Helping B2B Founders Grow on Linkedin | Personal Branding Strategist and Copywriter | Global Women in Business & Leadership Award 2023

Ever read your own LinkedIn post and thought, 
“That doesn’t even sound like me?”

Many founders creating content feel this disconnect.
(yeah, you’re not alone).

With AI tools and generic ghostwriting flooding LinkedIn, posts often come out like marketing templates or chatbots—far from how you really talk to clients or teams.

My approach is different:
I turn your ideas, notes, and voice messages into LinkedIn content that ACKSHUALLY sounds like you—clear, authentic, and aligned with how you connect offline. (I swear it’s not rocket science—9 steps, that’s all.)

That way, when someone meets you in person, your online presence feels genuine.

Some of the successes my clients have seen include:
• A VP of Sales landing 4 speaking gigs in just 2 months
• A Founder expanding into a new market in the GCC region
• A L&D Agency COO generating 10+ qualified leads for a major event
• A Country Manager securing 10+ C-level interviews in 30 days

If your LinkedIn content doesn’t sound like you, let’s find your voice—together. 
(Don't forget to DM me)

Husaina Shabbir

I recently came across the LinkedIn profile of Rabih Fakhreddine.

After reading through several of his posts, one thing stood out.

He doesn’t use LinkedIn like most founders.

Most founder content falls into two categories:
• announcements
• generic leadership advice

His posts do something more interesting.

They translate real work into industry thinking.

Here are three patterns I noticed.

#𝟏 𝐇𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬
Most founders post when something launches.

Rabih does something different.

He uses the project as a starting point to explain a larger shift in the industry.

Instead of focusing on the venue or concept itself, he talks about things like:
• destination strategy
• ecosystem thinking
• how districts outperform standalone venues

So the post stops being an update.

It becomes a point of view about the future of hospitality.

That’s what positions someone as an industry voice.

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#2 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬
Another thing you notice quickly is the structure.

Short, clear statements that frame a bigger idea.

Not long storytelling.
Not motivational language.

Just clean leadership principles.

This works well on LinkedIn because it travel fast. They’re easy to remember.
Easy to quote. Easy to associate with the person who said them.

Over time, that builds recognition around how someone thinks.

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#3 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

When many founders share announcements, the post becomes promotion.

His announcements still reinforce his positioning as an operator.

He shows:
• execution speed
• aligned partnerships
• how projects move from idea to reality

So even an update subtly communicates - this is how we build things. And that matters more than the announcement itself.
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The strongest founder content isn’t about sharing more updates.

It’s about making your thinking visible through the work you’re already doing.

That’s what people start following.
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I’m thinking of turning this into a short series where I break down how founders and leaders position themselves through their content.

Which leader’s personal brand should I study next?
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And if you're a founder or senior executive who wants to build your online presence in your own voice, not AI copy-paste content, feel free to DM me.

#personalbranding #middleeast #linkedin

I turn your experience into authority — in your real voice | Personal Branding Strategist for Founders & Senior Executives in the Middle East

“Not even a sip.” 💧🙂

Yep. It’s #Ramadan. 🌙

And if you know someone observing it… this is your gentle reminder to be a little extra kind to them this month.

They’re fasting from sunrise to sunset.
No food. No water.
Still showing up. Still building. Still delivering.

So be flexible with meeting times.
Be mindful of lunch plans.
Offer support instead of assumptions.

Small gestures hit differently this month.

#RamadanMubarak to everyone 💚💚
May this month feel lighter, clearer, and deeply intentional for you.

#GCC #Kuwait

In the current regional situation, I’ve received a few messages asking if we are safe in #Kuwait.

I truly appreciate the concern.

What I’ve experienced here so far is calm.
Life is moving. People are going to work. Shops are open.

There’s a quiet sense of steadiness.

May Allah protect Kuwait and everyone in the region.

Hoping for safety and ease for all.

Three days ago, I shared a short post about staying calm during the current regional tension.

Later that day, a founder sent me a message.

He asked something simple.
“What should leaders post during times like this? Should they even post or stay quiet?”

It’s a fair question.

Because posting the wrong thing can feel worse than saying nothing.

And saying nothing can make it look like you’re not paying attention.

After working with more than 20 founders and senior leaders in the Middle East, I’ve noticed something else.

Too much “personal branding” can quietly damage trust.

Not because you’re doing something wrong.

But because most personal branding advice was written for a different kind of audience.

And a different region.

In many places, attention builds authority.
But in the Middle East, credibility usually comes first.

So when leaders follow the usual playbook —
more posts
more visibility
more personal stories
something starts to feel… off.

Not loud.

Just slightly misaligned.

You don’t want to look like a LinkedIn creator.
You want to look like a serious leader.

I wrote a longer reflection about this.

It’s on Substack.

Comment “TooMuch” and I’ll share the link with you.

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