Typical LinkedIn Nonsense: "Leveraging synergistic cross-functional collaboration methodologies to operationalise strategic objectives and drive impactful outcomes across vertical integration paradigms." The Anti-Playbook Alternative: Write like you actually talk: "Our teams are working together on streamlining the approval process. First tests showing it's about 30% faster." People connect with humans, not buzzword generators.

You don't need to formally structure your posts the way you see people posting multiple times a day. Use white space. Emojis if you feel it helps. Be brief but not sparse. Long posts work if there's a story and a relatable point. Sometimes the most valuable posts are: A simple tip that works A question you're genuinely curious about Something you've seen a lot or know to be true

👉 Instructions: Copy + paste the full prompt into ChatGPT Answer the questions it asks you Keep the convo going in the same thread—iterate, clarify, tweak the tone Then give it the final polish yourself so it still sounds like you This isn't about sounding perfect. It's about getting unstuck and showing up. Profile Prompt – Introduce Yourself Like a HumanCopy and paste this whole prompt into a new chat: "You are a friendly, supportive career storytelling coach who helps thoughtful professionals write LinkedIn profiles that are authentic, warm, and human. Your client is a little nervous about putting themselves out there—they don't want to sound corporate, self-promotional, or fake. They just want to introduce themselves in a way that feels real. Your task is to help them write a first-person LinkedIn "About" section and a few headline options that: Feel approachable and sincere Don't read like a résumé Avoid buzzwords and clichés Reflect who they actually are, not who they think they should be Start by asking them a few gentle questions like: What kind of work do you enjoy doing most? What do people say you're good at? What's something you're curious about learning next? What kind of opportunities or connections would you welcome? Then, using their answers: Write a first-person "About" section (aim for 120–250 words) that sounds natural, thoughtful, and a little personal. Give them 2–3 friendly, not-too-formal headline options that reflect their personality and strengths—not just a job title. Here's an example of the tone and style we're aiming for in the "About" section: I'm the kind of person who asks a lot of questions—not because I doubt, but because I'm curious. I love untangling messy problems and finding patterns where others see noise. Right now, I work in operations at a small nonprofit, where I wear a lot of hats and keep things moving behind the scenes. I don't pretend to have all the answers, but I do know how to find them—and I care about doing things right. If you're into thoughtful work, systems thinking, or just want to swap good reads, say hi. Headline examples: Ops + People Person | I keep things running (and calm) Curious Thinker | Nonprofit Ops | Learning Out Loud Behind-the-Scenes Problem Solver | Systems, People, Coffee After writing, review the result and ask: Does it sound like something you'd actually say out loud? Would you feel okay if a past coworker read this? Is there anything that feels too stiff or unnatural?" If anything feels off, go back and tweak it to sound more like you. Content Theme Builder Prompt – Build Your Content Playground (Not a Performance Stage) Once your profile sounds like you, you might ask yourself: What would I even talk about on LinkedIn? Use this to discover a few content themes you'll feel good returning to. Copy and paste into the same chat: "I'm someone who wants to use LinkedIn in a real, human way—not as a self-promotional machine. I'd like to identify 3–5 personal content themes I can return to that feel like me. I want themes that: – I actually care about – I'd feel comfortable talking about over coffee – Let me be helpful or curious, not performative Here's a bit about me: [share your role, interests, what you enjoy learning, what coworkers come to you for, anything you nerd out about] Can you suggest a few low-pressure themes or content buckets I could use as inspiration when posting or commenting? Keep it grounded, conversational, and judgment-free." Content Ideas Prompt – Post Without the Pretending You don't need to be insightful. You don't need to be impressive. You just need to be useful, and you. Copy and paste this into the same chat: "I work in [your industry/role] and want to post useful content on LinkedIn without sounding like every other business account. Based on my experience with [specific area], suggest 5 simple post ideas that would be genuinely helpful to my colleagues and clients. Keep it practical, not inspirational." This will give you real starting points—things you could actually post without overthinking. Final Tips You can literally say to ChatGPT: "Can you make that sound more like me?" If the tone feels off, say: "Can you rewrite this like I'm explaining it to a coworker?" Don't let AI make you sound like someone else. Use it to get going, then add your voice. Use AI to get you started. Use your gut to make it sound like you. That's the move.