Informed: the podcast for LinkedIn® users 484. UpLift Live 26 conference
Mar 30, 2026
Reflections from a live conference about LinkedIn skills and in-person networking. Short takes on using direct messages, relatability, and cooperative strategies. Sessions covered AI, behavioural tips and unexpected copywriting approaches. Attendees praise practical ideas, accessible speakers and ways to build private communities and stronger professional connections.
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Use Direct Messages To Deepen Relationships
- Use LinkedIn direct messages positively to build relationships rather than viewing them only as nuisances.
- John Espirian recommended group direct messages to improve private-group member interaction and prompt engagement on related posts.
Relatability Improves LinkedIn Learning
- Relatability and varied presentation styles improve learning at LinkedIn-focused events.
- Nicole Osborne emphasized being relatable; Heather Murray framed AI for non-technical users to make tech approachable.
Speakers United For A Hands-On Q&A
- The conference mixed strategy and hands-on tips with a closing 45-minute multi-speaker Q&A.
- Speakers included international pairs Mick Adam and Guy Strijbosch and a full-panel Q&A to round off the day.