Wendy van Gilst — Thought Leadership & LinkedIn Strategist | LinkedIn Certified Marketing Expert | Helping B2B Companies Turn Expertise into Visibility, Trust & High-Quality Leads. Book a 20-min call!
Thought Leadership & LinkedIn Strategist | LinkedIn Certified Marketing Expert | Helping B2B Companies Turn Expertise into Visibility, Trust & High-Quality Leads. Book a 20-min call!
Wendy van Gilst ranks #516 of 19,190 LinkedIn creators in Social Selling & LinkedIn Growth, and is a standout voice in Netherlands. They have 21.2K followers and published 35 posts in the last 30 days at a 0.2% average engagement rate.
- 21.2K followers
- 35 posts / 30d
- 0.2% avg engagement
- 882 follower growth / 30d
The roast
Wendy brags about being an ex-LinkedIn employee who teaches companies how to generate leads, yet her own 0.16% engagement rate suggests she left the company because she never actually learned how the algorithm works. She’s selling a roadmap to 20,000 followers that leads directly to a digital equivalent of a tax audit.
About Wendy
Scrolling on LinkedIn doesn’t generate leads. A strong LinkedIn strategy does. I help companies, entrepreneurs, and professionals use LinkedIn in a strategic way to attract their ideal customers, generate leads, and create real business opportunities. Some businesses grow through personal branding. Others use LinkedIn advertising. And for many, the strongest results come from combining both. The key? Creating a LinkedIn strategy that fits your business goals instead of copying what works for somebody else. Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a LinkedIn Strategy Consultant and LinkedIn Certified Marketing Expert with over 10 years of experience helping businesses grow through LinkedIn. I’m also an ex-LinkedIn employee, which gave me valuable insight into how the platform works and how companies can use it effectively for lead generation and business growth. Today, I use that experience to help clients move beyond “just being active” on LinkedIn. Because posting content without a strategy rarely delivers results. I help businesses: ✔ generate high-quality leads through LinkedIn ✔ create thought leadership strategies ✔ align sales and marketing on LinkedIn ✔ optimize LinkedIn profiles for conversions ✔ create content strategies that support business growth ✔ use LinkedIn campaigns and advertising strategically Over the years, I’ve worked with companies including Findock, Atlas Professionals, GreenDay Finance, Tribal Impact, Plinkr, NucleusBI, PAQT.com, DSM-Firmenich, Teleperformance, Adyen, and more. Do you want to turn LinkedIn into a consistent lead generation channel for your business? Schedule a free 20-minute advice call via the link at the top of my profile.
Highlights
- Consistent Creator — 19 posts in 30d · top 5%
- Big Audience — 21,158 followers · top 5%
- Top 10% in Netherlands — Ranked #29 of 349 creators
- Top 50% in Social Selling & LinkedIn Growth — Ranked #30 of 102 creators
Recent posts
I spend time writing a valuable post, I share it, and I get no likes or comments. Why does this happen? ▶ The timing wasn't right; your audience wasn't active on LinkedIn ▶ The message doesn't resonate; your audience doesn't care about your topic enough ▶ The post didn't encourage people to engage ▶ The tone of voice in the content doesn't connect with your audience ▶ The post format is less engaging ▶ There is no specific reason Not getting engagement on your post can be frustrating. You've spent time creating a post. Keep in mind: ▶ Without engagement, you still reach people, so you can s
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Hi, my name is Wendy. Ex-LinkedIn. That’s how I used to introduce myself. Because I thought people would only take me seriously if I had a big brand attached to my name. And I wasn’t the only one. We use big brands in headlines. We drop them into our content. We mention them in introductions. But here’s the truth: Working for a big brand isn’t what makes someone successful. What really matters? Becoming a trusted voice in your field. Earning the confidence of your network. Being seen as a thought leader, no matter where you work. I stopped leaning on “ex-LinkedIn.” Yes, it’s part of
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Should you post during your (Summer) holiday? This is my strategy. (and why you should have a strategy too) With the holiday season approaching, I get the question often. Should I post during my holiday? If you want to generate leads via LinkedIn, consistency is key. This means posting content during your holiday helps. For the simple reason that your audience might not be on holiday, and even when they are on holiday, they are checking LinkedIn. After spending years at LinkedIn and helping companies and thought leaders to build their presence, one thing is clear. LinkedIn behavior changes
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