INTRODUCING

VALIDATED

Add Value. Build Trust. Be Seen.

A practical guide to building a strong, consistent, and professional digital presence — so your reputation works for you before you ever enter the room.

VALIDATED Book Cover image, by Knox Keith - #1 Amazon Best Seller!

Before anyone hires you, refers you, promotes you, or invests in you — they will

They will Google YOU image - Knox Keith Digital Validation Course

What they find shapes how they see you. Your digital presence is your first impression — your handshake, your reputation, your credibility — all happening before you ever enter the room. And yet, most professionals leave that moment to chance.

Validated shows you how to take control of how you are perceived.

Through stories, real-world examples, and practical frameworks, Emmy Award–winning storyteller and trusted advisor Knox Keith guides you in building a digital presence that works for you — not against you.

You’ll learn how to clarify your message, strengthen your online presence, and build credibility through consistency — not performative branding. You’ll develop the skills to share content that reflects your experience and earns trust over time.

This is the same framework Knox teaches to executives, founders, sales teams, and graduate students. Now, it’s yours

If your online presence isn’t opening doors, it may be costing you opportunities.

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Praise for Validated

“In a time of constant disruption, your digital presence isn’t optional, it’s strategic. Knox delivers a practical, human framework for showing up with intention and creating the kind of online presence that drives real opportunity.”
Charlene Li New York Times bestselling author

“We all need a trusted guide, and Knox has written the guide every small business owner and entrepreneur needs right now. Validated shows you how to build trust, authority, and opportunity by showing up online with purpose. Having more people knowing, liking and choosing you is the path forward!”
Ramon Ray Author, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur

“In a world where your digital presence speaks before you do, Validated is the guide every professional needs to shape theirs with intention. Knox Keith shows you exactly how to communicate your value online with clarity, confidence, and a human touch.”
Lorraine K. Lee Bestselling author of Unforgettable Presence

“I thought my LinkedIn profile was strong… until Knox showed me that visibility isn’t just about a good page, it’s about how you engage, communicate, and show up consistently across platforms. Validated is the practical guide every professional needs to build real digital trust so people don’t have to guess what you’re all about.”
Soyong Jensen HR Executive

“If you want to stand out online as your true self, Validated: Add Value. Build Trust Be Seen. offers a practical assessment tool for making every digital interaction feel genuine. This book moves beyond outdated tips and provides an actionable tool to help you connect authentically.”
Kate Hoedebeck Director, Business Leadership Center at SMU Cox School of Business

“Very few resources combine rigorous insight with practical application like Validated. Knox distills three decades of expertise into a clear, actionable guide book for anyone, especially students going into the workforce seeking visibility with real impact. This book equips readers for real-world success, across many disciplines.”
Dr. Rebecca Davis Kelly Professor of Communications Design, VPA Syracuse University

“In higher education, trust and credibility aren’t just nice to have — they’re the foundation of every client relationship. Validated gives technology leaders a practical, no-nonsense framework for building the kind of digital presence that opens doors before the first conversation even starts.”
Walter Kisner Technology and Strategy Executive

“Whether you’re running a startup or leading an established enterprise, trust is the currency that drives every deal. Validated cuts through the noise and gives executives a clear, actionable path to building a digital presence that actually works.”
William Roberts President Prestige Entries

“In intellectual property, your reputation is everything — and increasingly, it lives online before it lives in a courtroom. Validated is the practical guide professionals in high-stakes fields need to build credibility that’s as rigorous as the work they do.”
Matthew Wernli Patent Attorney Fish & Richardson

“In this age of AI and deep fakes, trust is more important than ever, and this book is all about professional trust-building. Knox doesn’t just tell you why it matters. He gives you the exact steps to do it.”
BJ Webb Head of Sales & Marketing, United Communications

“Validated is more than a book about building an online presence. It’s about building trust, credibility, and genuine human connection in a digital-first world. Knox brings decades of experience together in a way that feels practical, approachable, and actionable. He shares a framework that helps professionals show up with more clarity, confidence, and authenticity while creating stronger connections both online and offline. At a time when visibility matters more than ever, Validated is a reminder that real influence starts with adding value, leading with intention, and building relationships that truly matter.”
Anh Nyugen Founder Amplified Marketing

Go Beyond the Book

Your copy of Validated includes exclusive bonus resources to help you apply what you learn.

VALIDATED doesn’t just explain the what and why — it gives you the tools to do it. Included with the book is a suite of practical frameworks and resources designed to help you apply these ideas in real life — clarifying your message, strengthening your presence, and building credibility over time. Because knowing what to do is one thing. Actually doing it is what creates results. Access details for bonus materials are included in the book.

Included Resources

• LinkedIn Scorecard™ Diagnostic Tool
• 75 Overused LinkedIn Phrases Guide
• Career Persona Builder Framework
• Digital Validation™ Companion Frameworks
• Content Calendar & Repository Examples
• Curated Articles & Book Recommendations
• Expert Interview Clips

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