How to Re-emerge on Linkedin After a Break: A Guide for Changemakers

For changemakers who want to reconnect with purpose and visibility, gently

You’ve been quiet. Maybe you’ve been leading something complex. Or holding space for others. Or finding your feet again.

LinkedIn hasn’t been the place for you lately. But now you’re thinking about returning. And you’re not sure how.

What do I say? Will it matter? Has too much time passed?

Quiet seasons count

Time away is part of the work. You’ve been listening, adjusting, paying attention. That shapes how you lead.

You don’t need to explain the gap. Just share something that feels honest. A shift in your thinking. A question that’s stuck. A small learning you want to pass on.

Start with one post. One thought. That’s enough.

LinkedIn isn’t only for wins

Don’t let what other people are doing distract you. Let’s face it, your feed might be filled with news of everyone else’s new project, funding or announcement. But the updates that land are often quiet ones.

A new insight. A turning point. A gentle reminder.

You don’t need a big story. You just need to say something that feels true.

The posts that resonate are often the simplest. They offer a glimpse of someone thinking things through. They invite connection, not just approval.

You get to sound different now

If the last time you posted, your role or focus was different, that’s OK.

You’ve changed. That’s allowed.

You can bring a new tone, a slower pace, a clearer message. You’re not behind. You’re just beginning again—with more to say.

LinkedIn can be part of your thought leadership toolkit. Over time, it can support the work you care about. You don’t have to be loud. You do need to be consistent.

Want support with what comes next?

If you’re ready to show up with more clarity and confidence, Wayfinding might be for you.

It’s a strategic six-month programme for leaders and changemakers in the VCSE sector. We focus on fundraising, partnerships, communications and thought leadership. You’ll strengthen your voice, build sustainable income and lead without burning out.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.
urbancuriosity.co.uk/wayfinding