Raise your hand if you’re currently looking for a job right now? You might be curious… How do I get more recruiters to notice me? How do I elevate my credibility in my sector? Or maybe you’re wanting to speak at more industry conferences? How might you better achieve your professional goals this year?
Well, it’s time to rethink how you show up on LinkedIn... more specifically, how to stand out on this professional platform as a thought leader.
My all-star special guest today is recruiter Haley ONeill and she’s simplifying how to stand out on LinkedIn. With over 109k followers at the time of recording this episode, (now 150k+ as of Jan 2026!) Haley has solidified herself as one of LinkedIn’s top voices in Recruiting, which I can imagine, keeps her talent pipeline quite full when she’s hiring for new roles.* If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, learn from Haley the very best insider secrets to elevate your personal brand on LinkedIn, get connected with others, and become a thought leader in your industry.
*NOTE: Haley ONeill is now Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Strategy & Process Innovation at Marriott International, as of January 2026.
Here’s how.
My all-star special guest today is Haley ONeill and she’s simplifying how to stand out on LinkedIn.
We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:
- Why it’s important to have a personal brand presence on LinkedIn and how to define your WHY.
- What the first, practical steps are after you define why you want to stand out on LinkedIn.
- How to create content on LinkedIn that is simple and easy, helping to elevate your voice.
- What advice she gives to those that are afraid of coming off as “bragging or boasting” when they post about their own achievements.
- …and ultimately, how to measure your success with all the effort that will be necessary to stand out on LinkedIn. What metric matters the most?
Q: Are you ready to learn how to stand out on LinkedIn? If yes, this one is for you.
It’s time to #DoTheThing!
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<What’s catching my eye this week>
- 3 hours of (free) focus music for deep concentration - Quiet Quest - Study Music
- How to become a LinkedIn influencer in 9 steps - JB Jezequel - Evaboot
- 50 powerful questions to help you reflect - Marion Tilly - The Institute of You
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My challenge for you this week:
How are you going to take what you’ve learned in today’s episode and take action to stand out on LinkedIn this week? What’s one thing you’ll do differently? Share it with me, privately or publicly. Snap a photo of you doing the thing, and send me a DM over on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesimplifiers) for added accountability and support!
Links, books and apps mentioned:
Resource: Find Haley ONeill on LinkedIn - click here
Book: The Midnight Library - Matt Haig
Podcast: How to uncover your #DigitalSwagger, featuring Tamika Brunetti - The Simplifiers Podcast
Podcast: How to choose what’s right for you (guided visualization - ALL-STAR) - The Simplifiers Podcast
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About Haley ONeill:
Haley ONeill - As a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader with over a decade of experience, she specializes in connecting professionals with career-enhancing opportunities across industries and company sizes. She’s built and managed global recruitment strategies, with a passion for Employer Branding and innovative hiring solutions.
She is now Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Strategy & Process Innovation at Marriott International, as of January 2026.
She’s also a thought leader in Talent Acquisition with over 150k in her LinkedIn network, sharing insights on personal branding and career growth.
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Where Haley hangs out online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleyoneill
Haley’s vote for the perfect guest on The Simplifiers Podcast:
Marie Galuszka, MBA - She is the Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition- Missiles & Fire Control at Lockheed Martin and a rising star in the world of talent acquisition and recruiting.
