Media & Speaking
Gillian Whitney
Author - Speaker - Podcast Host
Gillian Whitney helps professionals turn expertise into authority through books, LinkedIn visibility, podcasting, and authentic communication.
She is known for making complex ideas approachable and for helping people show up with clarity and confidence—on the page, on stage, and on camera.
Short Bio (For Introductions)
Gillian Whitney is a five-time author, speaker, and host of the Easy Peasy Books Podcast. She helps professionals build authority and visibility through books, LinkedIn, and podcasting.
Medium Bio (For Podcast Hosts & Event Pages)
Gillian Whitney is an author, speaker, and podcast host who helps experience-rich professionals transform what they know into authority and visibility.
With more than a decade of experience in marketing and communications, Gillian specializes in LinkedIn visibility, podcasting, and business book strategy. She is the author of five books, including From Expert to Author and Your Voice Matters: Present From the Heart, and hosts the Easy Peasy Books Podcast.
Gillian is a frequent guest on podcasts, LinkedIn Lives, and virtual events, where she shares practical, human-centered approaches to visibility and thought leadership.
Speaker Bio (For Introductions)
Gillian Whitney is a five-time author, speaker, and host of the Easy Peasy Books Podcast. She helps professionals build authority and visibility through books, LinkedIn, and podcasting.
Speaking Topics, Workshops, & Masterclasses
Becoming a confident, in-demand podcast guestGillian delivers talks, workshops, and live masterclasses for business owners, consultants, leaders, and organizations. These sessions are designed to be practical, engaging, and immediately applicable.
LinkedIn Visibility for Professionals
A signature topic drawing on years of LinkedIn Live hosting and teaching.
Sessions explore:
- Building authority on LinkedIn without posting constantly
- Using LinkedIn Live and video strategically
- Turning conversations into long-term visibility
- What actually works on LinkedIn for experience-rich professionals
This topic is frequently delivered as live workshops and LinkedIn masterclasses.
Podcasting for Visibility & Thought Leadership:
Drawing on her experience as both a podcast host and frequent guest.
Sessions include:
- Starting a podcast with clarity, purpose, and sustainability
- Using a podcast to deepen trust and authority
- Becoming a confident, in-demand podcast guest
- Leveraging podcast appearances beyond the episode
Writing & Leveraging a Business Book:
Focused on books as long-term authority assets.
Sessions cover:
- Turning expertise into a clear, compelling book concept
- Why books remain one of the strongest thought-leadership tools
- Using a book to support speaking, media, and client growth
Confident Communication (On Stage & On Camera)
Rooted in speaking, video, and presentation experience.
Sessions explore:
- Showing up confidently without “performing”
- Speaking authentically in virtual and live settings
- Making ideas land with clarity, ease, and connection
Podcast & Media Experience
- Host: Easy Pesy Books Podcast
- Former host: LinkedIn Easy Peasy Podcast
- Creator of the Easy Peasy Books YouTube channel
- Frequent guest on podcasts, LinkedIn Lives, webinars, and virtual events
Speaking & Presentation Background
Gillian is a longtime member of Toastmasters International, where she served in multiple leadership roles and earned the Advanced Communicator Bronze designation.
She was a 1st Place Winner for Table Topics (Impromptu Speaking) at the Division level—an experience that continues to shape her ability to think clearly, speak confidently, and connect authentically with audiences.
This foundation informs her work across speaking, podcasting, video, and workshops.
Sample Questions for Podcasts & Panels
- What does “visibility” really mean on LinkedIn today?
- Why do books still outperform other authority-building tools?
- What makes someone a great podcast guest?
- How can professionals show up confidently on camera without forcing it?
- What’s the biggest myth about thought leadership?
My Livestream Sizzle Reel:
Contact Links:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney
- Website: gillianwhitney.com
- Website: easypeasybooks.com
- Email: gillian@easypeasybooks.com
- YouTube: youtube.com/@EasyPeasyBooks
- Podcast: easypeasybooks.com/podcast/