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In this week’s Work It Like a Mum podcast, we’re sharing the third session from our Momentum Career Summer Series, designed to help women build their confidence, increase their visibility and unlock new career opportunities.

Elizabeth Willetts is joined by career advancement coach Leanne Cooper, founder of You First Coaching, to explore how LinkedIn, networking and personal branding can help you access the hidden job market and create opportunities that never make it onto job boards. 

Together, they share practical strategies to help you overcome visibility fears, strengthen your personal brand and use LinkedIn with confidence to attract promotions, new roles and meaningful professional connections. 

What we cover:

•  Why around 80% of jobs are never advertised, and how networking helps you uncover hidden opportunities. 
•  How limiting beliefs and mindset can stop you from becoming visible in your career. 
•  Why your personal brand matters and how to define what you want to be known for. 
•  Practical ways to optimise your LinkedIn profile so recruiters and hiring managers can find you. 
•  The four key habits that build visibility: Comments, Content, Conversations and Connections.
•  How small, consistent actions can lead to promotions, new opportunities and stronger professional relationships. 

Key takeaways:

•  Opportunities often come through people and conversations, not job adverts. 
•  Your thoughts shape your actions—and your actions create your career results. 
•  A strong personal brand helps others understand your value before you even meet them. 
•  LinkedIn is more than an online CV—it's a powerful tool for building visibility and credibility. 
•  Confidence grows by taking action, showing up consistently and putting yourself out there—even when it feels uncomfortable. 

Why listen:

If you've ever wondered how to make LinkedIn work for you, felt uncomfortable talking about yourself or struggled to build professional connections, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you grow your visibility, build meaningful relationships and unlock career opportunities you may never have known existed. 

Show links:

Connect with  Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn here

Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn here

Visit Leanne’s website here 

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