How to Build Authority on LinkedIn Without Being Boring
In this LinkedIn mastery episode, I sit down with Helen Pamely and Holly Cope — the LinkedIn Academy duo who've cracked the code on professional networking without the soul-crushing corporate fakeness — to expose why your LinkedIn strategy is failing and how to turn boring announcements into business-building connections.
From revealing why "I'm delighted to announce" posts are career suicide to explaining the psychology behind viral thought leadership content, Helen and Holly demolish the myths around professional social media and show you how to network authentically at scale.
Whether you're a partner afraid to lift your head above the parapet, a senior associate drowning in "delighted to announce" posts, or a professional who thinks LinkedIn is just for Gen Z, this conversation will revolutionize how you show up online and turn your digital presence into your most powerful business development tool.
What we cover:
✔️ The LinkedIn transformation: from CV platform to networking on steroids
✔️ Why your boring announcements are killing your engagement
✔️ The storytelling revolution: how to make legal updates actually interesting
✔️ Cold DM disasters: why your sales pitches are backfiring spectacularly
✔️ Thought leadership vs. news reporting: adding your expert opinion
✔️ The engagement strategy: who to connect with and why it matters
✔️ Personal vs. professional boundaries: wedding photos, holiday pics, and authenticity
✔️ The commenting goldmine: why three daily comments beat monthly posts
✔️ Profile optimization secrets that actually get you noticed
✔️ Building your 24/7 networking room with strategic connections
✔️ The private vs. personal distinction: what to share and what to keep
Helen and Holly don't just teach LinkedIn tactics — they reveal how authentic professional networking can replace traditional business development and why showing up as your real self is the ultimate competitive advantage.
Timestamps:
00:02 – From 400 connections to 40,000 followers: Helen's LinkedIn transformation
07:34 – Why senior partners are making huge LinkedIn mistakes
12:11 – The storytelling secret that changed everything
17:22 – LinkedIn strategy 101: where to start when your profile is dusty
25:48 – Engagement tactics: who to follow and how to connect meaningfully
31:27 – Thought leadership mastery: opinions vs. news reporting
36:17 – Personal boundaries: holiday photos, weddings, and professional authenticity
49:49 – Three things to stop doing on LinkedIn immediately
52:11 – Three things to start doing today for LinkedIn success
Resources:
Helen Pamely and Holly Cope on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Academy course and resources
Free LinkedIn starter pack and frameworks
Newsletter subscription for ongoing LinkedIn tips
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🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/
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The Gene Mutation 90% of Us Have (But Doctors Don't Test For) with Risa Groux
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In this fertility-meets-thyroid revelation episode, I sit down with Risa Groux — functional nutritionist and thyroid specialist — to expose why your "underachieving" thyroid might actually be screaming for help and how the most common gene mutation (that 90% of us have) could be sabotaging your health.
From revealing how she reversed Hashimoto's with a shocking dental discovery to explaining why your doctor's thyroid prescription might be making you worse, Risa drops serious truth bombs about root causes that conventional medicine completely ignores.
Whether you're struggling with unexplained weight gain, recurring miscarriages, chronic fatigue, or have been told your thyroid is "fine" despite feeling terrible, this conversation will revolutionize how you approach thyroid health and show you there's hope beyond synthetic medications.
What we cover: ✔️ The MTHFR revelation: why 90% of us can't process B vitamins properly ✔️ Miscarriage mysteries: the nutrient deficiencies hiding behind pregnancy loss ✔️ Why folic acid (in most prenatals) might actually increase cancer risk ✔️ The T4-only medication scandal: why Synthroid fails most people ✔️ Hashimoto's reversal: how a 23-year-old dental infection was the missing piece ✔️ Heavy metal poisoning from "healthy" tuna consumption ✔️ Endocrine disruptor epidemic: from BPA cans to golf course chemicals ✔️ Why your swimming routine might be destroying your thyroid ✔️ The exercise paradox: why marathon training can wreck thyroid function ✔️ Natural vs. synthetic hormones: the desiccated thyroid controversy ✔️ Detox done right: liver support for conception and beyond
Risa doesn't just treat symptoms — she proves that with proper testing and root cause investigation, even "permanent" thyroid conditions can be reversed naturally.
Timestamps: 00:01 – The "underachieving" thyroid diagnosis that changed everything 04:20 – MTHFR gene mutation: why 90% of us need methylated B vitamins 10:10 – Miscarriage prevention: the nutrient deficiencies doctors miss 17:46 – Hashimoto's discovery: when your body attacks your thyroid 26:10 – The dental connection: 23-year-old infection as autoimmune trigger 31:28 – Synthetic vs. natural thyroid hormones: why desiccated works better 37:17 – High-achiever thyroid burnout: stress and the endocrine system 42:14 – Toxic load reality check: golf courses, pools, and hidden chemicals 47:00 – Detox protocols: liver support for fertility and thyroid health 53:21 – Exercise and thyroid: why more isn't always better
Resources:
Risa Groux Nutrition: risagrouxnutrition.com
MTHFR gene testing information
Methylated B vitamin supplements (look for methylfolate and methylcobalamin)
Functional thyroid testing including Free T3, T3 uptake, and antibodies
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Navigating Pressure and Performance on the Partnership Track with Ed Crosse
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In this career-defining episode, I sit down with Ed Crosse — disputes partner at Simmons & Simmons and mental health advocate — to explore how the legal profession is finally breaking its silence around wellbeing and why vulnerability has become the ultimate leadership strength.
From revealing his own health crisis and panic attacks on the motorway to explaining why sending that Friday night email destroys more than just weekends, Ed shares raw insights about surviving and thriving in BigLaw without sacrificing your sanity.
Whether you're a law student picking up dangerous habits, an NQ drowning in conflicting deadlines, or a senior associate on the partnership track, this conversation will transform how you approach legal practice and show you it's possible to be both brilliant and human.
What we cover:
✔️ The cultural shift: from "client first, always" to sustainable legal practice
✔️ Why the best lawyers often don't make partner on the first try
✔️ The partnership transition crisis: when networking becomes more important than billing
✔️ Generational workplace tensions: are younger lawyers less resilient or more honest?
✔️ The hemochromatosis revelation: how undiagnosed health issues masked as work stress
✔️ Why going viral on LinkedIn about mental health didn't hurt his career
✔️ The Friday night email epidemic and how it serves no one
✔️ Partnership track survival: managing conflicting deadlines and over-pleasing tendencies
✔️ Personal branding for lawyers: why speaking engagements generate million-dollar cases
✔️ The Middle East legal migration and what it means for the industry
✔️ Five practical wellness hacks that actually work in legal practice
Ed doesn't just advocate for wellbeing — he proves that showing vulnerability as a senior partner creates stronger teams, better client relationships, and sustainable success.
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Timestamps:
00:01 – Why lawyer wellbeing isn't fluffy sentiment — it's business critical
04:17 – The cultural transformation: from utilization obsession to human-centered practice
09:27 – The health crisis wake-up call: panic attacks and treatment reality
15:22 – Breaking the stigma: going public about mental health as a senior partner
21:15 – Generational workplace tensions: resilience vs. realistic expectations
25:09 – NQ survival guide: managing workload without burning out
30:40 – Partnership track anxiety: navigating the most stressful career transition
36:08 – Business development reality: why that cocktail matters more than billing
41:04 – The Middle East legal migration: opportunities and cultural shifts
43:37 – Five practical wellness hacks for sustainable legal careers
Resources:
Ed Crosse on LinkedIn for mental health advocacy content
Book recommendations: "The Anxious Generation" and "The Stress Free Solution"
Law Care - charity for legal profession mental health support
📲 Connect with Me:
🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com
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💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/
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Why Healthy Professionals Make More Money with Jon Sabes
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In this wealth-meets-wellness episode, I sit down with Jon Sabas — entrepreneur, author of "Healthy Wealthy Longevity," and longevity advocate — to tackle the elephant in the room we've somehow avoided for 90 episodes: money and why high-earners are still stressed about finances.
From exposing why financial literacy doesn't automatically come with high income to revealing how health became his ultimate competitive advantage, Jon drops serious truth bombs about building sustainable wealth while actually enjoying your life for the long haul.
Whether you're a high-performer throwing money at problems, stressed about cash flow despite a great salary, or wondering how to balance career ambition with actually living, this conversation will transform how you think about true wealth and longevity.
What we cover:
✔️ The high-earner paradox: why smart people make terrible money decisions
✔️ Financial literacy reality check: do you know your personal net worth right now?
✔️ Why "throwing money at problems" creates more problems
✔️ The Blue Zones controversy: what's real vs. what's storytelling (and why it matters)
✔️ How health became Jon's ultimate business competitive advantage
✔️ Environment design: making healthy choices the default choice
✔️ The retirement fallacy: why 65 is the new 45 and planning for 50 more years
✔️ Type-A health obsession: when biohacking becomes another addiction
✔️ The 4 AM advantage: building sustainable high-performance rhythms
✔️ Why your emergency email at 2 AM probably isn't saving lives
✔️ Gadget-free zones: finding balance between tracking and feeling
Jon doesn't just preach wealth-building — he reveals how true prosperity combines financial success with physical vitality and why the wealthiest life is one lived fully for as long as possible.
Timestamps: 00:00 – Breaking the money taboo: 90 episodes in and we finally go there 05:02 – High-earner financial stress: why smart people make dumb money moves 11:08 – Financial literacy test: do you know your net worth right now? 18:23 – The root cause revelation: why throwing money at problems fails 26:02 – Health as competitive advantage: how fitness transformed his career 31:59 – Blue Zones breakdown: controversy, credibility, and what really matters 40:15 – Environment design: making healthy choices effortless 46:56 – Type-A health obsession: when tracking becomes toxic 53:52 – Marathon lessons: balancing obsession with relationships 58:56 – The 4 AM formula: sustainable high-performance rhythms 01:02:08 – Retirement fallacy: planning for 108 years old
Resources:
Jon's book: "Healthy Wealthy Longevity: The Good Things in Life for as Long as Possible"
Website: johnsabas.com
Follow Jon on social media: @johnsabas
Longevity Financial Partners: Jon's latest venture
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The Hidden Alcohol Shame of Successful Women with Erica Rooney
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In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with Erica Rooney — founder of Her Collective and former C-suite executive — to expose the "sticky floors" that keep ambitious women trapped in cycles of perfectionism, burnout, and self-destructive behaviors.
From revealing how she used alcohol to mask her C-level burnout to sharing the conversation that saved her marriage, Erica gets brutally honest about the hidden struggles of high-achieving women and the shame that keeps us suffering in silence.
Whether you're a high-powered executive drinking more than you're comfortable with, dealing with toxic workplace dynamics, or struggling to balance career momentum with motherhood, this conversation will give you permission to face your sticky floors and step into your power.
What we cover:
✔️ Sticky floors decoded: the limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors keeping you stuck
✔️ The high-functioning alcoholic myth: how success can mask serious problems
✔️ Why ambitious women are more vulnerable to alcohol dependency
✔️ The "pitcher plant" effect: how alcohol slowly traps high-achievers
✔️ From shame to strength: breaking the silence around women and drinking
✔️ Navigating networking events and business dinners without alcohol
✔️ Toxic workplace survival: when HR protects the perpetrator, not you
✔️ Documentation strategies: building your paper trail for workplace abuse
✔️ The "Bob conversation": how to address workplace anger and inappropriate behavior
✔️ Momentum vs. Motherhood: navigating the biological clock vs. career ambitions
✔️ Why "what will people think" is the ultimate sticky floor
Erica doesn't just share her story — she provides tactical strategies for women to recognize toxic patterns, set boundaries, and create careers that don't require sacrificing their sanity or values.
👇 Ready to break free from burnout and toxic work culture? Join my signature course: https://charlenegisele.com/burnout-course
Timestamps:
00:00 – What are "sticky floors" and how they keep ambitious women trapped
03:29 – From wellness instructor to C-suite: the climb that nearly broke her
07:54 – The alcohol decision: cold turkey vs. moderation for high-achievers
12:44 – Burnout revelation: when success masks complete life breakdown
15:26 – Business travel survival: replacing the mini-bar with better coping tools
17:46 – Toxic workplace dynamics: when HR protects the wrong people
22:06 – The "Bob conversation": tactical scripts for addressing workplace abuse
26:17 – Documentation strategies: building bulletproof evidence for HR
30:01 – Motherhood myths: why having kids enhances rather than limits careers
Resources:
Follow Erica: @ericaandersonrooney on Instagram and LinkedIn
Website: ericaandersonrooney.com
Podcast: "Glass Ceiling and Sticky Floor"
Her Collective: Erica's online community for ambitious women
Book recommendation: "This Naked Mind" by Annie Grace
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