Dearest Reader,
How are you feeling as you settle in?
Take a moment to breathe and notice your body. Loosen your shoulders. Drop your jaw. Let your breath come back to you.
These little pauses are where clarity tends to surface.
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✨ This Week's Actionable Tip
Commit to two things:
1️⃣ Spend two 15-minute sessions connecting this week.
Not scrolling.
Not “liking.”
Connecting.
Ideas:
- Reach out to past coworkers
- Engage with leaders you admire
- Comment meaningfully on posts in your industry
- Send a note of appreciation to someone who impacted your career
- Connect with people from conferences, church, parenting circles, or your local community
You never know which conversation will bring the next opportunity, partnership, or open door.
2️⃣ Nurture one connection you already have.
Send a quick message:
“Thinking of you today — how are things going on your side?”
It’s simple. And powerful.
Consistency beats strategy every time.
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🌱 Wrapping Up Our LinkedIn Mini-Series
Over the last few weeks we’ve talked about:
✔️ Your Presence — how your photo, banner, and bio tell your story
✔️ Your Credibility — how skills, endorsements, and accomplishments back that story up
This week, we’re closing the loop with something people often underestimate:
⭐ This Week: The Power of Connections & Nurturing Your Network
Because your profile is only one half of LinkedIn.
The other half? The people who see it.
Connections build relevance.
Relevance builds visibility.
Visibility builds opportunity.
Even the strongest profile can’t do its job if it sits quietly in a corner.
Your network is the ecosystem your career grows inside.
🔍 Why This Matters
Especially
If You’re an Executive or a Business Owner
Executives and entrepreneurs often get busy leading, building, and putting out fires — and networking becomes the first thing to fall off the list.
But here’s the truth:
Your network is one of your strongest assets.
Leaders who maintain healthy, active connections benefit from:
- Stronger talent pipelines
- Higher visibility for future board or executive roles
- More partnerships and collaboration opportunities
- Reputation longevity
- A support system during transitions or burnout seasons
And for business owners:
- Warm leads come through people, not posts
- Visibility and trust convert faster with human ties
- Referrals expand your reach more than paid ads ever will
In other words:
Your connections become your credibility.
Your credibility becomes your career capital.
🪷 Quote for Reflection “Your network is your personal board of advisors.
Treat it with care.”
What does this stir in you today?
🤝 How to Build Stronger LinkedIn Relationships
Here are a few guiding principles:
✔️ Add value first.
Share insight.
Offer help.
Respond with kindness.
✔️ Follow companies and leaders aligned with your goals.
Not the ones you think you “should” follow — the ones that match where you’re headed.
✔️ Share what you’re learning.
Executives admire people who are growing.
Business owners trust people who stay curious.
✔️ Show up consistently — even in small ways.
Two minutes here and there builds more momentum than one big push.
✔️ Keep your story alive.
Your updates, posts, comments, and shared articles help people remember who you are and what you do.
💛 Want support while you navigate your next chapter?
If you want someone walking beside you — helping you refine your direction, your story, and your professional presence — I would love to support you.
👉 Schedule a free clarity call here.
And if you prefer a self-paced experience:
👉 Your Dream Job Pivot is perfect for guiding you through a career change, a return to the workforce, or a shift in direction.
Catch the latest podcast episodes of Wellness in Every Season
Episode 162: How to Listen Better and Episode 163: Wealth is a Mindset
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Listen on Spotify here and on Apple Podcasts here,
or watch on Youtube here.
If there’s a topic you’re craving support around, hit reply—I’m listening. And if an episode has helped you, consider sharing it or leaving a review. Your words help this space grow, and your heart shapes what comes next. 🌿
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🌸 Quote for Reflection
“Your network is your personal board of advisors.
Treat it with care.”
✍️ Journal Prompts
- Who are three people I want to reconnect with this month?
- Who has quietly influenced my career that I could thank?
- What kinds of connections align with the goals I have for this next season?
🌼 Affirmations
- “I am building connections that support who I am becoming.”
- “My presence creates opportunities.”
- “I cultivate relationships that lift my life, my work, and my purpose.”
🔮 Looking Ahead
Next week, we move into a fresh topic — but still connected to your growth and leadership:
How to recover from the workaholic mindset and how to rewind your addiction to stress.