We all hear that consistent posting on LinkedIn is essential, but it can feel overwhelming. You might stare at a blank screen, struggling to come up with ideas, while others seem to effortlessly churn out engaging content.
It’s frustrating, and it’s easy to give up. But there’s a way to make it easier, and that involves tapping into your own experiences and using a tool like ChatGPT to help.
Your unique experiences are a goldmine of content. The challenges you’ve faced, the solutions you’ve found, the lessons you’ve learned – that’s where your best content ideas reside.
It is all about turning that hard-earned knowledge into posts that will resonate with your ideal clients.
Here’s a structured approach, with ChatGPT playing a supporting role:
ChatGPT Prompts for Unlocking Awesome LinkedIn Content
Uncover Your Key Stories
Every entrepreneur and professional has those pivotal moments that shape their path. Think back to those defining experiences.
These stories are powerful because they’re relatable. Your audience can connect with them on a personal level.
You're my content assistant. I want to share the key moments from my business journey on LinkedIn. Ask me 10 short but specific questions about the pivotal moments, biggest challenges, and hardest lessons I learned while building my business. After I share my answers, help me identify 5 compelling stories I could share in LinkedIn posts, focusing on the ones that would resonate most with my ideal clients who are [describe your ideal client]. Give me a strong hook (under 8 words, short, sharp and compelling, not a question) to begin each story.Transform Lessons into Actionable Advice
Don’t just share vague inspiration. Instead, offer specific, practical advice. Break down your process, explain what you learned, and give your audience concrete steps they can follow.
Show, don’t just tell. Your real-world experience is what sets you apart.
Help me turn my expertise into LinkedIn posts my dream clients will save. First, ask me questions about a recent challenge I solved for a client. Then create a LinkedIn post with these elements: Open with a hook (under 8 words, no questions), follow with one short line that sets up the story, then break down exactly how I solved the problem. Keep sentences under 10 words. Add line breaks between each one. Close with a strong statement that my audience believes deeply. End by asking them to share their experience.Showcase Your Unique Approaches
You’ve likely developed your own methods and frameworks for success. Share these! This demonstrates your expertise and provides value to your audience.
Give them a taste of your process, and those who are a good fit will naturally want to learn more.
I want to share my proven method for [specific outcome] on LinkedIn. Ask me 3 questions about how I achieve this result for clients. Then create a post that opens with a hook about the outcome, tells a quick story about developing this method, and breaks down the exact steps. Keep sentences short and sharp. Make it practical. Close with a call that invites others to share their approach to achieve that outcome.Expand on Successful Comments
Pay attention to the comments you leave on other people’s posts. If a particular comment resonates with people, that’s a strong signal.
Expand on that idea and turn it into a full-fledged post. This is a great way to test out ideas and see what connects.
Look at this comment I left on someone's LinkedIn post: [paste your comment]. Turn this into a full LinkedIn post that dives deeper into the point I made. Open with a hook that grabs attention, expand on the core message, and include a personal story or client example that proves the point. Keep sentences short and sharp. End with an invitation for others to share their take.Revisit Past Obstacles
Think about the challenges you’ve overcome in your career or business. Someone out there is likely facing those same challenges right now.
Share your journey, your struggles, and how you found solutions. Be the mentor you wish you’d had.
Ask me to name a major challenge that almost made me quit my business. Ask me 5 questions about what happened, how I felt, and what I did to overcome it. Then write a LinkedIn post that opens with that raw moment, shares what I learned, and explains how others can avoid the same struggle. Keep it real but end with hope. Close by asking others if they've faced similar challenges.Craft Compelling Introductions
The first few words of your post are critical. They determine whether someone will stop scrolling and actually read what you have to say.
Experiment with different opening lines – write several variations and choose the most impactful one. A strong opening draws readers in.
Generate 10 different hooks (first lines) for my LinkedIn post about [topic]. Each hook should be one single sentence, 5-8 words, creating curiosity without being a question. Avoid corporate speak. Write like I would talk. Simple language. Make it impossible to scroll past. Only share hooks that would make my ideal client, who is [describe], stop and read the rest of the post.Offer a Glimpse Behind the Curtain
People are drawn to authenticity. Share what’s happening in your day-to-day work life. It could be a client success, a team accomplishment, or even a setback and what you learned from it.
This helps build trust and makes your content feel more relatable.
I want to share this moment from my business or life today: [describe what happened]. Help me turn it into an engaging LinkedIn post. Start with a hook that creates interest. Tell the story simply, focusing on what others can learn. Keep sentences short and sharp. Add practical takeaways others can use. End by asking what similar moments taught them.Produce High-Quality LinkedIn Content from Your Expertise
You already possess the raw material for excellent LinkedIn posts. The key is to package your experiences in a way that connects with your audience.
Identify your core stories, explain your methods, build upon engaging comments, re-examine past difficulties, write attention-grabbing introductions, and share glimpses behind the scenes.
Start with a single story that could help someone else. Your target clients are seeking your insights. Be consistent, show up regularly, and you’ll see your influence expand.
