Ryan Roslansky

As CEO of LinkedIn and EVP of Microsoft Office and Copilot, I am passionate about connecting the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. In my years with LinkedIn, I've been fortunate to work alongside talented and innovative colleagues, and together we have developed the world's leading professional networking platform. As we look to grow and evolve LinkedIn in the years to come, I'm excited to continue driving our vision of creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.

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“I've always seen the best in situations, even when it's tough.” 

Just last month, Fernando Mendoza led Indiana University to its first College Football National Championship. This followed him becoming Indiana’s first player to win the Heisman Trophy and lead the team to a perfect winning record in the regular season, another first. 

The nation has been drawn in by his unlikely journey, his earnest charm and obvious leadership traits. Now, he is the consensus selection to be the No. 1 selection for the NFL’s draft in May.

In this episode of The Path, I spoke with Fernando about his remarkable rise to the top. Whether it was selling mangos in his younger days or selecting Cal over an Ivy League school, he has resisted the straightforward path and taken on all challenges.

And never miss an episode of The Path by subscribing at https://lnkd.in/dSA8YcXz

I know what you're thinking. Yes. The amazing LinkedIn Facilities team *did* clear having this many GOATs in the building at once. Great to have some of the greatest under one roof for Super Bowl week...

And stay tuned for an upcoming Path episode with Fernando Mendoza...

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We don't think that's the right framing...

One of the most common questions Aneesh and I hear right now is whether AI is going to replace entire professions. We don't think that's the right fra

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Whether it was selling mangos in his younger days or selecting Cal over an Ivy League, Fernando Mendoza has resisted the straightforward path and leaned into the uncomfortable. Learn how hard work and brave choices early in his career helped fuel his meteoric rise for Indiana University in this episode of The Path.

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Mahlena Speaks

In 2013, the entertainment industry bounced me out. Again. When the contract ended on my marketing coordinator job at NBC, no other network or studio would look my way. Washed up and over 30, Hollywood was done with me. But I wasn’t done with me.  

My therapist told me to become a tutor. Being an overachiever, I also became a coach, teaching students not only how to ace the SAT and the GRE, but also how to apply to college and graduate school. But, I soon realized I was working in my Zone of Excellence, not my Zone of Genius.

Once I started meeting other entrepreneurs and business leaders, i.e. grown-ups, like me, I knew I should coach at a higher level. Specifically, for other introverted CEOs. 

Are you an introverted leader with stage fright?

If you want to stop delegating presentations to other team members and start telling your company’s story yourself, then you can improve your skills by working with a coach. Me. 

As The Only Presentation Coach for Introverted CEOs, I, Mahlena-Rae Johnson, have created a program for you. 

It’s called Conquer Performance Pressure From High Stakes Business Presentations.

Here are the 4 Steps I take to Ease the Pain of Public Speaking and help you Shine on Stage:

1. Learn about you, the CEO. We determine your goals for your upcoming presentation, and identify the root causes for your public speaking fears.

2. Tailor the coaching to the individual. We create a safe space to work on your presentation together. 

3. Rehearse on the stage where the actual presentation will take place to help you feel comfortable with the environment.

4. Review your content, and release your anxiety. We shift your focus from self-criticism to the value of your message. Then, I cheer for you on your big day. 📣

When you complete the Conquer Performance Pressure program, you will transform your fear of public speaking into your power to persuade from the stage.

Want to learn more?

Send me a message on LinkedIn.

Mahlena can help.

Speaker and CEO

Mr. J Media

Founded media company generating multicultural literature, online videos, and articles for international audiences
- Built website WereGoingToCollege.com, coaching high schools girls and moms on undergraduate applications
- Built website IncreaseYourGREVerbalScore.com, aiding ESL & International Students on graduate school applicants
- Produced educational web series “WORD NERD WEDNESDAY” for IncreaseYourGREVerbalScore.com
- Executed multicultural marketing strategies targeting multigenerational, diverse audiences on 5 continents
- Authored three original novels—“STEVE THE PENGUIN”, “BIANCA REAGAN”, and "LOVE AT A LUAU"—for creative women
- Produced web series “THE MR. J TEST”; increased company's social media footprint by over 500% in 8 months 
- Implemented multiplatform strategy, increasing traffic to ForNerdyGirls.com by over 600% in under 4 months

Digital Media Publisher

Alpha Woman

- Developed and generated creative content for the Alpha Woman website.
- Researched industry trends to provide insights and recommendations for the audience of professional women.

Contributor

For Nerdy Girls with Mahlena-Rae Johnson

I write jokes and tell stories. Sometimes, they're funny.

To run a social media empire (ha! It's more like a fiefdom), here are the skills I use on a regular basis: 

- Conduct strategic analysis of the competitive digital media landscape
- Create and execute unique, multi-platform content programs
- Uncover innovative digital storytelling products 
- Produce high quality digital content that successfully engages audiences around the world
- Develop and manage distribution strategy for social media campaigns and monitor performance success, in accordance with budgets and KPIs
- Drive, manage, and execute cohesive brand storytelling and presence across digital platforms from desktop and mobile to app and social channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, and Twitter
- Manage and maximize value from partner relationships with customers, vendors, and internal and external stakeholders

Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager

NBCUniversal, Inc.

- Assisted the SVP and VP of Marketing Strategy for NBC Entertainment
- Monitored trends and best practices in competitive social promotions and digital marketing campaigns
- Managed calendars and multiple projects; proposed strategic methods for 20+ media brands to reach diverse audiences

Marketing Strategy Coordinator

- Assisted the NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group with new product submission and approval process 
- Collaborated with internal and external team members across different business segments and various levels
- Examined new product proposals for accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to the media property

West Coast Page Program

Fellow introverted CEO, I want to help you make your next big presentation successful today.

Do you struggle with stage fright, but you know need to show up and speak as the face of your company?

Then you and I should talk.

To schedule a short video call, send me a message on LinkedIn. 📩

Mahlena can help.

Let’s feel the fear…

…and speak anyway. 😯

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Speaker, comedian, and 6-time author Mahlena-Rae Johnson is The Only Presentation Coach for Introverted CEOs. She has been featured on CBC Kids, The Great Canadian Woman Podcast, BusinessBecause, and more.  

FAQs:

🤔 Who is Mahlena, and what are her qualifications?

Besides my BA in Film Production from Loyola Marymount University, and my MBA in Marketing from the University of Southern California (Fight on. ✌️), I also earned a graduate certificate in Social Media from Seneca College. Additionally, I have been an introvert my entire life. Therefore I am an expert on the subject.


🤔 Does Mahlena actually know how to speak to new people, in-person or online?

I have connected with thousands of people in dozens of countries and on 6 continents (I’m coming for you next, Antarctica. 🐧): artists, counselors, educators, engineers, entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 executives, podcasters, politicians, programmers, venture capitalists, writers, and other professionals. I also pride myself on interacting with at least one new person each week, and coffee chatting online with at least one new person each month.


🤔 Cool, Mahlena has won friends and influenced people. What can she do for me?

I know what you are going through. As an introvert with big dreams and a big aversion to rooms full of loud people, I understand the difficulties of wanting to connect with your audience while simultaneously wanting to hide under a blanket in bed. I can show you how to do both at the same time. 

You can bring your blanket on stage, if you like.


Email me at mahlenaspeaks@gmail.com.

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Languages: Basic Spanish and French. Beginning Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, & Mandarin Chinese.

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