Melanie Borden is the founder of The Borden Group, a personal brand strategist, and the author of Theater of the Mind — and she is here to tell you that AI is already searching for you, and what it finds (or doesn't find) is either opening doors or quietly closing them.
In this episode, Melanie breaks down what she calls "searchable leadership" — why your digital footprint is now your most powerful career asset, what lawyers are getting completely wrong on LinkedIn, and the simple steps you can take right now to start showing up in a way that actually moves the needle.
In this episode we cover:
- Why AI has completely changed how potential clients and employers find and evaluate you
- What searchable leadership is and why it matters more than ever in 2026
- The biggest mistakes lawyers make on LinkedIn (hint: it's not what you think)
- Why less than 3% of LinkedIn's billion users are actively posting — and what that means for you
- How to start building your digital presence without feeling overwhelmed
- What imposter syndrome is actually doing to your career and how Melanie's book tackles it head on
Resources mentioned:
- Theater of the Mind by Melanie Borden — available on Amazon
- Find Melanie at humantobrand.com
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Welcome to Powerhouse Lawyers, a podcast for the Powerhouse in each of us.
I am your host, Erin Gerner. A former lawyer, wife, mom, and life coach, and I am on a mission to empower women in the law to define success on their terms, by leveraging their unique superpowers to help them win in both law and life. Join me each week to hear inspiring stories, real talk, and practical tips.
You need to redefine the toxic narratives that are keeping women overwhelmed, trying to do it all. You are worthy and capable of building a life and career that you have always wanted, and I'm here to empower you along the way. So if you are ready to practice law differently, let's go.