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How Gigi Robinson Became a Sports Illustrated Model From a LinkedIn Post
Gigi Robinson became a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model from a LinkedIn post. Not a modeling…
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The Moment That Made Writing My Book Worth It
Someone walked up to me at my book launch party yesterday. She said: "Your Career…
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My Book Career Cheat Codes Is Officially Out
My book Career Cheat Codes is out. I wrote this book for the version of…
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SXSW: Why Getting in the Room Changes Everything
SXSW has been a dream. Not the panels. Not the parties. The PEOPLE!!! I finally…
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Why I Changed My Podcast Name
I changed my podcast name. "Slay the Gatekeeper" is now "Built in Public." Here's why.…
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The Day My Boss Said I'd Never Be Successful Without Him
"You will never be successful without me." That's what my boss said when I quit.…
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My Book is Here!
I just held my book for the first time. My actual, physical book. In my…
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When Does This End? Women Are Tired of Having Their Work Stolen
Another day, another man taking credit for a woman's work. I'm so tired. It's not…
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How I Hit 50,000 Followers by Doing the Opposite of What I Was Told
I hit 50,000 followers by doing the opposite of what I was told. Everyone said:…
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I Went From $25/Hour to $1,250/Hour. Here's What Changed.
I used to charge $25 an hour. Twenty. Five. Dollars. For advice that was literally…
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To Everyone Who Doubted Me: Thank You for the Motivation
Sometimes the people who try to tear you down end up building you up. This…
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I Paid $5,000 for a Social Media Strategy I Never Used
I once paid $5,000 for a social media strategy I never used. I hired a…
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Dream Come True: I'm Officially an Author!
It's been 1 year, 6 months, and 6 days since a Penguin Random House email…
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I Was Featured in Fast Company: How 2 CareerTok creators are preparing for the TikTok ban
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak with Fast Company about something that's…
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What B2B Buyers Actually Trust in 2025
If you are still marketing like it is 2015, we need to talk. B2B content…
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Small Habits, Big Changes
Most people chase perfection when building new habits, but that is exactly what keeps them…
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The Personal Brand Advice You Need Before 2025 Ends
The best personal brand advice I can give you before 2025 ends is simple but…
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Problematic Career Cheat Codes: Company Politics Edition
Navigating company politics can feel like walking through a minefield. But what if there were…
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Wealthy vs Broke People Dinner Topics
I have a lot of wealthy friends and I also have a lot of broke…
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The $100K A Year Playbook
I believe that everyone in the world should be making at least $100,000 a year,…
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How to Go Viral on Social Media (The unethical way)
Want to get seen on social media without selling your soul to the algorithm? Many…
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Un-Gatekeeping LinkedIn: Part One and Part Two
Let's be real: LinkedIn is not sexy. It's honestly a little cringe at times. But…
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Why AI Makes Emotional Intelligence Your Greatest Asset
In today's world, the old advantages are fading. Information isn’t the advantage anymore. Neither is…
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Your Brand Is Dead: Why Employees Are Your New Marketing Department
Here's what every marketing and sales leader needs to hear in 2025: Your brand is…
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The 1% Rule for Success
Everyone’s chasing the “secret” to success like it’s hiding in some expensive mastermind. But the…
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Announcing My Debut Book: Career Cheat Codes
It’s official: my debut book Career Cheat Codes has been announced in Publishers Marketplace! This…
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Level Up Your TikTok Game: Short Form Video Accelerator
You're ready to start taking short form video content seriously because you've seen how it…
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The Unspoken Truth About the Spiritual Community
I was once smitten by the spiritual community. The crystals, the cacao, the full moon…
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Corporate Loyalty is a Myth
Cheat on your job. I said what I said. The best way to secure your…
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The Sunrise Content Club
Creating consistent content can feel overwhelming when you're doing it alone. But what if you…
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5 Podcasts to Help Monetize Your LinkedIn Presence
I don’t just post on LinkedIn to be seen or for the sake of having…
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Headshots of Courtney Johnson
These images may be used as headshots of Courtney Johnson for speaking and media appearances.…
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Title Options Why Niches Are Killing Your Personal Brand Stop Picking a Niche and Become…
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