large live networking event that doesn't end and the party just keeps on growing. Have a seat and listen in as people share their unique experiences within the workplace, work culture, and also using LinkedIn™ which has opened doors of opportunity for them. I hope this podcast will leave you inspired to also start using LinkedIn™, take action, and help you achieve all your personal and professional goals!

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October 29, 2026Episode 6138 min

Nice Isn’t Always Kind: The Honest Habits That Build Trust at Work with Peggy Kendall

Peggy Kendall, Chair of Communication Studies at Bethel University and co-author of Trust at a Distance , shares how Gen Z is setting healthier boundaries with technology and why remote work leaves us filling in the blanks with stories that aren’t true. Learn practical ways to build trust through predictable check-ins and to start difficult conversations with curiosity instead of certainty. Connect with Peggy: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-kendall/ Website : https://peggykendall.com/ Book : https://a.co/d/0hQfFoya

October 15, 2026Episode 6034 min

Hidden Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Own Life with Mike Swartz

Mike Swartz of Empowerment Consulting joins me to discuss mental fitness, self-sabotage, and what it means to take greater ownership of how we show up in our lives. Mike shares how coaching transformed his own life through some of its most challenging moments and explains why mental fitness is less about “doing more” and more about building simple practices that help us stay grounded, present, and intentional. Connect with Mike: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachmikeswartz/ Website : www.empowermentconsultingllc.com Saboteur Assessment: https://positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/ Free Chemistry Call Free Saboteur Discovery Session

October 8, 2026Episode 5911 min

LinkedIn™ Personal Profile vs. LinkedIn™ Company Page

Where to start on LinkedIn - by getting your company page up and running and active, or by sharing more and being more active on your own personal profile. In this episode, I walk through the benefits of both and, based on your context and situation, where you should start. LinkedIn™ Foundations Guide: https://my.brittajuneandco.com/linkedinguide Website: https://brittajuneandco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/

September 24, 2026Episode 5854 min

Your Signal Strength: Mastering Every Communication Skill

Career and Leadership Coach Andy LaCivita joins me to share how to communicate with more clarity and influence, and gives a practical framework to see communication as a practice and not just knowledge. Connect with Andy: LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/andrewlacivita YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andylacivita Milewalk Academy: https://www.milewalkacademy.com/ Book - Signal Strength: https://a.co/d/07GepEbm

September 17, 2026Episode 5710 min

Where to Start When You Want to Share on LinkedIn™

In this episode, I share what I would do first if I wanted to start sharing on LinkedIn. Connect with Britta: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/ Website : https://brittajuneandco.com/

August 6, 2026Episode 5632 min

Why We Love to Hate LinkedIn™

You've all heard someone complain about LinkedIn; maybe you even complain about it yourself. "The platform is full of self-promotion and bragging content -ugh!" But is that really the case? In this episode, I walk through the unique phenomenon of people bashing LinkedIn, why that is, and how you can approach the platform with a different perspective. Let's connect: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski Website : https://brittajuneandco.com/ 50 LinkedIn Content Prompts: https://my.brittajuneandco.com/50contentideas Studies Mentioned Episode: PNAS : https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1908369116 Nature : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-023-01538-4 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/article/abs/negativity-biases-and-political-ideology-a-comparative-test-across-17-countries/F80A700B09BE107D15C51A3301C495E7 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8554093/

July 23, 2026Episode 5540 min

Overcoming Mindset Blocks to Sharing on LinkedIn

Sharing on LinkedIn can be SO hard! The voice inside our heads gives us lots of reasons why not to publish a post or be more visible on the platform. In the episode, I cover: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Mindset Hurdles on LinkedIn Reframing LinkedIn as a Live Networking Event Shifting Focus from Influence to Impact and Portfolio Building Addressing Compliance, Negative Feedback, and Worst-Case Scenarios Mindset Affirmations and Actionable Steps for Sharing Website : www.brittajuneandco.com LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/ 15 Content Prompts: https://my.brittajuneandco.com/contentprompts

July 14, 2026Episode 5410 min

Stop Chasing the Vanity Metrics

Have you been telling yourself lately that it's not even worth showing up online anymore? I walk through what's happening online and why even content with zero likes, zero comments, and low reach is still worthwhile to get out there in the world. Connect: Website: www.brittajuneandco.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/

May 18, 2026Episode 5315 min

Creating Content for LinkedIn in the Age of AI

In this episode, I break down 4 reasons why it's absolutely worth creating your own unique content in an online space that's filled with more and more AI-generated content. LinkedIn needs your original voice! This is your encouragement to continue writing and sharing. Connect with Britta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski Website : www.brittajuneandco.com

March 20, 2026Episode 5214 min

What Makes Your LinkedIn™ Profile Stand Out To Recruiters

I recently spoke with several recruiters and gained their personal insight into what they're really looking for on your LinkedIn™ profile. Listen to see what they want to see and how you make sure you're doing this without spending hours on the platform. ________________________________________________________________ 50 Low-Effort Content Ideas: https://my.brittajuneandco.com/50contentideas Website: https://www.brittajuneandco.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/en/