To be honest, I'm speechless. But I'll do my best to put how I feel into words. More than anything else, I am grateful. I am touched. I am in awe. What I've dreamed of most is making a difference. Creating safe spaces where people feel like they are seen, they are heard, and that they matter.
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Courtney Stanley
⚡ Global Keynote Speaker | Executive Presence Coach | #DareToInterrupt Podcast Host | Humanizing Leaders through Storytelling + Vulnerability Development | courtney-stanley.com ⚡
We read 71 of their posts. Here is what they actually do.
linkedin.com/in/courtneystanley ↗Engagement over time
Average likes per post, by month.
That puts them in the 33th percentile of the 2,192 creators we track in the 10K to 50K follower band. Reach is not the same as resonance, and this is the ratio that separates them.
Their hooks, word for word
The opening line of their best-performing posts. This is what stops the scroll.
- To be honest, I'm speechless. ↗272 likes
- Speaking at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago was a *dream* come true. ↗234 likes
- Okay Nashville... let’s do this 🎤 ↗200 likes
- I am so proud to officially share this. 🙌🏼 ↗195 likes
- #WEC26 was the best industry family reunion a gal could ask for ✨ ↗194 likes
- Who's attending our industry's largest family reunion this year? 🙋🏻♀️ ↗182 likes
Content pillars
What they post about, with a line from a real post as evidence.
- Women's Empowerment & Community Recognition
#WomenToWatch award winner announcements and recognition posts driven by community celebration.
- Keynote Speaking Milestones & Behind-the-Scenes
Personal reflections on milestone keynotes, including speaking at the Obama Presidential Center.
- Industry Event Previews & Recaps
Announcements and summaries of appearances at major events like Cvent CONNECT and IMEX.
Signature moves and voice
The repeatable moves that show up across their best posts.
- Open with humble, emotionally charged one-line reflection hooks.
- Tag partners, collaborators, and sponsors in long-form gratitude blocks.
- Frame massive industry trade shows as intimate 'family reunions'.
What works for them
Patterns that separate their top posts from the rest.
- Vulnerable personal milestone reflections paired with extensive partner gratitude drive peak engagement.
- Community-focused awards celebrating other industry professionals consistently outperform routine event updates.
- High-profile speaking venue achievements generate significantly more conversation than standard session promotions.
When they post
Every post, grouped by day of week.
Best day is Friday at 92 average likes. Wednesday is their weakest at 45.
What format works
Text, image, video or carousel, ranked by what actually lands for them.
| Format | Posts | Avg likes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image | 51 | 80 | |
| Video | 2 | 25 | |
| Text only | 18 | 18 |
Steal this
Moves you can apply to your own posts this week.
- Turn career milestone announcements into heartfelt, vulnerable reflections that thank specific champions.
- Build a peer-recognition initiative that tags and spotlights influential colleagues in your niche.
- Reframe upcoming conference appearances as community reunions rather than promotional obligations.
Best-performing posts
Ranked by likes, across everything we analysed.
Speaking at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago was a *dream* come true. Standing in that space and talking about the power of authenticity, vulnerability, empathy, and human connection felt like one of those full-circle moments.
Today, we celebrate the unstoppable power of women: those who speak up even when their voices shake, who show up boldly and authentically, and who make the world a better place by supporting and empowering those around them.
Okay Nashville... let’s do this 🎤 I’m officially joining Cvent CONNECT Partner Summit 2026 as your emcee + keynote, and I could not be more excited! Before I was on stages, I was in the trenches at an event agency...
I am so proud to officially share this. 🙌🏼 The #WomenToWatch Awards are back for year five, and this one feels different. When I founded Women to Watch, it was never about trophies. It was about visibility.
Similar creators
Comparable follower counts, analysed the same way.
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Built from public LinkedIn posts, last refreshed 2026-11-14. Follower counts and engagement change over time. Courtney Stanley is not affiliated with 2pr.io.