Webinar: Thought Leadership for People Who Hate Thought Leadership - Putting Yourself Out There in 2026
So You Want to Put Yourself Out There in 2026? Thought Leadership for People Who Hate Thought Leadership
A practical, no-nonsense webinar for people who want to be more visible in their professional lives — without becoming a “content creator,” writing a manifesto, or pretending to be a brand. If you’ve ever said “I hate thought leadership” but still want more opportunities, better relationships, or clearer positioning… this is for you.
Most people think “thought leadership” means posting endlessly on LinkedIn, building a personal brand, or manufacturing hot takes. That’s why they avoid it.
But in 2026, visibility works differently. You don’t need to be a creator — you just need to learn how to work in public enough for people to understand who you are, what you care about, and how to connect with you.
In this 1 hour webinar, Charlie O’Donnell will teach a practical framework for people who want to put themselves out there a little more — without feeling fake, loud, or self-promotional. You’ll learn how to:
capture your ideas naturally through your regular work
turn conversations into opportunities
create lightweight posts without “creating content”
build relationships through small updates (like a Heartbeat email)
talk about your interests without feeling like a try-hard
use AI as a thinking partner, not a ghostwriter
find a visibility rhythm that’s sustainable for normal humans
This session is ideal for founders, operators, creators-in-denial, and anyone whose career would benefit from being known — but who hates everything about personal branding.
You’ll leave with:
a simple visibility workflow you can start tomorrow
a few ideas you can share immediately
a sense of what “putting yourself out there” looks like when it actually fits you
a preview of how the Visible Work program can help you build momentum over 10 weeks
No platitudes. No performative posting. Just thoughtful, sustainable visibility — for people who’d rather do the work than broadcast it.
Who It’s For:
Founders, operators, technologists, creators, career switchers, and anyone who wants more opportunities but doesn’t want to become “a brand.”
What You’ll Need:
Nothing — but showing up with a recent professional insight or a person you’d like to have a conversation with will make this especially useful.
Outcome:
You’ll walk away with a new perspective on visibility, a few concrete actions, and clarity on whether joining the next Visible Work cohort is right for you.
This is event is hosted by nextNYC. To learn more about nextNYC and/or sign up for their newsletter, visit http://next.nyc