Episode Details

AI is changing how professionals communicate, market, and build relationships on LinkedIn but using more automation doesn’t always lead to better outcomes. 

In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, we sit down with Judi Hays, LinkedIn strategist and author of Elevate, Expand, Engage, to explore how AI is reshaping visibility, credibility, and professional branding on LinkedIn. Judy explains why AI should be treated as an assistant, not a replacement, and why unchecked automation can quietly damage trust and reputation. 

 
KEY MOMENTS 

02:00 — The world of AI Privacy  

02:30 — AI Impact on Marketing 

05:45 — Concerns on Privacy 

09:02 — LinkedIn Algorithm Shift 

15:12 — Elevate Expand Engage Framework 

22:23 — AI Bots and Automation Risk 

26:40 — About the book “Elevate Expand Engage” 

28:30 — Final Message 

From AI‑generated comments and outreach tools to voice notes mistaken for synthetic audio, this conversation highlights how easily authenticity can be lost. We discuss why LinkedIn is not a selling platform, how the algorithm has shifted to prioritize integrity over hacks, and why saves and meaningful comments now matter more than likes or hashtags. 

The episode also dives into privacy and security concerns, including risky links, fake profiles, and automation tools that can lead to account suspension. Whether you’re a consultant, executive, job seeker, or founder, this conversation offers practical, experience-based guidance on how to use AI responsibly while building a trusted professional presence. 

If you’re navigating LinkedIn in the age of AI, this episode will help you understand what has changed, what no longer works, and why authenticity still wins. 

 
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ABOUT THE GUEST 

Judi Radice Hays is a New York-based LinkedIn strategist, personal brand expert, and author of Elevate, Expand, Engage: A Refreshingly Different Approach to Winning on LinkedIn. She advises executives on building visibility, strengthening trust, and positioning their expertise for career opportunities and business development on LinkedIn. Judi is known for her practical, credibility-first approach to authority positioning that helps the invisible become invaluable. She is a frequent contributor to Forbes and the Financial Executive Journal.  
 

ABOUT THE HOST    

Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  

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Resources & Links 

Guest Links 
Judi Hays 
• Website: https://judihays.com/  

• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/judihays 

• Substack: https://substack.com/@askjudihays  

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@askjudihays  

• Digital Resources: https://judihays.gumroad.com/  

•Book: https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-Expand-Engage-Refreshingly-Relationships/dp/1955242070  

GrowSkills (Privacy Courses & Insights) 

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