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Unforgettable in Uncertain Times: Building Visibility and Influence on LinkedIn After a Layoff
Lorraine K. Lee
February 17, 2026 01:00 PM EST
February 17, 2026 01:00 PM EST
Virtual
Layoffs can shake confidence and momentum but they don’t have to define your career. In this virtual fireside chat, Lorraine K. Lee shares how to reclaim your professional presence, rebuild credibility, and stay visible on LinkedIn during periods of transition. Drawing on her experience as a LinkedIn Top Voice and former founding editor, Lorraine will offer practical strategies to help you show up with clarity, authenticity, and influence so opportunities find you, even in uncertain times.
Key Takeaways:
- How to talk about a layoff on LinkedIn with confidence and professionalism
- Simple ways to increase visibility and engagement without “self-promotion fatigue”
- What hiring managers and recruiters actually notice during career transitions
- How to rebuild momentum and influence while navigating uncertainty
Meet The Speaker
Lorraine K. Lee
Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author
Lorraine K. Lee is a keynote speaker and the best-selling author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. She also teaches popular courses at Stanford Continuing Studies and LinkedIn Learning. She is passionate about empowering leaders to elevate their presence, influence, and impact. Her insights have been featured in media outlets including CNBC, CNN, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fast Company, and Financial Times. Lorraine is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice with hundreds of thousands of followers, and previously spent over a decade as a founding editor at companies including LinkedIn and Prezi.
