Live & Linking with Lea Turner: Authenticity, LinkedIn and the Power of Community

Have you ever wondered whether you need to change who you are to succeed on LinkedIn? My guest this week is Lea Turner, founder of The HoLT, and she has a refreshing answer. Lea started using LinkedIn in 2019 to find more clients for her transcription business. As a solo mum working long hours and struggling to make ends meet, she wanted to earn more money without sacrificing precious time with her son. What happened next changed everything. Within months, she had attracted over 100 inbound clients and built a growing audience by showing up and, eventually, letting her personality shine through.

We had a brilliant chat about being yourself on LinkedIn, creating content that gets noticed and why you don't need to be the most polished person in the room to make an impact. Lea shares how humour, honesty and a willingness to stand out helped her build her personal brand, grow her businesses and teach others to use LinkedIn effectively. But there's another side to success, too. After building a thriving business, Lea realised she was travelling too much, working too hard and missing out on the family time that mattered most. She made the decision to step away from LinkedIn training at the end of 2024 and focus on The HoLT, choosing a business model that better suited the life she wanted.

So, what exactly is The HoLT? Lea explains how this business community brings people together to learn from experts, share their skills and help each other through the challenges of running a business. We explore the importance of inclusion, shared values and having people in your corner who genuinely want you to succeed. If you're growing a business, trying to get more from LinkedIn or simply looking for a better balance between work and life, there's plenty here to take away. It's a great reminder that success isn't just about how much you earn. It's about building a business and a community that work for you.

Timestamps

00:32 – Meet Lea Turner
04:07 – Getting started on LinkedIn
05:43 – Winning clients and growing an audience
07:43 – Why authenticity matters
09:59 – Creating memorable LinkedIn content
17:25 – Redefining success and protecting family time
20:50 – The story behind The HoLT
22:28 – The value of community and mutual support
24:18 – Inclusion, values and belonging
29:08 – Joining The HoLT
31:25 – Membership benefits and learning opportunities

Guest contact details

Lea Turner, Founder of The HoLT

Email: lea@leaturner.co.uk
Phone: 07540 238670
Website: https://www.the-holt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/
Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/34XYFw0LDuvqf7kTMvmAAC?si=36ecd3155000450c