re:WORKING with Tim Campbell

Lara Acosta: Build A Personal Brand That Changes Your Career

re:WORKING with Tim Campbell

Show Notes

How do you build a personal brand that actually changes your career? In this episode of re:WORKING, Tim Campbell speaks to entrepreneur, investor and LinkedIn creator Lara Acosta about how she built multiple six and seven-figure businesses through personal branding, visibility and content creation. Named the #1 female creator on LinkedIn, Lara explains why building a personal brand is no longer just for influencers or entrepreneurs, but a powerful tool for anyone who wants to get ahead at work, earn more money, attract opportunities or launch a business. She shares the exact mindset shifts and strategies that helped transform her from a shy young woman with a stutter into a confident public speaker, founder and business owner. Tim and Lara discuss: Why the most visible people often get promoted

How to build confidence through “micro risks”

The biggest mistakes people make on LinkedIn

How to stand out at work without becoming fake

Why hard work alone is no longer enough

The personal branding strategy that helped Lara build multiple successful businesses

Whether you’re trying to grow your career, build an audience, start a side hustle or become more visible in your industry, this episode will show you how to build a personal brand people actually notice.

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks Camera Operator - Garry Brown Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman Designer - Ben Watkins Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

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