In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Why your LinkedIn profile is no longer a resume—and how to use it as a powerful positioning tool
→ The three things your profile must communicate instantly to attract aligned recruiters and opportunities
→ How subtle language shifts can make you appear more senior without adding fluff or exaggeration
→ Real client examples of how strategic LinkedIn positioning led to recruiter outreach for dream roles
→ Practical ways to align your LinkedIn profile with where you’re going next—not just where you’ve been

📝 Free Masterclass – Power Story Playbook
Join Priya’s FREE Power Story Playbook Masterclass on January 21st at 12pm EST.

Learn proven techniques to craft your foundational Power Story and strategically weave it into your LinkedIn profile—so the right opportunities find you without you having to chase them.

The women who join are incredible, it’s live, and it’s 100% free.

Sign up with the link below or DM “POWER STORY” to Priya on Instagram or LinkedIn for direct access:
→ https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/the-power-story-playbook-live

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why LinkedIn matters more than ever for senior roles
01:00 – Your LinkedIn profile as a positioning tool (not a resume)
01:50 – The three things your profile must make immediately clear
02:30 – Client story: Recruiter outreach that felt “too good to be true”
03:40 – How changing language (not experience) changed perception
04:40 – Why generic profiles attract junior opportunities
05:00 – Group program story: Positioning for internal growth and visibility
06:00 – When aligned opportunities find you—even if you’re not job searching
07:10 – Why hiring managers always check your LinkedIn profile
08:00 – How misaligned profiles quietly undermine your interviews
08:40 – LinkedIn headline: signaling value beyond your title
09:10 – About section: telling a clear, strategic story
09:40 – Experience section: impact over tasks
10:00 – Positioning your profile for where you’re going next
10:25 – Invitation to the Power Story Playbook Masterclass
10:50 – Episode wrap-up and final reminder

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Why getting interviews but not offers is a communication problem—not an experience problem
→ The critical storytelling shift that helped Priya’s client land a multi six-figure offer just two hours after her final interview
→ How to stop sounding like you’re executing tasks and start positioning yourself as a strategic, high-impact leader
→ The Power Story structure that transforms behavioral interview answers into executive-level narratives
→ How to use ownership language, business impact, and storytelling to become the obvious choice in final rounds

📝 Free Masterclass – Power Story Playbook
Join Priya’s FREE Power Story Playbook Masterclass on January 21st at 12pm EST.

You’ll learn how to build your first Power Story—the strategic narrative that helps hiring managers clearly see your leadership, trust your judgment, and want to move fast with an offer.

It’s live, actionable, and 100% free.

Sign up using the link below or DM “POWER STORY” to Priya on Instagram or LinkedIn for direct access:
→ https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/the-power-story-playbook-live

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to the first episode of Unleash Your Voice for 2026
01:02 – Meet Samira: Director-level leader getting interviews but no offers
02:10 – Why interviews mean your experience is already good enough
03:00 – The communication gap that blocks offers at senior levels
04:10 – Wanting more than a job: building a leadership brand beyond your company
05:10 – The costly interview mistake high-achieving women make under pressure
06:05 – Why missing challenge, ownership, and impact makes you sound junior
07:00 – Real interview example: “I was asked to improve onboarding”
08:30 – The hidden business risk Samira wasn’t articulating
09:20 – Reframing the story to signal strategic leadership
10:20 – What a Power Story actually is (and what it’s not)
11:10 – How to answer behavioral questions at the executive level
12:45 – Making the challenge undeniable so the solution lands
13:40 – Ownership language and tying impact to business goals
14:35 – Why presentations should always start and end with a story
15:20 – The President’s Club story that sealed the offer
16:45 – Becoming the obvious choice—and why the offer came fast
17:40 – Why you don’t need more confidence, you need a strategy
18:45 – How Power Stories create calm, clarity, and negotiating power
19:45 – Invitation to the free Power Story Playbook Masterclass
20:35 – Final message: stop being the best-kept secret

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

Priya Sam is the Host & Founder at Unleash Your Voice, where she helps ambitious women in six-figure corporate roles who struggle with being overlooked and undervalued to step into undeniable executive presence and unlock the promotions, visibility, and compensation they truly deserve. Her signature Power Story Framework is a key part of all of her programs as she helps her clients build their personal power story banks, strategic communication skills, and confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ The subtle communication habits that make you sound more junior—and how to break them immediately

→ The ELITE Communication Formula: a five-step system for shifting from entry-level language to powerful leadership storytelling

→ Practical strategies for aligning your personal brand with the impact you deliver, so leaders and decision-makers recognize your true value

Want to download the full formula + additional tips? Grab it here: https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/tef

📝 Free Masterclass – Power Story Playbook: Join Priya’s FREE Power Story Playbook Masterclass on November 19th, 12pm EST.

Learn proven techniques to craft your foundational Power Story—the single narrative that can unlock your next promotion, raise, or job offer. The women who join are amazing, it’s live, and it’s 100% free.

Sign up with the link below or DM “POWER STORY” to Priya on Instagram on LinkedIn for direct access!

→ https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/the-power-story-playbook-live

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Meet Priya Sam: From National News Anchor to Leadership Branding Coach
00:37 – Why High Achievers Struggle with Visibility and Recognition
01:17 – The Disconnect: Capable but Overlooked in Your Career
01:58 – Why Women Are Taught to Undersell Their Achievements
02:47 – The Myth of Results Speaking for Themselves
03:28 – Building an Intentional Personal Brand for Career Growth
04:29 – Common Communication Habits That Hold Women Back
05:15 – Elevate Your Self-Descriptions: Traits vs. Differentiators
06:08 – Ownership Language: Stop Saying "Helped," Start Saying "Led"
06:46 – Elite Communication Formula: Priya Sam’s Five-Step System
07:12 – Step 1: Elevate Traits to Differentiators for Executive Presence
08:01 – Step 2: Lead with Ownership Language in Career Conversations
08:23 – Step 3: Impact Over Tasks—Speak to Measurable Outcomes
08:42 – Step 4: Tie Results Directly to Business Goals
09:36 – Step 5: Power Stories—Crafting Unforgettable Executive Narratives
11:11 – Communication Shift: From Bragging to Alignment and Clarity
11:36 – Free Guide: Download the Elite Communication Formula PDF
12:13 – Next Steps for Ambitious Women Ready for More Visibility
12:32 – Episode Wrap-Up: Share and Review Unleash Youh Voice

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA

🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/

📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam

👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

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