How do you build a personal brand that actually opens doors without feeling like you’re performing for likes?
On this episode of the podcast, Claudia Cardinali – Head of Strategy at Great Influence, the agency behind the personal brands of some of the UK’s most influential entrepreneurs – breaks down exactly that. She explores how professionals can use LinkedIn as a long-term career asset rather than a content chore, why sustainable consistency matters more than chasing viral hits, and how AI works best as a thinking partner, not a ghostwriter.
Claudia also reflects on how she built her own career on LinkedIn during the pandemic, sharing what “standing out without selling out” really looks like in 2025. The episode unpacks how leaders and teams can post with intention, remove pressure from the process, and treat online presence as a strategic tool rather than a performance.
Key takeaways:
• Treat LinkedIn as leverage for future opportunities rather than a vanity platform.
• Post for the right people, not for reach.
• Systems beat motivation — build a workflow that keeps you visible.
• AI can sharpen your thinking, but it can’t replace your voice.
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