Episodes
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225. Great Leaders Push People Before They're Ready
One of the most common mistakes leaders make is waiting until someone feels "ready" before giving them a bigger opportunity.
In this episode, Sue challenges that thinking and explores why growth often happens because of uncomfortable opportunities—not after them. Drawing from her own leadership experiences and leadership development research, she explains why stretch assignments, executive exposure, and visibility opportunities are some of the most powerful tools leaders have for developing future leaders.
Sue shares practical ways leaders can help team members build confidence through action, gain valuable experience, and develop the skills needed to thrive in today's constantly changing business environment. She also discusses why confidence is often the result of taking action rather than the prerequisite for it.
If you want to create stronger leaders, build a deeper leadership bench, and help your team realize their full potential, this episode offers actionable strategies you can begin using immediately
Key Takeaways
Most people never feel completely ready for their next leadership opportunity. Growth often happens because of challenging experiences, not before them. Leadership development is driven more by experience than formal training. Stretch assignments accelerate learning, adaptability, and confidence. Visibility opportunities help employees build influence, credibility, and leadership presence. Confidence is typically the result of action, not the prerequisite for it. Leaders who overprotect high-potential employees may unintentionally limit their growth. Executive exposure provides valuable opportunities to learn, observe, and develop. Coaching and feedback after stretch opportunities help reinforce learning. Great leaders don't just evaluate readiness—they actively develop it. Sometimes the most important thing a leader can do is believe in someone's potential before they believe in it themselves.Connect with Susan M. Barber
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You can also connect with Susan M. Barber for coaching, leadership development, speaking engagements, and visibility strategy work focused on helping leaders become more influential, trusted, and impactful inside organizations.
https://susanmbarber.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/
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224. Becoming the Leader You Want to Be
What does it really mean to become the leader you want to be?
Many leaders step into leadership roles believing they need to have all the answers, solve every problem, and stay involved in every detail. In this episode, Sue challenges those assumptions and shares the leadership lessons she learned throughout her own journey.
Drawing from her experience leading teams and large-scale programs, Sue explores the mindset shifts that help leaders move from individual contributor to influential leader. She discusses how limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and comparison can keep leaders playing small, while self-trust, advocacy, and stepping into uncomfortable moments can accelerate growth and visibility.
If you've ever questioned whether you're ready for greater leadership responsibility or struggled to let go of doing everything yourself, this episode offers practical insights to help you lead with more confidence and clarity.
Key Takeaways
Leadership Doesn't Require PerfectionChallenge the Limiting Beliefs Holding You BackAdvocate for Yourself and Your TeamLeadership Moments Often Arrive UnexpectedlyTrust Yourself More Than You ThinkStop Managing Every DetailLeadership Is an Ongoing EvolutionSometimes Leadership Means Stepping Up Before Anyone Asks You toThe Leader You Want to Become Starts With the Choices You Make TodayConnect with Susan M. Barber
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https://susanmbarber.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/
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223. You Can't Be What You Don't See (with Amy Henningfield)
In this inspiring episode of The Visibility Factor Podcast, Susan sits down with Amy Henningfield, Director of Workforce Development at Superior Construction, to discuss her remarkable career journey from single mother and entry-level clerk to influential leader in the construction industry.
Amy shares how she unexpectedly found her passion in construction, the lessons she's learned navigating a traditionally male-dominated field, and why helping women become more visible and confident has become a central part of her mission.
Together, Sue and Amy explore the importance of representation, mentorship, leadership development, and creating environments where women feel supported, empowered, and ready to grow.
Key Takeaways
How Amy transitioned from an entry-level role to Director of Workforce DevelopmentWhy visibility matters, especially in male-dominated industriesThe role mentorship and sponsorship play in career growthHow Superior Women in Construction (SWIC) was created and the impact it's makingWhy representation matters: "You can't be what you don't see"How organizations can better support women in leadership developmentThe importance of creating safe environments for people to speak up and growStrategies for overcoming self-doubt and impostor syndromeWhy leaders should stop waiting until they feel "ready"How workforce development is shaping the future of the construction industryBook Recommendations from Amy
Becoming by Michelle Obama and Let Them by Mel Robbins
Connect with Amy Henningfield
Amy Henningfield - LinkedInhttps://www.amyhenningfield.com/https://www.superiorconstruction.com/our-company/superior-women-in-construction-swic/Connect with Susan M. Barber
If this episode resonated with you, share it with another leader navigating change inside their organization.
You can also connect with Susan M. Barber for coaching, leadership development, speaking engagements, and visibility strategy work focused on helping leaders become more influential, trusted, and impactful inside organizations.
https://susanmbarber.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/
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222. The Power of a Leadership Reset
What happens when a team loses momentum, motivation fades, or old ways of working no longer serve the business?
In this episode, Sue shares two real-world coaching scenarios that highlight the importance of recognizing when a team needs a reset. Whether you're leading a team through a long-term initiative that's lost energy or navigating a leadership transition that requires new ways of working, a thoughtful reset can create clarity, trust, collaboration, and renewed commitment.
Sue explores practical ways leaders can bring teams back together, reconnect people to purpose, and create an environment where trust, curiosity, and shared success can thrive.
Episode Highlights
Why team motivation often fades over time—and how leaders can restore itThe critical role purpose and "why" play in sustaining engagementHow leadership transitions create opportunities to redefine team cultureWhy breaking down silos leads to stronger collaboration and better decision-makingThe value of using Start, Stop, Continue conversations to reset team dynamicsHow vulnerability helps leaders build trust during periods of changeWhy great leaders operate in the "gray" instead of assuming they have all the answersHow standing for each other's success creates stronger leadership teamsWays to recognize when your team is stuck and needs a reset conversationHow team resets can become powerful visibility and leadership opportunitiesConnect with Susan M. Barber
If this episode resonated with you, share it with another leader navigating change inside their organization.
You can also connect with Susan M. Barber for coaching, leadership development, speaking engagements, and visibility strategy work focused on helping leaders become more influential, trusted, and impactful inside organizations.
https://susanmbarber.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/
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221. Leading Through Difficult Performance Conversations
In this episode of The Visibility Factor Podcast, Susan M. Barber shares real-world leadership scenarios she has been discussing with coaching clients as mid-year reviews approach. She breaks down how leaders can have more transparent, strategic, and growth-focused conversations with team members about promotion readiness, performance expectations, and development opportunities.
Sue explains why time in role alone does not determine readiness for advancement and why consistency, demonstrated competencies, and visibility matter more than assumptions or tenure. She also discusses how leaders can support employees by clearly identifying gaps, creating development opportunities, and delivering honest feedback in a way that builds trust rather than discouragement.
This episode is especially valuable for new leaders, people managers, and anyone navigating difficult performance conversations with their teams.
Episode Highlights
Why many employees mistakenly equate tenure with promotion readinessThe importance of demonstrating competencies consistentlyHow to remove subjectivity from performance conversationsWhat leaders should do when previous managers created unrealistic expectationsWays to help employees gain visibility with senior leadershipWhy promoting someone too early can ultimately hurt their confidence and successHow transparency strengthens trust and developmentTop of Form
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Connect with Susan M. Barber
If this episode resonated with you, share it with another leader navigating change inside their organization.
You can also connect with Susan M. Barber for coaching, leadership development, speaking engagements, and visibility strategy work focused on helping leaders become more influential, trusted, and impactful inside organizations.
https://susanmbarber.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/
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220. Breaking Free from the Habit of Solving Everyone Else’s Problems (with Leah Marone)
In this episode of The Visibility Factor Podcast, Susan M. Barber sits down with psychotherapist, speaker, and author Leah Marone to discuss the hidden cost of constantly helping, fixing, and rescuing everyone around us. Leah shares insights from her book, Serial Fixer: Break Free from the Habit of Solving Other People’s Problems, and explains how high achievers, leaders, parents, and compassionate professionals often become trapped in cycles of over-functioning, burnout, resentment, and emotional exhaustion.
Together, Susan and Leah unpack the difference between helping and fixing, why boundaries feel so difficult, and how many people unknowingly tie their self-worth to being needed. They also explore how emotional intelligence can sometimes lead us to overextend ourselves and why slowing down, becoming present, and asking better questions can transform our relationships and leadership.
Key Takeaways
The difference between helping and fixing - and why many leaders confuse the twoWhy resentment is often a sign that boundaries are missingThe hidden connection between self-worth and being “needed”How “serial fixing” shows up at work, at home, and in leadershipThe three common serial fixer typesWhy control can sometimes disguise itself as compassionThe importance of slowing down instead of reacting immediatelyHow toxic work environments can bait people into over-functioningThe power of asking: “Tell me more”Why presence is one of the most overlooked forms of self-careHow internal “bodyguards” like the inner critic and inner pleaser try to keep us safeBook Recommendation from Leah
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Connect with Leah Marone
Leah Marone WebsiteLeah Marone on LinkedInConnect with Susan M. Barber
If this episode resonated with you, share it with another leader navigating change inside their organization.
You can also connect with Susan M. Barber for coaching, leadership development, speaking engagements, and visibility strategy work focused on helping leaders become more influential, trusted, and impactful inside organizations.
https://susanmbarber.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/
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219. Learning Cultures Create Better Business Outcomes (with Lori Benton)
In this episode of The Visibility Factor podcast, Susan sits down with Lori Benton, Senior Vice President of Learning, Culture & Engagement, leadership coach, and former Chief Academic Officer, for a powerful conversation about leadership development, culture strategy, coaching, and the human side of organizational growth. Lori shares her unique career journey from chemistry teacher and educational leader into corporate leadership and explains how her background in education shaped her philosophy around learning, engagement, psychological safety, and leadership development. Together, Susan and Lori explore why culture and business strategy cannot be separated, how organizations can better support high-potential leaders, and why coaching should be viewed as growth, not punishment.
Key Topics Discussed
Why culture strategy and business strategy must alignThe difference between training and true learningCreating psychological safety for teamsWhy organizations lose talent when they fail to invest in peopleThe role of coaching in leadership growthBuilding collaborative cultures instead of competitive onesLearning and culture are inseparableTraining is not the same as learningLeadership growth starts with self-awarenessVisibility is about impact, not self-promotionCoaching should be developmental, not punitiveGreat leaders focus on people, not just performanceBook Recommendation: Together Is Better by Simon Sinek
Connect with Lori: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-benton-8047a22b8/
Connect with Susan M. Barber
If this episode resonated with you, share it with another leader navigating change inside their organization.
You can also connect with Susan M. Barber for coaching, leadership development, speaking engagements, and visibility strategy work focused on helping leaders become more influential, trusted, and impactful inside organizations.
https://susanmbarber.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/
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218. AI May Change Roles—But It Won’t Replace Leaders
As organizations move faster to integrate AI into the workplace, many leaders are asking an important question: Will AI eventually replace leadership roles?
In this episode of The Visibility Factor Podcast, Susan M. Barber explores what AI may change inside organizations and what it cannot replace. Inspired by recent conversations and articles discussing companies like Meta and Block shifting away from traditional middle management structures toward AI-enabled operating models, Sue shares her perspective on what this means for leaders today.
While AI can automate tasks, increase speed, support analysis, and improve efficiency, leadership is fundamentally human work.
This episode explores:
Why leadership is more than productivityThe difference between task execution and decision-makingHow visibility, influence, and clarity become even more important in AI-enabled organizationsWhy trust, relationships, and communication still drive performanceWhat organizations risk overlooking when they focus only on efficiencyWhy companies that outperform will invest in leadership capability, not just technologyThe growing pressure on organizations to “do more with less”Why engagement, not automation alone drives productivityThe role leaders play in navigating complexity and human dynamicsHow AI may expose leadership gaps already present inside organizationsWhy hierarchy may matter less in the future, but influence will matter moreAI may change how work gets done, but it does not replace the need for strong, visible, thoughtful leadership.Related Articles and Research
https://susanmbarber.substack.com/p/the-illusion-of-productivity-in-theConnect with Susan M. Barber
If this episode resonated with you, share it with another leader navigating change inside their organization.
You can also connect with Susan M. Barber for coaching, leadership development, speaking engagements, and visibility strategy work focused on helping leaders become more influential, trusted, and impactful inside organizations.
https://susanmbarber.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/
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217. Navigating Tech Careers as a Woman
In this episode, I sit down with Limor Bergman Gross, a former engineering leader turned coach, to unpack what really holds leaders back, especially in technical and male-dominated environments. Limor shares her journey from software engineer to director of engineering, and the pivotal moment that changed everything: a promotion that wasn’t aligned with what she actually wanted. That experience became the catalyst for a bigger realization, if you don’t advocate for your career, someone else will define it for you.
We explore the common pattern many high-performing leaders fall into: working hard, delivering results, and assuming that will be enough. But as Limor shares, visibility, influence, and intentional communication are what actually open doors to leadership. We also talk about the internal barriers like self-doubt, hesitation to speak up, fear of asking “the wrong question”and how those show up in subtle ways, from language to body positioning in meetings.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about doing more it's about thinking differently, communicating strategically, and making your impact visible. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or unsure how to take the next step in your career, this episode will give you both perspective and practical shifts you can start making immediately.
Key Takeaways
Hard work alone won’t get you promotedPerformance builds credibility—but visibility and communication create opportunity.If you don’t define your career, someone else willLeaders who don’t express what they want often get placed into paths they didn’t choose.Confidence shows up in subtle waysLanguage, posture, and presence all communicate how you see yourself—and others respond accordingly.Growth requires discomfortWhether it’s speaking up, challenging ideas, or taking on visibility opportunities—stretch is part of the process.Leadership is about impact, not activityIt’s not about what you do—it’s about how your work influences outcomes and how clearly others understand that.The book that Limor recommends: The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin SharmaLimor Bergman Gross on LinkedInLimor Bergman Gross on SubstackThank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my books and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Choose one episode or something that was shared that made a difference for you and put it into the review! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
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216. The Career Shift Most High Performers Miss
Most high-performing leaders believe that doing great work will naturally lead to recognition and advancement. But the reality is performance alone isn’t enough. In this episode, we unpack a critical career shift that many capable leaders overlook: moving from execution to visibility, influence, and strategic impact.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right, but still not being seen as ready for the next level, this conversation will challenge how you’re thinking about your time, your communication, and how others experience your value.
You’ll hear a powerful distinction between telling and showing, and why simply sharing information isn’t the same as positioning yourself as a strategic leader. The key is not doing more, it’s being more intentional about how your work is seen, understood, and used.
This episode is your reminder that visibility isn’t about being louder, it’s about being clearer, more strategic, and more aligned with how leaders at the next level think and act. If you’re ready to be seen differently, this is where that shift begins.
Key Takeaways
Performance alone is only a small part of career advancement, visibility and perception matter more than most realizeLeaders at the next level don’t just share information, they translate it into insights, impact, and decisionsOver-focusing on execution keeps you positioned as a doer, not a strategic leader“Telling” (listing tasks or updates) is not the same as “showing” (framing value and impact)Your time should shift from doing everything to influencing, communicating, and building relationshipsDelegation is not just about efficiency, it’s about creating space for leadership-level workIf people don’t see how you think, they can’t see you as ready for moreEvery meeting is an opportunity to shape perception and demonstrate leadershipCareer growth requires intentional visibility, not just consistent performanceYou have more control than you think in how you are seen and positionedThank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my books and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Choose one episode or something that was shared that made a difference for you and put it into the review! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
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215. The Moment You Realize You’re Playing Small
Imposter syndrome doesn’t always look like fear, it often shows up in subtle, quiet ways that keep high-performing leaders from fully stepping into their impact. In this episode, we unpack how “playing small” becomes the hidden barrier to visibility, influence, and growth.
If you’ve ever held back your ideas, waited until something felt perfect, or downplayed your contributions, even while succeeding on paper, this conversation will challenge how you think about confidence and what actually needs to shift. This isn’t about becoming louder. It’s about building self-trust and learning to show up from what you already know and bring.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why impostor syndrome often shows up as subtle invisibility instead of obvious fearHow high performers unknowingly hold themselves back, even while succeedingThe internal dialogue that keeps leaders from speaking upThe critical “moment of awareness” that changes everythingWhy confidence doesn’t come from time or experience, but from actionThe real root issue: lack of self-trust (not lack of capability)Simple, low-risk ways to start showing up more powerfully todayHow small moments of action build lasting confidence and visibilityKey Takeaways
You can be successful on the outside and still play small on the insideHolding back your voice is often driven by perceived risk—not realityMissed moments in meetings are missed opportunities for visibilityConfidence is built through evidence, not overthinkingSelf-trust is the foundation of influenceThe goal isn’t to say more, it’s to say what mattersThank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my books and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Choose one episode or something that was shared that made a difference for you and put it into the review! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
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214. The Introvert Advantage
In this episode, Sue speaks directly to introverted leaders, those thoughtful, high-performing individuals doing meaningful work but not always getting the recognition they deserve.
If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable promoting yourself, avoided speaking up in meetings, or believed your work should “speak for itself,” this conversation reframes visibility in a way that feels authentic, strategic, and aligned with who you are.
This episode introduces three powerful shifts that help you communicate your value more effectively without changing your personality or becoming someone you’re not.
In this episode:
The three shifts that introverts need to make
Stop underselling yourself—start translating your value
Visibility isn’t self-promotion—it’s strategic communication
Prepare before you need it
You don’t need to be louder to be more visible
Your value is already there—it just needs to be translated
Strategic communication creates influence, not volume
Preparation builds confidence faster than personality ever will
Introversion is not a limitation—it’s a leadership advantage
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my books and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Choose one episode or something that was shared that made a difference for you and put it into the review! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
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213. High Agency Humans: Owning Your Outcomes (with Vickie Lanthier)
In this episode, I sit down with Vickie Lanthier, author of High Agency Human, to explore what it really means to navigate adversity, make courageous decisions, and intentionally shape your life and career. From a life-altering military accident to building a philosophy of resilience and preparedness, Vickie shares powerful insights on how your response—not your circumstances—determines your outcomes. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or like life is happening to you, this conversation will challenge how you think—and show you a more powerful path forward. Vickie Lanthier is a military veteran, registered nurse, and author of High Agency Human. She focuses on helping individuals build resilience, increase personal agency, and prepare for life’s uncertainties through practical, actionable strategies.
In this episode:
The defining moment that shaped Vickie’s approach to adversityWhat “high agency” really means—and why it matters now more than everThe difference between living reactively vs. leading your life intentionallyWhy your responses, not your circumstances drive your outcomesHow to break out of the “cages” of comparison and complianceThe concept of radical reduction and why doing less creates more impactHow overconsumption (time, energy, information) is limiting your growthPractical ways to reduce overwhelm and reclaim focusThe importance of buffers (financial, health, planning, skills) to prepare for uncertaintyWhy preparation is one of the most underrated leadership advantagesThe books that Vickie recommends are: The Other Side of Change by Maya Shankar and Stimulated Mind by Dr Tommy Wood
Get the book: High Agency Human by Vickie Lanthier
Learn more: highagencyhuman.com
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my books and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Choose one episode or something that was shared that made a difference for you and put it into the review! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
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212. Achieve Your Goals Faster (with Brittany Canaski)
In this episode, Brittany Canaski shares insights on goal setting, overcoming burnout, and building confidence for women in corporate America. She is a highly rated leadership coach and trainer who empowers leaders with the skills and confidence they need to accelerate their goals and improve their performance. We discuss her frameworks and practical tips to enhance visibility, manage expectations, and achieve your goals effectively.
In this episode:
The Transition from Corporate to EntrepreneurshipChallenges in Goal Setting and Personal DevelopmentUnderstanding Internal vs. External MotivationsReal-Life Examples of Goal Setting SuccessThe Evolution of Goal SettingUnderstanding Performance PersonasOvercoming Motivation ChallengesNavigating Leadership as WomenThe book that Brittany recommends is: Serial Fixer by Leah Marone
Website: https://www.hellovelocity.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-canaski/
Instagram: HelloVelocityCo
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my books and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Choose one episode or something that was shared that made a difference for you and put it into the review! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
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211. The Visibility Gap: How High Performers Can Elevate Their Impact
This episode of The Visibility Factor podcast explores the crucial shift from doing the work to being known for the work, highlighting how high performers can elevate their visibility and influence within organizations. Learn practical strategies to move from execution to impact and unlock leadership potential.
In this episode:
The difference between doing the work and being known for the workThe concept of the visibility gap and how to bridge itShifting from task completion to strategic influenceHow to communicate impact effectivelyDeveloping a leadership mindset that commands visibilityThree shifts to make to help you move from being the person who is doing the work to being known for the work.Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my books and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Choose one episode or something that was shared that made a difference for you and put it into the review! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
leadership, visibility, influence, career growth, professional development
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210. The Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership (with Todd Cherches)
Todd Cherches is the CEO and cofounder of BigBlueGumball, a NYC-based management consulting firm specializing in leadership development and executive coaching. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s “MG 100 Coaches”; a three-time award-winning Adjunct Professor of leadership at NYU; a Lecturer on leadership at Columbia University; a TEDx speaker; and the author of the groundbreaking book, VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life."
In this episode:
Todd's Career Journey and Early InfluencesThe China Project: A Life-Changing ExperienceOvercoming Introversion: The Path to TeachingBuilding Confidence Through Support and PreparationThe Importance of Visibility and CommunicationDeveloping Leadership Content and InsightsThe Concept Behind 'Visual Leadership'Empowering Conversations Through MetaphorsUnderstanding Different Types of PowerResilience and Bouncing Back from SetbacksNavigating Leadership and ManagementThe Importance of Visibility in LeadershipServant Leadership and Making Others ShineThe Power of a Learning MindsetThe Book that Todd recommends The Power Learning by Lillian Ajayi-Ore
Website: www.toddcherches.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcherches/
Order Todd’s VisuaLeadership Book:
https://www.amazon.com/VisuaLeadership-Leveraging-Visual-Thinking-Leadership/dp/1642933376/
Link to Order Your Journey to Visibility Workbook
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
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209. Unlocking Content Visibility (with Sandie Markle)
Sandie Markle is the founder and CEO of Blueberri, a boutique consulting firm specializing in content engineering and structured discoverability for food tech companies and digital creators. With over a decade of experience in content strategy and digital operations, she helps leaders transform chaotic content workflows into scalable systems built for discoverability, reuse, and revenue. She is the author of the upcoming book that introduces the COSE™ framework, a practical approach to designing visibility through structure instead of constant output. Sandie speaks at industry conferences and works with teams who want their work to be seen, trusted, and built to last.
In this episode:
Introduction to Content Strategy and VisibilitySandie’s Journey to Content EngineeringThe COSE 4-Step FrameworkReal-World Application of the COSE FrameworkDecoding Technology and AI for CreatorsWhy Sandie is Writing Her Book Right NowNavigating the Content Creation LandscapeSandie Shares Her Passion for Professional DevelopmentVisibility and Discoverability in the Digital AgeThe Book that Sandie recommends Write a Must Read by AJ Harper
https://www.instagram.com/blueberribiz/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandiemarkle/
https://blueberripi.blueberri.co/
Link to Order Your Journey to Visibility Workbook
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
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208. Play Bigger at Work
If you've ever felt unsure about your role or stuck in a cycle of doubt, this episode of The Visibility Factor offers a practical and empowering perspective: treat your work environment as a playground. This simple reframing can help you experiment, be bolder, and regain your confidence, all while showing up more fully in your career.
In this episode:
How doubt triggers smallness and disengagement, and how to shift out of itThe concept of the workplace as a playground for safe experimentationPractical ways to implement the playground mindset in your careerSuccess stories of clients using this mindset to elevate their rolesThe importance of mindset shifts for long-term growth and visibilityActionable ideas from chapter six of the Visibility Factor bookHow to measure progress and adjust your playground strategiesThe role of confidence and boldness in career advancementWays to connect your mindset to real-world opportunitiesThe Visibility Factor (check chapter six for actionable ideas)
Link to Order Your Journey to Visibility Workbook
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
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207. Invisible Divides in the Workplace (with Ivonne Furneaux)
In this episode of The Visibility Factor podcast, Susan’s guest is Ivonne Furneaux. She is a keynote speaker, workplace strategist and founder of emPower Up Consulting, where she helps organizations lead through change and close the invisible gaps that undermine trust, engagement and performance. With more than 20 years of experience inside complex, global organizations—including Target, UnitedHealth Group, WeightWatchers, OfficeMax and Anywhere Real Estate—Ivonne has led enterprise communications, employee experience, culture, change and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion during periods of transformation, uncertainty and growth. Grounded in both lived experience and formal training, Ivonne brings a human-centered approach to culture and communication. Using her proprietary “Ghost Gaps” concept and 4I Framework, she equips leaders and employees alike with actionable strategies to build more connected, engaged workplaces and careers.
Ivonne Furneaux has a diverse background in corporate communications and DEI.The concept of 'ghost gaps' highlights invisible divides in the workplace.Workplace identity significantly impacts employee engagement and experience.Visibility in the workplace is crucial for connection and engagement.Organizational culture is shaped by the actions of all employees, not just leadership.The 4I framework can help organizations address ghost gaps effectively.Earning buy-in for change requires appealing to both hearts and minds.Sponsorship is more impactful than mentorship for career advancement.Transparency in communication builds trust within organizations.Investing in employees at all levels fosters loyalty and engagement.The book that Ivonne recommends is Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven
Article that Ivonne wrote: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/invisible-workplace-divides-sabotaging-employee-ivonne-furneaux-qhkhc
Follow Ivonne on social media:
Website: https://ivonnefurneaux.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivonnefurneaux/
YouTube: @IvonneFurneaux Instagram: @ivonneinreallife
Link to Order Your Journey to Visibility Workbook
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
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206. Finding a Career That Brings you Joy (with Monica Lebron)
In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, host Sue Barber interviews Monica Lebron, who shares her inspiring journey through college athletics, her decision to take a sabbatical, and her passion for writing and coaching. Raised in San Jose, CA, Lebron played softball at Yale University where her intercollegiate athletics career also began as a student worker. She went on to attend Ohio University for her MBA and Master's in Sport Administration and Tulane University for her PhD. Lebron spent 27 years working in college athletics on various Division I campuses before embarking upon her now 2-year sabbatical. Throughout her time away, she has continued to consult within the collegiate athletics space while also coaching and mentoring others along their own career journeys. She also began writing and is in pursuit of her first book deal in 2026. She loves pouring into others and helping them get where they are trying to go.
Takeaways
Monica Lebron's journey in college athletics began unexpectedly.She discovered her passion for athletics while working as an assistant.Internships played a crucial role in her career development.Taking a sabbatical allowed her to reflect and grow personally.Monica emphasizes the importance of mentorship in her career.She is passionate about writing and has drafted multiple books.Monica aims to help others navigate their career transitions.She believes in the power of positivity and optimism in leadership.Monica's experiences have shaped her desire to coach and mentor others.The book that Monica recommends is Who Better Than You? by Will Packer
Other resources mentioned: https://Ajharper.com
Follow Monica on social media:
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@coach.lebron?_r=1&_t=ZT-93D0jCxJUJZ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-lebron-5a7325358?
Link to Order Your Journey to Visibility Workbook
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected] can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
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