The LinkedIn Blind Spot Costing Executives Their Next Job

When Carol Kaemmerer's 20-year consulting career was abruptly ended by a corporate restructuring, she didn't see it as an ending — she saw it as a kaleidoscope being shaken. The pieces of her experience, expertise, and skills were still all there; they just needed to form a new pattern. In this episode, Carol shares how she rebuilt her career by helping other senior leaders do the same. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy and story: clarifying what executives want to be known for, positioning their leadership, and building visibility that reflects who they are today — not who they were three jobs ago. We dig into: - Why "doing great work" isn't enough at the senior level - Her "Seen, Trusted, Chosen" framework for executive visibility - How a minimalist LinkedIn profile can quietly cost you the next opportunity - The story of a burned-out sales director who became an administrative pastor at a megachurch — and what it teaches us about transferable skills - Her concept of "Kaleidoscope Thinking" for career reinvention - Why AI agents and search engines are now part of how decision-makers find leaders Whether you're a C-suite executive, a director eyeing the next rung, or someone navigating an unexpected career inflection point, Carol's perspective will change how you think about your professional narrative. ### Timestamps 03:00 — Welcome and introductions 03:42 — The inspiration behind starting the Kaemmerer Group (hint: termination) 05:30 — Discovering LinkedIn as a platform for personal positioning 07:02 — "I write business stories" — finding a coherent personal brand 09:09 — Why senior leaders lose opportunities they thought they had 11:08 — What decision-makers are really looking for (and where they look first) 12:20 — The "Seen, Trusted, Chosen" framework explained 14:37 — The hidden disadvantage of a minimalist C-suite profile 16:28 — Featured story: The burned-out sales director who became a pastor 20:27 — The intimate work of rebuilding people at career low points 21:01 — Kaleidoscope Thinking: career reinvention as pattern-shift 22:41 — Where to find Carol and her book ### Episode Resources Discover how Carol helps senior executives take control of their personal narrative, build visibility that matches their level, and position themselves for what's next: www.carolkaemmerer.com Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com to access the show notes and additional resources on the episode.