The work you are already navigating becomes the starting point for development. People contribute experience, ask questions, challenge assumptions, and explore choices together.

The value builds across conversations. Someone else’s perspective can help you simplify a complex issue; your experience can help them see a different possibility. Relationships deepen through that exchange, sometimes over decades.

People come with a talent challenge. They stay for trust, belonging, growth, and the opportunity to help others.

People who actively contribute to ELE: joining discussions, co-creating content, facilitating conversations, or helping shape a Community Hub.

Use your agreed ELE role where one exists. Otherwise, describe your contribution plainly, such as Roundtable Contributor or Idea Exchange Contributor.

Yes! You can use this link to go straight to the “Add Experience” section on your LinkedIn profile:

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/me/edit/forms/position/new/

Use the following recommended fields:

• Title: Your agreed ELE role, or a plain description of your contribution
• Company: Executive Learning Exchange (select the correct company with logo)
• Start Date: [Your join month/year]
• Location: [Optional]
• Description (sample to copy/paste):

I contribute to Executive Learning Exchange’s community-powered conversations about real talent challenges. Through listening, reflection, and exploration with people leaders across organizations, I develop my own judgment and help others consider practical ways to move their work forward.

Once added, tag @Executive Learning Exchange in posts to increase your visibility within the network.

Select Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) — it will appear with our official logo on LinkedIn.

It increases visibility with senior peers, shows you’re part of a vetted talent intelligence network, and reinforces your commitment to continuous learning.

View Ana Bedard's LinkedIn post on how she is an Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) strategic partner and thought leader on coaching and workplace inclusion. You should share a similar post with your social network.

Below is a direct link URL (she has over 80 👍💖🙌)

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ana-bedard-phd_ele-executivelearningexchange-ugcPost-7366542305119383552-Nimu/

Describe your actual participation and contribution, such as Roundtable Contributor or Idea Exchange Contributor. Use an agreed ELE role where one exists, and do not imply employment, compensation, or responsibilities that have not been agreed.

You can use the date you became active (e.g., January 2024–Present). Keep it updated as long as you're engaged with ELE.

Yes. Download here: ELE LinkedIn Banner image

List it under Experience, not Volunteer, as it reflects professional-level engagement and visibility.

Yes. If you actively contribute to ELE sessions or learning exchanges, your voice is part of the community.

Your profile signals you're a contributor in a selective HR talent leader community, not just a passive attendee.

Yes. Contributors in good standing who list ELE appropriately may receive engagement or amplification from ELE’s LinkedIn page.

Yes. Link to your own ELEfolio. Check that the URL opens your profile before adding it.

Yes, you’re encouraged to name standout sessions you joined or contributed to.

Not necessarily. You can adjust the date to reflect your active period and keep it as part of your professional journey.

Volunteer to co-lead a session, write a reflection, or share insights in upcoming Discussions.

Email us at help@ele.llc or message Dirk Tussing directly on LinkedIn. We're happy to help you position your role in the ELE community with clarity and credibility.