Forget boring training. We design and facilitate interactive workshops that help professionals, students, and entrepreneurs communicate their value, strengthen their digital presence, and build relationships with confidence.
“We always brag about how great her sessions are. Her work speaks for itself!
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You know that colleague who does excellent work but can't quite explain it? Or the intern with real skills and a LinkedIn profile that says almost nothing? Or how about the business owner who does amazing work, but can’t easily explain how they solve important problems?
Having the experience is one thing. Knowing how to communicate it, build relationships, and show up online is another. That's the gap our training works on.
Portia Obeng LLC delivers LinkedIn, personal branding, and digital presence training for corporations, government agencies, universities, associations, and programs that support small businesses. Every session is interactive, culturally relevant, and built so people leave knowing what to do next.
And yes, we believe training should be fun, too!
We’ve trained over 5,000 career professionals, students, and business owners.
Our attendees provide position reviews after experiencing our training.
Attendees make real time updates to their LinkedIn profiles during our training
Every audience has different needs, so we shape each session around the people in the room.
Employees: Your employees' profiles are often the first place a client, candidate, or partner looks. Our LinkedIn training for employees helps teams describe their work clearly, build profiles that reflect it, and feel comfortable showing up on LinkedIn in a way that fits your organization's culture and goals.
We can customize a session for any team. A workshop for your sales team, for example, can focus on building credibility with prospects and starting conversations. A session for new hires or interns can focus who actively amplify your organization’s voice on LinkedIn.
Good for: Learning and Development, Employee resource groups (ERGs), HR, early-career and internship programs, and team leaders.
Undergraduate and graduate programs: Students hear that they need a LinkedIn profile, then they are left to figure out what to put on it. We help undergraduate, traditional and executive MBA, law school, and medical school students build a profile that represents them well, practice digital networking, and communicate the value they bring. We tailor each session to the program and to where students are in their careers.
Good for: University career services, academic departments, and undergraduate, traditional and executive MBA, law, and medical programs.
Associations and member organizations: Members join your association to grow. This training helps members build credible, compelling professional identities and expand their networks with intention. Results include more engaged members, stronger community connection, and a clear value-add that keeps people invested in your organization.
Good for: Associations and private networking organizations.
Confidence to communicate the work they do
Insight on how to create a cover photo that speaks to your industry and personality
Creative ways to get a headshot (spoiler alert: you need one!)
How to craft a Headline that helps your profile show up in search results and increase overall visibility on the platform
Tips on how to write an About section that gets views
I equip students with the information and inspiration they need to show up on LinkedIn and connect with recruiters and leaders in their aspiring industries. Schedule a time for us to chat so I can learn more about your LinkedIn needs.
Practice the art of digital networking and expand their networks
Learn how to effectively communicate how they deliver value
Establish a digital presence that will help propel their career goals forward
Portia is a one of kind speaker and teacher. I only hope that I can lift her up with this review enough to encourage you to bring her into your org. First – Portia's content was extremely educational and useful. So if you want to demonstrate a commitment to your employees development, go with Portia. Second – Portia was able to structure her program to our needs. It was anything but cookie cutter and she's a reliable partner, diligent, and inventive. We knew ahead of her presentation exactly what we were getting based on her reliable communication and her partnership to ideate together. Therefore, go with Portia! Third – She really is the Rihanna of LinkedIn. With skills also comes humor, kindness, knowledge, and the right touch of diva (by this I mean her impressive command of shinning on the stage). You are left feeling like Cupid shot you with the 'Portia-arrow' wanting to learn more, to be her friend, and needing her autograph. Remember there is no point in having brilliant speakers if their content doesn't resonate with the audience which she achieves effortlessly. Ergo, GO WITH PORTIA!
Jake H.
I have attended many LinkedIn workshops, but never one facilitated by an African American individual. There is a major difference! Not only did she use current colloquialisms, but also included Gifs, memes and images of Black athletes/artists/celebrities. This allowed me to connect with her on a deeper level and understand exactly why having an up-to-date LinkedIn profile is important. Since attending her workshop, I have seen my LinkedIn connections improve dramatically. Before attending her workshop I had 45 connections and now have over 130! Beyond enjoying her energy and facilitation techniques, her workshop reminded me of the importance of representation in ALL areas. Seeing a young, down-to-earth Black professional inspired me to do more in my field and I appreciate her teaching at my university.
Malia H.
I attended Portia’s workshop “The Glow Up" where she taught about current, best practices for actively building a LinkedIn presence that showcases your talents and strengths. Portia had great, accessible tips on how a candidate can navigate the steps to land a job. Portia’s energy was so inspiring and bright — it uplifted everyone in the workshop! Job search fills many people with dread, anxiety, and imposter syndrome. Portia emphasized and embodied the importance of building mutual support, self-confidence, and joy. I look forward to having Portia speak to my students at Pratt Institute and at Parsons School of Design in NYC. Her presentations bring great value to job seekers in any field.
Tamar S.
If someone searched for your name on the internet and your LinkedIn profile showed up on the first page of the search results, would you be excited for the person to visit your profile?
Let's play a quick game. I want you to read these two LinkedIn headlines and tell me, honestly, which one makes you want to click "View Profile" and which one makes you scroll right past.
So, I'm aware that stereotypes of what it means to be Black and a woman and a combination of those (not even taking into account sexual orientation, etc.) make some of this MUCH harder.
This podcast episode is a must-listen! You’ll walk away with the gems on how to set up your LinkedIn profile and truly shine on the platform.
