10/05/2026
If your headshot is going on your pitch deck, website, LinkedIn, or speaker bio, don’t treat it like a last-minute detail.
Before using a photo, ask yourself:
1. Is it current?
If your photo is several years old, it may no longer represent how you show up professionally today.
2. Does the lighting look intentional?
Bad office lighting or a quick selfie can distract from the credibility you’re trying to build.
3. Does it look like you belong in the room?
Your headshot should match the level of professionalism you’ve put into the rest of your brand.
4. Does it look like YOU?
Not overly edited. Not stiff. Not like a completely different person. You want people to recognize you when they meet you.
Your pitch deck tells people what your business can do.
Your headshot introduces the person behind it.
Give both the same level of attention.
Quick question: When was the last time you updated your professional headshot?