How to deal with trolls on LinkedIn

The Hidden Cost of Silence on LinkedIn

LinkedIn was never just a place to build a network for me - it became the platform where I stopped hiding.

For so many women, posting feels like walking a tightrope. We’ve been taught to stay polished, professional, and quiet. But every post, every share, every time we claim space? It chips away at those old rules.

Still, there’s a cost. Trolls.

Why Trolls Target Women Leaders

Trolls don’t show up because you’re doing something wrong. They show up because you’re doing something right. When women speak up, post boldly, or celebrate their achievements, it disrupts generations of conditioning that told us to be seen but not heard.

I’ve seen it firsthand. A while back, I posted a simple picture - a moment of pride - and someone decided to attack it publicly. His comment wasn’t just about me; it was designed to belittle everyone in that frame.

So I asked him: "What would your mother say if she saw this?"

He vanished soon after.

Visibility Is Vulnerability - But Also Power

Creating content makes you visible - but it also makes you vulnerable. That’s the trade-off. But here’s what’s more dangerous than trolls: the women who don’t post because of them.

The real tragedy isn’t the rude comments - it’s the brilliance we never see because too many women silence themselves before they even start.

I’ve faced my share of online nastiness - from thoughtless insults to death threats after a post went viral. And yet, I’m still here. Still posting. Still building.

Because the risk of being seen is nothing compared to the cost of staying small.

Practical Strategies to Handle LinkedIn Trolls Without Losing Your Voice

👉 Delete and Block without apology. Your energy is too valuable to waste on people who don’t deserve it.

👉 Ignore the Noise. Trolls crave attention. Deny them the currency they seek.

👉 Accept Disagreement. Visibility and criticism are twins - you can’t have one without the other.

👉 Pause Before Posting. Draft your post. Walk away. Come back with clear eyes and a grounded mind.

👉 Save the Good Stuff. Archive the positive comments. Let them drown out the outliers on the bad days.

👉 Respond Strategically. If you choose to engage, do so calmly and confidently. Trolls thrive on chaos - starve them with poise.

Building an Unstoppable Presence: Why Posting Anyway Is a Power Move

Every time you post, you’re not just sharing content - you’re reclaiming your voice. You’re taking up space in a world that told you to shrink.

The truth? There is no perfect moment, no troll-free platform, no guaranteed applause. There is only the choice to show up, fully.

Trolls are noise. Your voice is signal.

Ready to Claim Your Space?

If you're ready to build a LinkedIn presence that holds power - not just profile views - reach out.

Visibility isn't just a strategy. It's a revolution. And the world doesn't need another muted voice. It needs yours.

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If you are reading this, thinking ‘I need to leverage LinkedIn but I’m not sure how to’ and you don’t know where to start with your content then please do get in touch. 
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