In 2013, I committed to writing a business blog most weeks. At that point, my writing was closely connected to the work of building Think Bespoke. I was learning how websites and search worked, trying to make the business easier to find, and noticing that many client...
For professionals considering a board career, LinkedIn can play an important role in helping others understand the experience, perspective and contribution you bring. A board-ready profile is not simply a summary of executive roles or a list of qualifications. It...
Maximising LinkedIn for Thoughtful Leadership For many thoughtful leaders, LinkedIn does not need to become louder. It needs to become more intentional. This case study offers a refreshed look at how Karen Hollenbach helped a founder-led professional services business...
How a Senior Leader Clarified Their Career Positioning for What Came Next A senior leader preparing for a new career chapter came to Think Bespoke because their LinkedIn profile no longer reflected the scale of what they had led, the complexity they had managed or the...
On Being Asked to Introduce Myself Hello, my name is Karen Hollenbach. I’m the Founding Director of Think Bespoke. A little while ago I recorded a short introduction for an upcoming conference. Listening back to the podcast episode once it went live (privately,...
Many professionals arrive at LinkedIn with a quiet sense of unease. They know executive visibility matters. They want to develop some sort of LinkedIn strategy. They have seen colleagues build trust, strengthen their professional reputation and become more visible in...
